My Job Search and My Approach to Setbacks Flashcards
What do we have to do before we start looking for a job?
Reflect.
Ask questions to ourselves.
Which questions shall we ask ourselves before we start looking for jobs?
Why am I looking.
What do I like doing?
Why me?
Best culture for me?
What should our CV include when applying for jobs?
Experiences.
Skills.
Achievements.
Interests.
What should we organise when applying for jobs?
Schedule.
Applications per day.
Spreadshseet.
Folders.
How can we become professional when applying for jobs?
Google ourselves.
Privacy settings.
Check email address.
Check voicemail message.
What can we research when applying for jobs?
Competitors.
Industry.
Job types.
What should we be when applying for jobs?
Curious.
Where should we register for jobs?
Online websites: LinkedIn, indeed…
Company’s website.
What should we learn about recruiters when applying for jobs?
How they work.
What should we build with recruiters when applying for jobs?
Relationships.
What can we build through online networking?
Connections.
Show skills.
What face to face networking activities should we attend when applying for jobs?
Careers fairs.
Events.
In which ways can we apply for jobs?
Referred by someone we know.
Make a direct application to job’s website.
Which are the 4 things we have to remember when applying for jobs?
Relevance.
Consistency.
Attitude.
Authenticity.
How can we show relevance when applying for jobs?
Highlight the most relevant skills in all channels.
Relevant content shared online to work type we are interested in.
Match language from job description.
How can we show consistency when applying for jobs?
CV. Online profiles. Cover letter. Pitch. = consistent.
Work out who we are and be that person in all channels.
How can we show attitude when applying for jobs?
Be professional. Polite. In all communications. In person. Online.
Enthusiastic.
Positive.
How can we show authenticity when applying for jobs?
Be us in CV, in personal statement and profile summary.
Show interest in who we are networking with.
What is the job hunting?
A constant process.
What it it really important to do in general and not only when we job hunting?
Keep network active all the time.
What is a key to have while job hunting?
A plan.
Which are the trusted job hunting techniques?
Networks. Recruiters. Online Profiles. Research. Have a Plan. Professional and ready.
How should we use our network to apply for jobs?
Make effort to build network. Choose wisely. Be generous. Authentic. Responsive. Never take anyone for granted.
How can we use curiosity in order to help us in job hunting?
Find things about prospective employer in website.
Have considered and intelligent questions prepared.
Why are presentations and video interviews the favourite for employers?
To see evidence of client and communication skills.
How can we prepare for a presentation in job hunting?
Practice.
Step up when we have the opportunity.
Get out of our comfort zone.
How can we improve our interpersonal skills when in job hunting?
Consider small things that will have a big impact. Tight handshakes. Look people in eye. Mind posture. Remember people's names.
What should we show to the business we are applying for a job?
What we are made of.
What does the hidden job market contain?
All the jobs that are never advertised.
Why are some jobs not advertised?
Because employer wants to hire someone privately.
It is still unofficial.
They do not want to pay expensive advertising costs.
They have preferred methods in finding candidates.
How many jobs are never advertised?
70-80%.
What are the visible vacancies?
Far more competitive.
How can we access the hidden job market?
Read papers of expanding companies, relocating, developing new products.
Research company websites for opportunities.
Use Careers Service to see where graduates have started working.
Talk to friends, relatives, people we meet.
Maintain contacts with ex-colleagues.
Meet with recruiters and past employers.
Maintain networks regularly.
Attending careers fair, events, seminars.
Ge the attention of a recruitment.
Research about recruitments and ask for services.
Call chosen recruitments.
Hard work to impress.
Approach employers directly.
Contact companies and ask for work.
Ask to speak to the personnel manager.
Dress as if we are going to an interview with managers.
Make sure CV is relevant to specific roles.
Find name and title of person we send application to.
Describe what we know and what we want to do, what we have to offer when talking to network.
Be targeted and specific.
Where should we spend more time on?
Hidden vacancies.
Why should we spend more time on hidden vacancies?
Because we might be the only applicant for the job.
What should we do with our CV?
Share it to as much companies we can.