Job Hunting Presentation - 6 Steps to successful hunting

Job Hunting6 Steps to Ace it

Planet4iT – First Contact for ITwww.planet4it.com

Job Hunting – Can be Overwhelming


The 6 Steps to Successful Job Hunting Analysis Documentation Networking Interviews References Offer/Resignation


Analysis What type of position do you want?

What are you qualified for? What type of Company do you want to

work for?


Analysis – What are you looking for?

• Education• Experience• Leadership• Interest

• Permanent vs Contract

• Full Time vs Part Time

Company

Location• Close to Home• Downtown• Work Remotely

Type• Large Corporate• Family• Start-up

The type of position you want is based on the following 3 things:Skills, Company and Type of Work:


Documentation – Get it Ready

Resume Cover Letter/Email Thank You Notes

This is your Sales Presentation. Your product is you. These 3 documents need to be top-notch

All 3 of these documents need to be fine tuned to the position and company you are applying to


Your Resume – This needs to open the door for you Entice them with your resume, don’t

bore them. Keep it to 2 to 3 pages. So they want to know more

Pertinent information geared to the job description and company. DON’T LIE EVER, but you can fine tune your resume to appeal to the job description.

Key Words to help you get past those nasty ATS systems.


Your Resume – Key Ingredients

Profile• A 2 or 3 line

introduction paragraph

• 3 or 4 detailed bullets at the most

Education Skills Positions

• Degrees, starting with highest first

• Certifications• TrainingToo many just put the pertinent Certificates /Training in.

These should be currently used skills and skills that you have that are needed for the position. Key Word Time

• Dates• Company

Name• Position• Achievement

s1 small paragraph & 5 to 6 bullets

4 Key Sections – Total 3 pages maximum

Remember Entice, they can learn more in the interview


The Cover Letter/Email Lots of controversy over whether it is needed or not. My philosophy is

it doesn’t do any harm. It allows you to enhance your resume, don’t just repeat your resume,

give them new information You can highlight how you are qualified for the position and what you

know about the company. Tweak it for each position you apply for, don’t just change the contact info !!!!!!!!!!

Put the cover letter as the first page of your resume – so yes that means the document can be up to 4 pages

3 paragraphs 1st paragarph – list the position and job number and why are you applying 2nd paragraph – list your qualifications for the position and they better

match up with the job description 3rd paragraph – thank you for taking the time and let them know how and

when you are available. Keep it Professional and remember spell check and grammar is just as

important here.


The Thank You Note Yes – “Politeness” is still a valued skill. Send a “Thank You” after everything promptly.

OK – not the automated responses. Telephone Interview – email Thank You is perfect Interview – now decision time, email or hard copy.

This depends on the job, if it is a graphic/design position you might want to get a little fancy with your Thank You.

Panel Interviews – send a Thank You to everyone on the panel.

Hope you didn’t forget to pick up business cards from everyone


Networking

Friends/Family

How many times have you heard, “I know someone who knows someone, who …”. People love to help.

Social Media Recruiters

Direct

• LinkedIn• Twitter• FacebookKeep your SM sites professional. Join Groups. CONNECT

Recruiters specialize, so find the one that can help you.• IT• Finance• Admin• Government• Banks• etc

• Company Webpages

• Job Boards

Don’t be Shy - Connect


Interviews – Be prepared

Telephone

These are usually conducted by HR/Screeners/Recruiters• Do you have the

skills and experience for the job

• Communication Skills

F2F Interviews

Video Interviews are becoming more popular, but usually these are conducted in person. Average interviews to a job offer is usually after the 3rd one. Be prepared for each one

Every Interview is Important

1st Interview – HR is verifying your fit. Recruiter is preparing you if you are a fit

2nd Interview – with your Direct Report (future boss). This could be a panel interview with up to 3 interviewers3rd Interview – Hopefully a job offer comes with this one


References 3 References ready to go

Have up to date contact information and the best times to call

Don’t put them on your resume or in your cover letter

Don’t hand them over until you are near a job offer

Make sure your references are ready for the call Go over the job description with them Let them have a copy of your resume


Offer/Resignation Verbal Offers are great, but things can fall through,

don’t resign until you have the offer in writing Take the time to read the offer through and make

sure everything you want is in there, ie salary, benefits, vacation, hours. Make a list so you can check everything off. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the offer

Be prepared for a “counter offer” from your current company. Think carefully before accepting the counter offer, statistics show that most people who accept the counter offer only stay for another year and then start looking again


Good Luck Job Hunting We are an IT Recruitment company

based in Toronto, so give us a call if you need some help or advice www.planet4it.com @planet4it.com 416-363-9888, yes we still use the phone http://www.linkedin.com/home?

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