conducting a comprehensive job search. getting started you need to decide what you are going to do...
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CONDUCTING A COMPREHENSIVE
JOB SEARCH
GETTING STARTED
You need to decide WHAT you are going to do and WHERE you want to do it
Develop a strong cover letter and resume
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Perform a geographical search of companies you would like to work for
Create an organized, detailed list of companies with as much information as possible
*This will be used in both open and closed market searches
CONSIDER BOTH THE OPEN AND CLOSED MARKETS
The open marketsinclude jobs that are advertised and visible to the public
The closed markets for jobs are those that are only found through networking
Each requires its own set of strategies
START WITH COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES:
Indeed.com LinkedIn.com HotJobs.com JobCentral.com Jobster.com CollegeRecruiter.com CareerBuilder.com Monster.com Simply Hired Net-Temps.com
SEARCH NICHE EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES
MediaBistro.com eFinancialCareers.com GovernmentJobs.com Idealist.org HigherEdJobs.com LawJobs.com TVJobs.com Eteach.com
USE BARNARD RESOURCES
NACElink
Career Fairs
Academic Departments
On-Campus Recruiting
Alumnae Network
SEARCH THE WANTED ADS
Newspapers (including online)
Trade journals
Join professional organizations (Encyclopedia of Associations)
HIDDEN MARKET
The hidden market will require you to be more proactive and assertive
Create a list of professional contacts
Don’t see this as a “job” search, but as a search for contacts who know people inside organizations
EXISTING AND NEW CONTACTS
Friends Relatives Neighbors Friend’s parentsCo-workersProfessorsSupervisorsAlumnae
Club membersClassmates SpeakersAcademic advisorInternet affinity groupsProfessional organizations
EMAIL #1: YOUR COVER STORY IS ADVICE
Dear Ms. Colton,
My name is Kim Smith and I am a senior majoring in economics at Barnard College. I found your information listed on the Alumnae Network, and Robert Earl from Career Development suggested I reach out to you.
I have started my job search in finance and I was wondering if I could have some advice about how to best search for a job in these challenging economic times. I have visited my career office and am currently using large online job sites as well as smaller, industry specific sites such as “eFinancialCareers.” Do you have any other advice or suggestions for me?
I appreciate your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards, Kim Smith
Introduction:
Your relation:
You want advice:
Tell them whatyou have done already:
EMAIL #2: YOUR COVER STORY IS YOUR RESUME
Dear Mrs. Davis,
Thank you so much for this advice. I will be sure to incorporate those strategies into my job search efforts.
I understand that you are quite busy, but I was wondering if you would mind taking a quick look at my attached resume and giving me some feedback. I have visited the Career Development Office but I would very much value your opinion as well because you work in the industry.
Thank you again for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm Regards,Kim Smith
Say thanks!
Acknowledge their time
Ask for resume advice
EMAIL #3: REFERRAL
Dear Mrs. Davis, I have done some research on ___ and I think
I would be a great fit for the organization. Can you please refer me to the appropriate person for employment. (or) Who could speak to about employment?
This goes out in 7 days no matter what
Reach out regardless of if they responded to your 2nd email
Make sure you are asking for a referral NOT a recommendation
SOCIAL NETWORKING ONLINE
Consider attending the Professional Networking Online workshop
COVER LETTERS
For Open Market:
COVER LETTER
“Please accept my letter…”
For Closed Market:
INQUIRY LETTER
“I’m interested in working for your company; ___ referred me.”
If you don’t have a name, call and say, “I am sending correspondence to your district manager and wanted to verify their name.”
In your job search you will need 2 forms of your cover letter
LETTER OF INQUIRY
Dear Mr. Johnson,Per my conversation with Joanna Davis of Goldman Sachs, she suggested I contact you to find out about employment opportunities in the area of investment banking. I am very interested in Goldman Sachs because of its mission to_____, which I feel is congruent with my values, interest and education.
Reach out to your referrals ASAP
APPLICATION CAMPAIGN
Using your initial list of companies, send out inquiry letter and resume regardless of posted position
It will take some research to find out particular names
HAVE A PLAN
Map out how you will organize your job search efforts
Buy a planner that you use for the job search
M T W Th FInformationalinterviews
Online research
Fellowship Applications
OnlineApplications
Miscellaneous
KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS
Company Materials Sent
Date Sent Contact Person
Address
Sun PR Resume & Cover Letter 5/12/09 Michael Blake [email protected]
MediaGlobe Resume & Cover Letter 5/7/09 Kathy Bliss [email protected]
PRBlitz Resume, Cover Letter and Personal Statement
4/7/09 Beth Tren [email protected]
Use whatever method suits you; just make sureyou keep track of your activity
QUESTIONS?