1. A Systematic
Approach to the
Job Search Process
Bill Swansen
Director
Employment Assistance
760-525-4260
bill@sellingyourselfintoajob.com
Employment Assistancewww.sellingyourselfintoajob.com
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Internet Research
•Google & Other Search Engines
•Company Websites
Social Media Marketing
•LinkedIn
•Twitter
•Facebook
Business Directories
•Better Business Bureau www.bbb.org
•Local Chambers of Commerce www.uschamber.com/chambers/directory
Industry Associations
Personal Network
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Interviewing
Preparation
•Research the Company
•Research the Interviewer(s)
•Anticipate the Questions
•Create a List of Questions
•Practice
•Logistics
Manage The Interview
•Strong Greeting & Introduction
•Get a Schedule and List of People You’ll be Meeting
•Ask Questions
•Strong Close
Follow Up
•Thank You Card(s)
•Follow Up Email
•Confirm Next Steps
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Understand The Job
•Specific Title & Job Description
•List of Duties, Responsibilities & Deliverables
•Start Up Plan
•Reporting Structure
•Metrics
•Development Plan
Select A Mentor
•Provide Guidance
•Get Information
•Ask The “Dumb” Questions
Solicit Feedback
•Supervisor(s)
•Peers
•Others
Network
•Who can Help You in the Job and to Advance?
•Give to Get
•Be Genuine
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The System
Finding a Job IS a Job
40 Hours Per Week Schedule
•Working Part Time
•Volunteering
•Networking
•Job Search
Schedule Activities
•Leverage “Best Practices”
•Prospecting
•Promoting
•Follow Up
•Interviewing
The Benefits of Repetition
•Reduces Work & Time Required
•Increases Quality
•Builds Confidence