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Finding your first job after graduating
The document provides guidance for job seekers, emphasizing that 70% of jobs are not publicly advertised and are filled through networking. It suggests using various job search databases and social media strategies to connect with potential employers and highlights the importance of building relationships before asking for favors. Additionally, it mentions using AI tools for interview preparation.
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- 1. The Job Search Getting yourfirst job after graduating
- 2. Job Search Databases • Indeed,LinkedIn, Google, Monster THE OLDIES: • Welcome to the Jungle: us.welcometothejungle.com • 80,000 Hours: jobs.80000hours.org THE NEW KIDS: SPECIALIZED JOB BOARDS: • MEOjobs: https://www.patreon.com/c/meojobs/home • PRSA Job Center: https://www.prsa.org/prssa/ internships-jobs/prsa-jobcenter
- 4. From MEOJobs Find thekeywords!
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- 6. The Problem 70% Some estimates suggestthat up to 70% of all jobs are not published on publicly available job search sites, and research has long shown that anywhere from half to upwards of 80% of jobs are filled through networking. 7 out of 10 jobs are never advertised How do you think that most people find jobs?
- 7. NOTICE ME! Create a (private)list of people who can help you get where you want to be - i.e. people at that company you want to work for • On BlueSky, use Deck.Blue to create a column for them. • RT a few of their messages, and add a thoughtful comment so they know you’re a smart cookie. • @reply to one or two of their messages • Offer a valuable resource that will help them in some way, and CC them on the tweet. • Introduce them to someone who could help them. Use this to help these people notice you The key: interact with them in a valuable & interesting way
- 8. NOTICE ME! Once you doone or all of these things, the person will likely check out your feed. That’s why you want to have a feed full of helpful information, plus an enticing bio, so they’ll like what they see and follow you back. Because guess what happens when they follow you back? That opens the line for private communication via a direct message. And that’s when your real opportunity arises. Now you can send a private note introducing yourself and offering even more valuable information. Don’t ask for anything yet though. Cultivate the relationship first, ask for favors later.
- 9. USING AI TOPRACTICE FOR AN INTERVIEW https:// chatgpt.com/g/ g-fBKsnQnUW- practice-voice- interview-prep