Job Search Quick Bits Preparing for Your Search

Job Search Quick Bits Preparing for Your Search Job Search Quick Bits:  Preparing for  Your Search   We know you’re busy and sometimes a little is better than a lot. When you need “a bit” of information or inspiration, take a look at our  Job Search Quick Bits.   How can I brand myself?   Branding is the  feeling  part of how we market ourselves.   To  drive towards a meaningful career,  you need to drive towards a personal brand.   It starts by understanding who you are and what your reputation is.   Once you understand who you are  and what you want, think about your desired reputation and how you can get there.   Describe yourself authentically  based on your skills and experiences.   How specific should my goal statement be?     When crafting a goal statement, is it acceptable to say broad locations as preference such as East Coast or West Coast?   East  Coast, West Coast, South, North â€" these are way  too general.  Be very comfortable  naming  a city  (or two).     Have a preference.  Where do you really want to live?   Your elevator pitch might include, “I would like to move to Charlotte, North Carolina,  and find  kind of  job.     If you have  family, friends, or your spouse want  you  to move to a different city, a  long-distance  search is totally possible.  Just be clear about your preferences and go for it.   How should I prepare for a job fair or hiring event?   Know which companies will be there and what positions they have open.   Have a strategy before you go.   Ask more questions like,  Tell me more about what you do.   When in doubt, be interested instead of interesting.   Take lots of business cards!   Take notes.   Why is  my  LinkedIn Headline important?   LinkedIn searching is an algorithm  and key words in your headline make it easy for the algorithm to select you.   About those key words… put yourself in the hiring managers’  shoes and think about what keywords they are looking for.   Add the  city  where  you are searching  for a job  in  your headline.     Where can I  find information about the culture of a company or what its like to work there?   Check out  Glassdoor.com  where you’ll find:   Job Board  with job listings.   Company reviews the YELP of companies based on employee submissions.   Salaries  review  â€"  discover your market value. Join Dana  Manciagli’s  Job Search Master Class  now  and get the most comprehensive job search system available!