Winning Tips for a Successful Job Search

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Winning Tips for a Successful Job Search

• Debbie Brecker, Presenter

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Essential Elements of Job Search

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Job Search Techniques Resources
• The Interview

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The Resume

• Definition Your own personal marketing tool.
• Summarizes your skills, qualifications and
  experience.
  
• Purpose Capture attention of employer. To Get
  An Interview!
  

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Types of Resumes

• Chronological
• Most common, easiest to prepare (especially for
  recent grades with limited experience.
  
• Chronological listing of jobs with most recent
  mentioned first
  
• Ideal for someone with direct, uninterrupted work
  experience
  
• Components website
• http//www.broward.edu/career/page3853.html
• Action Verbs website
• http//www.broward.edu/downloads/wam/file4705.doc
  
  

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Chronological
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Types of Resumes

• Functional
• Highlights skills, talents, achievements and
  experiences as they relate to the type of
  employment you seek rather than emphasizing work
  history

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Functional
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Types of Resumes

• Combination
• Combine the best of both.
• Focuses on both skills and abilities as well as
  work history.

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Combination
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Where to Look The Job Search Campaign.

• The traditional newspaper (classifieds)
• Internet
• (job search boards, company websites, etc.)
• Campus Career Center
• www.broward.edu/jobtrack
• Networking (family, friends, new contacts) 60 of
  jobs from networking.
  
• Target employers/industries directly
• Phone book, chamber of commerce, industry
  publications and websites.
  

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Job Tips Making Yourself The Best Candidate.

• Research the Organization
• Research The Job
• Familiarize yourself with job description
• Match your skills experience to the position
• Know Yourself
• Identify your talents, strengths and
  accomplishments
  
• Project a positive attitude and keep a smile on
  your voice when contacting employers.
  
• Keep in touch with your contacts periodically
• Write Thank You notes and follow up as
  appropriate after making employer contact and
  interviewing.
  

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Interviewing

• Make a good first impression dress
  appropriately, firm handshake, positive
  attitude, be on time, etc.
  
• Adopt the employers perspective when answering
  questions
  
• What can you offer us? Why should we hire you
  What distinguishes you from others, etc.
  
• Ask questions if you are unsure of what you are
  being asked.
  
• Discuss experiences that relate to the position
  you are seeking.
  
• Anticipate questions you might be asked
  beforehand and practice interviewing.
  
• Prepare list of references in case they are
  requested.
  
• Ask the employer questions that demonstrate
  genuine interest in the position or company.
  
• Follow Up ask for business card and write thank
  you letter.
  

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BCC Job Search Assistance

• Helpful Resources
• BCC North Campus Career Center
• Philana MarshallNorth Campus Job
  Developerpmarshal_at_broward.edu [phone]