anvil gonzaga university trek 2010
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Anvil Media President Kent Lewis outlined 5 steps to getting a dream job as keynote presenter for the Gonzaga University Trek 2010 eventTRANSCRIPT
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Securing A Dream Jobin a Scary Market
Presented by:
Kent Lewis
Anvil Media, Inc.
www.AnvilMediaInc.com
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Career Highlights
1994 – Earned business degree from WWU
1996 – Left PR agency for Web development
1999 – Co-founded Wave Rock Communications
2000 – Founded Anvil Media & pdxMindShare2000 – Founded Anvil Media & pdxMindShare
2001 – Started as adjunct professor at PSU
2006 – Co-founded SEMpdx
2008 – Founded Formic Media
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1. Research & Prepare
Explore intersection between passion & talent
Identify industry resources & become an expert
Leverage free tools to monitor targets
Build a socially-savvy resume*Build a socially-savvy resume*
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1b. Research & Prepare
Create social media profiles
Organize and share industry news & insights
Grow and leverage your network**
Schedule informational interviews***Schedule informational interviews***
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2. Create a Socially-Savvy Resume
Focus on relevant experience!
Bonus: awards, certifications, volunteerism
Create core profiles: LinkedIn, Twitter & Blog
Optimize for visibility in-network & on GoogleOptimize for visibility in-network & on Google
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2b. Create a Socially-Savvy Resume
Integrate/link profiles
Actively update content
Build out your network: engage targets
Integrate profile info into resumeIntegrate profile info into resume
Leverage tools to manage profiles
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3. Build Your Network
Identify target events for education & networking
Bring research, cards, tagline & a wingman
Start with “Hi” or “What’s your story?”
Ask questions & listen (for connection points)Ask questions & listen (for connection points)
Figure out how you can help them, or just ask
Follow up in a timely manner
Pay it forward!
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3b. Build Your Network
Stand out, but be relevant (collateral, story, etc.)
Round out (volunteer)
Time is money, use it sparingly
Identify connectors & use as network foundationIdentify connectors & use as network foundation
Provide value early in the relationship
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3c. Build Your Network
Ask favors of your network judiciously
Encourage your network to make referrals
Be a connector within your network
Be patient – building a network takes a lifetimeBe patient – building a network takes a lifetime
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4. The Interview
Pursue information interviews
Quantity is quality: learn from experience
The first impression is everything
Focus on relevant talent & cultural fitFocus on relevant talent & cultural fit
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4b. The Interview
DO: be persistent, confident and enthusiastic
DON’T: be annoying, cocky or neurotic
ALWAYS: follow up with a written thank you note
Don’t be afraid to keep in touch, with caveatsDon’t be afraid to keep in touch, with caveats
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5. Gestalt Career Advice
Pay your dues
Compress the cycle: learn, earn & return
Be an independent team player
Stay close to the moneyStay close to the money
Do what you love and love what you do
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Free Tools & Resources
Feedburner – blog syndication & measurement
Google Alerts – keyword-based notifications
HootSuite – Twitter profile management platform
LinkedIn Apps – polls, blog feed, presentationsLinkedIn Apps – polls, blog feed, presentations
Ping.FM – syndicate status updates
Twitalyzer – identify Twitter influencers
TweetBeep – keyword-based Twitter notifications
WordPress – search engine friendly blog platform
Yahoo! Pipes – manage & customize RSS feeds
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Q&A
Follow, Connect & Learn:Twitter: @kentjlewis (personal) & @kentlewis (biz)
LinkedIn: KentLewis ([email protected])
AnvilMediaInc.com (white papers & articles)
pdxMindShare.com (articles, jobs & events)