Develop a Job Search Strategy

Together we can:

• Take inventory of your skills, strengths, and values
• Think through your short-term and long-term goals
• Asses possible paths forward
• Perfect your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile
• Practice telling your story with confidence and clarity
• Learn how to network effectively
• Maintain motivation
• Evaluate options
• Negotiate offers

Whether you are updating your resume or starting from scratch:

• Write a targeted resume
• Focus on the skills employers will find most useful
• Show (rather than tell) that you are the right candidate for the job

Learn how to craft letters that get read:

• Write a targeted letter that will get you the interview
• Understand the importance of this "writing sample"
• Carefully proofread together before you hit submit

Leverage this powerful networking tool:

• Update and/or write your LinkedIn profile
• Maximize your ability to be found

Learn tips and tricks for online and in-person networking:

• Maximize informational interviews
• Learn how to turn strangers into advocates

Practice interviewing before the stakes are high:

• Think through your answers to the most commonly asked questions
• Tell your story in a way that makes others listen
• Learn how to answer and ask great questions

Evaluate your options:

• How much am I worth?
• What else should I be asking for?