five steps for networking & interviewing success
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Five StepsFive Stepsfor for
Networking & InterviewingNetworking & InterviewingSuccessSuccess
What We Need Is a PlanWhat We Need Is a Plan
1.1. Find Yourself.Find Yourself.
2.2. Focus like a Jedi. Focus like a Jedi.
3.3. Network like a Ninja.Network like a Ninja.
4.4. Interview like a Rock Star. Interview like a Rock Star.
5.5. Don’t be “That Guy”.Don’t be “That Guy”.
Find YourselfFind YourselfAllow yourself to go through the Grieving CycleAllow yourself to go through the Grieving Cycle
Take several AssessmentsTake several Assessments
CAR stories (Challenge/Action/Results)CAR stories (Challenge/Action/Results)
Take advantage of Outplacement BenefitsTake advantage of Outplacement Benefits Have your Resume professionally doneHave your Resume professionally done
Consider investing in a Career CoachConsider investing in a Career Coach
Must be able to answer the following:Must be able to answer the following: Who are You? Who are You? What are You targeting? What are You targeting? Why would You be a great fit for that?Why would You be a great fit for that?
Develop a Kick-A## “Elevator Pitch”Develop a Kick-A## “Elevator Pitch”
Focus Like a JediFocus Like a JediResist temptation of “Open to Opportunities”Resist temptation of “Open to Opportunities”
Now may not be the time to change industries Now may not be the time to change industries
Get VERY specific about your ideal jobGet VERY specific about your ideal job
Target 2 – 3 types of positionsTarget 2 – 3 types of positions
Be PRECISE about how your experience fitsBe PRECISE about how your experience fits
Create a Target List of companiesCreate a Target List of companies
Create a Target List of people to meetCreate a Target List of people to meet
Research companies/people in the industryResearch companies/people in the industry
Read industry publications, blogs, newsRead industry publications, blogs, news
Network Like a NinjaNetwork Like a NinjaThe 10 – 3 – 1 RuleThe 10 – 3 – 1 Rule Give to get (Career Karma)Give to get (Career Karma)
Be Interested versus InterestingBe Interested versus Interesting
Introverts – push yourselvesIntroverts – push yourselves
Extroverts – control yourselvesExtroverts – control yourselves
Start with your existing networkStart with your existing network
Industry/professional associationsIndustry/professional associations
Job Search Support GroupsJob Search Support Groups
Stay Visible – Touch Base RegularlyStay Visible – Touch Base Regularly
Interview Like A Rock StarInterview Like A Rock StarAttitude is everythingAttitude is everything
Confidence countsConfidence counts
Desperate isn’t attractiveDesperate isn’t attractive
Don’t blame the economy/company/bossDon’t blame the economy/company/boss
Anticipate obstacles & plan your responseAnticipate obstacles & plan your response
Practice & use CAR stories in answersPractice & use CAR stories in answers
Research & prepare some killer questionsResearch & prepare some killer questions
Ask about next steps & respect the processAsk about next steps & respect the process
Always send a personal Thank You noteAlways send a personal Thank You note
Don’t Be “That Guy”Don’t Be “That Guy”
Now that you’ve landed a new position:Now that you’ve landed a new position:Update your network about your new gigUpdate your network about your new gigPersonally Thank everyone who helped youPersonally Thank everyone who helped you
Never.Never.
Ever.Ever.
Stop.Stop.
Networking.Networking.
Again.Again.
Questions?Questions?
Connect with me:Connect with me:My Company: My Company: www.centennialinc.com
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