design your dream job
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DESIGN YOUR DREAM JOB
K R I S T Y N I T T S KO F FF O U N D E R O F TA L E N T- S AV V Y
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THE NEXT 120 MINUTES:
•Why are we here today?• Tools of the trade• Barriers to entry• Put into practice• Takeaways
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WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY?
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INTRODUCTIONS
• Name• Current / most recent position and company• Ideal future position• Thing(s) you hope to walk away with today
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
• Name• Current situation
– role / company / purpose
• Why you’re here• What you want
– ASK FOR IT
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MEET KATRINA Working in Higher EdPre-
2015• Financial role• Staff level
Enrolled in distance learning program2013-
2015• Started with Library Science focus• Wanted more data analytics• Finished with Master of Information Science
Pursued role in Database DevelopmentPost-
2015• Objection: “you’re too green”• Showed dedication to learning and passion for the work• Utilized her network to secure a role as Jr Database
Developer
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE
52%40%65%*Source: LinkedIn survey
46%
of professionals don’t feel confident in describing their professional achievements
of workers stated they would rather talk about a colleague’s achievements than their own
of workers admit it’s difficult to describe what they do for a livingof people agree the impression you make online is just as important as the one you make in person
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - PROFILE
STRENGTH
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - HEADER
Professional Headline
Location and Industry
Headshot
Experience and Education
Additional Links
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE -
SUMMARYInclude background and
aspirationsFocus on keywords
Show your personalityWrite in first-personInclude media links
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE -
EXPERIENCE
Company Summary
Title and Company
Detailed Accomplishments
Relevant Media / Links
Honors / Awards
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE -
EDUCATION
Degree / Area of Focus
School / University
Activities / Societies
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE -
EDUCATION
Toggle Search Results
Find Alumni
Make Connections
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - CERTIFICATIONS, ETC
Explain Acronyms
Add Certification URLs
Include a Description
Increase your Searchability
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BLOGS - WHY DO IT?Prove your passion Share your point of
viewGrow your network
Create opportunities Stand out from the crowd
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BLOGS - WHERE TO POST
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NETWORKING EVENTS - WHERE TO FIND YOUR
PEEPS
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GET SOCIAL
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COVER LETTER DESIGNWHAT’S THE POINT?
• Express your interest• Describe your background• Demonstrate your interest
HOW TO CRAFT• Take cues from the
website– Style– Language
• Address it properly– No ‘Dear Sirs’– Use a name if you can
• Check out:– Anatomy of a Cover Lette
r
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RESUME REVIEW - AESTHETICS
CREATIVITY IS OK SELFIES ARE NOT
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RESUME REVIEW - AESTHETICS
CREATIVITY IS OK SELFIES ARE NOT
1-2 PAGES ARE OK 3+ PAGES ARE NOT
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RESUME REVIEW - SPECIFICS
• Summary of cover letter• What you’ve done• What you want
PROFILE SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY NAME; City, State Start - EndSummary of organization (1-2 sentences)Title Start - End• Action oriented bullet• Action oriented bullet
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RESUME REVIEW - SPECIFICS
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL INTERESTS
UNIVERSITY NAME; City, StateName of schoolDegree Date Achieved• Additional note (graduated with distinction)
• Extracurricular activities– Sports– Clubs / organizations– Volunteering
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BARRIERS TO ENTRY
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WHAT’S HOLDING
YOU BACK?
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PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
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COMMIT TO YOURSELF AND YOUR CAREER
PULL UP YOUR RESUME
LET’S GET TO WORK!
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TAKEAWAYS
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY NOW?
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LET’S CONNECT
Kristy Nittskoff
talentsavvy_HR
TalentSavvyHR
kristy@talent-savvy.com
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