The 905 Careers in Transition Handbook (2018 edition) 905 Member Recommendations, Hacks, Tips and Best Practices: (This information is proprietary and unique to 905 members) (Tricks your competition doesn’t know . . . . ) Compiled by Tom Kaufmann TAK@comcast.net email your additions!
“Thank you! I find the 905 South meetings and relationships very useful. This is the only job-seeker networking group I carve out time to attend. You've made it easy for all of use attendees to roll up our sleeves and give, not just get. Kind regards, Charlie” THE AVERAGE JOB NOW LASTS THREE(3) YEARS – KEEP YOUR (LINKEDIN) NETWORK ACTIVE! (Don’t start again from scratch . . . .)
905 is a "pay-it-forward" Careers in Transition Career Group, Denver Metro based and we would love to have you take advantage, after attending a meeting, join our
private LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2965897 (or go to LinkedIn Search Bar (Upper right corner from LinkedIn home page)<905> <groups>, <905>.
“One of the main purposes of 905 is to get a 905 member, or someone else that works at a target company, to bypass (backdoor) the ‘black hole’ and hand walk your resume to HR or preferably the Hiring Manager direct, to become a ‘referral’ from someone with in, or close to the company. 905 has nearly 1400 pay-it-forward members that have graduated to various positons across the front range. Accessing the ‘hidden job market’ by taking your resume to the appropriate person within one of your target companies, possibly, where the job may not yet even exist . . . .”
7 Things You Must Know About Getting Referred for a Job: http://careersherpa.net/7-things-you-must-know-about-getting-referred-for-a-job/
905 Meetup: http://meetu.ps/c/2YKDC/9k34C/f The 905 LinkedIn group has almost 1400 members employed throughout Colorado’s Front Range companies committed to the pay-it-forward philosophy of helping you get gainfully employed. You also, need to adopt this principal of assisting others.
Life Balance while transition your career consists of:
A. “Physical wellbeing” - walking, yoga, gym classes, taking care of your health B. “Spiritual wellbeing” - Whatever this means to you, gratitude’s, reading, Affirmations, charity, volunteering, emotional wellbeing, C. “Professional wellbeing” – Seeking your next position, contributing and participating in groups, mentoring, utilizing best practices, updating skills and continuing education, job fulfillment Be different! Add a P.S. to BOTH your cover letter and thank-you’s. (You WILL have both a cover letter and an email + snail mail thank you.) – Example: P.S. Thank you for your time, I am confident that I can deliver strong results for the University of Colorado and look forward to a personal interview. P.S. Thank you for taking the time to review my documents. I sincerely believe that I’m a perfect fit for this position and your company. I’d welcome the opportunity to prove this to you by scheduling an interview at your convenience. Please call me at (303)522-xxxx. I look forward to personally speaking with you, thanks again for the consideration.
Get rid of your baggage: It WILL show, move on, grieving is natural, get past it and you
will be ready to interview better and accept a job faster – do NOT talk about in an interview or networking situation . . . .
“We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” http://newsd.co/34-quotes-that-will-help-you-to-let-go-and-move-on/
LinkedIn Profiles vs. Resumes: Many of the summaries read like the summary on a resume, and this is understandable: the LinkedIn profile does resemble a resume. But this superficial similarity is problematic. Using the same summary on a resume and a LinkedIn profile does everyone a disservice. Your resume is ideally customized for a specific position for which you are applying. By contrast, a LinkedIn profile summary must speak to all the positions for which a candidate wishes to be considered. Therefore, a resume and its summary must be specific and targeted; a profile summary should not.
Resume YOU pick where it goes (outgoing – targeted /specific), LinkedIn profile THEY pick you (incoming – broad based used as ‘bait’ to make you findable)
Resumes: Famous Resumes: (not ATS formatted, but cool . . . .) https://enhancv.com/successfulresumes.html#experts
You need: Two(2) resume versions: 1. for ATS system (plain vanilla, very little formatting) 2. For handing out in person, printed on quality paper attractive, possibly in different format with simple graphics or charts For ATS should be a MS Word.doc file (not .pdf) with metadata (properties) removed (see below) https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=RcBvczrqWec Headlines: Make headlines bold, Italicise, CAPITALISE or underline. And feel free to increase the font size to 1416 points.
Font: Because so many recruiters are reading resumes on-the-go, you'd also be smart to chose a font that's easy to read on a mobile device, which means a 12 point, sans serif font like Arial, Tahoma, Cambria, Georgia, Helvetica or Calibri. Value Proposition: Why I should talk to you, what do you specifically offer (not vague general verbage)? Resume/cover letter/profile should be somewhat provocative (mysterious / juicy), o prompt a phone call.
Formats: 1. Chronological, 2. Functional
3. Hybrid – Combination Resume Critiques: There are subreddits
like /r/resume and /r/critiquemyresume where you can post your resume or CV and get feedback on it from resume enthusiasts and HR professionals.
Resume Templates: 447 professional resume templates and cover letters, as well as cover letter and resume writing help, and a free resume builder. Everything you need to create the perfect resume and land your dream job. https://www.hloom.com/resumes/
Guide to resume format: https://www.jobscan.co/resumeformats
LinkedIn Profile Best Practices: Optimize! (written in 1st person) “94% of the Jobvite survey respondents named LinkedIn as their dominant recruiting network”
Contact information – Make it easy to be contacted! MUST be in both ‘contact information and ‘top of summary’ (viewable without clicking ’more’) as contact information not always visible to hiring manager, if your serious about looking for a job YOU INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER Headline (120 characters limit) – Use common searchable title for your position, this is your most valuable space! Summary (2000 character limit) – At top of summary use searchable keywords and a short interesting story, 2nd most important space! (Only 220, 92 mobile, immediately visible) Keywords – Important key words and skills, need to be utilized 2 – 4 times throughout the profile
Profile Picture – an absolute must! Needs to be professional, no beach, kids or pets . . .. Background Picture - makes your profile stand out Endorsements – most important ones moved to the top, only a few are visible, you don’t need more than 10, and the recruiter package searches endorsements. Do not keep endorsements that have little value to the job you are actually looking for. Share media and marketing collateral – Case studies, white papers, case studies, brand content, publications – any relevant content attached/shared, videos of relevant presentations, slide shows, documents Bullet points – (see below) quantified, by job positions Have profile proofed – Just like resume . . . . LinkedIn Vanity URL – Customize, shorten make unique Settings – Are you open to a new opportunity? make sure your profile is visible to all while in the the job seeking mode, adjust settings to ‘visible to all’ and “Let recruiters know your open” to ‘on’. Include – Volunteering, special projects, and hobbies – looking for commonality! Spellchecker: Copy and Paste sections into Word and the check and make corrections! Number of first level contacts for your network to start being useful approximately 500 (friends, family, neighbors, vendors, shopkeepers, business associates, industry contacts, alumni)
The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers: https://www.themuse.com/advice/the31bestlinkedinprofiletipsforjobseekers
Tips for Writing a Great LinkedIn Summary With Examples: https://www.thebalance.com/goodlinkedinsummarywithexamples4126809
LinkedIn Profile Summary Examples (Best in Class)
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/linkedinprofilesummaryexamplesbestin class_us_59573038e4b0f078efd98a22
10 Actionable Ways To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/tips-tricks/10-actionable-ways-to-optimize-your-linkedin-profile
What recruiters see on the LinkedIn recruiter platform: The
platform starts at $8500 plus add on’s . . . “The company has already dropped a "nuclear bomb on recruiting," according to Ed Nathanson, director of talent acquisition at security software company Rapid7. Nathanson says that Rapid7 now uses LinkedIn Recruiter for all of its recruiting purposes, and that the company's recruiters spend anywhere from four to five hours on LinkedIn each day. He and his team have used LinkedIn to more than double the size of Rapid7 in the last year and a half. In other words, Nathanson finds the vast majority of future employees on LinkedIn. And if you aren't on LinkedIn? He'll probably never find you. And even if he did, he probably wouldn't hire you. "I'm always amazed at people who aren't there now," Nathanson says. "When I talk to candidates and they aren't on there that's a big red flag for me."” https://www.wired.com/2013/04/the-real-reason-you-should-care-about-linkedin/ https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog/product-updates/2017/the-10new-linkedin-recruiting-features-you-should-know Cool video, how LinkedIn recruiter package is used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGgy_T-6nA0
LinkedIn Social Selling Index, SSI, (free): Your Social Selling Index (SSI) measures how effective you are at establishing your professional brand, finding the right people, engaging with insights, and building relationships. It is updated daily. https://business.linkedin.com/salessolutions/socialselling/thesocial sellingindexssi#
The Linkedin Social Selling Index is supposedly a calculation of how influential you and your posts are on Linkedin. According to their site: http://www.linkedin.com/sales/ssi, it appears to be a score based on 4 different factors: 1. How effective you are at establishing your professional brand (the level of engagement you get on posts?) 2. How effective you are at finding the right people (making connections in your industry?) 3. How effective you are at engaging with insights (whether you have a premium account that allows you views into more detailed insights?) 4. How effective you are at building relationships. (how often you are engaging via direct messages and comments?) 5. Statistically Best: Post with no pictures, then post link in first comment – it’s better engagement it keeps people on LinkedIn longer! 6. Engagement Pods: have friends, family, accountability partner and wingman ‘like’ and comment on the post. 7. SSI is calculated daily
Here’s my tips if you want to get a job using LinkedIn: 1. Make sure your profile is at the All Star level. This means uploading a Great picture, writing a compelling headline, and crafting a benefits-driven summary. In other words, instead of telling potential employers what you do, tell them how you can benefit them. 2. Identify companies that you want to work for that have open positions. Use the LinkedIn jobs tab to do this (see pic below). I also used other job boards like Indeed to find open positions. 3. Find the hiring manager using LinkedIn search. 4. Invite that person to connect using a personal message like “Hi Mike, we have several mutual connections in the automotive industry. I’d like to add you to my LinkedIn network.” 5. Once they connect with you, message them directly. Tell them you are interested in a position with their company and why you think you can be an asset. Ask them who you might submit a resume to so it doesn’t get lost in the stack. 6. Do this for every job you’re interested in. You will get multiple job interviews and stand out from almost every candidate.
LinkedIn Reveals New Techniques to Get a Better Job
Applying directly is the worst way to get a better job. The best jobs are found via networking or getting recruiters to call you because they found your resume. https://www.inc.com/lou-adler/linkedinreveals-new-techniques-to-get-a-better-job.html
Let them know your looking! LinkedIn ‘Open Candidate’:
Let Recruiters, HR personnel and companies know that you’re looking! (Includes contract work) Interested in full time (w2) and also interested in Contract (1099) work , Contract to hire: <Click on your picture/headline>, <Dashboard/Profile or “Jobs”>, <Career interests>, <Job Title>, <Geographical Location>, <Click all appropriate job type boxes>, <Industries> (You may want to list your contract work as a position or separately recommendations are a plus . . . .) https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/product-update/recruiter/search-for-contractors
Check Out Job Postings: Once you identify what your next job title should be, look at
job postings for the job title and its variations. From there, review the terms that appear often You need to optimize the keywords in both your profile and resume: To be (ATS) searchable and found! 1. Skills: https://www.job-hunt.org/linkedin-job-search/indeed-jobtrends-research.shtml 2. Job Titles: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Job description bingoâ&#x20AC;? https://www.thebalance.com/job-titles-a-z-list-2061557 https://www.thebalance.com/job-titles-a-z-list-2061557
How an Automated Tracking System Works (ATS): https://www.thejobnetwork.com/how-toget-any-job-you-want-with-these-7-resume-hacks/
Facebook launched its own job search feature — here's how it works Have appropriate postings and profile, join industry groups, ‘like’ target companies and management, check their sites for job listings and . . .(click below) http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-facebook/#before-you-start-applying-for-jobs-make-sure-youraccount-is-shipshape-prospective-employers-will-be-seeing-your-public-profile-after-all-1
5 Ways to Use Twitter to Land a Job: https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outsidevoicescareers/2015/03/31/5waystousetwittertolandajob https://biginterview.com/blog/2015/03/twitterjobs.html
Use the backdoor:
If you're not a direct match on skills and experience, you need to be referred by a company employee or someone connected to the hiring manager. This will get you to the top of the résumé stack, since there are fewer gatekeepers watching the backdoor.
Google Job Search: This is AWESOME: Just type <jobs> <Location> <Job Description> aggregates from the best job databases and from the company's direct inputs . . .
Weekly Email Musts: (sign up for weekly lists) 1. Andrew Hudson’s Job’s List: https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/ 2. Lukes Circle: https://lukescircle.com/ 3. Lew’s List (financial and accounting): https://sites.google.com/site/lewslist/ Daily: Subscribe to Denver Business Journal (DBJ) great help needed section, available at libraries for free, free morning and afternoon updates . . . . https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/jobs Accuracy of online job postings “20%”, “most real jobs are not posted, by a factor of 2:1, they’re in the ‘hidden job market’” “You need to talk to someone, connect with “real” human beings. - Kimberly
Talk to: Receptionist and executive assistants to get them on your side and gain insight into the company
“Don’t be that Person”: I talked to two(2) HR managers from large companies this week, they both stated that more than 98% of job candidates do not: A. Research the company, B. Research the job or job description C. Do not use key word matching in cover letter or top 1/3 of resume (i.e. use a ‘word cloud’ or Wordle) match skills to job description is a must! D. Research the person who is going to interview you. E. They NEVER receive a hand written Thank-you. Don’t let this be you!
Accountability: Find an accountability partner (possibly another 905 member) Keep track of your day, contacts and targets (Software listed below or spreadsheet in 905 drop box) – This is a must!
Negotiate: A better Job Title, Job Description – this makes stepping up in the future easier (Also negotiate vacation time for years served elsewhere commiserate with your years of experience, as well as other benefits – 905’ers have had great success with this . . .
Steve Jobs Walking Meetings: So rather than having a crucial oneonone with your
boss or a colleague in a conference room — where the only appropriate place to look is at his or her eyes — think about holding the meeting during a walk though nature or on the street, anywhere you can look around, because your thoughts might flow more easily. Or ask to be taken on a site tour!!!
Job Gaps: Fill in using your nonprofit or volunteer position (or with training/ Continuing Education) to minimize these gaps
Lots of volunteer positions available:
For more information, contact Bradley Gulley, Director of Volunteer Services. Phone: 303-297-0408 bgulley@voacolorado.org
How to create and quantify a ‘Bullet Point’:
Measurable accomplishments
Used for resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter or interview point . “Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]” In your resume bullet points are either 100% complete sentences with periods throughout the document, or 100% phrases or statements without periods.
‘A’ – ‘B’ – ‘C’ type jobs and Funding Timeline: I will Consider a: ‘C’ (Cash) type jobs to both get out and assist with the bills, till I work into a ‘B’ or possibly my ideal ‘A’ type job. Submitting your resume and undertaking 3 to 5 interview (per target company) may take months, allow for it!
Cover Letters: HR Only reads cover letters 50% of the time . . . .However, you DON’T know which 50% . . . .There is NO reason not to have one! It may be the body of your email with the resume as an attachment or it may be integrated and pasted into the top, above your resume as an attachment or upload. Short, with keyword matching of the main job description requirements. http://hrnasty.com/?s=cover+letter
Salary: “In equivalent Colorado dollars it is $____________” https://www.fastcompany.com/40506728/whattosaywhenyoureaskedwhatisyourcurrent salary Exactly What To Say In These Four Common Salary Conversations : https://www.fastcompany.com/40406763/exactly-what-to-say-in-these-four-common-salary-conversations
Say These Things To Nail Your Next Salary Negotiation Words are subjective, but these ones can help you be more persuasive . https://www.fastcompany.com/40454408/say-these-things-to-nail-your-next-salary-negotiation
Socialization: Get out . . .Consider spending your computer time at a group table in a coffee shop or the equivalent, it is important to get out, you may get leads or job tips . . . Talk up your job seeking when standing in lines etc. Received an excellent lead for my wife, when someone overheard me, when talking to someone else . . . (at the dog groomer!)
Schmoozing Your Way to a Career (this works!) Every place you go where one or more people are present is a networking opportunity – the bus stop, the supermarket check out line, your friend’s birthday party. As you meet new people, find a way to let them know that you planning a career in hospitality, and ask if they might know anyone who might be willing to help you. One conversation leads to another, but along the way, you need to follow-up with every person who gave you a referral or helped in any other way. This kind of follow-up is not only polite, but it helps cement their interaction with you in the memories of the people you talk with. http://content.moneyinstructor.com/1109/career-networking.html
Why you should ALWAYS be ready to network! https://www.themuse.com/advice/one-plane-ride-taughtlesson-networking
You DON”T need a college degree (or Master’s) degree in today’s job market!
Current experiences along with focused recent certifications are more valuable! (In spite of what job description states) It shows mastery of a specific skill set – See Below – Funding to 905’ers IS available “On average, LinkedIn members with digital certifications receive 6x more views to their profile.”
“MOOC’S” - Additional training / Continuing Education: Lately current three digit acronyms after your name have a higher value than college degrees (as they show that you are ‘current’)! Sources of funding are listed, at the bottom of the document that may pay for certifications. Free C.E. And certifications: Free Lynda from most public libraries. All Denver County and Arapahoe Counties’ libraries can be accessed from out of county remotely for free!
MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses): (Mostly Free)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive_open_online_course, https://www.edx.org/
The 26 Best Websites to Learn Incredibly Useful New Skills https://www.thebalance.com/websiteslearnnewskills1200627
“Another career tool offered to professionals is LinkedIn Learning. The program allows you to take a variety of free courses to beef up your existing skills and teach you new ones at the same time. The short and easy-to-follow courses range from “WordPress Essential Training” to “How to Write a Press Release.” You can even take a course on “Making Recruiters Come to You.” When you freshen your skills and learn new ones, you can add them to your
resume. This will draw more interest to you as a potential candidate and makes you more appealing to recruiters.â&#x20AC;? LinkedIn Learning Library (Lynda.com) Free Trial!
https://www.lynda.com/LinkedIn-training-tutorials/473-0.html
Adding, Editing, or Removing Digital Certifications and badges on Your Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/44644/adding-editing-or-removing-certifications-on-your-profile? lang=en
Why Should I Add Award Photos to My LinkedIn Profile? Photos serve several purposes on your LinkedIn profile. They: 1. Provide visual relief from all those words. 2. Add color. 3. Amplify your narrative story. 4. Provide quick proof of some of your accomplishments. 5. Possibly a video of you receiving the award, if significant
LinkedIn Recommendations: Two(2) to three(3) needed emphasizing most recent position, less for older positions, also needed for volunteer experience, possibly education and recent training/continuing education. (see’ LinkedIn hacking’ below if you need to build this up!)
Asking for a recommendation: “I’m in the midst of shoring up my LinkedIn profile and thought I’d reach out to see if you’d be up for giving me a brief recommendation here on LinkedIn based on your knowledge of who I am and the work I’ve done. Again I’d be grateful beyond words if you can help, and no worries if don’t feel comfortable writing anything up. If you feel comfortable, you might mention: _________________________________________ Either way let me know how YOU are doing and how (sincerely!) I can help you out with anything here on LinkedIn or otherwise! Talk more soon!”
“A positive recommendation will add significantly more credibility than an endorsement because someone took the time to provide details about your strengths and accomplishments — and sign their name. Recommendations from executives - former managers and higher-level colleagues/clients tend to carry the most weight with hiring managers and recruiters. However, any positive recommendation can add significant depth and reliability to your profile.”
References: If your LinkedIn Recommendations (above) are complete, simply print out or
send them . . . . if not, make your recommendations/references complete – Prepare them, let them know they may be contacted. Or (thanks to Kate)
Writing an Amazing LinkedIn Recommendation: https://www.themuse.com/advice/your5minuteguidetowritinganamazinglinkedinrecommendation and . . . . https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/writelinkedinrecommendation
Messaging someone to ‘connect’ when no in-mail available : Join one of their LinkedIn groups, then it becomes available!
Proofing your resume: Have more than two(2) people schooled in proper English read it,
hire a professional. Read it out loud. Start at the bottom paragraph and move up. ANY errors count against you, you will be tossed out of the pile. Re proof it when you make changes and updates or customize for a specific job description . . ..
Pick up the phone: make the call, in today’s world of electronic media it will set you apart! Preparing for the interview (phone): A. Pre written notes in front of you (bullet points of at least three(3) S.T.A.R. stories that you will work into the conversation, closing questions to ask (see reference section below), a check list, list of questions to ask, research notes B. A pad and paper readily available for not taking C. Job description with key words underlined in front of you D. A copy of your resume in front of you, possibly highlighted E. A glass of water close by if needed F. A picture or profile of the interviewer on your monitor in front of you that you can look and talk at as if they were sitting in front of you and you were in for an in-person interview (find a point of commonality, outside of job, if possible i.e. kids, pets, sports etc.) G. Background noise - Get away from kids, pets, and possibly your spouse/roommate
H. Focus, enunciate, fairly short answers, don’t interrupt, ask to repeat questions I. Get contact information ant timing, follow up!
Skype or video interview: A. B. C. D. E. F.
ALL of the above! In advance check the audio, use a cell phone connection or microphone if needed Definitely – Check your background! Background noise - Get away from kids, pets, and possibly your spouse Practice - Perform a ‘dry run’ Ask if you can ‘take notes’, then it will not look strange if you glance down occasionally
Interviewing: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O.
Practice your answers and technique (see research below) Research The company, the job, the interviewer Come prepared (see above) Pump yourself up in a ‘power position’ just prior to interview Be on time Dress appropriately Firm handshake – practice with someone who knows . . . Ask If you can take notes, come prepared with prewritten bullet points and questions Have 3 to 5 S.T.A.R. stories prepared and adopt them to where needed Try to find some kind of non-job related commonality with the interviewer Repeat the question Ask interviewer to repeat or explain the question (to buy more time . . . ) Match and Mirror the interviewer (Sales skill, helps get them to relate), Good posture… Close (see below) Both emailed and snail mail thank you’s
Questions (from our pre-made notes) that we ask at the end of the interview : This is your chance to shine, show them that you are well prepared, and to get them to talk! These questions show that you’re in tune and interested. It may be just as important as the questions they threw at you . . . How do I earn you a gold star? -#1 question to ask per Marc C., the CEO of Ladders “What do you like most about working here, and what are some of the challenges?” “If you hired me and I did a great job, what would my main project be six months from now?” This question forces your interviewers to imagine you in the role.
“Can you tell me about a typical day and are there times of the year that are busier than others?”. “How is this position funded?” “Could you describe your perfect candidate for this role?” “When can I expect to hear from you and what are the next steps”
“How do I compare with the other candidates you’ve interviewed for this role?” This is a slightly risky choice. You don’t want to put the interviewer in an awkward position. However, if things are going well and you’ve built a strong rapport, this question can help you see if there are any concerns or issues that you could address to show why you’re the best person for the job.
https://jobmob.co.il/blog/questions-to-ask-at-jobinterview/#ixzz2YpnyvmbP
16 Job Interview Tips and Hacks That Are Genius! https://theinterviewguys.com/16geniusjobinterviewtipsandhacks/
Old School: Canvass or ‘farm’ a geographical area where you would like to work (to avoid commutes) via walking or driving to close areas where you would like to work meeting receptionists and executive assistants (above) asking questions and asking if they will deliver your resume and brief cover letter (this can be both random and targeted). Never hurts as long as you are already out and about, keep extra resumes in your car (always) . . . .This has worked for two(2) 905’ers that I know of! The site nextdoor.com where you can interact with those in your neighborhood and the surrounding areas. So on a whim I put my LinkedIn link on the site thinking what do I have to loose and I just found out about a new job in the oil and gas industry that aligns well with my
background from an attorney that specializes in oil and gas. Curious to see where this goes from here. Lisa
Types of recruiters: 1. Inhouse or corporate recruiter – Employees of the company (paid a salary) 2. Contingency recruiter – Outsourced provider (paid a fee if successful, flat fee or % or your salary) 3. Retained Recruiter – Outsourced provider (paid a retainer, up front, by the company for a dedicated search) 4. Outplacement recruiter – Provides assistance downsized or displaced employees (paid for by employer) 5. Staffing Agency recruiter – Temp agency / Temp employees (fee paid by company)
https://www.localjobnetwork.com/employmentresources/detail/whatisaheadhunter5differenttypesof recruitersandhowtheywork/10464
Recruiters are “transaction based” human beings, it’s OK to ask who my competition is and who am I up against . . . The best way to get ”in” with a recruiter is to offer to help them, ask what they are looking for, post to 905 – be different and useful to them. How to find a recruiter by Industry: To find recruiters' profiles, click on the “advanced search” tool at the top of the home page for members. In the Industry category, select “corporate services,” then choose “staffing and recruiting.” Enter a keyword, such as the recruiter specialty you're seeking, and then hit “search.” Recruiters in your Niche: http://guides.wsj.com/careers/how-to-work-with-executiverecruiters/how-to-find-recruiters-in-your-niche/ https://www.thebalance.com/howtofindarecruiter2063689
Always offer to return the favor Marlo Santanna I learned from my career coach to always offer to return the favor when reaching out for help about job opportunities. Doing so leaves a great impression and increases the likelihood of being helped. Below are a few examples of how to close emails, letters, etc., you send to anyone in your network (eg, Recruiters, HR staff, prospective boss, etc.). Examples: 1. Thank you in advance for your help. Let me know what I can do to return the favor. 2. I appreciate your willingness to help me. I'm happy to return the favor by sharing my network and facilitating introductions. 3. Thank you for your help. I believe in reciprocation. I have an extensive network and I'm happy to share it and connect the dots where/when necessary.
4. Please know I am open to return the favor by sharing my extensive network and making introductions accordingly. 5. I truly appreciate your help. I remain flexible to help you as well. You may find my extensive network helpful and I'm happy to share it accordingly. 6. I'm thankful for your help. What can I do to return the favor? I am open to facilitating introductions to anyone in my extensive network. I'm confident you will find the above examples helpful https://www.inc.com/jory-mackay/hate-networking-this-1-technique-will-make-you-anyones-bestfriend.html?mc_cid=3024f8781a&mc_eid=68c01e4247 –
Real World, current 905 member statistics:
172 Positions applied to, 2016- 2017 (landed once at a toxic company and bounced) 147 Unique companies 53 Interviews at 31 different companies 42 interviews by phone 11 interviews in person
Age: “Companies tend to hire in their own image” "Is It a Bad Idea to Request Feedback After an Interview?" “I just found out from a company that I didn’t get the job, even though I thought my interview went really well. I’d like to know what happened—is it okay for me to ask for feedback on my interview? “If you have any feedback for me that you’re comfortable sharing, I’d really appreciate it so I can make myself a stronger job candidate for the future.” http://www.vault.com/blog/interviewing/askvaultisitabadideatorequestfeedbackafteran interview? utm_source=WCU_Letter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=12_19_2017&referer_ID= 7778&utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=98839
905 LinkedIn Hacking: Exchange your laptop with you networking neighbor, wingman or accountability partner,
1. Write yourself a good recommendation (You can never have too many current good ones), 2. Make invaluable introductions (to yourself! HR, Recruiters, Industry Contacts, Known people) 3. Touch up your endorsements, 4. Exchange useful and valuable contacts . . . .and use them! 2. Examples: When using a friend's LinkedIn to help you network your way to a new job, (note: this is YOU on THEIR laptop - swap) I recommend going about it in this order: 1) A. Your friend, mentor or associates currently connected outside recruiters from the industry you are targeting. B. Your friend, mentor or associates currently connected in-house recruiters from the industry, and specific companies you are targeting. 2) Your friend's current 1st level connections that are both in the industry and position you are going for (possibly even at a company you specifically want to join). 3) Your friend's current connections that are simply in the industry you want to be in. 4) Have your friend make new, targeted, connections, then recommend you as soon as they accept the connection invite or as part of the invite itself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see below. . . .
*Method 1, Swap Laptops with a Wingman or Partner . . . (Kristina on Melissa's laptop) I sent this from Melissa account and signed Melissa's name to it: “Hi Sandy, I wanted to introduce you to my ______, Kristina. She is interested in finding a sales position in the tech world and would love to talk to you. She is cc'd in this message. Thanks, Melissa” *Method 2: ask for a connection, write LinkedIn message, giving qualified referral, sent 6, one(1) resulted in a job, others gave leads . . . “Angelica, Thank you for accepting my connection! I would also like to introduce you to ________, Kristina. Kristina has almost 3 years as a licensed financial advisor (series 7 & 66) and over 10 years’ experience, overall, in the financial services industry. Kristina is currently looking for a sales position and has heard from multiple sources that Scottrade is a great place to work. Kristina came to me yesterday asking if I knew anyone she could talk to at Scottrade as she would like to make sure she applies for the best position given her experience. I have cc'd Kristina in this email and I know she would greatly appreciate any advice you have. If you could reach out to her it would be tremendous. Thank you in advance for your time and effort! Best regards, Tom Kaufmann”
Sample FollowUp Letter to a Job Application
Mr. George Wyatt XYZ Company 87 Delaware Road Hatfield, CA 08065 Date Dear Mr. Wyatt, I submitted a letter of application and a resume earlier this month for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. To date, I have not heard from your office. I would like to confirm receipt of my application and reiterate my interest in the job. I am very interested in working at XYZ Company, and I believe my skills and experience would be an ideal match for this position. In particular, my five years as an award-winning programmer at ABC Company make me a strong fit for this position and company. Please let me know if you need any further materials from me. I can be reached at (555) 555-5555 or jdoe@abcd.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Signature (hard copy letter), Jane Doe (add readily available contact information)
Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve blown the interview, How to ask for a second chance! https://www.thebalance.com/what-to-do-if-you-ve-blown-a-job-interview-2061103
Subject: Jane Doe Interview Dear Mrs. Jones, Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me. I enjoyed speaking with you, and I feel that the position would be a great match for my academic and professional background and make use of my skill set. However, I am not sure my interest and enthusiasm for the job came across in our interview. I have been feeling under the weather this week and don't think I was able to express my aptitude for the position. If these things did not come across during the interview, I want to assure you that I believe my sense of initiative, high level of motivation, and positive attitude make me a prime candidate for this position. If you have the time, I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you again. Also, please don't hesitate to contact my references should you have any questions or concerns about my professional performance. Thank you again for the opportunity to interview with XYZ Company. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jane Doe Email Phone
Be Creative, Think Outside-Of-The-Box: Be unique, create your own home page, web site, landing page, video, portfolio or infographic – add it to your resume, LinkedIn profile as an attachment or let it stand independently on its own! Best free infographic creators: http://www.creativebloq.com/infographic/tools-2131971 How to create a free website with landing page in under an hour: https://www.wix.com/blog/2015/11/create-apowerful-free-landing-page-in-under-an-hour/
Prepare a non-résumé:
If your résumé isn't a perfect match but you've done something related, you'll need to narrow the focus and amplify your accomplishments. A onepage job proposal or a video describing a major comparable accomplishment might just do the trick. Here's an even more radical idea: Interview yourself using this template and send it to the hiring manager. (See 905 member below . . . )
905 Member Video Expert! Hi guys. Just finished the video for Paul. He didn’t do a Resume style video like both of you. He wanted more of a commercial type for his company that he could put on his LinkedIn site &/or YouTube. See what you think - http://youtu.be/7wTlA10Wk0o Have a great Christmas & don’t forget to get me your resumes (PDF Format). Steve Steve Stone (Contact) Options Multimedia 303-731-3028 office/Cell www.optionsm.com 8Min-Intro-Video
Attachments area: Preview YouTube video SharperContent
Successful Pre Cover letter:
Network (pre made) invites notifications and posts:
Customize! (Do NOT use standard invite, it implies they’re a number and you DON’T care . . . ) Keep pre-programed responses handy in a note or text where you can readily copy and paste! Examples: Sample LinkedIn PreProgramed Responses (copy and paste) *Very Cool .......Good for you! Tom (Congrats, Promotion, new job, etc.) * May you have good fortune on your special day .... (Birthday, anniversary) I appreciate that and thankyou very much! – Tom (Canned reply – Thank you) Introduction to another 905 member: “_______, We don't know each other well, however, I would like to introduce _________, a project manager and professional manager that would like to further his career. I know____ to personable, reliable and intelligent. If you can, please connect with ____ and see if there are any areas of mutual benefit. I am sure that he can gain from your knowledge and expertise, as he has a sincere interest in _________. I have cc'd _______ in this email and I know he would greatly appreciate any advice you have. Thank you in advance for your time and effort! Again, thank you! Best regards, Tom Kaufmann” Asking for a connection: Hi [First name], If you recall, [remind the person how you know each other—e.g. “We used to work together” or “I was your student”]. Thanks for [add something genuine the person helped you with].
Recently, I’ve been working on [project/industry], but I’d love to learn more about [project/industry], especially [specific project, program, or job opportunity]. If I remember correctly, that’s similar to what you’re doing at [person’s company/organization]. By any chance do you know of anyone I should chat with? I’d love to learn more about the [industry/project/job opening] and how I can get involved. If not, no problem. I wanted to be sure to ask, as well as share a brief update on what may be next for me. Hope you’re well,
[Your name]
Thanking for a connection (always!): Thank you for joining my network, I consider you an asset, let me know what my network or I can do for you. Let’s get a discussion started . . . . 10 Email Templates You’ll Need During Your Job Search: https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-emailtemplates-youll-need-during-your-job-search?mc_cid=9b59985c88&mc_eid=68c01e4247 Incorporate Gallup/Clifton Strength Finders, by name into your resume and interviews, on line, $15 for top 5 strengths, to get the code: www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ Find out about you (Free): https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/Account/Register Find the people behind the world’s top companies: http://discovered.black/search/? QuickShare=Free Network Events: Add contact to your LinkedIn network and use reply above to ask for a connection immediately (within 24 hours), custom invite to join your network (above) - while your fresh in their mind . . . .
Send a thank you to everyone that was in on your interview. For 905 members it is key that we send both a follow up email and a snail mail or even hand delivered thank-you.https://theinterviewguys.com/sample-thank-you-letter-templates/, https://www.thebalance.com/thank-you-emails-for-job-interviews-2063978 I wanted to express my sincerest appreciation for the time you devoted to learning more about my background as well as for the insights that you shared.
In addition to the clarification that you provided on the role, I was specifically excited to learn that ABC Company places a large emphasis on team collaboration. I believe that fostering an inclusive, team-based approach is essential to leveraging diversity and spurring innovation. Also, I was thrilled to hear that your team leverages "unique software." I have "X" years of experience using this program and feel confident that I could hit the ground running. After reviewing the "Executive Recruiter" position with you, I am even more enthusiastic about the prospect of joining ABC Company. I sincerely believe that I’m a perfect fit for this position and your company. Please call me at (303)522-xxxx. I look forward to personally speaking with you, thanks again for the consideration. Should you have any additional questions regarding my background, please do not hesitate to contact me. Have a great week, Michael Schneider email@example.com (123)-456-7890 LinkedIn short URL
P.S. Thank you for your time, I am confident that I can deliver strong results for the xxxx and look forward to a personal interview. Thank-You After Rejection, That ended of Getting the job! Margaret -- Here was the thx note I sent on a Monday morning after I got rejected that past Friday (Roianne gave me tips to write this btw) ... then fast frwd, 1 month, and I got a call back and a job offer and I work there now! After I got past the crushing rejection that prior Friday, the theme was sincerely what could I do to help him (aka 'give-back' & be genuine, that is talked about at 905) . Best wishes, -- Lynda
Hi John Thank you for the call on Friday to let me know about your decision on the Inverter Service Commercial manager role to move ahead with another candidate. While I'm disappointed, it was truly great to meet you and the impressive team last week. I'm encouraged that you see me as a 'fit at AE' and sincerely appreciate that you forwarded my resume to Greg, SVP Sales & Mktg for any opportunity on the Semi side of the org. I'd enjoy meeting Greg and discussing how I could help contribute to AE's growth. In the meantime, please let me know how I can help connect you or your leadership to any of the Sr. Managers at Texas Instruments, if ever needed in the future. Thanks again for the time last week and I hope our paths cross again soon. Best wishes, Lynda This is derived from: I take notes during the interview and when I ask them what qualities they are looking for in a successful leader? I write those down and include at least three of those attributes in my thank you e-mail close. For example: “I am confident that I can and will provide the courageous, inspirational and results driven leadership that you are looking for. I look forward to hearing from you soon. ”
Roianne
A-B-C: Always be closing! Make an actual, Real, hard close! Hi Tom -- Here are my notes below & Roianne helped me with the after the interview strong close follow up email too. Lynda (She believes this is what got her her ‘A’ job! – she is willing to help others.
Ask, and then Shut Up! Do not talk after this Ask....
>> “Will you be moving me forward in the process? “ >> What, if anything, in my background gives you pause? o Roberta Matuson, President of Matuson Consulting, says this is pretty much the one must ask question job seekers should ask in an interview. She says “By asking this question, you’ll be able to overcome any objections the interviewer might have before you leave the room.” And if you’re smart, you can find a way to combat any preconceived notions by addressing them in a follow up note. You can be Brave or Safe, yet not both. The 905 is a Safe nurturing environment, ...Yet out there you have to be Brave. You got this!! Close strong-“Ask yourself, ‘What would I do if I weren’t afraid?’ Then go do it” ~ Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO From: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2014/03/17/job-seekers-how-to-close-aninterview-with-class/#2ff275843803Finally, at the very end, reiterate your interest in the position. Here are two suggested methods:
“Based on my research and what we’ve discussed, I would really like to work for you in this job. How soon until you’ll be making a decision?” This closing let’s the hiring manager know you believe you’re a good fit and confirms that you want to work for them. It may also help you find out where they’re at in the process or even uncover any additional decision-makers.
“This discussion has made me even more excited about this job opportunity and I would love to be the person you hire. Is there anything else you need from me before you make a decision?” This closing also demonstrates that you want to work for the hiring manager and can uncover anything else you’ll need to do to move the process along, such as providing your reference list or letters of recommendation
A GRABBER: WHEN YOU’RE INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB A grabber is also important in high-stakes situations like job interviews. Bridge to the person interviewing you, either at the start or the end of the meeting (or both): “Thanks for taking the time to meet with me”–simple as that. You can even go one step further and say why you’re impressed with her company. Over the years I have interviewed many people for positions and always took notice of whether the candidate opened with comments about our company. I was more excited about interviewing someone who was excited about us.
Think of your grabber as a verbal handshake. It builds a connection with your audience and makes your listeners want to follow along. Once you’ve done that, you can get on with your message. You’ll have their attention and can lead the way
Resources:
Library: Denver Business Journal "The Book of Lists" for both Company contacts and individuals contacts. Business cards $1.99 for Job Seekers: http://www.vistaprint.com/studio.aspx? pf_id=BFY&combo_id=1036512&free_studio_gallery=true&referer=http%3a%2f %2fwww.vistaprint.com%2fcategory%2fbusiness-cards.aspx%3fxnid%3dTopNav_Business%2bCards %26xnav%3dTopNav&rd=1 Unique business cards: https://www.moo.com/us/ 50+ best websites for job search 2017: http://careersherpa.net/50-best-websites-for-job-search2017/ Occupations and descriptions: https://www.onetonline.org/ Facebook for Job Search: http://careersherpa.net/prepare-your-facebook-profile-for-jobsearch/#.WL7hmiSikHQ.linkedin LinkedIn Setup for Job Search: https://vimeo.com/206625120 What I want to be / do? Career key word search: https://www.mynextmove.org/ What are you worth? http://www.salary.com/ Web-based tool to organize and manage your job search! https://www.jibberjobber.com/login.php Company search and reviews: https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm Compares your resume against a job description, Optimize keywords: https://www.jobscan.co/, http://www.wordle.net/create, Discover what makes you unique & powerful. Take the talent assessment: https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ Best Resume Formats and Practices: https://theinterviewguys.com/best-resume-format-guide/ Character Strength’s Finder (free): http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Character-Strengths-Survey How to interview like a S.T.A.R.: http://www.careerattraction.com/how-to-interview-like-a-star/ LinkedIn Templates for Networking: https://www.themuse.com/advice/want-people-to-accept-yourlinkedin-requests-use-these-10-templates The top 75 websites for your career: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/09/14/thetop-75-websites-for-your-career/#56bfec04340d
Finding ‘Pain Points’ (1) For entire Company, (2) for the specific position – Will help in the interview of building your 30-60-90 plan to stand out and be unique: https://careerpivot.com/2017/probing-forpain-points-in-an-interview/
40 questions to ask before you accept a job offer: https://www.theladders.com/careeradvice/job-offer-questions
50 Powerful Resume Words that will Make you Stand out:
http://www.ngcareerstrategy.com/powerful-resume-words-that-will-make-you-stand-out/ 25 Free Cheat Sheets On Every Job search topic: https://jobmob.co.il/blog/job-searchcheat-sheets/?mc_cid=cb63359ebf&mc_eid=68c01e4247
Networking Articles: ***The 12 x 12 x 12 Rule for Successful Networking https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/302635 **10 Powerful Business Networking Skills to Build Rapport Quickly https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/301087
*5 Steps to Rock Any Networking Event: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/287791 OutOfTheBox Networking Tips: http://hrnasty.com/category/networking/
Job Seeker Software and Tools You can Use: Wordle, Onet, RescueTime.com, FocusON, Toggl.comTide(app), LeechBlock, tagcrowd.com, jobscan.com, https://www.themuse.com/advice/career-apps-help-you-reach-goals
Trello is a great app to use to keep track of all of your applications you've sent out, read here, https://www.themuse.com/advice/free-tool-stay-on-top-of-jobsearch, on how to use it best - Kurt http://www.dummies.com/careers/find-a-job/tools-to-organize-your-job-search-via-social-media/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/09/14/the-top-75-websites-for-yourcareer/#2ee0246340d6
Google Job Search: This is AWESOME: Just type <jobs> <Location> <Job Description > aggregates from the best job databases and from the company's direct . . . http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-google-for-jobs-2017-6
905 Drop box (articles, interview questions, 30-60-90 day plans, STAR) - Ask Maureen Diekmann @ Moetivations.com for access (maureen@moetivations.com ) . . .
Networking Elevator Pitch, Position Statement, when you want to have a "productive collision": (no industry jargon, write it down, practice it out loud) Can also be used for any introduction or the "Tell me about yourself" or "What do you do" interview question!
- "My name is <name> - I am a <plain English>, (and a <plain English>) ex. "I am voracious about<_____>", "I like to win <_____>" - You might see me in a role like <plain English description>, or "I'm known as a <_____> or "I'm looking to help <mentor, manage or tell a story>" or make an intriguing statement (hook) or question, then explain it . . . . (your Unique Value Proposition, Your Intrinsic Value, or benefit) -You can help me with <_____>, <______> or <______> - In a company like such as <_____>, <_____> or <_____>"
or "I am targeting . . . " IF YOU’RE UNCONFORTABLE WITH AN ELEVATOR PITCH - TELL AN (INTERESTING) STORY! (Even better!) STAR Example: SITUATION: “My name is Tom Kaufmann; I help homeless people find shelter” (PAUSE -hook)! TASK: “In-fact I just helped a couple that was homeless for 10 years build a million dollar estate!!!” (PAUSE -Reel them in . . .) Stop here if you want an easy short elevator pitch…wait for them to speak! ACTION: (Then explain) “This couple had traveled around the country for 10 years thru surgical residency and fellowship never growing roots, when the surgeon made partner they contracted my expertise in engineering, negotiation and real estate and we designed and built a custom home (or “shelter’).” RESULT: “Five years and 3 kids later they’re established and couldn’t be happier” CALL TO ACTION: “I’d love to be able to do this for you” (call to action) Examples of elevator pitch’s: https://youtu.be/sfbkEdokKkk, https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/60-secondnetworking-three-elevator-speech-examples-any-professional-can-use-in-the-job-search
When to apply for a job: Between 6:00 am and 10: am on the day the job is posted via the ‘black hole’, increases your odds by up to 40X ! (At the beginning of the week - Tuesday’s are also best) https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/study-its-much-better-to-apply-for-a-job-before-10am
Ted talks for Job change: https://liveyourlegend.net/the-14-most-powerful-ted-talks-for-disruptivecareer-change/
State Jobs: Temp role from a temp agency that contacts with the state. Reach out to Express Personnel in Lakewood. Express Personnel, Sharon Hendricks is the contact. Who knew a state role would move this fast. I will keep you posted. I knew the hiring manager liked that I did my research about him on LinkedIn and my S.T.A.R. story. Bring your A game to each interview.- Lisa
Elaine: Available Continuing Education Funding – Has been a fantastic 905 resource!
Rolf Kramer CEO at Kranect | IT Staffing | Colorado | Entrepreneur | IT Recruiting |
3036309924 (Work) rolf@kranect.com
Has helped many within 905, mainly technical and IT but had advised others, has helped w LinkedIn profiles as well as running resumes thru his ATS scanner
Bill Yeagley, MBA, MSHA Owner, Physician Network Services, Health Care Consultant Physician Network Services 7202719022 (Mobile) yeago1@aol.com
If you are in medical/healthcare definitely offer to buy him breakfast, has helped many!
Amazon Contact:
Schwab Contact:
Kristina Kaufmann ★★ Vice President, Financial Consultant ★ ★
Charles Schwab
(Contact Kristina before applying for a position, via email, Kristina.Kaufmann@schwab.com, with resume, position and why qualified, this will enable to see a link with the hiring manager direct, to hand walk your resume and pled your case . . . . she will call you so she genuinely knows you!) Has had 6 905â&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers hired in the last 6 months . . .)
905 Time Tested Vendors (and Guest Speakers) (Dave Martinez â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 versions or your resume plus LinkedIn Profile $99 to 905 Members)