7 Things You Must Do Before Applying to Jobs | Sarah Chang
before sending out applications, you should...
- Do work on your online reputation
- 80% of employers google applicants before interviews
- LinkedIn is crucial to have updated
- don't let people mistakenly think you've landed a new job
- 3 Things to do before the job search
- determine who the stakeholders are
- people whose daily life will be altered by your next job
- a new job means a new life
- build your network and your reputation
- a reputation is something you build
- network online and in person
- Figure out what your skill set is and what you want to do with it — and be ready to entertain far-out ideas.
- ask "What are you optimizing for?"
- do some soul searching
- what're your unique talents? don't take them for granted
- assess your eight essential dimensions: interests, motivators...
- figure out how you feel about your current job
- is the grass always greener?
- is there a long time plan?
- are you appreciated?
- what does my boss think of me?
- 9 things to consider before job searching while employed
- keep job search and work separate
- be careful who you tell
- schedule interviews strategically
- your boss may be threatened
- use former employees as references
- be honest with potential employers
- don't forget about current job
- remember that you don't have the job yet
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