Outfitter for your job search

POWER UP YOUR STRUCTURAL CAPITAL, NOW

How strong is your structural capital? Here we ask the following questions: How confident are you of your resume? Is it the very best that you can do, or was it rushed? How many versions of your resume do you have? How many cover letters have you prepared? Thank you notes? Do you have a functional resume? A competency resume? Do you have a document, separate from your resume, that accurately conveys your depth of knowledge? Do you have the discipline, motivation and attitude to succeed in your job search? Are you inspired to succeed? Could you apply for 200 or more jobs without giving up? How many hours can you commit to investing daily in your job search? Will you take feedback from friends and family without getting defensive?

It takes a lot to make a great first impression.

How to Write a Highly Effective Resume

How to write an effective cover letter. Please see Section 2.0 in the attached PDF. Job Search Checklist

Background tasks related to job interviews:

Questions You May Be Asked in Your Next Job Interview

Questions to Ask Potential Employers in Job Interviews

Questions to Use in Your Informational Interviews

Template Job Search Process

How to Look for a Job on the Web

Before you go in for an interview, you owe it to your candidacy to thoroughly prepare and review the check list of items below. If possible, role play the interview with a family member or friend.

1. Write down your key accomplishments in a story form, so that you come across as matter-of-fact when stating them, rather than as bragging, or unsure, or simply constructing your prose as you talk.

2. Know and write down your strengths in terms of knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes and behaviors (your personal ‘human capital’). be prepared to answer questions such as “What is your best strength?” and “Which of your attributes would you consider a weakness”. Be sure you have prepared and are familiar with your personal SWOT analysis. For example: SWOT Analysis

3. Understand the requirements for the position. Read our tips and notes on management competencies and related behaviors, so can make the strongest impression possible.

4. Documents to leave behind

A. Skills Inventory (especially for those emphasizing their technical skills). For an example see: Skills Inventory

B. Leadership Skills Inventory. For an example see: Leadership Skills Inventory