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DESIGN YOUR DREAM JOB

K R I S T Y N I T T S KO F FF O U N D E R O F TA L E N T- S AV V Y


THE NEXT 120 MINUTES:

•Why are we here today?• Tools of the trade• Barriers to entry• Put into practice• Takeaways


WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY?


INTRODUCTIONS

• Name• Current / most recent position and company• Ideal future position• Thing(s) you hope to walk away with today


WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

• Name• Current situation

– role / company / purpose

• Why you’re here• What you want

– ASK FOR IT

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MEET KATRINA Working in Higher EdPre-

2015• Financial role• Staff level

Enrolled in distance learning program2013-

2015• Started with Library Science focus• Wanted more data analytics• Finished with Master of Information Science

Pursued role in Database DevelopmentPost-

2015• Objection: “you’re too green”• Showed dedication to learning and passion for the work• Utilized her network to secure a role as Jr Database

Developer


TOOLS OF THE TRADE


ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE

52%40%65%*Source: LinkedIn survey

46%

of professionals don’t feel confident in describing their professional achievements

of workers stated they would rather talk about a colleague’s achievements than their own

of workers admit it’s difficult to describe what they do for a livingof people agree the impression you make online is just as important as the one you make in person


ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - PROFILE

STRENGTH


ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - HEADER

Professional Headline

Location and Industry

Headshot

Experience and Education

Additional Links


ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE -

SUMMARYInclude background and

aspirationsFocus on keywords

Show your personalityWrite in first-personInclude media links



EXPERIENCE

Company Summary

Title and Company

Detailed Accomplishments

Relevant Media / Links

Honors / Awards



EDUCATION

Degree / Area of Focus

School / University

Activities / Societies



EDUCATION

Toggle Search Results

Find Alumni

Make Connections


ANATOMY OF A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE - CERTIFICATIONS, ETC

Explain Acronyms

Add Certification URLs

Include a Description

Increase your Searchability


BLOGS - WHY DO IT?Prove your passion Share your point of

viewGrow your network

Create opportunities Stand out from the crowd


BLOGS - WHERE TO POST


NETWORKING EVENTS - WHERE TO FIND YOUR

PEEPS


GET SOCIAL


COVER LETTER DESIGNWHAT’S THE POINT?

• Express your interest• Describe your background• Demonstrate your interest

HOW TO CRAFT• Take cues from the

website– Style– Language

• Address it properly– No ‘Dear Sirs’– Use a name if you can

• Check out:– Anatomy of a Cover Lette

r

http://www.bu.edu/careers/resumes-cover-letters/cover-letters/anatomy-of-a-cover-letter/

http://www.bu.edu/careers/resumes-cover-letters/cover-letters/anatomy-of-a-cover-letter/


RESUME REVIEW - AESTHETICS

CREATIVITY IS OK SELFIES ARE NOT


RESUME REVIEW - AESTHETICS

CREATIVITY IS OK SELFIES ARE NOT

1-2 PAGES ARE OK 3+ PAGES ARE NOT


RESUME REVIEW - SPECIFICS

• Summary of cover letter• What you’ve done• What you want

PROFILE SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY NAME; City, State Start - EndSummary of organization (1-2 sentences)Title Start - End• Action oriented bullet• Action oriented bullet


RESUME REVIEW - SPECIFICS

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

SPECIAL INTERESTS

UNIVERSITY NAME; City, StateName of schoolDegree Date Achieved• Additional note (graduated with distinction)

• Extracurricular activities– Sports– Clubs / organizations– Volunteering


BARRIERS TO ENTRY


WHAT’S HOLDING

YOU BACK?


PUT IT INTO PRACTICE


COMMIT TO YOURSELF AND YOUR CAREER

PULL UP YOUR RESUME

LET’S GET TO WORK!


TAKEAWAYS


WHAT’S YOUR STORY NOW?

@talentsavvy_HR

LET’S CONNECT

Kristy Nittskoff

talentsavvy_HR

TalentSavvyHR

[email protected]

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