A NEW CHAPTER
HOW ARE YOU TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER?
For first-time job seekers, job changers and career re-entrants, the world of work can seem chaotic, overwhelming and confusing. Job security and stability are rarely found in today’s workplaces, and career patterns are no longer certain and linear. Contract employees, virtual workplaces, the gig economy and technology have forever changed the nature of work and job search.
Those forces, however, have also created new opportunities for growth and personal fulfillment. By taking a career-entrepreneur approach, you can tap into those first-of-their-kind opportunities and get your job search off to a strong start with guidance on the following issues that are most important to you:
- What first steps should I take to begin my job search?
- Are there branding and marketing strategies that can maximize my visibility before potential employers?
- What role do recruiters play in my job search?
- Can a non-traditional or inconsistent work history limit my job opportunities?
- Does the value of an internship outweigh any salary compromises?
- How do people actually get jobs?
- How can I best prepare for, and perform during, an interview – telephone, online and in-person?
- Are there guidelines for entry-level salary and benefits negotiations?
JOB SEARCH ENTREPRENUER BENEFITS
- Understanding and execution of critical job-search preparation steps
- Development and identification of targeted positions, organizations and industry/ies
- Response-generating resume, cover letters and social-media presence
- Identification and preparation of references for maximum impact
- Proactive, multipart job-search campaign
- Confidence in navigating the job-search process and evolving marketplace
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Job searches are too often difficult, depleting and even depressing. Virtually no one likes them. While the job search is filled with uncertainty, we will develop strategies for a resourceful, resilient and proactive search. For young adults, this confusing developmental period can be eased when they find their place in the world of work and career identity.
My unique background allows me to help young adults establish their careers in the context of navigating an especially significant stage of life.
SELECT SERVICES
- Determine and guide your career direction.
- Target positions, organizations and industries of most interest to you.
- Conduct a job-search campaign.
- Prepare for job interviews, including an understanding of questions to ask and responses to difficult questions.
- Instill a positive attitude, commitment and resilience throughout your job search.
- Overcome internal and external obstacles.
- Maximize the knowledge and experience offered by your first job.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS…and ANSWERS
Your resume and social-media pages are your personal marketing materials that need to communicate the talents and abilities you are selling, and the kinds of problems you can solve. They also include evidence to support your competencies. However, although your resume and social-media pages are complementary job-search tools, prospective employers spend an average of only 20 seconds reading candidates’ resumes, and heavily rely on social media, so making an immediate positive and clear impact is rule number one.
The best approach for distinguishing yourself among the competition is to thoroughly research the company, industry and position before your interview, and emphasize the attributes that make you the best person for the job during the interview. An added benefit of being fully prepared is your ability to ask questions that are intelligent and insightful, and will leave a positive impression on the interviewer.
Interview follow-up is a vital part of your search and when done well, it provides a valuable opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm, persistence and professionalism. It also reaffirms your interest in the job and organization, which positively positions you before decision-makers. Next steps can include the all-important thank-you letter, which is later followed by links to recent accomplishments, relevant articles and updates on further steps you have taken.
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