Subject: 10 Things Memo Date: Tue, April 14, 2015 10 THINGS MEMO Finding a job can be difficultas we learned in class there are a multitude of factors that go into the process. The process can be daunting and time consuming but with by following the advice finding a job can be made easy well easier. 1. Spell Check- LeanIn.org President Rachel Thomas found that 98% of resumes they tested contained at least one grammatical error. So proofreading is immensely important. 2. Personal Networking- The world is increasingly technologically driven, however in finding/consolidating a job personal networking remains the most fruitful resourcethus upfront thinking is crucial. 3. Cover Letter- A letter stating who you are and why you are valuable to the company. Hiring managers have been known to automatically reject resumes without an accompanying letter. 4. Action Verbs- In ones resume it is important to use powerful verbs to grab the readers attention. 5. Resume- A resumes should emphasis work history, what the employer wants, optional summary of qualifications. It is often a determining factor in a job selection process and should be done with extreme attention to detail. 6. ATS- Applicant tracking system is a filter that online job search databases use in order to filter through a large number of applicants. Keywords can be used to ensure one surpasses the ATS. 7. Elevator Pitch- Is a thirty second rundown of ones most relevant experience, education, skills, and interests. The aim is to impress quickly and gain opportunities. 8. Digital Dirt- 90% of hiring managers reference sites such as Facebook during the hiring process. Thus it is essential to upkeep a professional online presence, de-taging drunkenly photos and maintaining an appropriate profile. 9. Looking the Part- Dress according to the job you want to have. Look professional and well kept to wow your interviewers. 10.Soft Skills- Employers desire soft skills: leadership, problem solving, communication, teamwork and work ethic. The aforementioned points can really deter the outcome of a job hunt. Understanding the roles of both the personal and digital work world and leveraging yourself in the right way it is possible to land the dream job. If you
have any further questions on the points I have here please feel free to contact me at: jennleonard24@yahoo.com. Thank you, Jenn Leonard