How to Stand Out in Your Job Hunt

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From Paper to In Person: How to Stand Out in the Job Hunt Presented by Emily Miethner Founder, President

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Let’s meet!NameMajor Dream Job

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About

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Events all Year Round

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FindSpark Membership

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Before we start, Be aware of…

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Preferences

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Applicant Tracking Systems

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Networking(yes, we have an event for that:findspark.com/events)

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A few commonpractices

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One page resumes…ALWAYS

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One page resumes…ALWAYS

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Give them what theyask for(ie, pay attention)

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No experience?Go out and get it.

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The biggest tip?

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Customize everything

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My Resume Story

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Find a job that fits

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Find the highlights

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Talk about what they want you to

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Talk about what they want you to

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Talk about what they want you to

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Include results in your bullets

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Make your experience relevant

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Copy & Language

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Use strong verbs

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Let the listing guide your resume

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And your cover letter

“A large part of my job is to educate clients on emerging trends, the mediums through which have ranged from weekly breakthrough emails to quarterly presentations on future-focused digital trends and opportunities.

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Formatting

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Before

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After

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Include appropriate links

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How itmight go down

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Find your opportunity

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Pick out the important stuff

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Use LinkedIn to learn more

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Use LinkedIn to learn more

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Use LinkedIn to learn more

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Do something to stand out

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And go out

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Whatnow?

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Q&ASet goalsJoin FindSpark (free!) Come to our events

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