10 Tips for Kick Starting Your New Year’s Job Hunt

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You’re probably on LinkedIn, but when was the last time you

actually updated your profile?

1 Update your LinkedIn Profile

• Clear, relevant headline • Professional photo • Strong overview of your

expertise & work history

1 Update your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is the 1st stop for managers online, so make sure you have a:

Know where your name is online.

2 Google Yourself

2 Google Yourself

Don’t forget the other search options too:

Lock down any social media pages you

wouldn’t want public.

2 Google Yourself

2 Google Yourself

Log out to see what public and unconnected visitors see!

3 Cut down that resume.

Is your current resume more than 2 pages?

Slim it down to 1 or 2 pages. Cut all unnecessary clutter.

Only focus recent and relevant jobs.

3 Cut down that resume.

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4 Get on GitHub

Most popular code repository site for open source projects!

GitHub allows you to…

4 Get on GitHub

4 Get on GitHub

• Create a portfolio of work • Showcase your skills publically

• Collaborate on development projects • Network with an active tech community

Be specific about your ideal next job.

5 Know Thyself

5 Know Thyself

Decide on: • Type of company • What role • Work environment

Polish a brief, direct, and lively

pitch to present…

6 Perfect your Pitch

6 Perfect your Pitch

• What you want to do on a daily basis • Reasons for leaving • Job expectations

Practice in front of the mirror, family, and friends

+ Feedback

= Attention-grabbing intro!

6 Perfect your Pitch

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Partner with a recruiter who…

7 Pick the Right Recruiter

7 Pick the Right Recruiter

• Understands what you are looking for • Is knowledgeable about your tech specialty • Is local and free • Does not hide behind email • Is not vague about open opportunities

Side projects allow you to: • Explore and learn new

programming languages • Target interests outside

of your day job • Have interesting talking

points for interviews!

8 Tackle Side Projects

We believe you’re always only 1 or 2 connections away from your next job.

To help uncover them…

9 Join the Community

Join user groups Attend local tech meetups

Drop by coworking space open houses

9 Join the Community

Don’t be tied down to a desktop.

10 Be a Mobile Job Searcher

Make sure your job search docs are accessible on-the-go.

10 Be a Mobile Job Searcher

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Don’t forget to have a clear and professional

cell phone voicemail message!

10 Be a Mobile Job Searcher

Ready to start your search for a new tech job?

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