Job Search [The Definitive Guide]

Job Search [The Definitive Guide] Job Search is a very important (and challenging) career-building skill-set. Actually, it’s a culmination of several different skills: you need to master resume writing, online job search and social media promotion, networking, interviewing and salary negotiation if you want to land your next job to boost your career. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A ONE-STOP SHOP WITH ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO DRIVE AN EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH CAMPAIGN TO GROW YOUR CAREER (AND WHO ISN’T?) THEN DEVELOPING YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED JOB SEARCH STRATEGY IS CRITICAL. Job Search Today: How the Game Has Evolved There was a time when all you had to worry about was preparing a decent resume and doing some basic networking and you could land a job. Those days are long gone. Make no mistake: Sending out resumes can still work. But the send-the-resume and pray approach isn’t nearly as effective as it used to be. Why? Because of online Applicant Tracking Systems (that result in untargeted resumes never reaching a decision maker). Because of how recruiters search for candidates (nearly all search in LinkedIn). Because good jobs aren’t plentiful.  And even awesome candidates are not getting across the finish line and getting those jobs.  Great people are unemployed for months (sometimes upwards of 40 weeks).  Are you willing to bet nearly a year’s salary on not having your “A” Game ready? Today you need to have a focused, targeted resume, use online and social media strategies to leverage your personal brand and get seen, and then you need to convert that into interviews and landing the job. This guide will help you up your game so you can land your dream job and cut down your search time (because time is moneyin your bank account). The Ultimate List of the Web’s Best Job Search Resources From Resume Writing to LinkedIn, This Guide Has You Covered Chapters Chapter 1: Resume Writing Chapter 2: Job Search Chapter 3: Job Sites Chapter 4: Recruiters Chapter 5: Social Media Chapter 6: Networking Chapter 7: LinkedIn Chapter 8: Interviewing Chapter 9: Negotiation Bonus: Special Situations and Topics Personal Branding Annual Reviews Searching When You Have a Job Searching When Unemployed Job Hunting for Introverts The Emotional Side of Job Hunting Additional Resources Chapter 1: How to Write a Kick-Butt Resume Whether you’re creating a resume from scratch or updating your resume or revising it to target a specific job opportunity, we’ve got you covered.  You’ll get resume writing tips, what to include and what to leave out, along with samples and guides for key resume sections to make your resume pop. How to Make a Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide (+30 Examples) 103+ Resume Tips 131 Resume Writing Tips 44 Resume Writing Tips 43 Resume Tips That Will Help You Get Hired 25 résumé mistakes you need to fix right now How to Write a Winning Résumé [Video] Resume Summary Statements Action Verbs in Action: Sample Job-Seeker Resume Bullet Points that Kick Off with Powerful Verbs How to Explain Work History Gaps 4 Words that Will Kill Your Resume   Chapter 2: Insider Secrets to an Effective Job Search Maybe you’ve just been laid off, or you’re looking to get promoted or move up outside your current company.  But a job search seems like a massive undertaking.  Where do you start?  How do you move forward quickly?  You’ll get the latest job search tips, key steps to take in the process, and a better understanding of what does and does not work in today’s economy and job search process. 50 steps to finding a new job 10 Unconventional (But Very Effective) Tips For Job Seekers 6 Simple Job Search Tips People Always Forget Top Tips When Searching for a Job 15 Quick Tips for Finding a New Job Job Search Tips The Huffington Post Searching for a Job During a Recession: Eight Job Hunting Tips Job Search Tips â€" Indeed Job Seeker Support Playing the Wrong [Job Search] Game? THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JOB HUNTING: Apply to 15 jobs per hour, use a multi-resume strategy, and win at LinkedIn Chapter 3: How to Uncover Jobs Hidden Online You know you need to have a web presence.  And you also know that more jobs are being posted on the web, whether job boards, company websites, or through recruiters.  You’ll find which websites are the best to start your search with along with how not to trip and stumble along the way. Guide to Finding Jobs Online: Online Job Search Tutorial Secrets To Finding A Job Online Top 10 Best Websites For Jobs 5 Ways to Find Jobs Without Using a Job Board Online Job Search Tips and Tools Chapter 4: Why You Must Use Recruiters (and the right and wrong ways to do it) Recruiters may help your search or hinder it.  They can shortcut many of the processes for you and often have jobs they’re actively trying to fill today.  But you don’t want to use them as a crutch in your job search.  Here’s you’ll find what recruiters look for, how they work. Where they can be found, and insights recruiters typically only share with their recruiter buddies (not with the job searching public). How Recruiters Think…Why Your Phone Isn’t Ringing…And Why It Might Not Be You Advice How to use Recruiters Headhunters in your Job Search 5 Things You Should Know About Job Recruiters The Pros and Cons of Using Recruiters Choosing an Employment Agency or Headhunter How to Find Recruiters in Your Niche 15 Quick Tips for Working with Recruiters Top 17 Songs Every Recruiter Can Relate To Insights Into The Secret Lives Of Recruiters Chapter 5: Social Media Job Hunting Success Secrets What about LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc?  How do you use social media strategies to your advantage in your job search?  We’ll cover LinkedIn extensively in a later chapter.  You’ll uncover what you must do with social media and what not to do.  Yes, your future employer (or the recruiter or human resources person who’ll be screening you) will be checking your social media sites either to find you or to screen you out (yes, that party you were at that had your picture end up on Instagram, or the drunk tweet you sent can come back to haunt you).  Get social media right and you’ll be on your way. Job Seekers: Social Media is Even More Important Than You Thought 45 Things to Do on Social Media to Find Jobs Guide to Social Media and Job Search Social Media Dos and Donts Chapter 6: Networking the Easy Way In sales networking is a way of life.  Something that almost comes easy.  But for everyone else this can be a challenge you don’t deal with every day.  And so it takes having a good wingman along for the ride.  These resources below are your wingmen ready to guide you to developing key connections that will smooth out the bumpy road of your search. Job Networking Tips: How to Find the Right Job by Building Relationships 6 Career Networking Tips for Millennials 7 Networking Tips for Job Seekers 15 Quick Tips for Strengthening Your Career Network How to Build Your Job Search Network 19 Tips That Will Make You a Networking Master Turbo Charge Your Job Search with 12 Easy Networking Tips 10 Networking Tips for Finding a New Job 7 networking tips for young professionals Chapter 7: Leveraging LinkedIn LinkedIn.  It can rightly be considered the Holy Grail of job search.  From becoming visible (with a knock’em-dead profile) to connecting with future hiring managers (through connections and searching companies and the people who work there) to paid options.  LinkedIn has it all.  It is a must-know area of job search that you need to get good at.  An extensive list that goes deep into many useful LinkedIn subjects are here for you to dive into. LinkedIn Job Search Guide The 2016 LinkedIn Job Search Guide How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Summary Profile To Get Jobs The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn Profile Perfection The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers 22 Top Tips to Effectively Raise Your Profile on LinkedIn 18 Tips to Create Your Perfect LinkedIn Profile (Infographic) 10 Tips To A More Professional LinkedIn Profile 22 LinkedIn Secrets LinkedIn Wont Tell You 7 LinkedIn Profile Summaries That We Love (And How to Boost Your Own) 4 Insider Secrets: LinkedIn Resume and Job Search Hacks   Chapter 8: Winning Interviewing So you made it to the interview.  Now what?  What about those tricky questions you weren’t prepared for?  No need to freak out or not be prepared.  We’ve got you covered.  From interview tips from the hiring managers themselves, to a complete list of the top interview questions (along with how to answer them). How to Succeed at an Interview 10 Awesome Interview Tips from Actual Hiring Managers Most Common Job Interview Questions and Best Answers (+20 Examples) How To Ace The 50 Most Common Interview Questions Job Interview Questions and Answers 31 Most Common Interview Questions and Answers The Most Common Interview Questions and Answers 10 of The Hardest Interview Questions How to Answer Them 29 Tough Job Interview Questions and Answers Job Interview Information List   Chapter 9: Negotiating When It Counts (Tips and Strategies to Boost Compensation) You nailed the interview!  Woo Hoo!  Now’s where the rubber meets the road.  Negotiating your compensation.  What?  You thought about accepting their first offer?  Think again.  Before you say “Yes!” find out the rest of the story.  Otherwise you may be leaving money on the table (and it can be tens of thousands of dollars easily). PayScale Salary Negotiation Guide Salary Negotiation: How to negotiate better than 99% of people How to Negotiate Salary: 37 Tips You Need to Know Negotiating Salary 101: Tactics for Better Compensation 10 Questions To Ask When Negotiating Salary Avoiding These 10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes Salary Negotiation Tips (How to Get a Better Offer) How to Negotiate Your Salary Ask a Hostage Negotiator: Whats the Best Way to Get a Raise?   Bonus: Special Situations and Topics Lead the Field With Awesome Personal Branding In this age of social media and rapid job change being the norm rather than the exception, your brand, what you stand for and what you excel in (basically what sets you apart from the competition) is critical to get clear on and be always promoting.  Whether that is through blogging, your LinkedIn profile, or the projects you take on in your job, it all reflects on you and demonstrates your expertise (or lack thereof).  Why not take control of that marketing opportunity and leverage it into the future? What Does Your Brand Say About You? And Yes, Everyone Has A Brand How to Create a Professional Brand Complete Guide to Building Your Personal Brand 10 Ways to Build your Personal Brand 7 Tips on Creating and Growing Your Personal Brand Reinventing Your Personal Brand Personal Branding 101: How to Discover and Create Your Brand Personal Branding The Huffington Post Awesome Annual Reviews Every year after year-end you have an opportunity.  An opportunity to get feedback from your boss on what he or she views as your strengths and weaknesses. And how your production for the year did or didn’t benefit the company.  Since companies need to generate additional sales from having you on the team that exceed your cost, how well you do that impacts ultimately how much you can earn there. Whether the process works well or doesn’t you’ll still get feedback you can use.  And if you prepare using some of the ideas in these resources, you may find that starts to translate into larger pay raises, bonuses, or opportunities for increased visibility and responsibility through the projects and leadership situations you’re offered. How to be Confident Heading Into Your Performance Review 10 Tips to Get More From Your Performance Review Self-Assessment: 5 Tips for Writing Your Performance Evaluation How to Prepare for a Positive Performance Review 5 Performance Review Tips   How to Job Search When You Have A Job (without getting fired) Searching for the next job while you have one is just smart.  But how do you do it without jeopardizing your existing job?  And how do you fit all the search work in around your job?  Find out how to balance these competing priorities and avoid the landmines along the way. The Best Way to Job Search When You Have a Job How to Find Time for Your Job Search (When You Have a Full-Time Job) How to Find a New Job While You Have One 7 Tips for Job Hunting While Still Employed Job Search Etiquette: Interviewing While Employed Job Hunting When You Have a Job How to Job Search While You Have a Job: 14 Steps (with Pictures) 9 Things To Consider Before Job Searching While Employed How To Job Search on LinkedIn in Secret Without Getting Fired Overcoming Unemployment Being unemployed adds quite a bit more complexity and challenge to the job search process. From how to deal with it effectively on your resume to how to reflect it on LinkedIn, and what to do to keep your job search effective. Overcoming the Unemployed Bias 5 Job Search Tips for When Youre Unemployed Unemployed? 4 Ways to Recharge Your Job Search Best LinkedIn Job Title When You Are Unemployed Job Interview Tips for Unemployed Job Seekers How to Get a Job When Youre Unemployed 10 Things You Need To Do While Youre Unemployed Insights for Introverts Being an introvert might seem to be a handicap in the networking focused strategies most job searchers use.  But with the Internet Age and better insights into the strengths you bring to bear, you can convert what might otherwise be a weakness into a strength.  Learn how here. Guide to Job Search for Introverts 25 Job Hunting Tips for Introverts 9 Tips for the Introverted and Underrated Job Seeker How to Job Search Based on Your Personality Type The Shy Job Seeker How to Thrive During the Job Search and Interview as an Introvert Interview Tips for Introverts   How to Handle the Emotional Lows of Your Job Search Haven’t landed a job yet?  Is it getting you down?  Or maybe you’re just preparing for your job search and want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly of what happens in job searches, we’ve got you covered here.  From dealing with the stress of the process to how to handle a job loss, you’re carrying a lot on your shoulders.  And it can take a toll.  Think of this as your personal pick-me-up section. 5 Ways to Keep Going When the Job Search is Getting You Down Job Loss and Unemployment Stress Coping with the Stress of Losing a Job How to Handle the Emotional Side of Job Loss and Job Search with Resiliency Seven Things to Avoid After Being Fired Keep Rolling: How to Stay Motivated During Job Search     Additional Resources to Help You in Your Search You made it to the end of this resource guide.  I hope you picked up some good insights.  It is a lot of information so know you can go back and review it later.  Each time you review it or if you’re dealing with a certain aspect of your job search that is more important to you at this time, you’ll find additional insights. Below you get info about me and how I might be of service to you.  And my personal list of books that have helped me hone the job search strategies I’ve found helpful for me and my resume and job search coaching clients. If you have additional resources you’d recommend, email me. With over 20 years’ experience managing wireless telecom build-outs for all major U. S. wireless carriers Mike McRitchie takes these experiences, industry connections, and passion and leverages them into helping wireless professionals (and others looking to land technical and management jobs) create kick-butt resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career plans. Job! is a powerful job search book focusing on providing the reader with the core of what employers wantan expression from the job seeker on what value they will bring to the organization. Information is provided on how to successfully navigate resume filtering software and how to craft a resume that recruiters will appreciate and follow up on. Also included is a chapter introducing you to best practices when utilizing social media in your job search. Samples and examples are included. This book is written for everyone involved in the hiring process. It will help hiring managers and recruiters find and hire more top-notch people for any job, from entry-level to senior executive. Just as important, it will help job-seekers find better jobs by giving them an inside view of how most companies look for, assess and hire new employees. LinkedIn: 101 Ways to Rock Your Personal Brand will help you best streamline your efforts and show you all LinkedIn has to offer to grow your professional network and succeed in your career. Chriso Voss, A former international hostage negotiator for the FBI offers a new, field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiationsâ€"whether in the boardroom or at home. You want people to recognize you, like you, and trust you, so they buy from you. Whether youre in a sales role, youre an entrepreneur, or you work for a small business you have to sell YOU. Photo credit: neetalparekh via Foter.com / CC Y