Five Quick Steps for Networking & Interviewing Success

Five Steps for Networking & Interviewing Success Jennifer McClure Vice President – Centennial, Inc. www.cincyrecruiter.com April 28, 2009

Why Am I Here?
18+ years as a Hiring Manager/Human Resources Pro & 3+ years as an Executive Recruiter/Executive Coach & “Talent” Consultant
Avid Networker - LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ning networks, Professional Associations, volunteer groups and local organizations
LinkedCincinnati Founder – LinkedIn group with 8,600+ members
Consistently curious consumer of vast quantities of information in all areas of Attracting, Recruiting, Retaining & Developing Talent
Blogging about Recruiting, Coaching, Connecting & Social Media on the Internets near you – Fistful of Talent & CincyRecruiter’s World
Maybe Most Important: I’ve experienced searching for a job when I didn’t have a job – and I didn’t have a clue what to do

Why Are You Here?
Get.
Job.
Now.

What We Need Is a Plan
Find Yourself.
Focus like a Jedi.
Network like a Ninja.
Interview like a Rock Star.
Don’t be “That Guy”.

Find Yourself
Allow yourself to go through the Grieving Cycle
Take several Assessments
CAR stories (Challenge/Action/Results)
Take advantage of Outplacement Benefits
Have your Resume professionally done
Consider investing in a Career Coach
Must be able to answer the following:
Who are You?
What are You targeting?
Why would You be a great fit for that?
Develop a Kick-A## “Elevator Pitch”

Focus Like a Jedi
Resist temptation of “Open to Opportunities”
Now may not be the time to change industries
Get VERY specific about your ideal job
Target 2 – 3 types of positions
Be PRECISE about how your experience fits
Create a Target List of companies
Create a Target List of people to meet
Research companies/people in the industry
Read industry publications, blogs, news

Network Like a Ninja
The 10 – 3 – 1 Rule
Give to get (Career Karma)
Be Interested versus Interesting
Introverts – push yourselves
Extroverts – control yourselves
Start with your existing network
Industry/professional associations
Job Search Support Groups
Stay Visible – Touch Base Regularly

Interview Like A Rock Star
Attitude is everything
Confidence counts
Desperate isn’t attractive
Don’t blame the economy/company/boss
Anticipate obstacles & plan your response
Practice & use CAR stories in answers
Research & prepare some killer questions
Ask about next steps & respect the process
Always send a personal Thank You note

Don’t Be “That Guy”
Now that you’ve landed a new position:
Update your network about your new gig
Personally Thank everyone who helped you
Never.
Ever.
Stop.
Networking.
Again.

Questions?
Connect with me:
My Company: www.centennialinc.com
Email: [email_address] or [email_address]
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CincyRecruiter
Facebook: http://profile.to/jennifermcclure
Blogs: www.cincyrecruiter.com & www.fistfuloftalent.com
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Five Quick Steps for Networking & Interviewing Success

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