17.09.19 Job Hunt Virtual Workshop - FindSpark...2017/09/17 · While we wait, introduce yourself...

From Application to Negotiation | @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark | #FindSpark

From Application to Negotiation:

A Job Hunt Workshop Presented by Emily Miethner CEO & Founder

While we wait, introduce yourself in the chat! Share your background, where you’re from/located now, and a link where we can connect with you / learn more!


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My Why


Before we start…


Turn off your notifications and get

ready to take action & notes!


Let’s do this!


ABN: Always be networking

!


Be genuinely curious

"


Spend more time on less apps

#


Listen, listen, listen

$


How to find jobs

% FindSpark job board

% Informational interviews

% Follow companies on social

% Follow people on social

% Sign up for email newsletters (use unroll.me)

% Go to events (find via FB, cultural institutions, Eventbrite, Meetup

% Professors & alumni

http://unroll.me


Basically, through people


Follow Dream Companies:

& Follow 3-5 of your dream companies on a platform you’re not

already following them…Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.

& What company did you follow? What platform?


Curate Your Feeds


Create notifications


Post what you consume


Share accomplishments


Thank People Publicly


Say nice things


Be Helpful in Facebook Groups


Create Epic, Thoughtful Posts


Send custom notes


Connect in the moment


Get Creative


Your bios are your pitch


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Have a personal website you’re proud of


Have an email signature


Great networking is

specific, helpful, fun,

genuine, reciprocal,

respectful, and long-term.

To name a few things.


Outreach.


The “what I’m looking for”

email


Example pt 1:


Example pt 2:


Informational interview

outreach


Too VagueHoping to Connect

Hi Emily,

My name is Mary, a graduate student at NAME College. I was at the recent FindSpark event, but I had to leave since I started to feel under the weather. I wanted to connect with you if possible just for conversation and advice for myself. I hope to hear back from you.

Best, Mary


Too VagueHello Emily. How are you doing? I am an International student and just graduated from Georgia State University. I completed Msc in Marketing. I am basically from Pakistan. Is it possible for you to connect me to a good marketing agency?


Too VagueHi Emily, How are you?


Too VagueHappy New Year! How have you been? It's been a long while since we've talked. Just wanted to reach out because I feel like I need a bit of career advice - and I remembered how helpful you were. I know you're probably busy with everything at FindSpark, but if you have a free moment to chat I would really appreciate it. Thanks!


WHY?!


Great thank you notes, no ask

Hey Emily,

I wanted to thank you for the presentation you gave us sophomores at sva a few weeks ago about public speaking. It really opened my eyes as to how important it is to connect with people.

So, I recently set up LinkedIn account and thought I'd connect with you!

Thank you,


Great thank you notes, no ask

Hi Emily,

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Thankful reminder from me: I never would have landed my internship at MTV and then went on to do even more creative journalism jobs in Arizona if it were not for meeting you and the rest of your FindSpark team!

You're incredible! Please keep doing all of things that you're doing!

Sincerely,


These won informational interviews


Hi Emily!

Hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out because I'm a huge admirer of your career trajectory and the incredible work you do at FindSpark.

Currently, I'm a TITE at COMPANY, where I oversee THIS THING, and this has sparked in me a passion for leadership development, overseeing brand ambassadorship and community empowerment.

I would love to pick your brain and hear about how you've reached this point so early in your career, and I'd also be happy to tell you about COMPANY and how I feel we align well with FindSpark's mission!

Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you,

Specific & Ahead of Time


Specific & Ahead of TimeI'm reaching out to inquire about any available job openings at FindSpark, contractor/freelancer or full-time. I'm looking for new opportunities and FindSpark piqued my interest!

I've been doing BD, growth marketing, and partnerships at COMPANY for a couple years, but I've also done editorial, content marketing, social media, and project management here, too. I'm definitely interested in helping companies grow through strategic partnerships and the content side of things, but not sure if FindSpark is hiring for that at this time. I'm pretty open though—I'm just looking for a new challenge, and would greatly appreciate it if you'd let me know if anything pops up that you think might be a good fit! Happy to send along my resume, if you think it’s appropriate.

Thank you in advance!


Find some people you admire

& Follow 3-5 people on social media who’s work you admire


Cover Letters & Resumes

Resume & Cover Letter Workshop | @EmilyMiethner of @FindSpark #FindSpark

The basics

& How you discovered the role

& Why you’re a good fit for THEM

& A specific experience that

makes you a fit

& Closing


Use it for storytelling

& Anything non-obvious?

& Career change? A move?

& A gap?

& Being super fun?


How to Send

& As one PDF

& As it’s own page

& In the body of an email


Your Bullets


Use Numbers & Show Impact


Tell Your Story


Showcase What’s Important


Make It Relevant


Provide Context


Prep = Confidence in Interviews

& Google and industry news

& Company Social Media

& Company Blog

& People who work there social media channels

& Informational Interviews with people

& Know where you’re going and arrive early


Negotiation starts with knowledge

& What is the industry average?

& What do your colleagues, mentors, friends and family think?

& What have you done to deserve the amount you want?

& Know if you’re ready to walk away


And gets better when you’re more

comfortable speaking& Pause

& Practice

& Don't interrupt

& Avoid filler words

& Power pose

& Have energy (sleep)


Remember to debrief and digest

your experience and offer


What to think about

✔ culture

✔ role

✔ industry

✔ company

✔ team


General Follow-Up Strategy

% 1st note

% 2nd note ~1 week later,

different platform

% 3rd note 1-2 weeks later

% Curl up into a ball and give up on life

% Move on


Sample Action Items. Make yours!

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! Follow / add 5+ people or companies a week on social media

✏ Sign up for 3-5 events a month (digital or IRL!)

! Say something nice about someone on social media once a week

✏ Reach out to at least 1-3 people BEFORE any event you attend

! Add your personal website link to your email signature

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✏ Send out an “I’m looking for” email to your network

! Negotiate something once a week


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It’s all up to you


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With @FindSpark connecting with other awesome pros! #FindSpark

To enter for a chance to win a prize: • Tweet or Insta with #FindSpark • Snap us (search FindSpark) • DM us on Instagram • by 10pm

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Snap or Instagram DM us @FindSpark


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