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- 1. Demystifying Your Job Search A 10-minute presentation www.soniacareercoach.com
- 3. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 4. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 5. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. THE COMPANIES www.soniacareercoach.com
- 6. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. THE COMPANIES You should research the companies you like. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 7. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. YOUR CAMPAIGN You should connect with those companies. THE COMPANIES You should research the companies you like. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 8. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. YOUR CAMPAIGN You should connect with those companies. THE COMPANIES You should research the companies you like. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 9. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. YOUR CAMPAIGN You should connect with those companies. YOUR NETWORK You should make the most of your network. THE COMPANIES You should research the companies you like. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 10. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. YOUR CAMPAIGN You should connect with those companies. YOUR NETWORK You should make the most of your network. THE COMPANIES You should research the companies you like. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 11. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. YOUR CAMPAIGN You should connect with those companies. YOUR NETWORK You should make the most of your network. YOUR PLAN You should create a 2-week plan. THE COMPANIES You should research the companies you like. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 12. N I T R O THE POSITION You should know the type of job you want. YOUR CAMPAIGN You should connect with those companies. YOUR NETWORK You should make the most of your network. YOUR PLAN You should create a 2-week plan. THE COMPANIES You should research the companies you like. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 14. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration www.soniacareercoach.com
- 15. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved www.soniacareercoach.com
- 16. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths www.soniacareercoach.com
- 17. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills www.soniacareercoach.com
- 18. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications www.soniacareercoach.com
- 19. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Benefits www.soniacareercoach.com
- 20. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Benefits Compensation www.soniacareercoach.com
- 21. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Opportunities to move up Benefits Compensation www.soniacareercoach.com
- 22. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Opportunities to move up Benefits Compensation Culture of the company www.soniacareercoach.com
- 23. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Opportunities to move up Benefits Compensation Culture of the company Life-work balance www.soniacareercoach.com
- 24. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Opportunities to move up Benefits Compensation Culture of the company Life-work balance Required travel www.soniacareercoach.com
- 25. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Opportunities to move up Benefits Compensation Culture of the company Life-work balance Required travel Ongoing training www.soniacareercoach.com
- 26. The Position Write down your ideal job taking the following into consideration Problems you've solved Greatest strengths Best hard and soft skills Education & certifications Opportunities to move up Benefits Compensation Culture of the company Life-work balance Required travel Transferring out of the city or country Ongoing training www.soniacareercoach.com
- 28. The Position These are great resources to help you www.soniacareercoach.com
- 29. The Position Glassdoor.com Occupational Outlook Handbook ONET Schedule informational interviews These are great resources to help you www.soniacareercoach.com
- 30. The Position Glassdoor.com Occupational Outlook Handbook ONET Schedule informational interviews These are great resources to help you www.soniacareercoach.com
- 31. The Position Glassdoor.com Occupational Outlook Handbook ONET Schedule informational interviews These are great resources to help you www.soniacareercoach.com
- 32. The Position Glassdoor.com Occupational Outlook Handbook ONET Schedule informational interviews These are great resources to help you www.soniacareercoach.com
- 34. The Companies Describe your ideal company www.soniacareercoach.com
- 35. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry www.soniacareercoach.com
- 36. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for www.soniacareercoach.com
- 37. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit www.soniacareercoach.com
- 38. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit Size of the business www.soniacareercoach.com
- 39. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit Size of the business National or International www.soniacareercoach.com
- 40. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit Size of the business National or International Public or private www.soniacareercoach.com
- 41. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit Size of the business National or International Public or private Product or customer-driven www.soniacareercoach.com
- 42. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit Size of the business National or International Public or private Product or customer-driven Established or startup www.soniacareercoach.com
- 43. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit Size of business National or International Public or private Product or customer-driven Established or startup Brick-and-mortar, e-commerce or both www.soniacareercoach.com
- 44. The Companies Describe your ideal company Type of industry Listed as a best employer to work for For-profit or non-profit Size of business National or International Public or private Product or customer-driven Established or startup Brick-and-mortar, e-commerce or both B2B or B2C www.soniacareercoach.com
- 46. The Companies These are great resources to help you www.soniacareercoach.com
- 47. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal www.soniacareercoach.com
- 48. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal Local and major newspapers www.soniacareercoach.com
- 49. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal Local and major newspapers Industry publications www.soniacareercoach.com
- 50. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal Local and major newspapers Industry publications Local library www.soniacareercoach.com
- 51. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal Local and major newspapers Industry publications Local library Conferences and trade shows www.soniacareercoach.com
- 52. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal Local and major newspapers Industry publications Local library Conferences and trade shows Job boards www.soniacareercoach.com
- 53. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal Local and major newspapers Industry publications Local library Conferences and trade shows Job boards LinkedIn www.soniacareercoach.com
- 54. The Companies These are great resources to help you Business Journal Local and major newspapers Industry publications Local library Conferences and trade shows Job boards LinkedIn Inc.com www.soniacareercoach.com
- 56. Your Campaign Your Branding Statement www.soniacareercoach.com
- 57. Your Campaign Your Branding Statement Describe your most important accomplishments www.soniacareercoach.com
- 58. Your Campaign Your Branding Statement Comfortable sharing it in a business or casual situation Describe your most important accomplishments www.soniacareercoach.com
- 59. Your Campaign Your Branding Statement Comfortable sharing it in a business or casual situation Describe your most important accomplishments Provide an example of the value you provide your employer www.soniacareercoach.com
- 60. Your Campaign Your Branding Statement Comfortable sharing it in a business or casual situation Describe your most important accomplishments Provide an example of the value you provide your employer It highlights the scope, breadth, and depth of your work www.soniacareercoach.com
- 61. Your Campaign Your Branding Statement Comfortable sharing it in a business or casual situation Describe your most important accomplishments Provide an example of the value you provide your employer It highlights the scope, breadth, and depth of your work Continually update every quarter or six months www.soniacareercoach.com
- 63. Your Campaign Your Resume It is accomplishment driven www.soniacareercoach.com
- 64. Your Campaign Your Resume It is accomplishment driven Quantify whenever possible www.soniacareercoach.com
- 65. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Quantify whenever possible www.soniacareercoach.com
- 66. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Quantify whenever possible www.soniacareercoach.com
- 67. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Bullet points begin with a past tense action verb Quantify whenever possible www.soniacareercoach.com
- 68. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Bullet points begin with a past tense action verb If employer is small provide a brief description Quantify whenever possible www.soniacareercoach.com
- 69. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Bullet points begin with a past tense action verb If employer is small provide a brief description More than 15 years of experience requires two pages Quantify whenever possible www.soniacareercoach.com
- 70. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Bullet points begin with a past tense action verb If employer is small provide a brief description More than 15 years of experience requires two pages Include a professional email and customized LinkedIn URL Quantify whenever possible www.soniacareercoach.com
- 71. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Bullet points begin with a past tense action verb If employer is small provide a brief description More than 15 years of experience requires two pages Include a professional email and customized LinkedIn URL Quantify whenever possible Have enough white space www.soniacareercoach.com
- 72. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Bullet points begin with a past tense action verb If employer is small provide a brief description More than 15 years of experience requires two pages Include a professional email and customized LinkedIn URL Quantify whenever possible Have enough white space If applicable add links to website and/or portfolio www.soniacareercoach.com
- 73. Your Campaign Your Resume Summary of qualifications is similar to branding statement It is accomplishment driven Most important information on the top half Bullet points begin with a past tense action verb If employer is small provide a brief description More than 15 years of experience requires two pages Include a professional email and customized LinkedIn URL Quantify whenever possible Have enough white space If applicable add links to website and/or portfolio Describe in a sentence or two the reason you were hired www.soniacareercoach.com
- 75. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Before making changes turn off the notification button www.soniacareercoach.com
- 76. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button www.soniacareercoach.com
- 77. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience www.soniacareercoach.com
- 78. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience If you have a website or portfolio link it and vice versa www.soniacareercoach.com
- 79. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience If you have a website or portfolio link it and vice versa Add recommendations and endorsements www.soniacareercoach.com
- 80. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience If you have a website or portfolio link it and vice versa Add recommendations and endorsements Join and be active in industry groups www.soniacareercoach.com
- 81. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience If you have a website or portfolio link it and vice versa Add recommendations and endorsements Join and be active in industry groups Keep all comments professional www.soniacareercoach.com
- 82. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience Write in first person If you have a website or portfolio link it and vice versa Add recommendations and endorsements Join and be active in industry groups Keep all comments professional www.soniacareercoach.com
- 83. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience Write in first person If you have a website or portfolio link it and vice versa Add recommendations and endorsements Join and be active in industry groups Keep all comments professional www.soniacareercoach.com Be active by sharing, liking or posting
- 84. Your Campaign LinkedIn profile Create a catchy headline so others can find you Before making changes turn off the notification button Insert industry keywords throughout your summary and experience Write in first person If you have a website or portfolio link it and vice versa Add recommendations and endorsements Join and be active in industry groups Keep all comments professional After you make your changes turn the notifications button on www.soniacareercoach.com Be active by sharing, liking or posting
- 86. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 87. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family www.soniacareercoach.com
- 88. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends www.soniacareercoach.com
- 89. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors www.soniacareercoach.com
- 90. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members www.soniacareercoach.com
- 91. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations www.soniacareercoach.com
- 92. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events www.soniacareercoach.com
- 93. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups www.soniacareercoach.com
- 94. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups Sports or recreational groups www.soniacareercoach.com
- 95. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups Sports or recreational groups Clubs and organizations www.soniacareercoach.com
- 96. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups Sports or recreational groups Clubs and organizations LinkedIn www.soniacareercoach.com
- 97. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups Sports or recreational groups Clubs and organizations LinkedIn Former colleagues and supervisors www.soniacareercoach.com
- 98. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups Sports or recreational groups Clubs and organizations LinkedIn Former colleagues and supervisors Ex-alumni associations www.soniacareercoach.com
- 99. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups Sports or recreational groups Clubs and organizations LinkedIn Former colleagues and supervisors Ex-alumni associations Facebook groups www.soniacareercoach.com
- 100. Your Network Networking is the best way to find a job, so get creative in expanding it. Family Friends Neighbors Church members Professional associations Industry events Volunteer groups Sports or recreational groups Clubs and organizations LinkedIn Former colleagues and supervisors Ex-alumni associations Facebook groups www.soniacareercoach.com Mentors & mentees
- 102. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan www.soniacareercoach.com
- 103. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan Be active on LinkedIn www.soniacareercoach.com
- 104. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan Be active on LinkedIn Attend 2-4 events www.soniacareercoach.com
- 105. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan Be active on LinkedIn Attend 2-4 events Schedule informational interviews www.soniacareercoach.com
- 106. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan Be active on LinkedIn Attend 2-4 events Schedule informational interviews Meet someone for coffee to catch up www.soniacareercoach.com
- 107. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan Be active on LinkedIn Attend 2-4 events Schedule informational interviews Meet someone for coffee to catch up Volunteer to help at an industry event www.soniacareercoach.com
- 108. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan Be active on LinkedIn Attend 2-4 events Schedule informational interviews Meet someone for coffee to catch up Volunteer to help at an industry event Offer to write a guest post for an organization www.soniacareercoach.com
- 109. Your two-week schedule can include some of the following Your Plan Be active on LinkedIn Attend 2-4 events Schedule informational interviews Meet someone for coffee to catch up Volunteer to help at an industry event Offer to write a guest post for an organization Start following industry thought leaders and comment on their articles or blogs www.soniacareercoach.com
- 111. Final Thoughts This process takes time but don't give up because it will definitely pay off. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 112. Final Thoughts This process takes time but don't give up because it will definitely pay off. Always find ways to connect, and be helpful whenever possible. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 113. Final Thoughts This process takes time but don't give up because it will definitely pay off. Always find ways to connect, and be helpful whenever possible. After you complete 2 two-week sprints then go back and see what should change or should stay the same. www.soniacareercoach.com
- 114. Increase your opportunity for finding a new job I am a faith-based bilingual Coach, who has worked with hundreds of professionals looking for a new position. Please contact me with your questions or comments at sonia@soniacareercoach.com. Wishing you the very best in your life & career! www.soniacareercoach.com