By: Coy Renick, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Here’s a quick outline for locating and obtaining a great job as a checklist you can use.
- Where to look
- Job posting sites like monster.com, indeed.com, roanoke.com, or many others
- Internet
- VEC
- Companies in area
- Headhunters
- Networking – Social Sites and in Person
More tips here.
- How to prepare
- Resume
- No more than two pages
- Matches open job description
- Cover Letter
- Specific to advertisement
- Includes research of organization
- Application
- Fill out completely
- Print very neatly
- What to wear
- Know your audience
- Neatness is the most important
- Resume
- Don’t overdo jewelry or perfume
- Research
- Note pad with questions
- Profitability
- Long range business plans
- What specifically do you want me to do
- Prepare for questions which will be asked
- See attached list
- Discussion
- Tell me about yourself
- Say “What will help You”
- How long should the interview last?
- Stress interview
- Panel interview
- Could include, tour of organization, lunch with officials, visits to other sites
- The LONGER THE BETTER
- Things you must do
- Have a clean automobile
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Talk with receptionist
- Read bulletin boards if available
- SMILE – SMILE
- Firm Handshake
- Watch your body language
- Never ask about pay and benefits
- Look the interviewer in the eye
- Avoid mannerisms
- Never say anything negative
- Ask for a business card from each person you interview with
- Always say “ Thank You”
- Follow-up
- Immediately provide and requested information
- Thank you note “Immediately”
- Call about status every two weeks
- Ask someone to put in a word for you
- Continue your search
- When you get an offer prepare a list of questions
- Vacation
- Medical Insurance (health, dental, vision)
- Life AD&D
- PTO
- 401-K
- Pension
- Professional Memberships
- Civic Involvement
- Sign up Bonus
- Relocation
- Stock Options
- Bonus
- Computer
- Office
- Cell Phone
- Ask for benefits description
- Don’t immediately accept job “Consult with your Significant Other”
- Look at all choices
- Pros
- Cons
- Negotiate a great deal
- Ask for an offer letter
- Pay
- Agreed benefits
- Special arrangements
- Vacation already planned
- Computer