Job Search and Apply: Make the Process More Effective for You
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THE SEARCH & APPLY PROCESS: WORKING SMARTER NOT HARDER
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Many people spend hours and hours sifting through job boards. Monster.com, careerbuilder.com, Indeed, simplyhired, LinkedIn. This is one of the most time consuming and dreaded aspects of a job search. There are also several things to avoid when engaging in job search including intrusive advertising pop-up and email scams. It does not have to be this way. Many steps in the search and apply process can be automated, saving you precious time. Ed Andriessen and Kevin Lewis, Business Marketing experts will show you what new technologies are available to streamline the search process and some best practices to employ when actually applying for a job. This presentation will cover: *Why do people spend so much time on the job boards? *What you need before the search and apply process *What are the top job search websites? *How do I automate the job search? *How do I avoid the traps built into an online application?
Transcript of Job Search and Apply: Make the Process More Effective for You
THE SEARCH & APPLY PROCESS:
WORKING SMARTER NOT HARDER
Please mute your cell phone
Before we begin…
Who We Are
• CEO of Lewis Education Group
• Business Consultant. • Also devilishly
handsome (and a lot thinner)
• CEO of Business Training Resource
• Marketing Consultant
• Devilishly handsome
Ed Andriessen Kevin Lewis
Agenda*Why do people spend so
much time on the job boards?
*What you need before the search and apply process
*What are the top job search websites?
*How do I automate the job search?
*How do I avoid the traps built into an online application?
Q & A
The Power of Habit
Inspiration for parts of this program
Why do people spend so much time on the job
boards?
It fulfills the need to be busy.
Odds
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Job Search Methods Success
What is the state with the lowest unemployment? (North Dakota)
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
Why not target companies?The best companies in NJ – CNN
The best companies in NJ – IndeedThe best companies in NJ – NJBiz
All of these companies need: admin, financial, sales, logistics, management,
purchasing, maintenance, etc.
What you need before the search and apply process
Accomplishment based resume
View our slide presentation “How to make your Resume and Cover Letter Stand Out” on slideshare
Cover Letter?
Yes or no?(Definitely YES!)
What are the top ten job search sites?• Indeed
• Simplyhired• LinkedIn• CareerBuilder• Monster• Craigslist• Glassdoor• Dice (Tech)• Mediabistro (media)• Tweetmyjobs (social media)
How do I automate the job search?
Other job alert services
•All the major job boards•Linkedin.com•Linkup•Execusearch•Individual Companies
Niche Job Search tools
How do I avoid the traps built into an
online application?
Keywords can be found in the job posts
Decoding the Job Posting
Your new best friend in job
search
Your new best friend in job search
The company review site – salary info, evaluation,
interviews
http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
• 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
Q & A
THE SEARCH & APPLY PROCESS:
WORKING SMARTER NOT HARDER
