Job Searches & Professional Networking Ashley Carlson, Assistant - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Postdoctoral Affairs & Graduate Studies Job Searches & Professional Networking Ashley Carlson, Assistant Director Matt Falk, Senior Coordinator

Objectives • Building your network • Making connections • Managing social media • Preparing for the job search • Using job boards and recruiters • Investing time and being persistent • Putting your network to use in your job search

A Quick & Dirty Guide to Professional Networking

Building Your Network • Can happen anywhere at any time Elevator Pitch 1. Hook- Get their interest • Places to meet 2. Action- What do you do 3. Value- Why does it matter • Elevator pitch 4. Impact- A success story • Asking questions 5. Engage- Connect & follow up • Career services • Specific networking event tips

Making the Connection • Select those that matter most • Put the work in • Positive feedback • Make it feel more personal • Set up a time to meet

Social Media Presence • Varying sites and how they are perceived • Multiple accounts • As professional as possible • Updates • How to follow

The Job Search

Get ready • Set realistic expectations • Spend time thinking about what you want • Build your network before you need it • Have application materials ready and be prepared

Get set • Do not just rely on the web • Tell everyone you know that you are looking • Be visible

Go! • Recommended places to look • Big boards- Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor • Small boards- professional organizations and local boards • Specific boards- know about USAjobs.gov • Filter your search, know keywords to move quickly • Know your flex points and where job descriptions might flex • Recruiters and head hunters

Keep going! • Chances are you won’t be successful right away • It will be ok, PhDs and biomed unemployment numbers are the lowest

Putting your network to work in your job search

Network to work… in 3 acts 1. Making your announcement… and getting a reply! 2. Find an opening, find a contact… and reach out! 3. Noticing a trend… getting the inside scoop… making a new contact!

Recap

Networking • Can happen anywhere at any time • Prepare your elevator pitch • Event survival guide: • Arrive early • Speak up! • Bring business cards • Keep that breath fresh

Job Search • Set realistic expectations • Know going in what you are looking for • Build your network before you need it • Don’t just rely on the web • Tap your network and be visible • Filter and target your search • Consider recruiters and head hunters • Hang in there!

Questions?

Thank you! Contact Ashley Carlson at acarlson5@kumc.edu with questions or for further help Visit tinyurl.com/KUMCASCEND for upcoming dates and more information Save the date: October 25- Applying for the position!