10/30/15 how to get your first job after graduation
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How to Get Your First Job after Graduation
Lynn HazanOctober 30, 2015
© 2015 Lynn Hazan & Associates
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Table of Contents
Top 10 skills for 2015 grads
Resume
Personal Branding
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What Top 10 skills do employers most want in 2015 grads?
Create your list!
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Necessary skills
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/11/12/the-10-skills-employers-most-want-in-2015-graduates/?utm_campaign=Forbes&utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_channel=Leadership&linkId=10505618
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1.Work in team structure
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2.Make decisions and solve problems
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3. Communicate with people inside and outside an organization
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4.Plan, organize, and prioritize work
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5.Obtain and process information
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Necessary
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6.Analyze quantitative data
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7.Technical knowledge related to job
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8.Proficiency with computer software programs
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9.Create and/or edit written reports
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10. Sell and influence others
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These skills will make you more competitive in job market. How do you compare?
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Emerging Jobs in Mkt & Comm Content Director Brand Journalist Community Manager Marketing Automation Manager Data Analyst Marketing Technologist Campaign Manager Event Manager Graphic Designer
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For more information on each position check out slideshare presentation.http://www.slideshare.net/Uberflip/modern-marketing-team-new-roles
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What is a Resume? Write down your answers
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Resumes
• Highlight Accomplishments
• Quantify and Qualify as much as possible
• Case Studies/Stories
• Tell your story
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• Internships • Class projects if relevant• Extracurricular/ Volunteer activities• Leadership • Awards
Highlight Your …
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A Timeline in Chocolate
Present Past FutureThe Job Description is About the Present
The Resume is About the Past
The Interview is About the Future
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What Do You Do Really Well?
• Determine Your Strengths
• List them
• I am an Expert In…
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Who are YOU??
Write your story in six words – The Hemmingway Challenge
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Anyone Can Tell a StoryFor Sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.
Write down your story in SIX wordsWho are you TODAY?
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What Makes you Special?What Makes you Unique?Why Should I hire you?
USE SPECIFICS &GIVE CONCRETE EXAMPLES
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Unique Positioning Statement
*Use this to prepare your resume’s summary statement
What is your UPS?
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Paired Share:Why you should hire me!Make it interesting.Time: 1 minute each
Get ready for your pitch!
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10 Boilerplate Phrases That Kill Resumes
• Met or exceeded expectations• Proven track record of success• Works well with all levels of staff• Team player• Bottom-line orientation
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10 Boilerplate Phrases That Kill ResumesAccording to career expert Liz Ryan
• Results-oriented professional• Cross-functional teams• Superior (or excellent) communication
skills• Strong work ethic
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Portfolio• Chronological order, most recent first
• Writing samples: press releases, pitch letters,
communication plans, newsletters, fact sheets,
backgrounders
• Creative Samples: copywriting, art, design
• Spec Work
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• Interactive with audience
• Shows technological competency
• Showcases Samples
• Easy to revise, maintain, and distribute
Advantages of an E-Portfolio
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• Choose an appropriate template
• Upload past work samples
• Include a professional picture(s)
• Stock photos are available
Tips for an E-Portfolio
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• Include Resume
• Clear contact information
• Make sure the URL includes your first and last
name.
• This way you are easily searchable.
Tips for an E-Portfolio Continued
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-Wix (Easy)www.wix.com
-Visual CV (Easy)www.visualcv.com
-Weebly (Slightly More Difficult)www.weebley.com
-WordPress (Requires Some Previous Knowledge)https://wordpress.org
Free and Easy to Use Sites
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What is Your Brand Essence?
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Social Media Presence ● Recruiters will check you out on social media.● Does your background fit the company culture?● Linkedin is preferred for recruiting,
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Hiring Managers Check You Out Online!
● Work History● Education● Industry Knowledge● Communication Skills● Hobbies ● Interests● Use of Profanity● How you use your non-working hours● Use of Alcohol or Illegal Substances
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Success
Soft skills
Resume
LeadershipInternships
Technical skills
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