This document provides tips for a successful job search. It discusses preparing for a job search through self-assessment, researching career options and employers. It emphasizes the importance of networking to get job interviews over blind applications. Finally, it offers tips for preparing job search materials like resumes and cover letters, practicing interviews, and maintaining emotional and physical well-being during a job search. The overall message is to pursue multiple options until receiving a job offer.

1. Keys to a Successful
Job Search
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2. Some Myths Regarding Job
Interviews

4. True or False
If there are several applicants for one position, the person
with the best qualifications generally gets the job offer.
False

5. True or False
The most effective way to get job interviews is the old
adage, “See a guy who knows a guy,” A technique known as
“Networking.”
True

6. True or False
It is important to include every job you ever held when
writing a resume.
False

7. True or False
A job interview is really a sales presentation by the
applicant. Therefore, the job seeker must sell his or her
personality, potential, strengths, and experience.
True

8. True or False
Approximately 2% of job seekers are successful in
obtaining an interview when responding to a blind ad.
True

9. True or False
The job application is considered a tool of the employer,
while the resume is considered a tool of the job seeker.
True

10. Prepare Yourself well
1. Self Assessment
2. Explore Career Options
3. Research Employers
4. Prepare Job Search Materials

11. A self assessment will help you identify what
you are looking for in a job.
You should be able to:
 Describe what you want to do
 Match your skills, values, and interests to career
fields and job titles
 Research your career fields

12. Researching Employers can help you learn about the
organization and determine your place in it.
1. Make a list of preferred employers to target
2. Learn more about the employers by researching
 Newspapers
 Fellow Professionals
 Competitors
 Internet
 TechConnect
 Employer Websites
 Networking Opportunities
 Job Related Search Engines
 Annual Reports
 Trade Associations

13. Prepare Job Search Materials
• Prepare an effective resume and cover letter – getting a job is
SALES!
• 1 page accomplishments based resume
• Proof-read!
• Practice interviewing
• Review practice questions before going to an interview
• Purchase appropriate interview apparel
• Focus on the employer’s needs

14. Top 10 Job Search Survival Tips
10. Consider Volunteering
9. Consider Temping
8. Eat Right, Sleep and Exercise
7. Join a Professional Association
6. Timing
5. Emotional Support
4. Use the Career Center
3. Network Intelligently
2. Turn off your computer
1. Give yourself a Break

15. Your goal is multiple job offers!
• You have the most control when you have choice
• You have no decisions to make until someone makes
you an offer
• Pursue every option until you get an offer

16. ALL The Best
KAPP Edge wishes you all the best.
•For further help on interview skills/ resume writing etc.
please contact:
•KAPP Edge Solutions
•www.onlineglobalcareer.com
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