This document provides tips for job seekers on networking, preparing application materials, conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and preparing for a new job. Some key tips include talking to your network to gather information and find potential leads, having all application materials ready like resumes and references, researching companies before interviews, negotiating salary if possible, and cleaning up social media before starting a new role. The overall message is to be prepared, utilize your network, and maintain a positive attitude throughout the process.

1. Tips for the job search:
* Talk to everyone---not about getting a job but about what you can
learn—about companies, the economy, the local job market. Listen for
suggestions—I got great advice from some unexpected sources.
Always support your network so when you need them, they are there.
All three of my offers were supported by my network—e.g. someone
knew the hiring manager or heard about a potential opening.

2. Kathy Uy
Prepare for Landing!

3. 5 job
seeker tips
that
worked for
me

4. #1. Have your tool kit ready
! Networking cards
! Linked In profile
! Resume (s)
! Cover letter (s)
! References
! Plan (Marketing)
! Wordle (wordle.net)

5. www.Wordle.net

6. #2. Websites I used (Tuesdays)
! LinkedIn job search
! Jobsthatserve.com
! J.T. O'Donnell J.T. O'Donnell
<support@careerhmo.com>
! Linked In groups
! Milwaukeejobs.com
! Bigshoesmidwest.com
! BiztimesMilwaukee.com (daily eNews)
! Careerbuilder.com
! Monsterjobs.com
! Archmil.org
! Beyond.com

7. Weekly Plan
! Mondays – Pong / list
! Tuesdays – Job boards
! Wednesday – Apply for jobs / Network
! Thursday – Accountability / Research
! Friday – follow-up / list for next week
! Quarterly – Refresh LinkedIn page,
update/reload resume to search sites

8. Follow – Up
! Day 1: Submit resume
! 2 days later: follow up with phone call
(Use LinkedIn to find out name/co-workers)
! 1 week later follow up with
phone call
! If no activity, move on.

9. 3. Staying positive
! Realize job seeking is temporary – you will
find a job
! Make lists of things you want to do and
DO them (clean a closet, research a company,
find people who have ‘trait’, wash windows, etc).
! Permission to take day/afternoon off –
read a book, walk!, watch tv. Next morning, jump back in.
! Always have something in the works
! Tweak your ‘tool kit’
! Leave the house EVERY DAY

10. 4. Never travel alone
! PONG!
! Friends
! Workforce Development Center classes
! WDC – one-on-one Coach
! 40 plus of SE Wisconsin – Thursdays, Sat
! Network – informational meetings 1/
week or LinkedIn groups
! Accountability group

11. Tips for after passing the
phone screen
• “Fit” interviews
• the application
• identifying references
• responding to the offer
• ‘clean house’ and other things to
consider before you start the new
opportunity.

12. Fit Interview Tips
1. Establish rapport
2. Gather information
3. Close

13. Establishing Rapport
• First impressions count!
Physical appearance, grooming, shoes
• Response to questions
Consider reference to company culture
• Positive attitude – Confidence
Research the company –words will flow smoothly.
If not, it will show.
• Personal connection
Mirror body position, eye contact

14. The Fit Interview
! Arrive on time
To be early is to be on time. To be on
time is late. And, to be late is
unacceptable.
! Complete Application
Bring resources – Google doc?.
! Wait to sit until offered a
chair.
And other manners…
! Get interviewer to describe
job and duties early in the
meeting. Use these words
when sharing value you can
bring to position.
! Ask 3-4 questions think specific
job duty/challenge, managerial style
of boss, work culture/atmosphere,
company growth/success
! Repeat key strengths 3 times
(StrengthsFinder).
! Always end with
understanding their
timeline for hire.

15. The Application Form
Make Google doc table /
spreadsheet with:
! Employer Name
! Address (street, City, State Zip)
! Company Phone number
! Position Title
! Job Duties / Key Successes
! Supervisor's Name (& ext)
! Supervisor's Title
! Supervisor’s Email
! Company Website address
! Start Date (hire)
! End Date (left)
! Start Base Salary
! End Base Salary
! If possible, type.
! Print neatly.
! Complete all sections – don’t
leave anything unanswered.
! Bring reference contact
information with you
(alternate google doc or store in
electronic device).
! Do not attach resume unless
asked to do so.

16. Tips for References
! Do not list past employers or
family members.
Consider:
! Office colleagues
! Volunteer supervisors /
leaders
! Friends who have observed
your working style
! Always ask in advance if they
will serve as your reference for
each job you supply their
name.
! Summarize details of project
you worked on together.
! Provide copy of job description
or summary of job duty for
new opportunity.
! Highlight key attributes of
what potential
! employer is looking for

17. Getting the Offer
! Let phone go to voice mail and
call back 20 minutes later.
! Take notes during call. Don’t
automatically accept. Ask:
! 1. When do you need an
answer by?
! 2. May I have a copy of the
offer and the benefits
package?
! 3. If I have questions, whom
should I speak with?
! End call with, “I’m really
excited about this position and
look forward to talking with
you soon.”
The next day: Call the contact.
(Do not email!)
Identify 3 things you want to
discuss:
! start date,
! is the salary / benefit
package / vacation time
negotiable
! confirm work hours/office
culture/dress code.

18. Negotiating Salary
Do your research
! www.worknet.wisconsin.gov –
salary and labor market info by
County.
! Ask above what you really
want to have room for
negotiation. Be realistic.
! “I’m really excited to work here
and know that I will bring a lot
of value. I appreciate the offer
at $58,000 but was really
expecting to be in the $65,000
range based on my
experience, education and
performance.”
! Companies will often come
back with we’ve budgeted this
amount…
! Your response is “I understand
where you are coming from,
and just want to reiterate my
enthusiasm for the position
and working with you and the
team. I think my skills are
perfectly suited for the
position and are worth
$65,000.”
! Then, don’t say anything. Wait
for the employer to reply.
Usually it’s a “let me see what I
can do” to which you respond,
“Great I appreciate that.”

19. After you accept…clean your
house!
• Review Facebook again – office mates will be looking
or you.
• When do you update Linked In? (Remember settings)
• Identify wardrobe – shoes, outfits, lunch
• Directions, parking details, listen for traffic times and
alternate routes.
• Write your PONG tips / identify snack!
• Send thank you notes to references and others who
helped you along the way.

20. What a ride…

21. Thank you!
! Left employment September, 2013
! Was #2 twice – stayed positive!
! Kept active with consulting, volunteering,
seasonal job = fresh!
! Started PONG on Feb 24 – best decision
(continuity, speakers, support)
! Please contact me if I can help you!