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Questions for Cachinko III Still Solving the Toughest Job Search Challenges
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Introduction
• The job search is rough • Job seekers are confused • Employers are stressed • Jobs aren’t getting filled
the right way • This webinar is here to
bridge that gap
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What should a new grad/job seeker do if trying to break
into a new industry that’s not directly relevant to their
studies? - Ash
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• Research – Informational interviews – Blogs
• Connect – Existing skills/experience
• Develop – Take a class – Intern
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For organizations using recruitment portals, what is the
best way to differentiate yourself?
- Joan
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• Keywords – What is in-demand?
• Quantify – Numbers, percentages
• Be current – “in work” search terms
• Personalize
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Are employers more interested
to see that you are staying current with blogging than the
actual content of the blog? - Jade
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• Combination – Frequent & terrible = bad – Sporadic & rich = bad
• Aim for the middle – Set a schedule – Hit important points – Make the connection
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The job search is slow at times, when should I consider going back to get my Masters? Will it be beneficial in my job
search? - Carolyn
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• It depends • Consider
– Career goals – Industry – Cost/benefits
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As a Briton how can I distinguish myself to
employers abroad and make myself more attractive as an
employee? - Jade
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• Travel • Showcase
international experience
• Seek international companies –Relocation programs
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How many times and how often
should you follow up if a company you interviewed with doesn’t offer you the job but
doesn’t let you know you didn’t get it?
-Taylor
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• Rule of thumb: 7-10 days
• 3 times MAX
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Is it OK to ask PR agencies
if they can offer a paid internship even if it’s not listed on their website?
- Amie
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• Sure • Don’t get your
hopes up • If a company isn’t
advertising pay, it’s probably not there
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What other websites are good
for entry-level positions besides Craigslist, Indeed,
and MediaBistro? - Elise
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• Social Media – LinkedIn – Facebook – Twitter
• Professional orgs – PRSSA – NSPE
• Job boards – Simply Hired – College career centers
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Can you tell us how to
‘shine’ during a very brief phone interview?
- Elise
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• Prepare –Cheat sheet –Pick your setting –Be “early”
• Smile • Be concise • Finish strong
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How can I manage nervousness during an
interview? - Jen
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• Before –Practice –Exercise –Arrive early –Eat well
• During –Breathe
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What is the best way to find who the recruiter is for a
company? Is it appropriate to contact an owner or
manager? - Rachel
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• Social media – LinkedIn – Facebook – Twitter
• Large company = HR • Medium company =
office manager/VP • Small company =
Owner or VP
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I’m working and searching for a new career, what
steps are best to take to transition and use my transferrable skills?
-Brett
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• Research – Informational
interviews – Social media
• Revisit your resume
• Connect
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If you have many
internships, is it important to have an internship in
your senior year? - Trina
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• It depends • Many employers
hire interns after graduation
• Work experience + education = job
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What are the best ways to approach a job search out
of state? - Laurel
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• Visit • Informational
interviews • Social media • Join an org
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After getting rejected, what is the best way to figure out why you didn’t get the job without
being annoying? - Krista
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• Ask! • Don’t ask more
than once • Ask what you could
have done better • Sometimes it’s not
your fault!
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What are questions/answers in
an interview that could potentially disqualify your
candidacy for a job? - Briana
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• Disqualifying tips: – Profanity – Disinterest – Dishonesty – Disrespect – Unqualified – High salary
expectations – Opposing viewpoints
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Questions? Comments?
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Join us for our next job seeker webinar at:
1 P.M. (EST) December 14, 2011:
PR & Marketing: ‘Tis the Season to Gain Experience!
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