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LAND ING A SWEETJOB IN 20 1 6

4 STEPSTO FINDING

AND LANDING A

SWEET JOBULTIMATE GUIDE

DEVELOPING YOUR WORK CRITERIA

REMEMBER: A job is a means to an end. Make sureto always align your decisions to your priorities so you do not end up stuck.

This affects your commte/personal time etc. Change cities?

Immediate and over the next 2-3 years (get specific!)

Is the product meaningful, cool, cutting edge, or interesting?

Can you learn skills that will help you get ahead?

Culture, perks, management style, hours, etc.

How does industry experience support your ultimate goals?

Flexible or fixed? What is the company norm?

How much does the company cause matter to you?

Do you want a stepping stone or a promotion?

A good network can change your life forever.

A Do you live somewhere else? Stay home? Travel?

NOTE: While you may not have a job that meets all of your criteria, you can usethis sheet to always evaluate offers or opportunities to ensure you are staying trueto what you find most important.

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LOCATION-

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PRODUCT-*INDUSTRY-*LEARNING POTENTIAL-*WORK ENVIRONMENT-*SOCIAL IMPACT-*HOURS OF WORK-*PROMOTION POTENTIAL- *NETWORK DEVELOPEMENT-*REMOTE POTENTIAL-*

Choose your top 5 job priorities from the list below. This criteriawill help you make better decisions about the jobs you apply to.

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BUILDING YOUR JOB ENGINE STRATEGY

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD- WHAT'S YOUR UNIQUE STORY

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Tips &Tools

Resume

LinkedIn Profile

Cover Letter }Use these as secret weapons to

get a job you like.

Strategically developing theseresources will allow you quickly

apply to many jobs in a shortperiod of time.

Take the time to think through these resources so that they are optimized for yournext career goal. Make sure you spend some time brainstorming and making these

good before you apply. Remember, we're going for your sweet job!

Developa story &theme

What have you

done that

makes you

uniquely

qualified for

your next role.

It’s not just a list of

places you’ve worked,

it’s the story of your

efforts in the job

world, and it says a lot

about where you are

likely to be able to

succeed next.

?

Pull from different experiences to show how your

personality, training, experience, and values form

a “secret sauce” that makes you stand out.

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BUILDING YOUR JOB ENGINE STRATEGY (continued)2

your resume does not need to be “all-

inclusive.” Picking a consistent theme will help you

identify if you should leave out a period of work

history that doesn’t support your theme.

Remember

Sweet Action time! Here are some questions to get your

brain firing! qualities allowed you to succeed.

WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTSPERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY?

Look at some of your top accomplishments and illustrate what

WHAT WAS YOUR MOTIVATION FORYOUR EXTRA MILE EFFORTS?

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HOW DO YOU ALLOCATE YOURTIME?

WHEN DID YOU TAKE THE LEAD IN PREVIOUSROLES?

AS A PERSON, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOURTOP VALUES? HOW DO THESE SHOW UP ATWORK?

WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS HAVEMADE YOU SUCCEED IN THE PAST?

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BUILDING YOUR JOB ENGINE STRATEGY (continued)2

your resume does not need to be “all-

inclusive.” Picking a consistent theme will help you

identify if you should leave out a period of work

history that doesn’t support your theme.

Remember

PRO

TIPCREATE A PERSONAL SITE ON SUMRY.ME.

WHY?

Free tool

Helps you stand out

Mixes both personal andprofessional background.

This helps explain the"why" behind your work Examples

See other sumry.meprofiles for inspiration.

Find ways that willmake you unique.

Example: if you wantto work for an early-

stage startup, youcould focus on

showing how yourpast experience

would allow you tothrive in a fast-pacedenvironment whereyou are comfortable

“wearing lots ofdifferent hats.”

Still struggling to find a theme? accomplishments and illustrate what qualities allowed you to succeed.

Have you found yourself mentoring people?

Have you suggested key product features?

Have you helped to identify new profit centers?

Have you stepped up to projects that came you

way?

When did you take the lead in previous roles?

Look at some of your top

What was your motivation

for your extra mile efforts?

What future opportunities

would give you a chance to

excel in a similar way?

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HACKING LINKEDIN TO FIND THE PERFECT JOB3

Make sure that your

current job title reflects

the type of job you want to

get. Load up the summary

section with keywords

relevant to the job you are

looking for. Linkedin will

use that information to

suggest jobs to you that it

thinks you would be

interested in.

SUMMARY

The most important section is the summary section. Put your

energy here first.

BUILD A BUMPIN' PROFILE

CLICK ON ADVANCED IN THE SEARCH BAR

ADVANCED

DO NOT CLICK JOBS!TIP

Click on ADVANCED

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HACKING LINKEDIN TO FIND THE PERFECT JOB

(continued)3

Before you get sucked

into applying to specific

jobs, force yourself to look

at 10 that might work, and

save them for later. (this

lets you build a list of top

targets before you get too

emotionally attached)

CLICK JOBS ON THE LEFT

USE KEYWORDS ANDSEARCH SETTINGS TOFIND POSSIBLE JOBS

TIP

JOBS

KEYWORDS& SEARCH

TERMS NEXT STEPS

to the jobs that interestyou with the click of a button(you may be required to apply onthe company website).

Apply

who posted the job and reach out to them directly if possible. To contactthem directly (without a paid account), simply send them a request toconnect, using the “friend” option. Write your message as a "personal note".

See

(see screen shots on the next page)

Step 3

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HACKING LINKEDIN TO FIND THE PERFECT JOB

(continued)3

APPLY TO YOUR DESIRED JOB & CLICK ON THEPERSON WHO POSTED THE JOB

APPLY & VIEWPROFILE

REACH OUTWITH A

PERSONALMESSAGE

SEND MESSAGE

: It's up to the person to accept and respond to your request.

This just adds a nice personal touch to your application. NOTE

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KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR JOB SEARCH & BEST

TOOL FOR ORGANIZATION4

KEEPING TRACK OF ALL THE DETAILS OF JOBAPPLICATIONS CAN BE TOUGH.

Company name & role

Who is the hiring manager?

How did you apply?

What did you like about the

company/job?

What date did you apply?

Have you heard back?

What resume did you

use?What are the pros & cons?

USE A CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CRM).

WHYFree

Organizes data

by company

Easy to use

Free email

tracking tool

This is a great tool for managing your job search!

PROBLEM:

SOLUTION:

NOTE:Feel free to use any CRM you want. If you don't want to research options, Hubspot is agreat way to go! (See screenshot examples on the next page.)

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KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR JOB SEARCH & BEST

TOOL FOR ORGANIZATION (continued)4

CREATE A COMPANY PROFILE

Step 4

KEEP TRACK OF EMAILS AND SCHEDULED INTERVIEWS

TRACK EMAIL ACTIVITYwith Hubspot's free

Sidekick tool!

Sidekick will tell you whensomeone has opened your email. It will also notify you if someoneclicks on a link in your email (like

your LinkedIn profile or resume).

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INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE AND CHECKLIST5

PREPARATION

Step 5

Preparation is the key to rocking the interview! It gives you confidence and sets you up for success.

QUALIFICATION DELIVERY

OPTIMALRESULTS

PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW

Research the company (products or service, size, purpose, missions, key valueproposition, challenges, etc.)

Research the role you are applying to (what challenges do they hope toaddress? Primary responsibilities and how are you uniquely qualified? Whatskills do you bring to the table? Would you be the only one in this role? Etc.)

Research the person/people interviewing you. What is their motive? (LinkedIn is a great tool for this)

Prepare questions you want to ask (see the next page)

Prepare for questions your interviewer may ask you (see the next page)

Prepare details for the interview (see list on the next page)

Make sure your resume is tailored to the job/role you are applying to

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INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE AND CHECKLIST5

Step 5

HIGHLIGHT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Customize your resume to fit the position you are applying.Example: If you are applying to an accounting job, does your resume pull outdetails from previous jobs that relate to accounting. Highlight these details tomake your resume relevant!

Is your story consistent? Does your resume tell a story about you? If not,can you string it together in to one?

Think about previous experiences that are relevant to the position (classes,seminars, awards, experiences) - highlight them in your resume and story.

QUESTIONS THEY MAY ASK

WHY DO YOU WANT TOWORK HEREWHY DID YOU LEAVEYOUR LAST JOBHOW MUCH IS YOURCURRENT SALARY

TELL ME ABOUT A BIG WIN YOUHAVE HAD.WHAT CAREER (OR PROBLEM YOUOVERCAME)WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 5YEARS FROM NOW.

QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK

WHAT WOULD MAKE SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS JOB?WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF THIS POSITION LIKE?WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN THIS POSITION?WHAT IS THE HIRING PROCESS TYPICALLY LIKE?

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INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE AND CHECKLIST5

Step 5

3 Copies of your resume printed(The same one you applied with)

DELIVERY- DAY OF INTERVIEW

MATERIALS

Notepad and 2 working pens

Breath mints

Silence cell phone

DRESS APPROPRIATELY

Shoes/heels in good condition

Be sure your look matches theindustry (look at the website)

Clothes are neat and clean

Other- tie is right length,dress/skirt modest length

ATTITUDE

Smile (put yourselfin a good mood)

Relax- surrenderto the bigger plan

LASTLY: FOLLOW UP

Follow-up email or handwritten

thank-you note.

2nd follow-up email after a

week longer than discussed.

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