CHECKING THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR EMPLOYMENT

Now is the time to check the status of the tools you need for employment. How do you rate your skills in each of the following categories?

RESUME AND REFERENCES:

a. Resume

b. Reference List

JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES:

a. 30-second elevator speech

b. Networking/joining two or more networking groups

c. Computer

d. Headhunters

e. Newspaper

f. Cold calls

NETWORKING:

a. Have a system you use

b. Maintain your network

c. Ice breaker skills

COVER LETTER:

a. Standard/Conventional

b. Two-column

INTERVIEW SKILLS:

a. Informational interviewing

b. Telephone

c. In person

d. Non-verbal communication

FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATIONS:

a. Letter to interviewer(s)

b. Letter to gatekeeper/administrator/assistant

c. Voice mail or e-mail message

d. In person visit