nj-rea jobology presentation
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This is the slidedeck for the Summer NJ Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment (REA) WorkshopTRANSCRIPT
One minute scanning your resume? This is probably a very generous estimate
Avoid using aol, yahoo, hotmail……get a Gmail address. It’s free and looks professional.
Add 2-4 bullet points that describe your overall experience and skills
Remove vague responsibilities and replace with specific results
How specifically did you do your job?
• The content of your cover letter is in the job posting• Select three job “criteria”
and list how you meet that criteria• Be specific with job titles
and company names
Ladies and Gentlemen,I noticed a recent job posting on your website that describes a
position with qualifications that I have attained in my 10 years in the banking industry.
You listed these requirements:• Handle bank reconciliations – I managed weekly bank
reconciliations at TD bank in my role as assistant bank manager.
• Post journal entries – I posted dozens of journal entries daily in my position at P&C bank. I received several commendations for accuracy.
• Process payroll with ADP – I processed payroll for 18 employees with Quickbooks which is substantially similar to ADP
I would like to speak with you about how I can add value to your organization.
I have enclosed my resume and look forward to speaking with you.
Kind regards,Me
DO• Be direct -use
names if available
• Be detailed – position, qualifications (use job post)
• Be worthy – what value can you bring?
DON’T• Be generic –
no spray and pray
• Be careless – nobody will hire a sloppy person
• Be cocky – bragging is a turn off
CareerBuilder includes a list of locations that highlights where the jobs are
250% MORE OPPORTUNITY!
Keywords can be found in the job postings
Decoding the Job Posting
• Arrive 5-10 minutes before – if you’re too early, wait in the car
• Demonstrate positive frames of mind
• Don’t be a stalker• Dig a little dirt…lose a
little ground• Having goals
communicates that you have a direction
Do you have an “elevator” speech?
I help (some group of people) solve the problem of (some problem)
OR
I help (some group of people) with (some situation)
Here’s a simple formula for creating an Elevator Speech…
DO:• Digital housecleaning –
Google yourself, clean up your Facebook
Actual Photo Taken From Facebook…
Actual Photo Taken From Facebook…
You Do Not Want Your Potential Employer To See These…
DO:• Digital housecleaning –
Google yourself, clean up your Facebook
• Join networking groups – Meetup.com, The Networking Exchange
• Keep your profile (especially LinkedIn) up to date
DON’T:• Post about your job search
on Facebook• Badmouth anybody…
anywhere (especially the internet!!)
Dress like you’re going on a first date!No jeans No shorts No sweatsNo hoodies (even if you think it’s cute)No beachwear No flip-flopsMen – wear a tie!
Linkedin.com - search companies
Linkedin.com - search companies
Glassdoor.com – review interviews
Your New Best Friend for Your Job Search
Company reviews, interview information, salary histories
http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
Interview Information
Company Reviews
Salary Information
Questions that show you’re interested in company values, revenue, culture
Questions about the interviewer and their experience with the company
Don’t discuss for salary info until the second interview
Guidelines:
Follow up immediately (same day) with a thank you email
Then send a printed thank you note
Phone calls are generally discouraged
Spend some time researching company culture
Use Glassdoor.com for reviews
Use LinkedIn to contact people for information
Determine your unique situation
Niche Job Search tools
Still Not Sure About Direction?
Conclusion• Want a copy of this presentation?
www.bit.ly/REAslides• Contact Information
[email protected]• Questions?• NJHERC
Thank you for participating!