Turbocharge Your Job Search for 2017

Albert QianFounder, Albert’s ListDecember 12, 2016

Agenda

Setting the Right Intentions Tip #1: Evolving Your Personal Brand and Networking Tip #2: Own Your Self-Awareness Tip #3: Become a Master Of Your Resources Q&A

About Me

Technology and marketing professional

Founder, Albert’s List – 20,600 members

Members found work at large companies

Amazon Bestselling Author

Before we begin, let’s set some intentions for the evening.

Finding work is an inevitable outcome

It is Okay to Ask for Help

It is Okay to Find a Job for the Sake of It

It’s Okay to Feel Vulnerable About Your Search

Who is President Does NOT Trump

Your Job Hunting Ability

So with that said, let’s start 2017 Tonight.

Tip #1: Evolving Your Personal Brand

What is Your Personal Brand?

Your message Your commitment Your change Your knowledge

Developing a Personal Brand

A Personal Brand Needs to be CLEAR ConsistentLeadingEngagingAdaptiveReal

Building a Digital Brand

Content Engagement Luck Timing

Mastering the Art of Active Networking

Networking IS… Building relationships with others. Business development. Adding value for others before yourself

Networking is NOT… Selling yourself About you Inauthentic

How Networking Fits in the Job Hunt

Gets you in the door. Opens new doors. Puts you at the table. Understand industry insights. Extend your brand offline.

Where Do You Network?

Broadly Chamber of Commerce Mixers Network After Work (NAW) Alumni Networking Events

In Depth Associations Events at venues of interest Focused Facebook Groups

How to Turbocharge Your Personal Brand for 2017

Build and share a message

Get organized

Live and breathe your purpose

How to Turbocharge Your Networking for 2017

Make the conversation about them.

Find ways to pay it forward.

Focus on what events are for you.

It’s not who you know or what you know – it’s who knows YOU

Tip #2: Own Your Self-Awareness

Why is Self-Awareness Important?

Valuing and appreciating your journey

Understanding self-worth and value

Exploring the world around you

What does Self-Awareness Look Like?

Checking-in with yourself

Assessing your capabilities

Taking breaks from the madness

Leveraging your network and contacts

How to Bring Self-Awareness to the Job Search?

Situational Assessment in the Interview The STAR Method

Role Importance Why companies hire

How to Bring Self-Awareness to the Job Search?

Resume and Cover Letters Understanding your strengths and weaknesses Building the write resume Telling the right story

Beating the System The ATS Differentiation of tactics

How to Turbocharge Your Self-Awareness for 2017

Unpack your journey

Assess your personal value

Explore on purpose

Tip #3: Become a Master of Your Own Resources

Knowing what you want is half the battle.

Knowing where to go is the other half.

Job Boards Do Work

Making the Most of Both

Be specific about what you want Update your profile often Give to others Be proactive

Stay Organized With Your Job Search

Google Drive Contacting Recruiters / Recruiter Database Unemployment and Healthcare Benefits Signing up for notifications Taking care of you And more!

Making Use of Extra Time

Job Search Organizations

Educational opportunities

Entrepreneurship

Go on vacation

How to Turbocharge Your Resources for 2017

Know what you want

Stay organized

Make the most of your time

Putting It All Together

Checklist for Your Job Search

Figure out your personal brand and message Own your self-awareness Know your own resources

Get a FREE checklist at http://bit.ly/job-checklist.

Q&A

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