Job Search

HOW TO FIND A JOB – BEST PRACTICES

Most Frequently Asked Question:  Some of my classmates already have found a job for this year,  how did they get this done so quickly and efficiently?
Answer:  People who know what they want, understand how their major translates into a job, and have confidence always get the best positions early.  Here are our secrets to success in the job search.

• Think about “Ideal Work Preference.”  What would your dream job be? Where would it be? Use secondary source and primary data. Get a 360 degree perspective.
• Develop a two minute and 30 second advertisement for yourself.   Be able to describe your goal. What function? What industry?  What other critical parameters?
• Write a personal action plan and a marketing plan for yourself.  Have a strategy.  Why is your experience a match? Why is this opportunity your passion?  Prepare a counter for any objections.
• Integrate time management, organizational tools for names, dates, events, and use continual follow-up skills.
•  Use a multiple method search strategy including: networking, advertised jobs/classifieds, recruiters, agencies/contracting groups, and targeting.
• Remember repetition is the key to learning.  The more times you touch an employer the better they understand your interest and work ethic.
•  Beware of spending too much time on passive job search strategies like the Internet.  Sixty percent of jobs are found through networking.
• You can enhance your chances in responding to classifieds through matching qualifications to requirements.
• Find your comfort zone for networking. Use the 2 x 4 principle.