The document summarizes questions and answers from a webinar on job searching challenges. Some of the topics discussed include researching new industries, differentiating yourself in job applications, when to pursue a master's degree, managing nervousness in interviews, and questions to avoid in interviews. The webinar aimed to help job seekers and bridge the information gap between job seekers and employers. Attendees were invited to join the next webinar on gaining work experience in PR and marketing.
Cachinko's Answers to the Toughest Job Search Questions Part 3
1. Questions for Cachinko III
Still Solving the Toughest Job Search Challenges
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3. Introduction
• The job search is rough
• Job seekers are confused
• Employers are stressed
• Jobs aren’t getting filled
the right way
• This webinar is here to
bridge that gap
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4. What should a new grad/job
seeker do if trying to break
into a new industry that’s not
directly relevant to their
studies?
- Ash
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5. • Research
– Informational interviews
– Blogs
• Connect
– Existing skills/experience
• Develop
– Take a class
– Intern
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6. For organizations using
recruitment portals, what is the
best way to differentiate
yourself?
- Joan
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7. • Keywords
– What is in-demand?
• Quantify
– Numbers, percentages
• Be current
– “in work” search terms
• Personalize
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8. Are employers more interested
to see that you are staying
current with blogging than the
actual content of the blog?
- Jade
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9. • Combination
– Frequent & terrible = bad
– Sporadic & rich = bad
• Aim for the middle
– Set a schedule
– Hit important points
– Make the connection
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10. The job search is slow at
times, when should I consider
going back to get my Masters?
Will it be beneficial in my job
search?
- Carolyn
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11. • It depends
• Consider
– Career goals
– Industry
– Cost/benefits
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12. As a Briton how can I
distinguish myself to
employers abroad and make
myself more attractive as an
employee?
- Jade
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13. • Travel
• Showcase
international
experience
• Seek international
companies
–Relocation programs
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14. How many times and how often
should you follow up if a
company you interviewed with
doesn’t offer you the job but
doesn’t let you know you didn’t
get it?
-Taylor
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15. • Rule of thumb:
7-10 days
• 3 times MAX
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16. Is it OK to ask PR agencies
if they can offer a paid
internship even if it’s not
listed on their website?
- Amie
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17. • Sure
• Don’t get your
hopes up
• If a company isn’t
advertising pay,
it’s probably not
there
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18. What other websites are good
for entry-level positions
besides Craigslist, Indeed,
and MediaBistro?
- Elise
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19. • Social Media
– LinkedIn
– Facebook
– Twitter
• Professional orgs
– PRSSA
– NSPE
• Job boards
– Simply Hired
– College career centers
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20. Can you tell us how to
‘shine’ during a very brief
phone interview?
- Elise
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21. • Prepare
–Cheat sheet
–Pick your setting
–Be “early”
• Smile
• Be concise
• Finish strong
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22. How can I manage
nervousness during an
interview?
- Jen
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23. • Before
–Practice
–Exercise
–Arrive early
–Eat well
• During
–Breathe
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24. What is the best way to find
who the recruiter is for a
company? Is it appropriate to
contact an owner or
manager?
- Rachel
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25. • Social media
– LinkedIn
– Facebook
– Twitter
• Large company = HR
• Medium company =
office manager/VP
• Small company =
Owner or VP
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26. I’m working and searching
for a new career, what
steps are best to take to
transition and use my
transferrable skills?
-Brett
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27. • Research
– Informational
interviews
– Social media
• Revisit your
resume
• Connect
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28. If you have many
internships, is it important
to have an internship in
your senior year?
- Trina
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29. • It depends
• Many employers
hire interns after
graduation
• Work experience +
education = job
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30. What are the best ways to
approach a job search out
of state?
- Laurel
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31. • Visit
• Informational
interviews
• Social media
• Join an org
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32. After getting rejected, what is
the best way to figure out why
you didn’t get the job without
being annoying?
- Krista
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33. • Ask!
• Don’t ask more
than once
• Ask what you could
have done better
• Sometimes it’s not
your fault!
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34. What are questions/answers in
an interview that could
potentially disqualify your
candidacy for a job?
- Briana
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38. Thank you!
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Join us for our next job seeker webinar at:
1 P.M. (EST) December 14, 2011:
PR & Marketing: ‘Tis the Season to Gain
Experience!
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