mapping out a successful job search

Mapping out a successful job searchJennie Dede, Vice President of Recruitment at Adecco Staffing US

Adecco provides free temporary, contract and direct-hire staffing services to job seekers. We offer career counseling, resume enhancement, interview preparation, skills training and advice about local job markets and workplace trends, as well as one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the industry.

Please visit us at adeccousa.com to learn more.

About us

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About our presenter

Jennie Dede

• Vice President of Recruitment at Adecco Staffing US

• Has over 10 years of recruiting experience

• Develops innovative recruitment strategies nationally

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Evaluate your goals

•Identify the scope of your job search

•Set location, skill level and salary parameters

•Determine your job-seeking strengths and weaknesses

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Taking care of the basics

•The basic resume

•Customized versions of your resume

•The basic cover letter

•Update your references

•Perfect your elevator pitch

•Evaluate your online presence

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Narrow your search to set workable goals

• Create a shortlist of attainable positions

• Identify attractive companies

• Utilize your network to discover potential contacts

• Break down the job search into manageable segments

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• Block out your time into increments based on task

• Unemployed vs. employed

• Determine a task schedule that suits your needs

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Treat your job search like a job

• Staying current with industry news and developments

• Professional associations

• Finding the right channels for your job search

• Informational interviews

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Key items to be included in your job search plan

• Database of professional contacts

• Keep a log of all interactions

• At-a-glance calendar

• Set up alerts to keep you on track

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Keeping organized

• Excel templates

• Create your own

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Sample spreadsheet ideas

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• Email alerts

• Jibberjobber.com

• Keyword alerts

• LinkedIn

Online tools and sites

• Daily list of tasks

• Reserve ample time for follow-up

• Remember there are only so many hours in a day

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Prioritize

• Stay active

• Job search support groups

• Realize it may take longer than you expect

• Don’t stop searching until you’ve accepted an offer

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Fighting discouragement

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