The document summarizes a tutorial for a communications course. It discusses feedback from teaching assistants, creating LinkedIn profiles, and an upcoming networking event. For TA feedback, students requested going slower and more one-on-one office hours. The session covered making LinkedIn profiles personal and engaging by following influencers and sharing content. It also provided tips for strong profile elements. Finally, it announced an upcoming networking event for students to meet alumni and professionals to practice networking skills.
The document provides information about an upcoming COMM 202 tutorial on LinkedIn and networking. It outlines that students will submit their resumes and cover letters twice - once to Turnitin for marking and again to COOL to receive an interview for an assignment. It also previews upcoming weeks which include tutorials on LinkedIn, informational interviews, and interview preparation. The final section discusses submitting documents and having an action plan for the networking event.
This document summarizes the agenda and key points from COMM 202 Tutorial 6. It discusses feedback on resumes, networking at events, informational interviews, and action items. The tutor provides tips for an upcoming networking event, including how to dress, approach people, have conversations, and follow up. Students are assigned a reflection paper on the event and an informational interview with insights gained.
This document provides tips for maximizing the capabilities of LinkedIn. It recommends connecting with contacts in your field, learning about companies, and following discussions. It advises the reader to define their expertise, provide their value proposition, focus on specific skills, and illustrate how they can solve problems. The document also recommends including skills, awards, publications, projects, languages, and volunteer experience on their profile. It suggests making the profile compelling, dynamic, conversational, and including a SOAR story. It also provides tips for using keywords, industry buzzwords, customizing the URL, and adding social media links. The document encourages the reader to invite personal contacts to connect and provide recommendations. It lists types of files and content that could be
This document summarizes the agenda and key topics from a COMM 202 tutorial on LinkedIn profiles and networking. The tutorial covered:
1) The key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile, including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences section, and well-written summary.
2) Tips for personalizing connection requests and growing a professional network on LinkedIn through joining groups and requesting recommendations.
3) A recap of the class's progress in the semester, including completing informational interviews and reflections on a recent networking event.
The document provides tips for job hunting and career development. It discusses writing resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing skills, and maintaining employability. The speaker emphasizes preparing for job loss, expanding one's network through volunteering, and staying visible in one's career through ongoing learning. Regular networking, both online and in-person, is key to finding and keeping employment opportunities.
This document provides an agenda and information for a tutorial on networking. It discusses where networking occurs, the purpose of informational interviews, and an assignment to conduct an informational interview. It also discusses networking at events, best practices for introductions, continuing conversations, and follow ups. Students are reminded of upcoming events and assignment due dates. The key topics covered are informational interviews, networking event mechanics, and action items for students.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective LinkedIn profile. It discusses key elements like using a professional photo, writing an attention-grabbing headline and interesting summary, and highlighting experiences and accomplishments. Students are encouraged to request recommendations from past colleagues to add credibility. The document also reviews LinkedIn etiquette like personalizing connection requests and using the platform to engage with others in their industry.
The document summarizes a tutorial for a communications course. It discusses feedback from teaching assistants, creating LinkedIn profiles, and an upcoming networking event. For TA feedback, students requested going slower and more one-on-one office hours. The session covered making LinkedIn profiles personal and engaging by following influencers and sharing content. It also provided tips for strong profile elements. Finally, it announced an upcoming networking event for students to meet alumni and professionals to practice networking skills.
The document provides information about an upcoming COMM 202 tutorial on LinkedIn and networking. It outlines that students will submit their resumes and cover letters twice - once to Turnitin for marking and again to COOL to receive an interview for an assignment. It also previews upcoming weeks which include tutorials on LinkedIn, informational interviews, and interview preparation. The final section discusses submitting documents and having an action plan for the networking event.
This document summarizes the agenda and key points from COMM 202 Tutorial 6. It discusses feedback on resumes, networking at events, informational interviews, and action items. The tutor provides tips for an upcoming networking event, including how to dress, approach people, have conversations, and follow up. Students are assigned a reflection paper on the event and an informational interview with insights gained.
This document provides tips for maximizing the capabilities of LinkedIn. It recommends connecting with contacts in your field, learning about companies, and following discussions. It advises the reader to define their expertise, provide their value proposition, focus on specific skills, and illustrate how they can solve problems. The document also recommends including skills, awards, publications, projects, languages, and volunteer experience on their profile. It suggests making the profile compelling, dynamic, conversational, and including a SOAR story. It also provides tips for using keywords, industry buzzwords, customizing the URL, and adding social media links. The document encourages the reader to invite personal contacts to connect and provide recommendations. It lists types of files and content that could be
This document summarizes the agenda and key topics from a COMM 202 tutorial on LinkedIn profiles and networking. The tutorial covered:
1) The key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile, including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences section, and well-written summary.
2) Tips for personalizing connection requests and growing a professional network on LinkedIn through joining groups and requesting recommendations.
3) A recap of the class's progress in the semester, including completing informational interviews and reflections on a recent networking event.
The document provides tips for job hunting and career development. It discusses writing resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing skills, and maintaining employability. The speaker emphasizes preparing for job loss, expanding one's network through volunteering, and staying visible in one's career through ongoing learning. Regular networking, both online and in-person, is key to finding and keeping employment opportunities.
This document provides an agenda and information for a tutorial on networking. It discusses where networking occurs, the purpose of informational interviews, and an assignment to conduct an informational interview. It also discusses networking at events, best practices for introductions, continuing conversations, and follow ups. Students are reminded of upcoming events and assignment due dates. The key topics covered are informational interviews, networking event mechanics, and action items for students.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective LinkedIn profile. It discusses key elements like using a professional photo, writing an attention-grabbing headline and interesting summary, and highlighting experiences and accomplishments. Students are encouraged to request recommendations from past colleagues to add credibility. The document also reviews LinkedIn etiquette like personalizing connection requests and using the platform to engage with others in their industry.
This document provides guidance for students on submitting assignments, preparing LinkedIn profiles, networking etiquette, and dressing appropriately for an upcoming networking event. It outlines that students must submit their resumes and cover letters twice by specific deadlines. It also discusses key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences, and interesting summary. Tips are provided for personalizing connection requests and researching potential contacts for the networking event. Lastly, it defines business casual attire for the event.
This document outlines the agenda and timeline for COMM 202 tutorials on networking and informational interviews. It provides information on upcoming assignments including a resume and cover letter due November 1st, a networking event on November 3rd, and a post-networking reflection due November 8th. It offers tips on conducting informational interviews, attending networking events, and following up with contacts effectively. The goal is to help students practice skills for making meaningful connections that could lead to career opportunities.
Prepare for the job search through personal assessment and research of companies and positions of interest. Learn about the employer's hiring process and what your process should look like as a proactive job searcher. Learn about free job search resources available to Murray State University students and alumni.
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective cover letter. It recommends that a cover letter should introduce one's qualifications for a position, arouse the employer's interest, and highlight important information from the resume. The cover letter should be tailored specifically for each job and not duplicate what is in the resume. It then provides tips on gathering information about the employer and position, maintaining an appropriate tone, being concise while varying sentence structure, and including typical cover letter sections like an opening paragraph to get attention, paragraphs on interest in and fit for the position, and a closing to thank the employer.
Tutorial 6: Term 2 - informational interview/ coffee chatsComm202
This document provides an overview and agenda for a tutorial on informational interviews and the Interview Stream tool. It discusses setting up and conducting informational interviews, including how to reach out, prepare questions, behave during the meeting, and follow up. The tutorial also introduces Interview Stream as an optional practice tool for answering interview questions on video. Students are given action items and due dates, including setting up an informational interview and completing a networking reflection.
This document provides an agenda and overview for a networking tutorial. It outlines the timeline and assignments for the term. Key upcoming events include a networking event on November 3rd from 6-8pm, where students can practice their networking skills. Students are expected to complete a networking reflection paper by November 8th detailing their goals, research, conversations, and next steps from the event. The document also provides tips on conducting informational interviews and guidelines for successful networking, including making introductions, asking questions, and following up after conversations.
This document outlines a LinkedIn tutorial presentation. It includes an agenda that discusses leveraging LinkedIn and getting set up. The presentation covers using LinkedIn as a social network to build one's personal brand and network. It provides tips for an effective LinkedIn profile, including using a high-quality headshot, crafting headlines and summaries, and including experiences. The presentation advises managing expectations by noting LinkedIn is best for networking rather than direct job offers. It also offers guidance on connecting with professionals, recruiters, mentors and groups in one's industry. Students are assigned tasks to create a profile, connect with peers and get a headshot.
Marketing Yourself: Using your Resume to Unlock your CareerStephen Watt
Finding work and getting your career rebooted in a new country (like Canada) is hard work. You need to know the job market - and also how to best position yourself - your unique skills and value - to succeed in that market. While writing a resume may seem like a boring chore, it can actually be a great way to discover your focus, and remind yourself of the skills and strengths you have to bring to your next great job opportunity.
Here are slides from a workshop that Northern Lights hosted with JIAS, the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services for Newcomers.
This document provides an agenda and information for a networking event and informational interviews assignment for a COMM202 class. It includes details on attending a networking event, conducting informational interviews, and assignment requirements. Students are expected to attend a networking event, complete informational interviews, and submit reflection papers on both. Tips are provided on networking skills, conducting informational interviews, following up, and locations for networking opportunities.
This document provides information and guidance for students on networking and conducting informational interviews. It discusses where networking opportunities can occur, the benefits of informational interviews, and tips for setting them up. It also outlines an upcoming networking event for the COMM 202 class and provides guidance on preparing for and participating in the event, including researching contacts, dressing appropriately, introducing oneself, continuing conversations, and following up afterwards. Students are assigned a reflection paper on the event.
Career Workshop: Building a LinkedIn Profile that Gets ResultsStephen Watt
CAREER WORKSHOP | Create your LinkedIn profile
Canadian Connections: Welcoming Refugees Home and Northern Lights Canada are pleased to co-host this FREE online workshop, with Stephen Watt and Marcella Tomas.
**Register: **
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/career-workshop-building-a-linkedin-profile-that-gets-results-tickets-294448702997
Showcase your expertise with a professional LinkedIn profile. Open doors to opportunities and networks!
Job searching takes effort and a strategy. Learn to create your own job search strategy.
By the end of this session you will be able to:
* Identify ways in which you can establish career goals
* Determine how to research the job market
* Understand specific job-search methods
* Create a plan for your job search
This document summarizes a LinkedIn tutorial that was provided to COMM 202 students. It includes an agenda that covers a LinkedIn crash course, leveraging LinkedIn, and individual work time. The timeline shows upcoming due dates, including a final skills matrix and a job posting research assignment. The tutorial then covers the key aspects of a successful LinkedIn profile, including a professional headshot, captivating headline, interesting summary, experiences, and connections. It emphasizes using LinkedIn to expand your network and opportunities rather than expecting direct job offers. Students are provided time to work on their own profiles during the tutorial.
This document provides an agenda for a COMM 202 tutorial on informational interviews and networking at events. It includes details on informational interview assignments that are due, with a focus on conducting an interview and writing a reflection paper. It also outlines a networking event for students to attend, with tips on preparation, conversation skills, and follow-ups. Key deadlines are noted for resumes/cover letters and networking reflections.
This document outlines the syllabus and expectations for COMM 202 taught by Alison Buchanan. It includes an agenda that covers an introduction from the instructor, course expectations, and an activity called StrengthsQuest. Students are expected to participate actively, submit assignments on time, and meet with the instructor during office hours. A group project involves presenting on strengths themes and goals. The course fee covers a StrengthsQuest subscription and a networking event.
LinkedIn can help with career goals and networking. The document provides tips for optimizing a LinkedIn profile, including filling out sections like summary, work experience, skills, and recommendations. Connections on LinkedIn allow sharing skills and endorsements, as well as writing recommendations highlighting previous work. LinkedIn search functions let users network and research companies before interviews. Maintaining an up-to-date profile with a customized URL and media showcasing work can help catch readers' attention.
This document provides tips and advice for creating effective resumes and online professional profiles. It discusses common resume mistakes to avoid, how to stand out in a positive way, using relevant keywords, tailoring content to specific jobs, proofreading thoroughly, and managing one's online presence. Elements like career objectives, vague descriptions, and announcing available references are identified as things to cut from resumes. Creating an online portfolio or video resume is presented as ways to enhance one's professional image.
This document provides advice for job seekers on what editors expect when hiring for journalism positions. It discusses the importance of experience, technical skills, soft skills, and developing a personal brand. It also outlines how to effectively use resumes, cover letters, work samples, networking, and interviews to help land a job. The document is presented by Linda Austin, an experienced journalism editor, and provides tips and examples throughout.
This document provides an overview of building a personal brand through developing a LinkedIn profile. It discusses what personal branding is, why it is important, and how to build an effective LinkedIn profile. Key points include that personal branding is how others see you based on your expertise, passions, and value. An effective LinkedIn profile showcases your experience, skills, recommendations, groups/associations, and a complete profile helps others learn about you. The document encourages attendees to develop their online personal brand on LinkedIn.
Abstract
Today's job market is many things. It's demanding. It's competitive. But it shouldn't be scary. Employers get more responses to their job ads than ever, but the scattershot approach most job seekers take makes it easy to stand out from the crowd. Come learn what employers are looking for, but would never mention in their ads. Topics will include resumes, cover letters, and personal branding, from a developer who has hired developers and just completed a successful job search himself.
Bio
Dave Ross has been developing software professionally for 11 years, and currently works as a lead developer strengthening teams to build amazing web sites and applications. He's active in the local tech scene, running a PHP user group and speaking at other groups in the area. In addition, he finds time to develop plugins for Wordpress, a popular open source content management system, and volunteers at a local cat shelter.
The document provides information about career services resources for students. It emphasizes that career development should begin in a student's first year and that career services can help with internships, resume writing, interview preparation, and finding full-time jobs. Students are encouraged to use career services resources such as individual advising, career fairs, resume critiques, and recruiting software to explore options and gain experience that will help them achieve their career goals.
The document discusses various challenges faced by a job seeker in their search, including not finding relevant openings in classified ads, sending applications but not receiving responses, feeling overqualified or underqualified for openings, and lacking a strong professional network in their new town. It provides advice on improving one's job search approach through networking assertively, conducting informational interviews, leveraging social media platforms, thinking creatively about opportunities, and maintaining a positive mindset.
This document provides guidance for students on submitting assignments, preparing LinkedIn profiles, networking etiquette, and dressing appropriately for an upcoming networking event. It outlines that students must submit their resumes and cover letters twice by specific deadlines. It also discusses key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences, and interesting summary. Tips are provided for personalizing connection requests and researching potential contacts for the networking event. Lastly, it defines business casual attire for the event.
This document outlines the agenda and timeline for COMM 202 tutorials on networking and informational interviews. It provides information on upcoming assignments including a resume and cover letter due November 1st, a networking event on November 3rd, and a post-networking reflection due November 8th. It offers tips on conducting informational interviews, attending networking events, and following up with contacts effectively. The goal is to help students practice skills for making meaningful connections that could lead to career opportunities.
Prepare for the job search through personal assessment and research of companies and positions of interest. Learn about the employer's hiring process and what your process should look like as a proactive job searcher. Learn about free job search resources available to Murray State University students and alumni.
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective cover letter. It recommends that a cover letter should introduce one's qualifications for a position, arouse the employer's interest, and highlight important information from the resume. The cover letter should be tailored specifically for each job and not duplicate what is in the resume. It then provides tips on gathering information about the employer and position, maintaining an appropriate tone, being concise while varying sentence structure, and including typical cover letter sections like an opening paragraph to get attention, paragraphs on interest in and fit for the position, and a closing to thank the employer.
Tutorial 6: Term 2 - informational interview/ coffee chatsComm202
This document provides an overview and agenda for a tutorial on informational interviews and the Interview Stream tool. It discusses setting up and conducting informational interviews, including how to reach out, prepare questions, behave during the meeting, and follow up. The tutorial also introduces Interview Stream as an optional practice tool for answering interview questions on video. Students are given action items and due dates, including setting up an informational interview and completing a networking reflection.
This document provides an agenda and overview for a networking tutorial. It outlines the timeline and assignments for the term. Key upcoming events include a networking event on November 3rd from 6-8pm, where students can practice their networking skills. Students are expected to complete a networking reflection paper by November 8th detailing their goals, research, conversations, and next steps from the event. The document also provides tips on conducting informational interviews and guidelines for successful networking, including making introductions, asking questions, and following up after conversations.
This document outlines a LinkedIn tutorial presentation. It includes an agenda that discusses leveraging LinkedIn and getting set up. The presentation covers using LinkedIn as a social network to build one's personal brand and network. It provides tips for an effective LinkedIn profile, including using a high-quality headshot, crafting headlines and summaries, and including experiences. The presentation advises managing expectations by noting LinkedIn is best for networking rather than direct job offers. It also offers guidance on connecting with professionals, recruiters, mentors and groups in one's industry. Students are assigned tasks to create a profile, connect with peers and get a headshot.
Marketing Yourself: Using your Resume to Unlock your CareerStephen Watt
Finding work and getting your career rebooted in a new country (like Canada) is hard work. You need to know the job market - and also how to best position yourself - your unique skills and value - to succeed in that market. While writing a resume may seem like a boring chore, it can actually be a great way to discover your focus, and remind yourself of the skills and strengths you have to bring to your next great job opportunity.
Here are slides from a workshop that Northern Lights hosted with JIAS, the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services for Newcomers.
This document provides an agenda and information for a networking event and informational interviews assignment for a COMM202 class. It includes details on attending a networking event, conducting informational interviews, and assignment requirements. Students are expected to attend a networking event, complete informational interviews, and submit reflection papers on both. Tips are provided on networking skills, conducting informational interviews, following up, and locations for networking opportunities.
This document provides information and guidance for students on networking and conducting informational interviews. It discusses where networking opportunities can occur, the benefits of informational interviews, and tips for setting them up. It also outlines an upcoming networking event for the COMM 202 class and provides guidance on preparing for and participating in the event, including researching contacts, dressing appropriately, introducing oneself, continuing conversations, and following up afterwards. Students are assigned a reflection paper on the event.
Career Workshop: Building a LinkedIn Profile that Gets ResultsStephen Watt
CAREER WORKSHOP | Create your LinkedIn profile
Canadian Connections: Welcoming Refugees Home and Northern Lights Canada are pleased to co-host this FREE online workshop, with Stephen Watt and Marcella Tomas.
**Register: **
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/career-workshop-building-a-linkedin-profile-that-gets-results-tickets-294448702997
Showcase your expertise with a professional LinkedIn profile. Open doors to opportunities and networks!
Job searching takes effort and a strategy. Learn to create your own job search strategy.
By the end of this session you will be able to:
* Identify ways in which you can establish career goals
* Determine how to research the job market
* Understand specific job-search methods
* Create a plan for your job search
This document summarizes a LinkedIn tutorial that was provided to COMM 202 students. It includes an agenda that covers a LinkedIn crash course, leveraging LinkedIn, and individual work time. The timeline shows upcoming due dates, including a final skills matrix and a job posting research assignment. The tutorial then covers the key aspects of a successful LinkedIn profile, including a professional headshot, captivating headline, interesting summary, experiences, and connections. It emphasizes using LinkedIn to expand your network and opportunities rather than expecting direct job offers. Students are provided time to work on their own profiles during the tutorial.
This document provides an agenda for a COMM 202 tutorial on informational interviews and networking at events. It includes details on informational interview assignments that are due, with a focus on conducting an interview and writing a reflection paper. It also outlines a networking event for students to attend, with tips on preparation, conversation skills, and follow-ups. Key deadlines are noted for resumes/cover letters and networking reflections.
This document outlines the syllabus and expectations for COMM 202 taught by Alison Buchanan. It includes an agenda that covers an introduction from the instructor, course expectations, and an activity called StrengthsQuest. Students are expected to participate actively, submit assignments on time, and meet with the instructor during office hours. A group project involves presenting on strengths themes and goals. The course fee covers a StrengthsQuest subscription and a networking event.
LinkedIn can help with career goals and networking. The document provides tips for optimizing a LinkedIn profile, including filling out sections like summary, work experience, skills, and recommendations. Connections on LinkedIn allow sharing skills and endorsements, as well as writing recommendations highlighting previous work. LinkedIn search functions let users network and research companies before interviews. Maintaining an up-to-date profile with a customized URL and media showcasing work can help catch readers' attention.
This document provides tips and advice for creating effective resumes and online professional profiles. It discusses common resume mistakes to avoid, how to stand out in a positive way, using relevant keywords, tailoring content to specific jobs, proofreading thoroughly, and managing one's online presence. Elements like career objectives, vague descriptions, and announcing available references are identified as things to cut from resumes. Creating an online portfolio or video resume is presented as ways to enhance one's professional image.
This document provides advice for job seekers on what editors expect when hiring for journalism positions. It discusses the importance of experience, technical skills, soft skills, and developing a personal brand. It also outlines how to effectively use resumes, cover letters, work samples, networking, and interviews to help land a job. The document is presented by Linda Austin, an experienced journalism editor, and provides tips and examples throughout.
This document provides an overview of building a personal brand through developing a LinkedIn profile. It discusses what personal branding is, why it is important, and how to build an effective LinkedIn profile. Key points include that personal branding is how others see you based on your expertise, passions, and value. An effective LinkedIn profile showcases your experience, skills, recommendations, groups/associations, and a complete profile helps others learn about you. The document encourages attendees to develop their online personal brand on LinkedIn.
Abstract
Today's job market is many things. It's demanding. It's competitive. But it shouldn't be scary. Employers get more responses to their job ads than ever, but the scattershot approach most job seekers take makes it easy to stand out from the crowd. Come learn what employers are looking for, but would never mention in their ads. Topics will include resumes, cover letters, and personal branding, from a developer who has hired developers and just completed a successful job search himself.
Bio
Dave Ross has been developing software professionally for 11 years, and currently works as a lead developer strengthening teams to build amazing web sites and applications. He's active in the local tech scene, running a PHP user group and speaking at other groups in the area. In addition, he finds time to develop plugins for Wordpress, a popular open source content management system, and volunteers at a local cat shelter.
The document provides information about career services resources for students. It emphasizes that career development should begin in a student's first year and that career services can help with internships, resume writing, interview preparation, and finding full-time jobs. Students are encouraged to use career services resources such as individual advising, career fairs, resume critiques, and recruiting software to explore options and gain experience that will help them achieve their career goals.
The document discusses various challenges faced by a job seeker in their search, including not finding relevant openings in classified ads, sending applications but not receiving responses, feeling overqualified or underqualified for openings, and lacking a strong professional network in their new town. It provides advice on improving one's job search approach through networking assertively, conducting informational interviews, leveraging social media platforms, thinking creatively about opportunities, and maintaining a positive mindset.
This document provides guidance on developing an effective job search plan through networking. It emphasizes establishing AIM (Attitude, Initiative, Motivation) and outlines strategies for taking initiative in your search, such as researching companies and making contact lists. Networking is identified as the most important component, with tips like asking for referrals and sending thank you notes. The overall message is that an organized, proactive approach that leverages your network is key to finding employment.
For those of you that missed our Preparation C presentation, take a look at it here, for some great tips on writing resumes, interviewing skills and what prospective employers are looking for.
The document provides guidance on job searching, networking, resumes, cover letters, and submitting applications. It emphasizes the importance of networking, having clear goals and tracking progress. Good resumes focus on relevant qualifications and accomplishments using active verbs. Cover letters should highlight how experience matches the job and request an interview. When submitting applications, it's best to know someone at the company to increase chances of response.
AMA Collegiate-"How to Launch Your Marketing & Advertising Career&qu...Glen Caruso
How to launch your career in advertising or marketing -- techniques and tips (presentation by Glen Caruso to University of Florida marketing and advertising students 9.16.2010)
The document provides information about career services resources available to students including one-on-one career advising, resume and cover letter assistance, interview coaching, job search strategies, and access to online job posting and recruiting platforms. It also outlines upcoming career workshops on topics like resume writing, interview skills, negotiating job offers, and using social media for your job search. Details are provided on current job market trends, skills employers are looking for, and tips for activities like career fairs and interviews.
This document provides guidance on using LinkedIn to help find a new job. It emphasizes that networking is important for job searching, with less than a 10% chance of finding a job without connections. It outlines how to establish goals for your LinkedIn profile, develop a professional online presence, connect with contacts, search for jobs and groups, and etiquette for online networking. The document stresses that building relationships takes time but can uncover job opportunities through an expanded professional network.
This document provides guidance on using LinkedIn to help find a new job. It emphasizes that networking is important for job searching, with less than a 10% chance of finding a job without connections. It outlines how to establish goals for your LinkedIn profile, develop a professional online presence, connect with contacts, search for jobs and groups, and etiquette for online networking. The document stresses that building relationships takes time but can uncover job opportunities through an expanded professional network.
This document provides guidance on conducting informational interviews and networking to help with career opportunities. It recommends informational interviews because job postings do not represent all openings, and networking can shorten hiring processes and reduce competition. The three steps are to research the contact thoroughly, plan questions to learn about the contact's career progression and expertise, and show professionalism in the interview. Questions should focus on understanding the contact's work history and identifying their pain points or challenges in the industry. The goal is to ask for referrals to other helpful contacts and agree on follow up protocols.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume for job applications. It discusses focusing the resume on the employer's needs, writing a clear objective statement, including an accomplishments summary highlighting relevant skills and qualifications, and avoiding unnecessary personal details. Key advice includes brainstorming the employer's ideal candidate qualities and demonstrating how your experience fulfills their requirements.
Explores questions like how do I best prepare for an interview? How do I stand out from my competition during the interview? What questions should I ask? What questions will they ask me?
The document provides tips for acing a job interview and landing a job. It discusses researching the company and position, preparing an "elevator pitch" about yourself, bringing relevant materials to the interview, dressing professionally, answering questions using examples, asking your own questions, following up after the interview, and more. The overall goal is to show you have thoroughly prepared and are the best fit for the position.
The document provides guidance on various aspects of job hunting, including utilizing social networks, writing effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing, and negotiating salary. It emphasizes customizing materials for each application, highlighting relevant qualifications and accomplishments, being proactive, and doing research on companies and typical interview questions. Interviews involve expressing enthusiasm for the role and asking questions of the interviewer. Salary negotiation involves understanding the market value of the role and negotiating benefits in addition to compensation.
The document provides information about skills employers look for in candidates and tips for job seeking. It discusses job content skills, transferable skills, and self-management skills. It also covers choosing occupations, funding for training, online job searching tools, resume writing tips, cover letters, interview preparation, and body language during interviews.
This document provides guidance on career documents for job applications, including cover letters, resumes, references, thank you letters, and interviews. It discusses the purpose and proper formatting of these documents, as well as tips for developing each document, conducting research, ensuring accuracy, and following up after interviews. Key recommendations include tailoring documents to each job, using consistent formatting, proofreading for errors, researching companies beforehand, having examples to answer behavioral questions, sending a thank you letter after interviews, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process.
Presenter: Sarela Bliman-Cohen
Most new jobs are found through networking, yet many people don't know how to network effectively. In this session we will visit how to network one on one and how to network during events using a simple step by step approach.
Sarela is a product management executive with over 20 years of experience in technology. She specializes in building and leading software product teams. As part of her work, Sarela has often needed to meet and interview potential customers. Along the years, she expanded her interviewing skills to develop her large network, which she utilizes when she needs to reach people. She has used her network to find new jobs, help other people connect to companies of interest, and for market research.
This document provides guidance on professional networking both offline and online. It outlines when and where to network, such as at conferences and events, and through LinkedIn. The document advises preparing for events by identifying key contacts and objectives. At events, it recommends arriving early, introducing yourself to organizers and potential connections, and following up afterwards by sending thank you notes. It also reviews tools for online networking on LinkedIn and Twitter to build connections over time. The overall goal is to proactively build a network through in-person and online engagement that can help achieve professional goals.
This document provides a 4-step process for finding your next job using your skills and network. Step 1 involves understanding your own skills, desired job responsibilities, and ideal job title. Step 2 is researching target companies and industries. Step 3 explains how to effectively network within your field to learn about opportunities. Step 4 covers tailoring your resume and interviewing to showcase how you can solve companies' specific problems. The overall message is that an active, targeted approach to networking is key to learning about and securing new job opportunities.
The document provides tips for job seekers on utilizing various resources to aid in their job search, including networking, print media, the internet, volunteering, and internships. It emphasizes the importance of networking through family, friends, and professional organizations. It also stresses documenting job search efforts and treating the search like a job in order to be well-organized and prepared to take advantage of opportunities.
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Internships/Jobs - Where they are and how to get them
1. Internships and
Jobs:
Where they are and how to
get them.
by Scott Thornburg
2. Internships
"Not only does an internship allow you to
work hard and gain experience, but it also
allows an employer to experience how hard
of a worker you are." - R.J. Calvo, random guy
from Texas.
4. How you get them:
Networking
Cover Letter
Resumé
Portfolio
Interview
5. Networking
Social Media - Be careful what you put on Facebook and say on
Twitter!
PRSA/PRSSA National Events
PRSSA National Assembly
PRSSA National Conference
PRSA/PRSSA Regional Events
Local Chapter: Monthly Meetings
Regional Conferences
6. Cover Letter
What you should have:
Whatever you write, write it according to AP Style.
Site your sources and say thank you.
NUMBERS!!!
Action verbs
Call to action
Anything else you don’t have room for in your resumé, just keep it short!
What you should NOT have:
A 3-page essay on why you’re awesome and they would be lucky to have you.
“I” -- never more than what’s in Mississippi
Fluff, redundancy and useless information - Keep it simple and concise!
7. Resumé
Profile: Tell them who you are in 10 words or less.
Work Experience: Company name, your title, time spent there and what
you did with NUMBERS!!!
Leadership, Honors and Awards: Scholarships, PRSSA
Leadership, Greek life and similar.
Technical and Professional Skills: Design software, social
networking, AP Style, Vocus and similar.
Education: Employers assume that if you’re applying, you also have a degree.
8. Portfolio
Structure and Organization:
Work experience, then classroom experience
Your BEST work at the front
Don’t overwhelm them with your “awesomeness,” put only your BEST work
inside.
Everything with copy should be written according to AP STYLE.
Don’t forget to include NUMBERS!
Hard copy: Take a clean, organized copy with you to the interview.
Digital copy: No longer limited by proximity - e-mail a PDF, host it online
or build your own Web site.
9. Interview
Pre-plan:
What are you going to wear?
What questions do you think they’ll ask?
Practice going through your portfolio with them.
Have extra business cards and resumés with you.
Be early.
Situation, action, results
10. Then and Now:
Graduated: December Red Square Agency:
2010 December 2010
13. Where to find me:
LinkedIn.com/In/ScottWThornburg
twitter.com/ScottWesley
facebook.com/ScottWThornburg
FourSquare – Scott Thornburg
Email – ScottWThornburg@gmail.com