cachinko's answers to the toughest job search questions part 2
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Questions for Cachinko II Still Solving the Toughest Job Search Challenges
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Introduction
• Currently, American unemployment is at 9.1%
• HR budgets are at an all-time low
• More applicants + less HR = confusion for all
• Since August 31, you’ve sent so many questions that we’ve broken this presentation into two parts!
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• Use broad language • Study employer’s
language – Job posting – Company website
• Make comparisons to other positions
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• It depends – How close is this dream
job? – Can you support
yourself while waiting? – How much feedback
have you gotten?
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1.Internal hires 2.Referrals 3.Social media 4.Industry-specific
organizations 5.Job postings
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When looking for a job full-
time, what should your daily routine consist of?
-Deanna
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• Job search = full-time job! • Keep business hours • Divide time:
– Researching – Applying – Networking
• Relax
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What do you do when
you’ve flubbed part of an interview?
-Lynne
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• Keep calm, carry on
• Forgot to mention something? –Thank you note –Follow-up
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How do you handle several layoffs on a resume? It
looks like I hop from job to job.
-Diane
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• Layoffs are becoming very common
• Be honest • Ask for
recommendation from former employer
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• Address it in your cover letter • Take out anything not directly related in your
resume • Look for jobs that are a better fit • Be honest about your career intentions
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What should I do to make sure I am branding myself
correctly? -Ann
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• Google yourself – Without context,
what do your results say?
• Ask for feedback • Check often
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• Short answer: never! • Your career should be
what you want to do • Do your research • Ensure that you can
support yourself • Make a plan
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I work with college students
in a career center. How can I get them to attend
my services? -Elizabeth
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• Go to them – Classes – Popular events
• Work with them – Student-led
• Bring in employers to speak
• Food
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My field has changed
radically. How do I transition?
-Ronald
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• Do your research – Industry orgs – Informational interviews
• Talk to your employer – Employee training
programs • Take a class
– Pursue advanced degree
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To request an interview of a VP
position, should you send the letter to the CEO/President or
another VP? -Anonymous
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• Best bet: whoever your boss would be
• Ask around –Determine the
hiring structure for your company
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Thank you! For more tips: blog.cachinko.com
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