Stop Hoping... Start Hunting! by Hill, Jennifer Kristen -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Dedication Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part 1: Should You Make a Move and/or Change Jobs?

The fish bowl—who needs success? Danger or opportunity? Can i afford to change careers? Should i be grateful for a job i do not like? So how can i be sure when it is time to change jobs? Have you chosen your career? Capturing the moment: chase’s story

Part 2: Finding the Job

Where do i even begin? Maximize your time—the 30/30/30 rule 30% Networking

Keys to networking Learn Chinese—Guanxi Mixing and mingling Keep your eyes open Increase your net worth by increasing your network

30% Social media

The top five reasons to be on LinkedIn What to make sure is in your profile LinkedIn recommendations When to endorse Avoid common LinkedIn errors

Twitter—a little bird told me

The top three reasons to use Twitter

Facebook is not just for friends Other social media Social media dos and don’ts

30% Applying to jobs online

Listings—Monster, CareerBuilder or Indeed?

Should you use a recruiter?

Choosing a recruiter Working with your recruiter Help your recruiter to help you

Put the work into applying Take it one day at a time Fix your mistakes—silly reasons for getting passed up One blank line could cost you that job Tips for keeping up your job search moral

Part 3: Innovative Ways to Get Hired

Volunteer So you have never volunteered . . . The buddy system Use leverage Get past the gatekeeper! Connecting with executives Take the initiative to succeed Failure is not an option

Part 4: The Resume

When should i have my resume ready? Good formatting Bad formatting Sample action verbs to use in your resume Should i use a functional or reverse chronological resume? The top ten resume mistakes

Not being 100% honest Too much information/too many pages Personal baggage Photos, fonts and borders Far away address Inappropriate contact information Phone number Personal pronouns Vagueness and generic statements Grammar and spelling errors

Objectives References

Proper reference etiquette

Degree or not degree? Where can i get resume templates? Sample reverse chronological resume Sample functional resume from microsoft word Tinkering Does it matter who sends out your resume? Final dos and don’ts Cover letter

Part 5: The Mental Side of Your Search

What you say is what you get Are you ready to make your move? Skills vs. attitude Know the keys to success Reliable—make yourself what you want to be Defensiveness + unaccountability = unemployment Habits Know yourself . . . and be proud! Getting more than you give Are you referable? Are you giving up too easily? Is ageism an issue? The adaptability factor

Part 6: The Interview?

The interview starts earlier than you think My biggest pet peeve—make time for your interviews! Research Presentation Body language mistakes Be memorable What not to wear Talking points Block and bridge Proactive vs. reactive interviewing Pep “Tell me about yourself”—why you need an elevator speech The hook The “what” statement The evidence Subjects to avoid Do you have experience in . . . Attitude Delivery makes the difference Find a common ground Really being there—the art of intentional listening Common pitfalls Going the extra mile (proper preparation!) What to avoid Common questions The weakness question Behavioral questions Trick questions Should you mention medical issues? Do not tell too much So what is missing? If you were laid off Skeletons in the closet What about if you were terminated? The phone interview The dreaded threesome Do i need to ask questions at the end? Breaking down your salary What if i need to cancel? Ten things that separate the wheat from the chaff

Part 7: After the Interview

The art of the thank you card So you have gotten a job offer

Should you negotiate on salary? Negotiating your salary Avoiding the rescinded job offer Buying time with multiple offers Handling a counteroffer

First impressions Keep your new job—make yourself indispensable Five phrases that can hurt your career Can you negotiate a raise in this economy? Reinvigorating a stale job It is never too late

Helpful Links Acknowledgments