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Research Research The Job Search DifferentiatorThe Job Search Differentiator
BGI Career Services WorkshopStage 4
Don PiperFebruary 10, 2011
In this laboratory we will…
๏ Build a list of print and web resources
๏ Explore current developments
๏ Utilize contacts
๏ Schmooz your research librarian
๏ Value professional associations
In this laboratory we will…
๏ Learn how to become an “insider”
๏ Answer the 6 key research questions
๏ Apply your research in letters and…
๏ Share resources
Check in
Success Stories…
What has worked for you?
What works even better?
What’s the best ever?
How do I allocate my time in job search…How do I allocate my time in job search…
1. Generate a list…
…of resources for your target industry๏ Your networkYour network๏ Graduate school colleaguesGraduate school colleagues๏ Family and friendsFamily and friends๏ College friendsCollege friends๏ Green Drinks?Green Drinks?๏ ProfessorsProfessorsSee: The Channel/Academic Services/Student-Alumni Resources/BGI
Career Services/A Guide to Career Services p.7 #15A Guide to Career Services p.7 #15
How to apply research?
…in correspondence:๏ Cover letters (cite opportunities/needs)
๏ Thank you letters (align your skills)
๏ Portfolio (matching experience to needs)
…in interviews:๏ Talk their language (as if you’re already..)
๏ Align your skills with their needs๏ Using measurable resultsmeasurable results
Ideal Job Profile
See:
The Channel/Academic Services/
Student-Alumni Resources/BGI Career Services/ A Guide to Career A Guide to Career
ServicesServicespp. 5-6
What’s Your Industry?
1. Clean Tech2. Energy3. Green Building4. Consulting5. Sustainable Agriculture6. Local Living Economies7. ?
How to Narrow your Job Search p.13 Career Services GuideHow to Narrow your Job Search p.13 Career Services Guide
Brainstorming…utilize your contacts
What are your favorite websites, resources?
Know current developments…
What are the latest trends and influences?
Becoming an “insider”…
๏ First ten contacts I will meet < 2.5°
๏ Top 10 companies I will researchTop 10 companies I will research
๏ Professional assoc/events I will attend
๏ Networking tools I will use…
http://www.adambam.com/resume-2/
Schmooz the Librarian
Answer the 6 key research questions?
BGI Resources, links, and lists…BGI Resources, links, and lists…
Favorite websitesFavorite websites
RSS FeedsRSS Feeds
Other social media… and moreOther social media… and more
1) How is the industry or organization organized?
2) What are the key industry and organizational resources?
Public Public Library Library DatabasesDatabases
3) Who are your key contacts?
4) What’s the organizational culture/reputation?
5) What jobs do you qualify for?
..
6) What needs can you help to resolve?
In this laboratory we will…
๏ Build a list of print and web resources
๏ Explore current developments
๏ Utilize contacts
๏ Schmooz your research librarian
๏ Value professional associations
In this laboratory we will…
๏ Learn how to become an “insider”
๏ Answer the 6 key research questions
๏ Apply your research in letters and…
๏ Share resources