The Truth About Online Job Hunting

Anil & Varsha Chawla

THE TRUTH ABOUT ONLINE JOB HUNTING

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…

Self-professed software geek trying to change the world“ ”

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…

“ ”Food obsessed social media geek, always eager to help

Workshop hashtag: #mcjobhunt

WHAT ABOUT YOU??

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES

ONLINE BLUNDERS

SO, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON…

• Build your network before you need it

• Keep your profile up-to-date

• Give and you shall receive

• Join groups and events

• Ask for recommendations as soon you switch roles / jobs

• Don’t lie

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• Google of jobs

• Easy way to filter

• Alerts

• Tells you what’s new

• Like having a fly on the wall in an HR department

• Interviews

• Salaries

• Company reviews

• Everything’s anonymous

• Great way to benchmark your current job

• Way to open doors

• Find people with common interests

• Find, Start, Sponsor

• Great way to become a leader

• Sharing knowledge 140 characters at a time

• Fantastic for networking

• Don’t have to share your breakfast

• Do’s:

• Manage your personal brand

• Expand your reach

• Start a two-way conversation

• Listen

• Don’ts:• Start a fight• Use as a venting

outlet• Violate your

company’s social media policy

• Over-promote yourself

• Quality varies – think furniture etc.

• Limited info on who you’re reaching out to

• Might seem informal, but still a job application process

• Always Google yourself, because companies will

• Great way to find out scoop on potential co-workers, bosses

• Research your future employer – find out:

• Latest news

• Company mission / goal

• Basic stats

• A must for artists – think: Bieber fever

• Can be used for “tell us about yourself” videos / interviews

• Use for looking up company videos or products demos

• Be careful what you / your friends post

• The modern way to be well read

• Helps you stay focused on specific domains

• We recommend Google Reader

• More about RSS feeds on our blog: http://marriedtoageek.com/2010/03/20/rss-feeds-like-free-pizza-delivery/

• Do we need to warn you about what to put on Facebook?!

• Remember: Facebook ultimately controls access to your data

• Should you friend your boss and co-workers?

RESUME TIPS

• Consider LinkedIn Resume Builder

• Categorize & organize in chronological order

• Try to turn every bullet into an achievement, don’t just list tasks

• No need to talk about hobbies (unless they are relevant to the position you’re applying for)

• List languages, technical skills, and certifications

• Run your resume by at least 3-4 people who have an eye for detail

RESUME TIPS

• Update your resume every six months

• Send resumes out as PDFs

• Watch the file name of your resume

• Keep track of copies

COVER LETTER TIPS

• Customize every cover letter

• Be energetic and to the point

• Clearly state why you:

• Want the job

• Are qualified for the job

• 2-3 months of lag time is not uncommon!

• Touch base about twice a month

• Find a contact within the company

• Continue to build and expand your network

• Think 2 years at a time

• Don’t rule anything out

WHAT’S NEXT?

SO WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT ONLINE JOB HUNTING?

• Building and maintaining relationships

• Developing your professional brand

• Leveraging the wealth of knowledge available to you

INSPIRATION

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc

CREDITS & REFERENCES• http://6too.com/worst-job-in-the-world.htm

• http://www.liveconnections.in/blog/index.php?title=cool-jobs2&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

• http://twitter.com/

• http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/24670937/detail.html

• http://www.facebook.com/

• http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/09/note-friend-boss-fb-bitch-job/

• http://www.ledgepoint.com/coverletters.htm

• http://www.dutdot.com/2011/04/10/choose-a-job-that-makes-you-go/