Talent Management
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #10
#10. Update your resume. Make it heavy on quantifiable accomplishments. (See #8 & #9) Save it as “Your Name.doc” so the recipient can find it easily. Most resumes are scanned and parsed into a database so keep your formatting simple. Include relevant key words and phrases.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #9
#9. Outline your background from a feature/ benefit perspective. How will your experience benefit a new firm? Be prepared to give examples – short stories to illustrate your accomplishments.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #8
#8. Compile documentation that will verify your accomplishments and business impact, recognition awards, promotions and reviews.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #7
#7. Update (or create) a LinkedIn profile and put a plan in place to build your network as quickly as possible. Check out your profile on Zoominfo. LinkedIn is by far the largest business networking site. Zoominfo is one of the most popular business research sites.There are many other networking sites out there. Decide which you’re going to use and work them religiously. Your goal is to make it easy for people to find you .