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Seven tips to land an interview for your dream job
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Tip #1: Put Social Media to Work for You
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▹ Network ▹ Find potential job openings ▹ Display your expertise through blogging or
publicizing your ePortfolio
Social Media can help you…
Make sure your content is updated—companies look at your profiles for first impressions.
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Tip #2: Do your Research
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▹ Learn if you are a good fit for the company and also if they are a good fit for you.
▹ Use credible sources like the Library’s ReferenceUSA database to look up everything from competitors to the organization’s history.
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Tip #3: Be Selective
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▹ Don’t apply for every job in your field.
▹ Apply to jobs you qualify for and companies you would actually like to work for.
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Tip #4: Tailor your Resume
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Sometimes, it may be best to customize your resume for the specific industry in which you are applying. One size doesn’t always fit all.
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Tip #5: Organize your Applications
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There’s nothing worse than applying for a position, getting a call back, and not remembering the position you applied for. Use an online tool, word document, or excel file to keep track of your applications.
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Tip #6: Seek Help
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Visit JobNow—the Library’s one stop shop for:
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▹ Resume critiques for free within 24 hours!
▹ Mock interviews
▹ Sample interview questions
▹ Live professional job coaches
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Tip #7: Use the Library’s Resources
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Browse the Library’s Career Research Database page for more help landing your dream job.
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For more information about the Library’s job resources, contact Carrie
Dressman at 513-369-6900 or via email.
Visit us online at CincinnatiLibrary.org