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Job Search Job Search Strategy-Strategy-

A Step By Step A Step By Step Guide To Faster Guide To Faster Career ResultsCareer ResultsBy Mike Rasmussen, PHRBy Mike Rasmussen, PHR

What Does A Typical Job What Does A Typical Job Seeker Do?Seeker Do?

Typical Job Seekers only use internet based Typical Job Seekers only use internet based methods in their search-using the “big” job methods in their search-using the “big” job boards.boards.

Typical Job Seekers do NOT reach out to their Typical Job Seekers do NOT reach out to their immediate network and DO NOT make others immediate network and DO NOT make others aware of their needs.aware of their needs.

Typical Job Seekers will not prepare BEFORE Typical Job Seekers will not prepare BEFORE their search.their search.

Typical Job Seekers don’t know what best to Typical Job Seekers don’t know what best to communicate about themselves.communicate about themselves.

Typical Job Seekers only Use One Search MethodTypical Job Seekers only Use One Search Method

How many Decision How many Decision Makers Does the Average Makers Does the Average

Job Seeker Speak To Job Seeker Speak To Before an Offer?Before an Offer?

Answer? 25Answer? 25

What Works?What Works?

PreparePrepare PlanPlan Execute the PlanExecute the Plan Track and Measure ResultsTrack and Measure Results

PREPAREPREPARE Create a Core Message about yourself that answers key questions-What work do Create a Core Message about yourself that answers key questions-What work do

you do? How did you achieve results? Know results based stories about yourself-you do? How did you achieve results? Know results based stories about yourself-put in your resume. Create a resume that supports your Core Message. If you put in your resume. Create a resume that supports your Core Message. If you need help knowing what type of work you are looking for-consult career help need help knowing what type of work you are looking for-consult career help books, reference librarian etc. Be clear about WHAT you want to do BEFORE you books, reference librarian etc. Be clear about WHAT you want to do BEFORE you search. search.

Take the Myers Briggs Test: Take the Myers Briggs Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp See Sample Resumes Here: See Sample Resumes Here:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm Create a Company List-Silicon Valley 150, Rich’s Database, Business Listings, Create a Company List-Silicon Valley 150, Rich’s Database, Business Listings,

Reference Librarian, Forbes.com, Fortune 1000, S & P 500, Local Business Reference Librarian, Forbes.com, Fortune 1000, S & P 500, Local Business Journals, NASDAQ Companies, Dow Jones Companies, Silicon Valley Business Journals, NASDAQ Companies, Dow Jones Companies, Silicon Valley Business Journal, Local Newspapers-Create this list by industry or type of desired role.Journal, Local Newspapers-Create this list by industry or type of desired role.

Use Social Networking Media-Linkedin, Plaxo, Spoke, Jigsaw, to find names at Use Social Networking Media-Linkedin, Plaxo, Spoke, Jigsaw, to find names at your targets-and find contact information-Google Company Website. Use Target your targets-and find contact information-Google Company Website. Use Target List to discuss with Networking Contacts.List to discuss with Networking Contacts.

Use the Weddles Professional Association Directory to find National Professional Use the Weddles Professional Association Directory to find National Professional Associations that match your area of work interest. Join several and you may have Associations that match your area of work interest. Join several and you may have access to a membership directory, the president and board of the local chapter are access to a membership directory, the president and board of the local chapter are great resources and usually are well-connected. Often these local Chapters will great resources and usually are well-connected. Often these local Chapters will have networking opportunities.have networking opportunities.

Use only 3 sites to search posted jobs: Simply Hired.com, Indeed.com, and Use only 3 sites to search posted jobs: Simply Hired.com, Indeed.com, and Craigslist.orgCraigslist.org

Get in touch with Staffing FirmsGet in touch with Staffing Firms Track all sources of data on a spreadsheet-Organize Your SearchTrack all sources of data on a spreadsheet-Organize Your Search Talk to EVERYONE about your search who know you best-Friends, Family, Talk to EVERYONE about your search who know you best-Friends, Family,

Colleagues, College Roommates, Church Associates, Fellow Club Members, Colleagues, College Roommates, Church Associates, Fellow Club Members, Professional Association Contacts, Interest Groups, Charity Groups, Old Bosses, Professional Association Contacts, Interest Groups, Charity Groups, Old Bosses, etc.etc.

PlanPlan What Are Your Goals?What Are Your Goals? What Kind of Offers Do You Want?What Kind of Offers Do You Want? How will You Reach Your Targets?How will You Reach Your Targets? What Tools are Available to you besides Technical Ones?What Tools are Available to you besides Technical Ones? Do you have a Short Term Financial Income Plan?Do you have a Short Term Financial Income Plan? Resume and Core Message, and Interview Techniques Resume and Core Message, and Interview Techniques

Ready?Ready? Do you have 1 email, and phone number ready for the Do you have 1 email, and phone number ready for the

search?search? Do you have networking contacts, references, and Do you have networking contacts, references, and

options to “seal the deal” ready?options to “seal the deal” ready? Do you have a career game plan-1 year out, 2 years out, Do you have a career game plan-1 year out, 2 years out,

3-5 years, 10-15 years?3-5 years, 10-15 years?

Execute The PlanExecute The Plan

Once you have found the sources of data to Once you have found the sources of data to conduct a search execute the plan.conduct a search execute the plan.

Record interviews on a Calendar, and record in Record interviews on a Calendar, and record in a spreadsheet every lead and it’s status.a spreadsheet every lead and it’s status.

Talk to at least 10 decision makers daily.Talk to at least 10 decision makers daily. Apply to all Jobs you see that match your Apply to all Jobs you see that match your

criteria within 24-48 hours whenever possible. criteria within 24-48 hours whenever possible. Do not apply to anything over 5 days old.Do not apply to anything over 5 days old.

Talk to your network daily-follow up every Talk to your network daily-follow up every week.week.

Track & Measure ResultsTrack & Measure Results

Per your spreadsheet log the following Per your spreadsheet log the following statistics:statistics:

How many hours spent on Search? How many hours spent on Search?

How many interviews and phone calls to How many interviews and phone calls to decision makers?decision makers?

How many resumes sent out?How many resumes sent out?

How many thank you’s sent out?How many thank you’s sent out?

How many return interviews?How many return interviews?

How many offers?How many offers?

How long spent in research and networking?How long spent in research and networking?


Keep track of your contacts: Name, Keep track of your contacts: Name, Address, Name of Company, Name of Job Address, Name of Company, Name of Job Title Applied For, Phone Number, Date of Title Applied For, Phone Number, Date of Contact. This is 1st Tab in spreadsheet.Contact. This is 1st Tab in spreadsheet.

22ndnd Tab of spreadsheet is for your return Tab of spreadsheet is for your return appointments and progressive interview appointments and progressive interview situations.situations.

33rdrd Tab on your Spreadsheet is for Tab on your Spreadsheet is for logging job search statistics for analysis logging job search statistics for analysis if you choose.if you choose.

Job Search MethodsJob Search Methods VISIT: VISIT: www.highlyeffectivejobsearch.com Networking or Talking to People-60-65% of all jobs-Hidden Job Market-Networking or Talking to People-60-65% of all jobs-Hidden Job Market-

Rarely Published, a Hiring Manager Taps a known candidate, can also Rarely Published, a Hiring Manager Taps a known candidate, can also be found by Phone Calling/Cold Calling.be found by Phone Calling/Cold Calling.

Published Openings: Indeed.com and Simply Hired.com, and Published Openings: Indeed.com and Simply Hired.com, and Craigslist.org-use just these three sites-which will help you find all Craigslist.org-use just these three sites-which will help you find all sites. 20-25% of jobs found this way.sites. 20-25% of jobs found this way.

Recruiters/Staffing Firms-I lump this as part of networking. 10% of Job Recruiters/Staffing Firms-I lump this as part of networking. 10% of Job Seekers find jobs this way.Seekers find jobs this way.

Walking In-typical for retail or trades jobs.Walking In-typical for retail or trades jobs. Phone Calls/Cold Calling.Phone Calls/Cold Calling. Professional AssociationsProfessional Associations Church GroupsChurch Groups Public Resources: EDD.com, Cal-Jobs, Work2FuturePublic Resources: EDD.com, Cal-Jobs, Work2Future Filling out Applications. Government/Public Sector Based JobsFilling out Applications. Government/Public Sector Based Jobs Email Groups/ListsEmail Groups/Lists

Prepare Core MessagePrepare Core Message An Objective: What work do you want to do?An Objective: What work do you want to do? Why are you qualified for it?Why are you qualified for it? Results based stories-with dollar or statistical value Results based stories-with dollar or statistical value

attached.attached. Who is your audience?Who is your audience? What skills do you have?What skills do you have? Take the Myers Briggs Test: Take the Myers Briggs Test:

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp See Sample Resumes Here: See Sample Resumes Here:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/samphttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htmleresume2.htm

Know your interview career stories.Know your interview career stories.

Create a Company/Target Create a Company/Target Organization ListOrganization List

Silicon Valley 150 List: Silicon Valley 150 List: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_12091678?nclick_check=1http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_12091678?nclick_check=1

Business Listings-Can Be Found at your Local LibraryBusiness Listings-Can Be Found at your Local Library Reference Librarian-Can be one of the best resources in a job search: Reference Librarian-Can be one of the best resources in a job search:

access to news about your targets, trade journals, Business Journals, etc.access to news about your targets, trade journals, Business Journals, etc. www.forbes.com Leading Business Websitewww.forbes.com Leading Business Website Fortune 1000-most comprehensive list of the 1000 biggest companies in the Fortune 1000-most comprehensive list of the 1000 biggest companies in the

US: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2008/full_list/US: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2008/full_list/ S&P 500 list of Publically Traded Companies: Leading company index: S&P 500 list of Publically Traded Companies: Leading company index:

http://www2.standardandpoors.com/portal/site/sp/en/us/page.topic/indices_http://www2.standardandpoors.com/portal/site/sp/en/us/page.topic/indices_500/2,3,2,2,0,0,0,0,0,2,3,0,0,0,0,0.html500/2,3,2,2,0,0,0,0,0,2,3,0,0,0,0,0.html

NASDAQ-Silicon Valley Tech Stocks are heavy on this index of publically NASDAQ-Silicon Valley Tech Stocks are heavy on this index of publically traded companies: http://www.nasdaq.com/asp/symbols.asp?exchange=Qtraded companies: http://www.nasdaq.com/asp/symbols.asp?exchange=Q

Dow Jones Company List: http://www.djindexes.com/Dow Jones Company List: http://www.djindexes.com/ Silicon Valley Business Journal: The most up-to-date news in Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley Business Journal: The most up-to-date news in Silicon Valley.

This group’s Book of Lists has the hottest Silicon Valley Companies in their This group’s Book of Lists has the hottest Silicon Valley Companies in their industries: http://www.bizjournals.com/bookoflists/sanjose/industries: http://www.bizjournals.com/bookoflists/sanjose/

Create a Company/Target Create a Company/Target Organization ListOrganization List

Use the San Jose Public Library’s Rich’s Database Subscription to Use the San Jose Public Library’s Rich’s Database Subscription to Search for Local Companies:Search for Local Companies:

1.1. Go to: www.sjlibrary.orgGo to: www.sjlibrary.org

2.2. Click on SJPL Articles & DatabasesClick on SJPL Articles & Databases

3.3. Find the Business Link. Click on this.Find the Business Link. Click on this.

4.4. Click on Rich’s Online DirectoryClick on Rich’s Online Directory

5.5. Enter in your name, Library Card Number, and Pin. The Enter in your name, Library Card Number, and Pin. The Reference Librarian can help you here.Reference Librarian can help you here.

6.6. Put in your search criteria, by Standardized Industry Put in your search criteria, by Standardized Industry Classification (SIC) Code, Area Code, Company Size, etc. You Classification (SIC) Code, Area Code, Company Size, etc. You will get a company name, but will have to find the contact will get a company name, but will have to find the contact information for that company via Linked-In.information for that company via Linked-In.

Using Social Media-Using Social Media-Linked-InLinked-In

Linked-In-Best Site for Job Search Linked-In-Best Site for Job Search Networking and Name Lead Networking and Name Lead Generation from your Targets.Generation from your Targets.

Once a target list is created, Search Once a target list is created, Search Linked-InLinked-In

See next few pages for Tips on See next few pages for Tips on Name Generation through Linked-InName Generation through Linked-In

Linked-In Tricks Tip #1Linked-In Tricks Tip #1

Have an up-to-date profile. Linked-Have an up-to-date profile. Linked-In Suggests Linked-In update tips. In Suggests Linked-In update tips. Every time you update your network Every time you update your network notices.notices.

With each networking contact in With each networking contact in your search-invite them to connect your search-invite them to connect via Linked-invia Linked-in

Linked-In Tip #2Linked-In Tip #2

Linked-In will help you “name Linked-In will help you “name harvest” from your target List.harvest” from your target List.

Join Groups to enhance the Join Groups to enhance the networking process. Post the fact networking process. Post the fact that you are looking for work to that you are looking for work to group members.group members.


Linked-In should be a place where Linked-In should be a place where you put presentations, wordpress you put presentations, wordpress blogs, website, and advertise your blogs, website, and advertise your strengths. Build compelling resume, strengths. Build compelling resume, and then put the resume on Linked-and then put the resume on Linked-InIn


Put your Linked-In Public Profile Put your Linked-In Public Profile Link on Your ResumeLink on Your Resume


Check your home page to see what Check your home page to see what your network is doing on Linked-Inyour network is doing on Linked-In


Ask for Recommendations which Ask for Recommendations which increase traffic to your page.increase traffic to your page.

Click the PDF icon and you have a Click the PDF icon and you have a ready package to print and take with ready package to print and take with you to interviews.you to interviews.


Answer Questions, Post Discussions, Answer Questions, Post Discussions, Look for Jobs, etc. Linked-In has Look for Jobs, etc. Linked-In has multiple uses, by Posting multiple uses, by Posting Discussions and Answering Discussions and Answering Questions, you gain expertise that Questions, you gain expertise that adds to your credibility, when an adds to your credibility, when an answer is accepted as a “best answer is accepted as a “best answer”. answer”.


Join the LIONS group-Linked-In Join the LIONS group-Linked-In Open Networkers-this will grow your Open Networkers-this will grow your network quicker.network quicker.


You can send a blast to your network You can send a blast to your network direct connections letting them direct connections letting them know of varying needs. People can know of varying needs. People can respond directly and assist you with respond directly and assist you with your varying networking needs.your varying networking needs.


Your network is only as viable as you Your network is only as viable as you make it.make it.

How To Add a Linked-In How To Add a Linked-In Connection?Connection?

How To Add a How To Add a Connection?Connection?

Finding People On Finding People On Linked-InLinked-In

Finding People On Finding People On Linked-InLinked-In

Finding People In Finding People In Networking GroupsNetworking Groups

Finding People in Finding People in Networking GroupsNetworking Groups

Using Linked-In Join Using Linked-In Join Groups That Help You Groups That Help You

Find Networking Find Networking ContactsContacts

Finding GroupsFinding Groups

Finding GroupsFinding Groups

Join GroupsJoin Groups

Joining GroupsJoining Groups

Groups-Search News, Groups-Search News, Jobs, and Other “Tabs”Jobs, and Other “Tabs”

Linked-In Back Door Linked-In Back Door TechniqueTechnique

Linked-In Google Linked-In Google Advanced SearchAdvanced Search

Where it Says All These Words Type: Where it Says All These Words Type: Preferred Job TitlePreferred Job Title

Where it Says This Exact Wording or Where it Says This Exact Wording or Phrase Type: San Francisco Bay AreaPhrase Type: San Francisco Bay Area

Where it Says any of these unwanted Where it Says any of these unwanted words Type: directorywords Type: directory

Where it Says Search within a Site or Where it Says Search within a Site or Domain Type: www.linkedin.comDomain Type: www.linkedin.com



Linked-In Back Door Linked-In Back Door TechniquesTechniques

Where it says All These Words Type Where it says All These Words Type “Job Title” and “Company Name”“Job Title” and “Company Name”

Where it Says This Exact Wording or Where it Says This Exact Wording or Phrase Type: San Francisco Bay AreaPhrase Type: San Francisco Bay Area

Where it Says any of these unwanted Where it Says any of these unwanted words Type: directorywords Type: directory

Where it Says Search within a Site or Where it Says Search within a Site or Domain Type: www.linkedin.comDomain Type: www.linkedin.com



Use The Networking Contacts Use The Networking Contacts From Groups/Linked-In Advanced From Groups/Linked-In Advanced

Search To NetworkSearch To Network Record the contact name from Linked-in In A Record the contact name from Linked-in In A

Spreadsheet, along with Company Contact InfoSpreadsheet, along with Company Contact Info Google Company Name To Find CompanyWebsiteGoogle Company Name To Find CompanyWebsite Go to Contact Link to Find Company Phone NumberGo to Contact Link to Find Company Phone Number Call 1-800-GOOG-411 for free number assistanceCall 1-800-GOOG-411 for free number assistance Use Company Dial By Name Directory to Get In Use Company Dial By Name Directory to Get In

Touch With Your ContactsTouch With Your Contacts Use Whitepages.com to get another option for Use Whitepages.com to get another option for

calling and verifying information.calling and verifying information. Following these steps will generally help you find Following these steps will generally help you find

the information you need.the information you need.

Come Up With A Script Come Up With A Script Using 30 Second Using 30 Second

SummarySummary““Hello _____. My name is ______. I am seeking a job Hello _____. My name is ______. I am seeking a job

in the _______ industry. I found your profile on in the _______ industry. I found your profile on Linked-in and see that you work at ______ Linked-in and see that you work at ______ company. I have been interested in working at company. I have been interested in working at your company for some time and I see we have your company for some time and I see we have _______ in common. I have 6 years in the _______ _______ in common. I have 6 years in the _______ field. I graduated Summa Cum Laude, from field. I graduated Summa Cum Laude, from _______ University. Do you have current openings _______ University. Do you have current openings at your company or would you know someone I at your company or would you know someone I could speak with? Are you open to reviewing my could speak with? Are you open to reviewing my resume and offering tips about what made you resume and offering tips about what made you successful in your career at _______ .”successful in your career at _______ .”

From This MethodologyFrom This Methodology

You will increase your networking contacts.You will increase your networking contacts. Find Hidden Job Openings.Find Hidden Job Openings. Can use in conjunction with finding Can use in conjunction with finding

contacts for posted opportunities.contacts for posted opportunities. Record and Follow-up on Conversations. Record and Follow-up on Conversations.

Put all information in a spreadsheet: Put all information in a spreadsheet: Company Name, Contact Name, Contact Company Name, Contact Name, Contact Phone and Email, Date Resume Sent, Date Phone and Email, Date Resume Sent, Date Applied For Job and Date you spoke with a Applied For Job and Date you spoke with a Decision Maker.Decision Maker.

Professional AssociationsProfessional Associations

Find your Industry, or Field’s National Find your Industry, or Field’s National Professional Association-This will Enable Professional Association-This will Enable you To:you To:

1.1. Contact Like Minded Thought Leaders in Contact Like Minded Thought Leaders in your Field.your Field.

2.2. Post your resume to the Niche Board of Post your resume to the Niche Board of your Professional Association where your Professional Association where recruiters go first to find candidatesrecruiters go first to find candidates

3.3. Find events to attend to meet other Find events to attend to meet other professionals who share your values.professionals who share your values.

Weddle’s Professional Weddle’s Professional Association DirectoryAssociation Directory

Weddle’s Professional Weddle’s Professional Association DirectoryAssociation Directory

Find the Local Chapter from the Website Find the Local Chapter from the Website link provided on Weddle’s Association link provided on Weddle’s Association DirectoryDirectory

http://www.weddles.com/associations/http://www.weddles.com/associations/index.htmindex.htm

Contact the Chapter PresidentContact the Chapter President Observe the Member Association List-This Observe the Member Association List-This

is an incredible networking tool.is an incredible networking tool. Find the events on the Chapter’s Local Find the events on the Chapter’s Local

Calendar. Attend.Calendar. Attend.

Using www.indeed.comUsing www.indeed.com

www.indeed.comwww.indeed.com

Using Indeed.comUsing Indeed.com

Allows You To Search By Zip Code, State, and Allows You To Search By Zip Code, State, and CityCity

Can Find The Jobs and not have to waste time Can Find The Jobs and not have to waste time going from site to site.going from site to site.

Use this search technique to find job Use this search technique to find job descriptions common to your title and create descriptions common to your title and create key words for your resume to come up in key words for your resume to come up in databases.databases.

Use Target List and Methods Above, including Use Target List and Methods Above, including Professional Association Directory to Target Professional Association Directory to Target your searchyour search

Using Indeed.com Using Indeed.com Company Target and Job Company Target and Job

TitleTitle

Using Indeed.com and Using Indeed.com and Company Target and Job Company Target and Job

TitleTitle

Indeed.com Can Show Indeed.com Can Show You Job Titles Open at You Job Titles Open at

Your TargetsYour Targets Faster Search. Opens target list and Faster Search. Opens target list and

helps you apply to jobs and follow up helps you apply to jobs and follow up with the “insider”.with the “insider”.

www.simplyhired.comwww.simplyhired.com



www.craigslist.orgwww.craigslist.org

In the Bay Area, most popular Job Search In the Bay Area, most popular Job Search Vehicle. Posts are $75 each for Vehicle. Posts are $75 each for employers and free for posting resumes. employers and free for posting resumes. By far the most economical method for By far the most economical method for recruiting.recruiting.

Post Resume Every Monday Morning-Post Resume Every Monday Morning-8am, have a compelling headline.8am, have a compelling headline.

Apply to All Craigslist Jobs in Your Field Apply to All Craigslist Jobs in Your Field Same Day. Follow up with Networking Same Day. Follow up with Networking Phone Call.Phone Call.



www.craigslist.org www.craigslist.org Posting ResumePosting Resume


www.craigslist.org Posting www.craigslist.org Posting ResumeResume


www.craigslist.org www.craigslist.org Posting Posting ResumeResume

www.craigslist.org www.craigslist.org Posting Posting ResumeResume


Fill out the form. Once you fill out Fill out the form. Once you fill out review the email that comes from review the email that comes from Craigslist. And then post. It is that Craigslist. And then post. It is that easy.easy.

Repost every Monday at 8:00a when Repost every Monday at 8:00a when recruiters arrive for the new week. recruiters arrive for the new week. Usually they get new Job Usually they get new Job Requisitions on that morning.Requisitions on that morning.

Get In Touch With Get In Touch With Staffing FirmsStaffing Firms

Find Recruiters from Temporary Find Recruiters from Temporary Agencies, Permanent Placement Agencies, Permanent Placement Firms, and Niche Specific Firms, and Niche Specific Recruiters. Here is a comprehensive Recruiters. Here is a comprehensive listing of Staffing Services in the Bay listing of Staffing Services in the Bay Area:Area:

http://www.bayjobs.com/bayareajobs/http://www.bayjobs.com/bayareajobs/tempemploymentagencies-sb.htmltempemploymentagencies-sb.html

Tracking Your Search: Tracking Your Search: Use a Spreadsheet: Use a Spreadsheet:

Template BelowTemplate Below

Talk To EveryoneTalk To Everyone

The best place to look for a job is in your The best place to look for a job is in your own inner circle: Family, Friends, Past own inner circle: Family, Friends, Past Managers, Former Colleagues, Current Managers, Former Colleagues, Current Colleagues, College Professors, Colleagues, College Professors, Professional Associations, Church, Professional Associations, Church, Bishop, LDS Employment, Everyone and Bishop, LDS Employment, Everyone and Anyone who is willing to help.Anyone who is willing to help.

Visit: Visit: http://www.providentliving.org/employmhttp://www.providentliving.org/employment/ent/

Provident LivingProvident Living

PREPAREPREPARE Create a Core Message about yourself that answers key questions-What work do Create a Core Message about yourself that answers key questions-What work do

you do? How did you achieve results? Know results based stories about yourself-you do? How did you achieve results? Know results based stories about yourself-put in your resume. Create a resume that supports your Core Message. If you put in your resume. Create a resume that supports your Core Message. If you need help knowing what type of work you are looking for-consult career help need help knowing what type of work you are looking for-consult career help books, reference librarian etc. Be clear about WHAT you want to do BEFORE books, reference librarian etc. Be clear about WHAT you want to do BEFORE you search. Take the Myers Briggs Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-you search. Take the Myers Briggs Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp See Sample Resumes Here: win/JTypes2.asp See Sample Resumes Here: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htmhttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm

Create a Company List-Silicon Valley 150, Rich’s Database, Business Listings, Create a Company List-Silicon Valley 150, Rich’s Database, Business Listings, Reference Librarian, Forbes.com, Fortune 1000, S & P 500, Local Business Reference Librarian, Forbes.com, Fortune 1000, S & P 500, Local Business Journals, NASDAQ Companies, Dow Jones Companies, Silicon Valley Business Journals, NASDAQ Companies, Dow Jones Companies, Silicon Valley Business Journal, Local Newspapers-Create this list by industry or type of desired role.Journal, Local Newspapers-Create this list by industry or type of desired role.

Use Social Networking Media-Linkedin, Plaxo, Spoke, Jigsaw, to find names at Use Social Networking Media-Linkedin, Plaxo, Spoke, Jigsaw, to find names at your targets-and find contact information-Google Company Website. Use Target your targets-and find contact information-Google Company Website. Use Target List to discuss with Networking Contacts.List to discuss with Networking Contacts.

Use the Weddles Professional Association Directory to find National Professional Use the Weddles Professional Association Directory to find National Professional Associations that match your area of work interest. Join several and you may Associations that match your area of work interest. Join several and you may have access to a membership directory, the president and board of the local have access to a membership directory, the president and board of the local chapter are great resources and usually are well-connected. Often these local chapter are great resources and usually are well-connected. Often these local Chapters will have networking opportunities.Chapters will have networking opportunities.

Use only 3 sites to search posted jobs: Simply Hired.com, Indeed.com, and Use only 3 sites to search posted jobs: Simply Hired.com, Indeed.com, and Craigslist.orgCraigslist.org

Get in touch with Staffing FirmsGet in touch with Staffing Firms Track all sources of data on a spreadsheet-Organize Your SearchTrack all sources of data on a spreadsheet-Organize Your Search Talk to EVERYONE about your search who know you best-Friends, Family, Talk to EVERYONE about your search who know you best-Friends, Family,

Colleagues, College Roommates, Church Associates, Fellow Club Members, Colleagues, College Roommates, Church Associates, Fellow Club Members, Professional Association Contacts, Interest Groups, Charity Groups, Old Bosses, Professional Association Contacts, Interest Groups, Charity Groups, Old Bosses, etc.etc.

PlanPlan What Are Your Goals?What Are Your Goals? What Kind of Offers Do You Want?What Kind of Offers Do You Want? How will You Reach Your Targets?How will You Reach Your Targets? What Tools are Available to you besides Technical Ones?What Tools are Available to you besides Technical Ones? Do you have a Short Term Financial Income Plan?Do you have a Short Term Financial Income Plan? Resume and Core Message, and Interview Techniques Resume and Core Message, and Interview Techniques

Ready?Ready? Do you have 1 email, and phone number ready for the Do you have 1 email, and phone number ready for the

search?search? Do you have networking contacts, references, and Do you have networking contacts, references, and

options to “seal the deal” ready?options to “seal the deal” ready? Do you have a career game plan-1 year out, 2 years out, Do you have a career game plan-1 year out, 2 years out,

3-5 years, 10-15 years?3-5 years, 10-15 years?














Per your spreadsheet log the following Per your spreadsheet log the following statistics:statistics:

How many hours spent on Search? How many hours spent on Search?

How many interviews and phone calls to How many interviews and phone calls to decision makers?decision makers?

How many resumes sent out?How many resumes sent out?

How many thank you’s sent out?How many thank you’s sent out?

How many return interviews?How many return interviews?

How many offers?How many offers?

How long spent in research and networking?How long spent in research and networking?


As Your Search Progresses Add Tabs As Your Search Progresses Add Tabs on Your Spreadsheet and Your on Your Spreadsheet and Your Interview Stage. Your 1Interview Stage. Your 1stst Tab will be Tab will be the beginning of your search, the 2the beginning of your search, the 2ndnd Tab 1Tab 1stst Interviews, 3 Interviews, 3rdrd Tab Your 2 Tab Your 2ndnd Interviews, and 4Interviews, and 4thth Tab Offers and Tab Offers and Top Opportunities.Top Opportunities.

Interview DosInterview Dos Always be on time.Always be on time. Research company DataResearch company Data Have your core message readyHave your core message ready Have extra copies of resumeHave extra copies of resume Dress for “Success”Dress for “Success” Don’t hog the conversationDon’t hog the conversation Talk about results.Talk about results. Print the Job DescriptionPrint the Job Description Use Linked-In to Find out about Hiring ManagerUse Linked-In to Find out about Hiring Manager Ask about Time-LinesAsk about Time-Lines

InterviewInterview

There may be 2-3 InterviewsThere may be 2-3 Interviews Each person with a stake in the “outcome” of Each person with a stake in the “outcome” of

the work may be involved in the hiring the work may be involved in the hiring decision.decision.

Hiring Manager/Main Decision Maker will Hiring Manager/Main Decision Maker will always be most important person.always be most important person.

Always ask key questions: Why is the position Always ask key questions: Why is the position open? What is your timeline for a decision?open? What is your timeline for a decision?

Is this a backfill or a newly created position?Is this a backfill or a newly created position? Who will I be working with?Who will I be working with?

Dealing with Multiple Dealing with Multiple OffersOffers

Evaluate the offers based on benefits Evaluate the offers based on benefits package, compensation, location, package, compensation, location, opportunity for advancement, opportunity for advancement, personalities of co-workers, etc.personalities of co-workers, etc.

Negotiate a comfortable salary, ask Negotiate a comfortable salary, ask for the range of the position.for the range of the position.

After You Get the RoleAfter You Get the Role

Set expectations with boss for first 90 Set expectations with boss for first 90 days-the first 90 days determine success days-the first 90 days determine success or failure on the job 75-80% of the time.or failure on the job 75-80% of the time.

Check in with boss on expectations after Check in with boss on expectations after 1 month, 2 months, etc.1 month, 2 months, etc.

Re-read job description.Re-read job description. Take the initiative.Take the initiative. Offer solutions and value based results.Offer solutions and value based results.

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Has helps to help you get on track in Has helps to help you get on track in your search.your search.

Tips on a Highly Effective Search Tips on a Highly Effective Search TechniquesTechniques

ConclusionConclusion

Job Search is about a long term Job Search is about a long term career fit.career fit.

Remember that the individuals you Remember that the individuals you meet with have their own “agendas”meet with have their own “agendas”

Your search will be better in the long Your search will be better in the long run, if you keep a “networking safety run, if you keep a “networking safety net” in place at all times.net” in place at all times.

Be active in your Professional Be active in your Professional AssociationAssociation


People genuinely want to help.People genuinely want to help. There are resources everywhere.There are resources everywhere. PRAYPRAY Ask for others to critique your resumeAsk for others to critique your resume Be open minded.Be open minded. Find a Job First to help you with economic Find a Job First to help you with economic

woes if jobless-take any honorable work, woes if jobless-take any honorable work, and a career once you have a “job”. and a career once you have a “job”. Search can be done while employed.Search can be done while employed.


Your search is only as good as you make it.Your search is only as good as you make it. Have a “core message”Have a “core message” Have a Target ListHave a Target List Use NetworkingUse Networking Use Good Internet Job Browsing Use Good Internet Job Browsing

Techniques: Simply Hired.com and Techniques: Simply Hired.com and Indeed.com, and Craigslist.orgIndeed.com, and Craigslist.org

File for unemployment at the beginning of File for unemployment at the beginning of your search.your search.


Enjoy the JourneyEnjoy the Journey Take frequent walks, rejuvenate, and Take frequent walks, rejuvenate, and

re-energize.re-energize.

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