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Stand Out!

Stand Out! . Job Search Strategies for Success! Heald College- Roseville 1/06/2014 . Jeff Dunn Campus Relations Manager Intel Corporation. JD’s Street Cred!.

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Stand Out!

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  1. Stand Out! Job Search Strategies for Success! Heald College- Roseville 1/06/2014 Jeff Dunn Campus Relations Manager Intel Corporation

  2. JD’s Street Cred! “I used the advice you presented Monday morning at a networking that night. Tuesday I got called for an interview. I used your Interview tips and I got a job offer on Wednesday!”  - Alex M., from Bayside Career Workshop

  3. What I know… • California 2013 job market- still at 9% unemployment • Many folks have been in job search for months • Posted job openings receive 100+ applicants • Job seekers often apply for many jobs and hear… nothing! • Many job seekers either lack experience or feel “Overqualified” What can I do??

  4. Do you stand out from the crowd!?

  5. TOPICS What Employers Look For Tips for Students Networking Tips Phone/Interviewing Tips

  6. What Employers Look For Relevant skills/experience Critical-thinking/judgment Initiative Flexibility/Adaptability Resourcefulness Positivity Team Player Results/customer-orientation

  7. What impact do you want to make?

  8. TOPICS What Employers Look For Tips for Students Networking Tips Phone/Interviewing Tips

  9. “You have NOExperience ?!?”

  10. New Graduate Tips • Network with past graduates (days)

  11. New Graduate Tips • Use your school resources

  12. New Graduate Tips • Informational interviews “How did you get started in the field?”

  13. New Graduate Tips • Highlight what you’re proud of: • New technology/skills • Team projects • How you make a difference!

  14. New Graduate Tips • Contract/temporary positions

  15. TOPICS What Employers Look For Tips for Students Networking Tips Phone/Interviewing Tips

  16. Networking • Many jobs never advertised- filled by referral networking Bill

  17. Networking Math Star Sim Bo Nat Cris Dee Sam Bill Don You Liz Jim Joe Tom Kat Bob Sal Dan Jill Ron Sam

  18. Power of Networking JD’s Connections:“Your trusted friends and colleagues” 1515 Two degrees away:“Friends of friends; each connected to one of your connections” 330,000+

  19. Social Media Job Search Tips • Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. • Groups • Strengthen Online network! • Leverage towards face-face meetings

  20. Networking Tips • Network strategically!

  21. Networking Tips • Network during _______!

  22. Networking Tips • Seek first to Help!

  23. Networking Tips • Manage your brand!

  24. Networking Tips • Be clear with others about what you want

  25. How to track your Network! • Systematically stay in touch!

  26. Networking Event Tips • Find out who will be there • Attend events your target prospects attend • Elevator speech • Business cards • The right attitude!

  27. Networking Event Tips • For more Networking tips and strategies, I recommend: • Smart Networking, by Liz Lynch • http://networkingexcellence.com/

  28. TOPICS What Employers Look For Tips for Students Networking Tips Phone/Interviewing Tips

  29. Interview overview • Welcome/what to expect • Behavior-based questions to candidate • Overview of company/department • Overview/expectations of the opening • Questions from applicant • Close/next steps

  30. Interview Briefcase What to Bring

  31. Telephone Interview Tips • Be ready for the call! • Speak slowly/loudly • Stand up! • Smile/enthusiasm (mirror) • Silence/clarify for understanding • Take notes/use your notes! • Ask for contact information

  32. Use Your Notes!

  33. Interview Tip #1 Communicate your Agenda! List your top three job-related qualities (talking points) For example: Customer Service Supervisor • Supervisory experience • Able to meet tight deadlines • Strong computer skills

  34. Interview Tip #2 Memorize 5 - 7 “Success Stories” Apply to Behavior-based questions: • Situation • Action • Result

  35. Past JD “Success Story”

  36. Interview Tip #2 How do I come up with great ‘Success’ Stories?? • What are you proud of? • What have you done that you can measure? • What BIG things have you accomplished? • When did you deal with a difficult colleague? • What have you done in your field?

  37. Asking Interview Questions ZERO QUESTIONS ZERO INTEREST!! You MUST ask at least one question! “So, what do I ask??”

  38. Asking Interview Questions “I read in the business journal your company is offering a new product….” She’s done her homework. Impressive. Ask great questions

  39. Asking Interview Questions Show interest/ focus on future success! • “What do you expect me to accomplish in the first 60 to 90 days?” • “What are the common attributes of your top performers?” • “What are a few things that really drive results for the company?” • Ask about job factors to help you choose between multiple offers • “If this works out, in one year, how will I know it’s been successful year?” • “Is there anything else you need from me in order to move this forward?” • “Is there reason why you feel I am NOT a fit for this role?”

  40. RECAP What Employers Look For Tips for Students Networking Tips Phone/Interviewing Tips

  41. Questions?/Take action! Jeff.m.dunn@intel.com

  42. You MUST stand out from the Crowd!

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