10 tips for kick starting your 2014 job hunt!
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Are you prepping for a new tech job in the new year? We walk through ten action-items to help you secure your next job. Brought to you by the team at Talener! www.talener.comTRANSCRIPT
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10 Tips for Kick Starting Your New Year’s Job Hunt
Brought to you by:
www.talener.com
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You’re probably on LinkedIn, but when was the last time you
actually updated your profile?
1 Update your LinkedIn Profile
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• Clear, relevant headline • Professional photo • Strong overview of your
expertise & work history
1 Update your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is the 1st stop for managers online, so make sure you have a:
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Know where your name is online.
2 Google Yourself
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2 Google Yourself
Don’t forget the other search options too:
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Lock down any social media pages you
wouldn’t want public.
2 Google Yourself
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2 Google Yourself
Log out to see what public and unconnected visitors see!
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3 Cut down that resume.
Is your current resume more than 2 pages?
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Slim it down to 1 or 2 pages. Cut all unnecessary clutter.
Only focus recent and relevant jobs.
3 Cut down that resume.
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Web-based hosting service for software development projects
4 Get on GitHub
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Most popular code repository site for open source projects!
GitHub allows you to…
4 Get on GitHub
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4 Get on GitHub
• Create a portfolio of work • Showcase your skills publically
• Collaborate on development projects • Network with an active tech community
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Be specific about your ideal next job.
5 Know Thyself
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5 Know Thyself
Decide on: • Type of company • What role • Work environment
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Polish a brief, direct, and lively
pitch to present…
6 Perfect your Pitch
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6 Perfect your Pitch
• What you want to do on a daily basis • Reasons for leaving • Job expectations
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Practice in front of the mirror, family, and friends
+ Feedback
= Attention-grabbing intro!
6 Perfect your Pitch
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Partner with a recruiter who…
7 Pick the Right Recruiter
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7 Pick the Right Recruiter
• Understands what you are looking for • Is knowledgeable about your tech specialty • Is local and free • Does not hide behind email • Is not vague about open opportunities
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Side projects allow you to: • Explore and learn new
programming languages • Target interests outside
of your day job • Have interesting talking
points for interviews!
8 Tackle Side Projects
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We believe you’re always only 1 or 2 connections away from your next job.
To help uncover them…
9 Join the Community
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Join user groups Attend local tech meetups
Drop by coworking space open houses
9 Join the Community
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Don’t be tied down to a desktop.
10 Be a Mobile Job Searcher
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Make sure your job search docs are accessible on-the-go.
10 Be a Mobile Job Searcher
Resume Cover Letter Digital Portfolio
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Don’t forget to have a clear and professional
cell phone voicemail message!
10 Be a Mobile Job Searcher
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Ready to start your search for a new tech job?
Contact Talener today!
www.talener.com
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