The document provides tips for creating an effective job search strategy, including building a resume with Made, Saved, Achieved statements (MSAs), creating an online presence on sites like LinkedIn, finding opportunities through a variety of sources like job boards and networking, preparing for interviews, and following up after interviews. It emphasizes taking a comprehensive approach that involves updating one's resume with quantifiable accomplishments, applying directly to companies, networking, customizing applications, and following up on applications weekly.

1. Work Smarter, Not Harder Creating a Job Search Strategy in a Tough Economy Usman Chaudry, Volt Workforce Solutions Presentation for APICS MM.DD.2008 | © 2008 Volt Information Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. Proprietary & Confidential.

2. Overview Creating a Job Search Strategy: Building a resume Building a virtual presence Finding opportunities Interviewing

3. Building a Resume 2 Formats: Chronological Functional Does your resume… Scream “Call me!!!” Have MSA’s ? (If not, get them !!!) Keywords

4. Made, Saved, and Achieved’s… Made: Products/Services you’ve created, Ideas you’ve created Sales Saved: Time Money Reduction in costs Achieved: Greatest Accomplishments Quantifiable

5. MSA Example What have you made , saved , or achieved for your employers? Provide example Give quantifiable results MSA Version “ I provided technical support to 300 employees with computer difficulties locally and remotely using Altiris Remote Control, resulting in a reduced response time from 3 ½ hours to 2 hours. and I reduced number of service tickets 30% from 100 to 70 in my first month.”

6. Building a Virtual Presence Attract Attention Choose appropriate site Prepare profile carefully Post picture Experience and education MSA’s Keywords Contact information Create network Update frequently

7. Building a Virtual Presence Create On-line Profiles on Social Media Sites LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Google You Tube

8. Finding Opportunities Where do you find jobs? What is the most effective method? Post and Pray? Submit to jobs on job boards? Networking?

9. Finding Opportunities Where do you find jobs? If your only answer is… “ Applying to job ads and postings…” … that’s NOT ENOUGH in today’s economy.

10. Finding Opportunities Apply directly to company websites Apply directly using Job Aggregators Indeed.com Indeed.ca Simplyhired.com Join groups to network Ning.com Google Groups Yahoo! Groups MSN Groups

11. Job Search Strategy Take a comprehensive approach Update your resume with MSAs... Very important!!!! Add keywords to be searchable Post to the major job boards..i.e Monster, Workopolis, CareerBuilder etc. Apply directly to target companies Network Family Friends (Friends of friends/family) Colleagues, Managers (Past and present) Associations/groups

12. Job Search Strategy How will they find you? Tweak your resume for each job. Applying via e-mail… Include your resume and cover letter in the body AND Attach resume and cover letter soft copy Create a follow-up spreadsheet to track applications Follow up with applications on a weekly basis.

13. Interviewing for Success

14. Interviewing for Success Know the job description Research the company What can you contribute? (MSA’s) To the position To the company What personal characteristics make you successful? (Examples) Why do you want the position? Prepare questions

15. Interviewing for Success Be prompt Dress appropriately Treat everyone with respect Bring your resume Turn off your phone Give a firm handshake Be positive and make it a conversation

16. Practice, Practice, Practice 5Ps: – James Baker TO INTERVIEW

17. Follow Up Thank everyone you spoke to

18. In Review Creating a Job Search Strategy In a Tough Economy Working Smarter not Harder Perfecting your resume and cover letter each time Building a virtual presence and networking Finding opportunities – use a comprehensive, proactive approach Prepare and practice for interviewing Follow up

19. Questions

20. Thank you