The document provides tips for landing your dream job in 3 steps: 1. Identify your skill sets by looking at required skills of positions rather than just job titles to see what matches your experience. 2. Utilize online resources like company websites and job search platforms to not only find openings but "similar" and "suggested" jobs of interest. 3. Narrow your search to the best fitting options by researching companies, networking within your connections, and only applying to positions aligned with your skills and goals.

1. By:
Ms. Shweta Singh (Asst. Professor)
Department of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Land on your Dream Job

2. 1. Identify your skill sets
Many people start their job search by looking at the job titles that sound
most fitting to their career goals. While this method may prove to be
successful for some, Glassdoor career expert Scott Dobroski suggests job
seekers look at the required skills of a position instead. By doing this,
Dobroski says employees will be able to identify the skill sets they already
possess and the jobs that best match their experiences.

3. 2. Utilize online resources and company
websites
Thanks to the internet, looking for a job today goes far beyond asking a
friend and searching for an opening in the newspaper. Now, companies use
their website to advertise job openings, and job search platforms can also
help you identify opportunities. Use these sites to not only search for a
specific position, but to also look for "similar jobs" or "suggested jobs" that
may pique your interest.

4. 3. Narrow down your search to the best
options
Rather than apply to any and every opening you see, it's best to narrow down
your search and only apply to the positions that sound most fitting to your
skill sets and career goals. To go a step further in ensuring that a job is right
for you, do a little bit of background research on the company to get a sense
of its values and why employees do or don't like working there. Also, dig into
your own network to see if you're connected to someone who has
experience at the company and who can share their perspective on working
there.

5. Before:
• Research (company, news, what it does) culture and position responsibilities
• Practice with a mock interview
• Show up at least 15 minutes early
• Bring a copy of your resume/portfolio
• Wear appropriate attire
• “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have”

6. The Interview!
• Make eye contact and have good posture
• Take deep breaths and think about your answer before speaking
• Try your best to make the interview into a conversation
• Be prepared to clearly state how your experience matches with each of the
job requirements
• Give specific examples!

7. Common Questions:
• Describe yourself.
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Do you work well under pressure?
• Why should we hire you?
• Why are you qualified for this position?

8. Common Mistakes
• Focusing on negative things
• Spin everything that you can into a positive, don’t bad mouth your last job
• Appearing uninterested
• Don’t touch your phone, get plenty of sleep the night before
• Don’t bring up salary or compensation
• Saying “I don’t know”
• Always ask for clarification or take time to consider before replying that you don’t know and
then tell them how you would find the answer

9. Additional Hurdles
• Come with a list of questions to ask:
• What are the most challenging & rewarding parts of this position?
• Can you describe a typical day in this position?
• Could you describe the company environment and culture?
• Differentiate yourself!
• Be prepared to demonstrate your skills
• Provide references if asked

10. After:
• Ask for their business card
• Leave behind any materials that you
brought: resume, portfolio, writing samples
• Send a hand-written thank you note
• Follow up with a phone call

11. Thank You!