http://cmaccess.net/2007/12/04/its-the-little-things-that-make-a-big-difference/ Your link to insights and information for creative job searching Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:46:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 http://cmaccess.net/2007/12/04/its-the-little-things-that-make-a-big-difference/#comment-22510 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:51:15 +0000 http://cmaccess.net/2007/12/04/its-the-little-things-that-make-a-big-difference/#comment-22510 [...] 1. Be sure to tailor your search to jobs you are qualified for and that interest you. 2. Video resumes are not prudent unless you’re looking for an acting (or broadcast media) job. 3. Always start out using “mr.” and “ms.” in an interview and in email communications, until you’re corrected otherwise. 4. Keep your social networking sites private–pictures can be found and be detrimental to your consideration for professional opportunities. 5. Make sure you research the company and the position to the best of your ability before an interview! 6. Dress professionally and appropriately when interviewing; it’s better to show up overdressed than be dismissed from consideration because you “weren’t quite sure what to wear.” 7. Don’t be a “Yes Man”. This means, don’t talk too much during your job interview, be concise with your answers, and always back up responses with concrete and relevant examples. And if you have an answer you don’t think they want to hear (a “no” instead of a “yes”) be sure to back it up with a well-crafted response. Take time to think about what you want to say, they’ll wait, and it will make it worth the wait! 8. Have a professional email address! 9. Keep your resume short and to the point: relevant experience only! It’s hard to keep work experience like “supported myself through college while working at Hooters” but the truth is, unless you just graduated, your professional experience is going to override this piece of information, and it will actually hurt you. 10. Get to know a lot of people: your success will come from who you know! 11. Ask for help during your job search. From friends, mentors, relatives. 12. ALWAYS follow up with an email or a hand written note after an interview!! Even phone interviews! 13. NEVER talk negatively about a past employer, no matter how comfortable the interviewer makes you feel. 14. Ask good questions to show you’re interested in learning about the company. [...] […] 1. Be sure to tailor your search to jobs you are qualified for and that interest you. 2. Video resumes are not prudent unless you’re looking for an acting (or broadcast media) job. 3. Always start out using “mr.” and “ms.” in an interview and in email communications, until you’re corrected otherwise. 4. Keep your social networking sites private–pictures can be found and be detrimental to your consideration for professional opportunities. 5. Make sure you research the company and the position to the best of your ability before an interview! 6. Dress professionally and appropriately when interviewing; it’s better to show up overdressed than be dismissed from consideration because you “weren’t quite sure what to wear.” 7. Don’t be a “Yes Man”. This means, don’t talk too much during your job interview, be concise with your answers, and always back up responses with concrete and relevant examples. And if you have an answer you don’t think they want to hear (a “no” instead of a “yes”) be sure to back it up with a well-crafted response. Take time to think about what you want to say, they’ll wait, and it will make it worth the wait! 8. Have a professional email address! 9. Keep your resume short and to the point: relevant experience only! It’s hard to keep work experience like “supported myself through college while working at Hooters” but the truth is, unless you just graduated, your professional experience is going to override this piece of information, and it will actually hurt you. 10. Get to know a lot of people: your success will come from who you know! 11. Ask for help during your job search. From friends, mentors, relatives. 12. ALWAYS follow up with an email or a hand written note after an interview!! Even phone interviews! 13. NEVER talk negatively about a past employer, no matter how comfortable the interviewer makes you feel. 14. Ask good questions to show you’re interested in learning about the company. […]

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