The Truth About Online Job Hunting
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Anil & Varsha Chawla
THE TRUTH ABOUT ONLINE JOB HUNTING
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…
Self-professed software geek trying to change the world“ ”
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…
“ ”Food obsessed social media geek, always eager to help
Workshop hashtag: #mcjobhunt
WHAT ABOUT YOU??
ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES
ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES
ONLINE BLUNDERS
SO, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON…
• Build your network before you need it
• Keep your profile up-to-date
• Give and you shall receive
• Join groups and events
• Ask for recommendations as soon you switch roles / jobs
• Don’t lie
+ + … =
• Google of jobs
• Easy way to filter
• Alerts
• Tells you what’s new
• Like having a fly on the wall in an HR department
• Interviews
• Salaries
• Company reviews
• Everything’s anonymous
• Great way to benchmark your current job
• Way to open doors
• Find people with common interests
• Find, Start, Sponsor
• Great way to become a leader
• Sharing knowledge 140 characters at a time
• Fantastic for networking
• Don’t have to share your breakfast
• Do’s:
• Manage your personal brand
• Expand your reach
• Start a two-way conversation
• Listen
• Don’ts:• Start a fight• Use as a venting
outlet• Violate your
company’s social media policy
• Over-promote yourself
• Quality varies – think furniture etc.
• Limited info on who you’re reaching out to
• Might seem informal, but still a job application process
• Always Google yourself, because companies will
• Great way to find out scoop on potential co-workers, bosses
• Research your future employer – find out:
• Latest news
• Company mission / goal
• Basic stats
• A must for artists – think: Bieber fever
• Can be used for “tell us about yourself” videos / interviews
• Use for looking up company videos or products demos
• Be careful what you / your friends post
• The modern way to be well read
• Helps you stay focused on specific domains
• We recommend Google Reader
• More about RSS feeds on our blog: http://marriedtoageek.com/2010/03/20/rss-feeds-like-free-pizza-delivery/
• Do we need to warn you about what to put on Facebook?!
• Remember: Facebook ultimately controls access to your data
• Should you friend your boss and co-workers?
RESUME TIPS
• Consider LinkedIn Resume Builder
• Categorize & organize in chronological order
• Try to turn every bullet into an achievement, don’t just list tasks
• No need to talk about hobbies (unless they are relevant to the position you’re applying for)
• List languages, technical skills, and certifications
• Run your resume by at least 3-4 people who have an eye for detail
RESUME TIPS
• Update your resume every six months
• Send resumes out as PDFs
• Watch the file name of your resume
• Keep track of copies
COVER LETTER TIPS
• Customize every cover letter
• Be energetic and to the point
• Clearly state why you:
• Want the job
• Are qualified for the job
• 2-3 months of lag time is not uncommon!
• Touch base about twice a month
• Find a contact within the company
• Continue to build and expand your network
• Think 2 years at a time
• Don’t rule anything out
WHAT’S NEXT?
SO WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT ONLINE JOB HUNTING?
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Developing your professional brand
• Leveraging the wealth of knowledge available to you
CREDITS & REFERENCES• http://6too.com/worst-job-in-the-world.htm
• http://www.liveconnections.in/blog/index.php?title=cool-jobs2&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
• http://twitter.com/
• http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/24670937/detail.html
• http://www.facebook.com/
• http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/09/note-friend-boss-fb-bitch-job/
• http://www.ledgepoint.com/coverletters.htm
• http://www.dutdot.com/2011/04/10/choose-a-job-that-makes-you-go/