Your job search is more than browsing job postings daily. Learning how to present yourself to employers and building a network are also important job search activities.
Have a free hour? These four small tasks will make a big impact on your job search. Here’s your agenda for Job Search Power Hour:
- Update your LinkedIn profile (20 minutes) Recruiters use LinkedIn to search for candidates. Look over your profile for errors. Update job descriptions with action verbs. Upload a professional-looking photo. Send connection requests to people you know (make sure to include a personal note).
- Send an email to someone new (10 minutes) Is there someone in a job you’re interested in? What about someone you recently met at a networking event? Send them an email asking to discuss their job or company. Let them know how long you’d like to meet. Pick a location most convenient for them.
- Look for a networking event (15 minutes) The event might be part of an industry-specific group, like Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids, or part of an industry-general group like Economic Club of Grand Rapids. Before you attend, decide your goal for the event. Is it to meet three new people, or is it to meet someone specific?
- Register for a workshop (15 minutes) Attend a free workshop to learn more about a specific computer program, practice interviewing or discover why LinkedIn is essential to your job search. Free workshops are provided at several organizations including West Michigan Works!, Career Transitions Center of West Michigan and Women’s Resource Center.
Employment Expertise is provided by West Michigan Works! Learn more about how they can help: visit westmiworks.org or your local Service Center.
