Transcript Conducting a Comprehensive Job Search

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
Each requires its own set of strategies
The open markets
include jobs that
are advertised
and visible to the
public
The closed markets
for jobs are those
that are only found
through
networking
START WITH COMPREHENSIVE
EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES:
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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
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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 parents
Co-workers
Professors
Supervisors
Alumnae
Club members
Classmates
Speakers
Academic advisor
Internet affinity groups
Professional organizations
EMAIL #1:
YOUR COVER STORY IS ADVICE
Introduction:
Dear Ms. Colton,
Your relation:
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.
You want
advice:
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?
Tell them what
you have done
already:
I appreciate your time and I look forward to hearing from
you.
Kind Regards,
Kim Smith
EMAIL #2:
YOUR COVER STORY IS YOUR RESUME
Dear Mrs. Davis,
Say thanks!
Acknowledge
their time
Ask for resume
advice
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
EMAIL #3:
REFERRAL
This goes out in 7 days no matter what
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?
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
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Consider attending the Professional Networking Online
workshop
COVER LETTERS
In your job search you will need 2 forms of your cover letter
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.”
LETTER OF INQUIRY
Reach out to your referrals ASAP
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.
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
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Informational
interviews
Online
research
Fellowship
Applications
Online
Applications
Miscellaneous
Buy a planner that you use for the job search
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 sure
you keep track of your activity
QUESTIONS?