Job Searching
2 tips to shorten your job search
What is research, identify target, don't do it alone, have planned activities?
Use this to get an interview
What is a resume?
Open body language, eye contact, not interrupting, providing feedback, nodding
What is active listening?
This helps you manage your spending
What is a budget?
Always do this after an interview
What is a follow up/thank you email?
How do most companies hire?
What is "from within"?
Re-arranging your experience and skills to showcase you have what the job requires
What is a tailored resume?
Triggers strong emotions, festers if ignored, opportunity for growth
What is conflict?
What you can do to know where your money is going
What is tracking spending?
Bring these items to an interview
What is resume, paper, pen, list of questions to ask?
You must tap into this
What is the "hidden job market"?
Never have these on your resume
Typos and spelling mistakes
Simple way of speaking that takes responsibility for own feelings while tactfully describing a problem
What is "I" statements?
Use this to save money on food
What is a coupon?
Safe question to ask during an interview
What is the ideal candidate for the job?
These are 2 important things to understand before you job search
What are needs and values?
Best for demonstrating consistent professional experience and career progression
What is a chronological resume?
Not expressing your own needs and wants, can lead to being taken advantage of
What is passive communication?
A number that represents the risk a lender takes when you borrow money
What is a credit score?
Situation, Task, Action and Result
What is the STAR technique?
This is necessary in order to find a job but can be scary.
What is networking?
Best for highlighting transferable skills and downplaying gaps in employment history or lack of work experience
What is a functional resume?
Emphasizes the importance of both people's need to be heard, defined by confidence and a willingness to compromise
What is assertive communication?
Easy to use and accessible, but can create serious financial problems if handled irresponsibly
What is a credit card?
Do these 3 things before an interview
What is research, planning, and practice?