Becoming the Compelling Candidate (6/2008)
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What can you do to give a company every incentive to hire you? From knowing yourself, to knowing your audience, to proactively convincing management that you are the best match, here are the steps to meet the company's needs so it will meet yours. Not only will you find better work, but you'll get more respect – and better opportunities – faster.
Becoming the Compelling Candidate (6/2008)
- 1. San Francisco STC meeting, June 18 th , 2008 Becoming the Compelling Candidate Andrew Davis Synergistech Communications
- 2. Overview Assumptions Today’s Job Market Job-Searching 101 New Tactics The Final Touches Part 4: Q & A
- 3. My Assumptions I’m assuming you: Have professional tech comms experience Have relevant portfolio samples to show Have current tools and technology skills Have market-compatible comp requirements Can identify the right ‘culture’ for your needs
- 4. Today’s Job Market More competitive than last year Lots of work (if you’re geeky & S.Bay-based) Technical knowledge (domain > tools) matters Job descriptions more unrealistic Publications managers’ role has changed Profession’s stature has diminished
- 5. Job Searching 101, pt 1 Write a flawless resume Network, network, network Put your portfolio online Apply liberally (but not to the forehead)
- 6. Job Searching 101, pt 2 During phone interviews… Do your research During in-person interviews… Following in-person interviews… During negotiations… When you get an offer…
- 7. New tactics Get your candidacy noticed Resourcefulness Educated enthusiasm Demonstrate real-world results
- 8. The Final Touches Chemistry Attitude Engagement Growth Compensation
- 9. Questions to ask yourself, pt 1 Ten questions to keep your career on track Am I making a measurable contribution? Learning valuable skills? Responsibilities evolving? Evidence I’m valued? Am I being held back?
- 10. Questions to ask yourself, pt 2 Who’s got it better? Where? Why? Which other role here would I prefer? Will this company support my evolution? Is there precedent for taking on a new role? Would I survive a layoff?
- 11. For more info... Please see Synergistech’s Advice pages www.synergistech.com/advice.shtml 1-866-591-2968