CHECKING IF YOU HAVE THE TOOLS

     YOU NEED FOR EMPLOYMENT

 

Now is the time to check the status of the tools you need for employment.

How do you rate your skills in each of the following categories?

 

JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES

a. Networking

b. Computer

c. Newspaper

d. Cold calls

e. Two or more networking groups

 

NETWORKING

a. Have a system you use

b. Maintaining your network

c. Icebreaker skills

 

COVER LEITER

a. Two columns

b. Conventional

 

RESUME

a. Functional

b. Chronological

c. Combination

 

30 SECOND ELEVATOR SPEECH

 

INTERVIEW SKILLS

a. In person

b. Telephone

c. Non-verbal communication

d. Informational interviewing

 

FOLLOW-UP LETTER

a. Interviewer(s)

b. Gatekeeper/administrator/assistant

 

FOLLOW-UP

a. Voice mail

b. In-person visit