10 Job Hunting Thoughts

This is Sarah

Sarah went to college at

and got one of these

I asked

about her job search

and she said…

“The economy is terrible!

I applied for tons of jobs

online but no one calls

me back!”

- Sarah

This was my reaction…

Applying for jobs online

and expecting results is a…

Guess what…

Finding a job is a full time job

Here are 10 „s

I shared with

1. Spend time soul searching

What „s you?

What your fire ?

What makes you ?

2. Set daily, weekly, and

monthly goals

The goal of your job search

is to secure a first interview

or

3. Make daily to-do lists

4. Create a LinkedIn Profile

and use daily….

grow your connections

join groups

get recommended

be relevant

clean and update your profile

Remember…

is a…

You can track and connect to

your Linkedin

with one

5. Establish on-demand references

6. Make your resume sexy

J.P. McCarthy 1750 Hunters Point

Westlake, OH 44145

(216) 903-1093

mccarthyjp.09@gmail.com

OHIO UNIVERSITY Athens, OH

College of Arts & Sciences June, 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Minor in Business Administration

WORK EXPERIENCE Rocky River Brewing Company, Rocky River, OH September, 2009 - Present

July, 2003 – January, 2008 Assist management in planning and organizing special events and parties

Develop and build customer relationships with existing and new patrons

Work efficiently in a team-oriented environment maximizing operational efficiency

Pazzo Ristorante & Bar, Boston, MA June, 2009 – September, 2009

Provided unique customer experience as a server in a brand new restaurant, demonstrated the ability to

learn fast and adapt to new policies in order to constantly improve the service experience for clients

Consistently met and exceeded food and beverage sales goals, averaged $4,000 in sales per week

Capable of providing excellent service while maintaining efficient turnovers to generate high sales during

fast paced rushes

Big Mamma’s Burritos, Athens, OH April, 2008 – June, 2009

Underwent extensive training on the internal and external policies in food processing, and mastered safety

procedures and restaurant management,

Trained new hires in procedures

Worked 15-20 hrs per week with an average class load of 16 credit hours per quarter

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ExSell Sales Club, Ohio University March, 2008 - June, 2009

Gained valuable experience and knowledge in sales, financial planning and goal setting strategies by

participating in career advancement seminar which focused on professional and personal development Organized presentations from various speakers which focused on sales techniques and tactics

Developed relationships with local families by participating in community service projects including

Adopt-a-highway and Reach Out With ExSell

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Ohio University September 2005-June 2009 Educated new members, committed to academic standards and planned social events while serving on the

executive board as New Member Educator

Planned and coordinated alumni events as Homecoming representative

Contributed in a team environment to carry out various goals of the fraternity, including philanthropic

academic, and athletic accomplishments

VOLUNTEER WORK Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Rocky River, OH

Assisted and participated in organizing summer cookouts for friends and family of center participants

A Childs View Daycare Center, Boston, MA

Coordinated children pick up and drop off safety procedures

VS.

7. Diversify job lead sources

Find the hiring manager using

their website or linkedin

and send them an intro

8. Establish contact with recruiters

9. Track you progress

Use a to track job

openings, hiring contacts,

and your progress

Reseller Name Location Contact Title Phone

Pomerory Arizona Scott Tye Account Executive 602.319.1604

Venet Arizona Navina Dahlgren President 602-453-0220

US Analytics Arizona Daniel Mangru Sr. ACCOUNT MANAGER 520.208.0255

Brazen Arizona Michael Lyon Sales Rep (602) 445-0749

CDW Arizona Andrew Quirke Senior Account Manager 866.232.2189

Trace 3 Colorado Paul Markel Account Executive 720-272-8553

Colorado Susan Bullwinkle Account Executive 303-748-5083

Colorado Ladd Parrishh Account Executive

Lewan Colorado Jon Nies Account Executive 303-968-2216

Colorado Michael Fletcher Account Executive 303.968.2397 

Colorado Jeff Kraus Account Executive

10. Don‟t be afraid to pick up the phone

is now focused and...

plus setting up tons of

and

Bob Fenner

408-966-3138

bfenner@mercedsystems.com

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