Cachinko's Answers to the Toughest Job Search Questions Part 3

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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


• 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


• 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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