This presentation describes 5 qualities of successful job seekers, as found from the How I Got My Job job-hunting success stories podcast. Originally presented at Podcamp Ohio 2 in Columbus, Ohio on June 20, 2009. More details about the project at http://howigotmyjob.com
37. ¡°I¡¯m a firm believer in building a network before you need it. At the time I needed it, I was able to capitalize on the strength of having actively participated in itfor some time.¡±Warren Sukernek, ¡°How I Got My Job as Director of Content Marketing¡±
40. ¡°It¡¯s more than just having a network. It¡¯s having given to the network. Provide value to your network, and they will be more willing to help you when you need it.¡±Amybeth Hale, ¡°How I Got My Job as a Talent Attraction Manager¡±
44. ¡°I like to call my job Silly Putty?because I fill in the cracks wherever I¡¯m needed.¡±Bill Green, How I Got My Job as an Administrative Assistant
48. ¡°Just go talk to people who you¡¯d love to work with. I walked in and told the receptionist, ¡®I¡¯m totally passionate about this and I¡¯d love to work for this organization.¡¯¡±Ann Ronan, ¡°How I Got My Job as a Health Educator¡±
52. ¡°This is me. I¡¯d like to introduce myself. I¡¯m Carolynn Duncan, originally from San Diego, CA and Rexburg, ID. I¡¯d like to think of myself as the newest member of the Provo Labs team.¡±Carolynn Duncan, ¡°How I Got My Job at Provo Labs¡±
56. ¡°My persistence in checking back on the open positions was key to me getting this job. It took me 10 years before I finally got the one I originally wanted.¡±Brent Bradley, ¡°How I Got My Job as a Network Technician¡±
59. ¡°Staying positive is key. I looked for about an entire year before I found a job, and maintaining a positive attitude was vital.¡±Christian Sheehy, ¡°How I Got My Job as Tech Center Manager for a Public Library¡±
66. ¡°Having a blog with a specific angle gives you the opportunity to stand out as a thought leader. It adds that extra push to establishing your credibility. ¡±Andre Blackman, ¡°How I Got My Job as a Health Communications Analyst¡±
67. ¡°Being genuinely passionate about something andcommunicating about it sets you apart from the typical worker who is just putting in his time.¡±Andre Blackman, ¡°How I Got My Job as a Health Communications Analyst¡±