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Secret Nuggets for Job Seekers

r2 Technologies, Inc.
r2 Technologies, Inc.

Rick Martinez is the president and CEO of r2 Technologies, an IT staffing firm. He has over 15 years of experience in IT and has placed over 1,220 IT professionals in his 18 years of owning an IT placement firm. Some key tips he provides for job seekers include accepting all LinkedIn invitations and including contact information on your profile, bringing copies of LinkedIn recommendations to interviews, researching companies attending job fairs, following up with potential employers the same day, and asking about the job responsibilities in the first 90 days and any reservations about your qualifications. He also provides advice for "mature" job seekers to avoid giving too much unnecessary background and focus on recent, relevant experience.

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Secret nuggets for Job Seekers Rick Martinez President / CEO r2 Technologies www.r2now.com
Who am I? Dont just listen to me I wont be offended if you disagree with everything in my presentation. Qualifications B.S. Degree from Trinity University, Management Information Systems (MIS) 15 years as an IT Pro Texas Instruments; Mobil Oil; Frito-Lay; PepsiCo; Cap Gemini; CitiGroup; Verizon; Fidelity Investments; Bank of America, and others 18 years owner of an IT Placement firm Placed over: 1,220+ IT Professionals r2 Tech grew 12.8% in 2009 r2 Tech grew 31.1% in 2010 r2 Tech grew 10.4% in 2011 Try to find 2-3 Nuggets that you can use in your job search!
Accept ALL LinkedIn Invitations! Put your contact information on your LI Profile! * e-mail address * phone number
Bring Copies of your LinkedIn Recommendations to your Interview
Job Fairs Research which companies are attending, which jobs you are a fit and apply on-line before attending Dont attend when they first open wait towards the end of the session Going during their lunch break
Job Fairs On your cover letter Write the Job Id Number Position Title of the position(s) that you are qualified for (Big & Bold) Identify Hiring Managers, they always stick out Walk by them and read their name tags, they are always wearing one Send them your resume THAT EVENING Dont Delay! Follow-up with them in a week
Do you feel Lucky?
Finding out e-mail of Managers www.google.com *@CompanyName.com Review the search results, looking for peoples names and you will see the naming conventions for the companys e-mail addresses
Bring Examples of your Work to your Interview Put it in a Binder with tabs Make sure these examples Emphasize your skills and match the job Description Dont Leave any materials with Employer
Two Most IMPORTANT Interview Questions to ask For the person that fills this job, what will they be doing for the first 90-days on assignment? Based upon my background and skills, do you have any reservations that I can perform this job?
Thank you Card After Interview Ask if they are on LinkedIn? Instead of sending a Thank You Card after an interview, send them a LinkedIn request. Re-state your strengths, how you can help him/her, and ask him/her to read your recommendations.
Tell Your Spouse NOT to ask you if you got a Job Youll tell them! I need my wife off my back!
Mature Job Seekers
Why Do I have this Picture?
Mature Job Seekers Take Note! #1: Be Cautious in giving too much Information (rambling) in an Interview DO Tailor your resume to the job you are applying for 3-4 pages, of Relevant, Deliverable centric experience Identify 2-3 Projects where you Increased sales or performance! DONT Turn your interview into a snooze fest by doing a history dump for the last 20+ years #2: Dont Have an Attitude Dont act superior to an interviewer Dont tell them how much you can teach them
Mature Job Seekers Take Note! #3: Dont become a Yes Man Dont agree with everything being said, without a reason. Dont act desperate, Be Professional, Polished, and Assertive! #4: Talk about: How you are creative, problem-solving, energetic, and learning about new technologies for this industry! #5: Appearance Matters Dress like you are up-to-date and modern. Be professional, ask yourself: How old is this tie?
Dont Apologize for your Age But Dont Act OLD
Social Media
D/FW a Terrific Market Place for Job Seekers! When you feel you are getting frustrated or down on yourself Ask Yourself? What have I done for someone else today?
What are your Best Secrets? Questions? Rick Martinez, CEO ~ r2 Technologies, E-mail: rick@r2now.com
Thank you! YOU are the Winner!

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Secret Nuggets for Job Seekers

  • 1. Secret nuggets for Job Seekers Rick Martinez President / CEO r2 Technologies www.r2now.com
  • 2. Who am I? Dont just listen to me I wont be offended if you disagree with everything in my presentation. Qualifications B.S. Degree from Trinity University, Management Information Systems (MIS) 15 years as an IT Pro Texas Instruments; Mobil Oil; Frito-Lay; PepsiCo; Cap Gemini; CitiGroup; Verizon; Fidelity Investments; Bank of America, and others 18 years owner of an IT Placement firm Placed over: 1,220+ IT Professionals r2 Tech grew 12.8% in 2009 r2 Tech grew 31.1% in 2010 r2 Tech grew 10.4% in 2011 Try to find 2-3 Nuggets that you can use in your job search!
  • 3. Accept ALL LinkedIn Invitations! Put your contact information on your LI Profile! * e-mail address * phone number
  • 4. Bring Copies of your LinkedIn Recommendations to your Interview
  • 5. Job Fairs Research which companies are attending, which jobs you are a fit and apply on-line before attending Dont attend when they first open wait towards the end of the session Going during their lunch break
  • 6. Job Fairs On your cover letter Write the Job Id Number Position Title of the position(s) that you are qualified for (Big & Bold) Identify Hiring Managers, they always stick out Walk by them and read their name tags, they are always wearing one Send them your resume THAT EVENING Dont Delay! Follow-up with them in a week
  • 7. Do you feel Lucky?
  • 8. Finding out e-mail of Managers www.google.com *@CompanyName.com Review the search results, looking for peoples names and you will see the naming conventions for the companys e-mail addresses
  • 9. Bring Examples of your Work to your Interview Put it in a Binder with tabs Make sure these examples Emphasize your skills and match the job Description Dont Leave any materials with Employer
  • 10. Two Most IMPORTANT Interview Questions to ask For the person that fills this job, what will they be doing for the first 90-days on assignment? Based upon my background and skills, do you have any reservations that I can perform this job?
  • 11. Thank you Card After Interview Ask if they are on LinkedIn? Instead of sending a Thank You Card after an interview, send them a LinkedIn request. Re-state your strengths, how you can help him/her, and ask him/her to read your recommendations.
  • 12. Tell Your Spouse NOT to ask you if you got a Job Youll tell them! I need my wife off my back!
  • 14. Why Do I have this Picture?
  • 15. Mature Job Seekers Take Note! #1: Be Cautious in giving too much Information (rambling) in an Interview DO Tailor your resume to the job you are applying for 3-4 pages, of Relevant, Deliverable centric experience Identify 2-3 Projects where you Increased sales or performance! DONT Turn your interview into a snooze fest by doing a history dump for the last 20+ years #2: Dont Have an Attitude Dont act superior to an interviewer Dont tell them how much you can teach them
  • 16. Mature Job Seekers Take Note! #3: Dont become a Yes Man Dont agree with everything being said, without a reason. Dont act desperate, Be Professional, Polished, and Assertive! #4: Talk about: How you are creative, problem-solving, energetic, and learning about new technologies for this industry! #5: Appearance Matters Dress like you are up-to-date and modern. Be professional, ask yourself: How old is this tie?
  • 17. Dont Apologize for your Age But Dont Act OLD
  • 19. D/FW a Terrific Market Place for Job Seekers! When you feel you are getting frustrated or down on yourself Ask Yourself? What have I done for someone else today?
  • 20. What are your Best Secrets? Questions? Rick Martinez, CEO ~ r2 Technologies, E-mail: rick@r2now.com
  • 21. Thank you! YOU are the Winner!