Design Your Dream Job
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Ready to take your career search to the next level? These tips will introduce tools of the trade includingLinkedIn profile design, blogs, networking events, and resume and cover letter optimization.
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Design Your Dream Job
- 1. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR DESIGN YOUR DREAM JOB K R I S T Y N I T T S K O F F F O U N D E R O F T A L E N T - S A V V Y
- 2. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR THE NEXT 120 MINUTES: • Why are we here today? • Tools of the trade • Barriers to entry • Put into practice • Takeaways
- 4. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR INTRODUCTIONS • Name • Current / most recent position and company • Ideal future position • Thing(s) you hope to walk away with today
- 5. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR WHAT’S YOUR STORY? • Name • Current situation – role / company / purpose • Why you’re here • What you want – ASK FOR IT
- 6. @talentsavvy_HR MEET KATRINA Working in Higher EdPre-2015 • Financial role • Staff level Enrolled in distance learning program 2013- 2015 • Started with Library Science focus • Wanted more data analytics • Finished with Master of Information Science Pursued role in Database Development Post- 2015 • Objection: “you’re too green” • Showed dedication to learning and passion for the work • Utilized her network to secure a role as Jr Database Developer
- 8. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE 52% 40% 65% *Source: LinkedIn survey 46%of professionals don’t feel confident in describing their professional achievements of workers stated they would rather talk about a colleague’s achievements than their own of workers admit it’s difficult to describe what they do for a living of people agree the impression you make online is just as important as the one you make in person
- 9. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - PROFILE STRENGTH
- 10. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - HEADER Professional Headline Location and Industry Headshot Experience and Education Additional Links
- 11. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - SUMMARY Include background and aspirations Focus on keywords Show your personality Write in first-person Include media links
- 12. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - EXPERIENCE Company Summary Title and Company Detailed Accomplishments Relevant Media / Links Honors / Awards
- 13. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - EDUCATION Degree / Area of Focus School / University Activities / Societies
- 14. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - EDUCATION Toggle Search Results Find Alumni Make Connections
- 15. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - CERTIFICATIONS, ETC Explain Acronyms Add Certification URLs Include a Description Increase your Searchability
- 16. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR BLOGS - WHY DO IT? Prove your passion Share your point of view Grow your network Create opportunities Stand out from the crowd
- 17. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR BLOGS - WHERE TO POST
- 18. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR NETWORKING EVENTS - WHERE TO FIND YOUR PEEPS
- 20. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR COVER LETTER DESIGN WHAT’S THE POINT? • Express your interest • Describe your background • Demonstrate your interest HOW TO CRAFT • Take cues from the website – Style – Language • Address it properly – No ‘Dear Sirs’ – Use a name if you can • Check out: – Anatomy of a Cover Letter
- 21. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR RESUME REVIEW - AESTHETICS CREATIVITY IS OK SELFIES ARE NOT
- 22. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR RESUME REVIEW - AESTHETICS CREATIVITY IS OK SELFIES ARE NOT 1-2 PAGES ARE OK 3+ PAGES ARE NOT
- 23. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR RESUME REVIEW - SPECIFICS • Summary of cover letter • What you’ve done • What you want PROFILE SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE STATEMENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COMPANY NAME; City, State Start - End Summary of organization (1-2 sentences) Title Start - End • Action oriented bullet • Action oriented bullet
- 24. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR RESUME REVIEW - SPECIFICS EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS SPECIAL INTERESTS UNIVERSITY NAME; City, State Name of school Degree Date Achieved • Additional note (graduated with distinction) • Extracurricular activities – Sports – Clubs / organizations – Volunteering
- 28. #learnatGA @talentsavvy_HR COMMIT TO YOURSELF AND YOUR CAREER PULL UP YOUR RESUME LET’S GET TO WORK!
Editor's Notes
- Why are we here today Intros What’s your story? / elevator pitch Tools of the trade Anatomy of a great LinkedIn profile Blogs: a day in the life Networking events: where to find your peeps Twitter, Facebook, GitHub, AngelList Resume and cover letter design Barriers to entry What’s holding you back? Put it into practice Commitment to yourself and your career Redesigned elevator pitch Takeaways
- Higher Ed, financial role Working nonP, staff level; secretly wanted to do tech Enrolled in a distance program in Library Science while working and being a parent In class with Librarians: people put raw bacon in books?? Wanted more of a research foundation - added data analytics track MAJORED IN LIBRABY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Took biz and tech classes (IT PMgt, SQL, Stats) Finished in 2015 Completed independent project in Python Post-grad, wanted ‘data track’ Heard a lot of ‘you’re too green’ “show your dedication to learning and passion for the work” Needed to find willingness to train and what you’re willing to build Advice: research the structure of an IT Department, how the pieces fit together.
- Photo - members with photos receive 21x more profile views City - profile comes up in 23x more searches
- Only list company name once!
- Only list company name once!
- Only list company name once!
- Only list company name once!
- https://www.findspark.com/ways-to-make-your-resume-one-page/