Outline
Introduction: We have all experienced the pains of job search at one point or another throughout our lives. I am finding myself going through a work transition even as we speak.
Thesis: So, what can we do to become more effective in our employment searches? Throughout this presentation will review the importance of taking self-inventory, creating an eye-catching resume and cover sheet, marketing yourself and creating your elevator pitch, contacting your prospects, and proper follow up with potential employers.
I. Take a self-inventory
A. In order to define who, we are we must begin to ask ourselves what do we need, what makes us unique from others.
a) Determining who we are, where do we want to be and how do we want to get there
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(Find Your Fit 2016)
II. Create that eye-catching resume and a cover sheet aimed to each prospective empolyer.
A. When employers sift through 100s of resume’s what key components will ensure your resume isn’t filed in the brown basket?
a) Grammar errors are a sure sign your resume will not make the cut.
b) Target your cover letter to the audience you are presenting it to. Match your qualifications to the job your seeking. (Doyle. A. 2016 July 22) B. Keep it to a ten-year history, remember you are not writing a book so keep it reasonable in length no more than two pages.
a) I utilized a resume software program which helped structure and highlight my key attributes. If you do not want to pay for a resume builder software you can always stop into a local Job Service as they offer a program you can use at no cost.
b) Put important terms in bold
III. Marketing yourself and creating your “Elevator Pitch”
A. What does the internet say about you?
a) Branding begins with a basic google search of your name. What are potential employers able to see from your online footprint? What your social media and online profiles say about you may not only prevent you from getting the job you desire but may also get you terminated. (Myers. L.A.