Job hunt preparation checklist

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Job hunt preparation checklist

Posted on 05 April 2018

 

  • Resume prepared 

  • Double check resume details are correct – phone number, email address, dates etc.

  • SEEK profile active and updated, including uploading current resume

  • SEEK ap downloaded to phone

  • Draft cover email/letter prepared 

  • Commit to memory stories surrounding the most common interview questions- What you are looking for; Reasons for leaving roles; Examples of where you've made a positive difference; Examples of difficult decisions; What can you bring to the role; career goals etc.  

  • Store resume and pdfs of qualifications, ID etc on your phone

  • Mantra chosen  to use prior to interview [a good attitude is paramount]

  • Referees notified [and thank you emails prepared ]

  • Email and phone message/messagebank settings checked to ensure you get notified of any calls and messages.

  • Profile in Linkedin tidied, including professional photo  and some recommendations added 

  • Profile in Facebook sanitised

  • Interview outfits chosen

  • Decide on parameters for job search ie titles, money, geographic, style and size of employer [be a little flexible with these].

  • Plan week to set aside time every day for your job search including checking your spam folders in case messages or emails are there.

 

 

 

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