Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
"The job seeker does not plan to fail, but job seekers often fail to plan, which leads to the same result!”
Steps in the Process - Attitude
Assessment
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Materials
Interviewing
Follow-up
Step 1 Attitude- The Job Seeker “life cycle”
Positive / Negative
Family Implications
The “Stocksdale Paradox”
A Realistic Timeline
Volunteerism
Scripture and Prayer (if that's your thing)
Step 2 Assessment- Skills
Interests
Accomplishments
Differentiation
Step 3 Marketing Strategy- Job Search Strategy
Full-time / Part-time
Target Job Objective
Job Selection Criteria
Target Companies / Industries
Company research
Networking Strategy
Elevator Speech Development
Networking Goals
Numeric Goals / Tracking
Log notes
Scripting
Follow-up
Internet Strategy - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.Indeed.com">http://www.Indeed.com</a><!-- m -->
Industry focused
Professional Recruiters
Advertised Jobs; Community / Local, National / Professional, College / University Placement Office /Alumni
Step 4 Marketing Materials- Resume
Portfolio of work
Marketing Letter
Cover Letter
Networking Profile Handout
Articles to e-mail
Planned response discussion guide
Step 5 Interviewing- Protocols
Log notes
Defining the job requirements
Your interview strategy
Behavioral Interviews
S-T-A-R
Second interview strategy
Step 6 Follow-up- Thank You
Re-contact rejections
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
First attachment...- Writing Acheivments
Writing your Resume
Writing Cover letters
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
Second attachment... - Resume Examples
your "Elevator Pitch"
Targeting
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
Third attachment... - Achievements
Skill & Knowledge Inventory
Networking
Letter Examples
Follow-up
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
Posts: 49,240
Threads: 290
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
-22
This seems like a miserable way of life, to have to find a job, using all the trendy "buzzwords" and shit. It's like a full time, crappy, no pay job, just to find a job.
I guess I'm glad I'm not that ambitious, and the jobs I'm good at I don't need to go through all that office bullshit.
I may not be making as much money as I want, or need, but I like what I do.
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
It is miserable. It is one of the hardest jobs I've had. This is why I am posting this information here, I want to help everyone going through this process to minimize the time anyone goes through it.
Posts: 4,137
Threads: 39
Joined: Aug 2009
Reputation:
0
LeNeve Wrote:I may not be making as much money as I want, or need, but I like what I do. That's pretty much how I feel about my job.
Posts: 30,720
Threads: 155
Joined: Jul 2009
Reputation:
-13
JDubb Wrote:It is miserable. It is one of the hardest jobs I've had. This is why I am posting this information here, I want to help everyone going through this process to minimize the time anyone goes through it.
I've only been on 3 real, actual interviews in my life.
The first one, I was still in school, for a big company where I had to take these dumb tests like I was at the DMV. I was nervous as shit. Failed miserably.
2nd was with this older guy, in his 60's, small company, and really relaxed. The only 'test' I had was the kind of work I'd be doing, and I was able to be myself and they called to offer me the job before I even got home.
The 3rd, last year when I was laid off, I went in thinking I could wing it because I've been doing this work for over 10 years. It was a decent size company that builds sheds and backyard playgrounds. Every hour, on the hour, for the next few days I thought of something else I should have said differently, or answered differently.
My point was originally going to be, that interviews really just take practice.
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
Chip Wrote:JDubb Wrote:It is miserable. It is one of the hardest jobs I've had. This is why I am posting this information here, I want to help everyone going through this process to minimize the time anyone goes through it.
I've only been on 3 real, actual interviews in my life.
The first one, I was still in school, for a big company where I had to take these dumb tests like I was at the DMV. I was nervous as shit. Failed miserably.
2nd was with this older guy, in his 60's, small company, and really relaxed. The only 'test' I had was the kind of work I'd be doing, and I was able to be myself and they called to offer me the job before I even got home.
The 3rd, last year when I was laid off, I went in thinking I could wing it because I've been doing this work for over 10 years. It was a decent size company that builds sheds and backyard playgrounds. Every hour, on the hour, for the next few days I thought of something else I should have said differently, or answered differently.
My point was originally going to be, that interviews really just take practice. Practice and research. Interviews will go better if you target a company, do your research and have an in through networking. It is almost impossible to get your resume to the top of the pile in todays job market. It is not uncommon for a job posted on Career Builder to attract 1000+ applications/resumes.
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
Dont forget to also check out my list of resources; I have ebooks, powerpoint presentations with other internet links and documents that are very useful and helpful. http://www.dudebronation.com/forum/viewt...=25&t=2559
Posts: 4,099
Threads: 4
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
3
Off topic, but I need advice.
I have a interview with a competitor on Monday, the job is pretty much mine, and its for me to screw everything up.
rumor has it, a bunch of people from my current place are jumping ship.
Here is my situation, at my current place, I have not used all my paid time off (PTO), right now I have 127 hours to use, we work a 7 hour workday. we have until April 1st to get this total down to 80 hours, minus was has been accrued in 2011, so I have about 35 hours to use (5 days). I was planning to take a few days off Mid-March, plus go get my physical one day. Its covered 100% under my current benefits
On Monday when they ask when I could possibly start, what do I say? do I ditch my 5 weeks of vacation I have earned & say in 2 weeks? do I tell the new place I can start on Monday April 4th, and take the time off in March & see the doctor? I will probably lose health benefits once I leave for 3 Months.
To jump ahead, if I take the job, since its a competitor, my current place will probably walk me out that day, instead of letting me finish my 2 week notice. Will they pay me for the unused PTO if they do this?
Thanks everyone, I really need advice
aka ChrisinPCNY aka Chris3mes1
Xbox- D0NGINAT0R
Posts: 33,734
Threads: 535
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
-83
Donginator Wrote:Off topic, but I need advice.
I have a interview with a competitor on Monday, the job is pretty much mine, and its for me to screw everything up.
rumor has it, a bunch of people from my current place are jumping ship.
Here is my situation, at my current place, I have not used all my paid time off (PTO), right now I have 127 hours to use, we work a 7 hour workday. we have until April 1st to get this total down to 80 hours, minus was has been accrued in 2011, so I have about 35 hours to use (5 days). I was planning to take a few days off Mid-March, plus go get my physical one day. Its covered 100% under my current benefits
On Monday when they ask when I could possibly start, what do I say? do I ditch my 5 weeks of vacation I have earned & say in 2 weeks? do I tell the new place I can start on Monday April 4th, and take the time off in March & see the doctor? I will probably lose health benefits once I leave for 3 Months.
To jump ahead, if I take the job, since its a competitor, my current place will probably walk me out that day, instead of letting me finish my 2 week notice. Will they pay me for the unused PTO if they do this?
Thanks everyone, I really need advice
Check your employee handbook and state laws. My place had to pay me all of my vacation time, which was 2-1/2 weeks.
Just because someone can call me Mom now doesn't mean I am gonna be Betty Freakin Cocker and bake any pies.
Beckster is the new Dexter
I HATE PIE!!
Posts: 30,720
Threads: 155
Joined: Jul 2009
Reputation:
-13
beckster aka Tatertits Wrote:Donginator Wrote:Off topic, but I need advice.
I have a interview with a competitor on Monday, the job is pretty much mine, and its for me to screw everything up.
rumor has it, a bunch of people from my current place are jumping ship.
Here is my situation, at my current place, I have not used all my paid time off (PTO), right now I have 127 hours to use, we work a 7 hour workday. we have until April 1st to get this total down to 80 hours, minus was has been accrued in 2011, so I have about 35 hours to use (5 days). I was planning to take a few days off Mid-March, plus go get my physical one day. Its covered 100% under my current benefits
On Monday when they ask when I could possibly start, what do I say? do I ditch my 5 weeks of vacation I have earned & say in 2 weeks? do I tell the new place I can start on Monday April 4th, and take the time off in March & see the doctor? I will probably lose health benefits once I leave for 3 Months.
To jump ahead, if I take the job, since its a competitor, my current place will probably walk me out that day, instead of letting me finish my 2 week notice. Will they pay me for the unused PTO if they do this?
Thanks everyone, I really need advice
Check your employee handbook and state laws. My place had to pay me all of my vacation time, which was 2-1/2 weeks.
When I left my old job, I had just over 4 weeks.
:happy:
Posts: 13,149
Threads: 209
Joined: Apr 2009
Reputation:
0
Donginator Wrote:Off topic, but I need advice.
I have a interview with a competitor on Monday, the job is pretty much mine, and its for me to screw everything up.
rumor has it, a bunch of people from my current place are jumping ship.
Here is my situation, at my current place, I have not used all my paid time off (PTO), right now I have 127 hours to use, we work a 7 hour workday. we have until April 1st to get this total down to 80 hours, minus was has been accrued in 2011, so I have about 35 hours to use (5 days). I was planning to take a few days off Mid-March, plus go get my physical one day. Its covered 100% under my current benefits
On Monday when they ask when I could possibly start, what do I say? do I ditch my 5 weeks of vacation I have earned & say in 2 weeks? do I tell the new place I can start on Monday April 4th, and take the time off in March & see the doctor? I will probably lose health benefits once I leave for 3 Months.
To jump ahead, if I take the job, since its a competitor, my current place will probably walk me out that day, instead of letting me finish my 2 week notice. Will they pay me for the unused PTO if they do this?
Thanks everyone, I really need advice First of all, they have to by law pay all unused PTO/vacation time you have earned.
Secondly; if they walk you out the door they still have to pay any PTO/vacation time plus if you give two weeks and they chose to end it today, they should also by law be required to pay those two weeks as well. Tell the new place you are available in two weeks and pocket the cash for your vacation time. Also, let them know about any dates you may need off up front. You don't want to start a new job having to make of BS excuses. You may have to take the day unpaid but you will have the money for your PTO... win/win.
Good Luck!
|