Summary Sunday Winning Job Interviews, Job Search and More

Summary Sunday Winning Job Interviews, Job Search and More By the time you land a job interview, you are eager to have the opportunity to tell your story! But, winning job interviews requires preparation and knowing how to best answer questions.   This weeks summary contains tons of advice on how to nail the answer to tell me about yourself from different perspectives. The bottom line is that your answer should be energetic, concise, relevant to the role and company and interesting! This summary also provides tips on how to follow-up AFTER your job interview, networking and getting referred for a job, the benefits of social media, including LinkedIn, and more! Dont try and figure out your job search questions in a vacuum. Get advice from other job seekers and people you respect. JOB INTERVIEWS In a series of tweets, I shared several different ways to respond to this dreaded interview question. How to Respond to “So, Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview by Joel Schwartzberg | Harvard Business Review To sum up the article and your answer, Schwartzberg says your answer will need to provide these two elements: First, identify what the organization specifically needs from this role. Second, customize your response to position yourself as the best person to fill that need. How do I answer “tell me about yourself” in an interview? I never know what they’re looking for. by Resume Experts. The NRWA Get more tips on how to answer this question from 12 experts who help coach people through this answer for a living. Why longer responses to “So, tell me about yourself” are better by Joseph Liu | Fast Company There are many different opinions on how long your answer should be and what it should include. This is just one more perspective. Find Your Zen, Then Crush Your Job Interview by Sue Shellenbarger | The Wall Street Journal If you get nervous before a job interview, then test some of these ideas to eliminate or reduce your jitters. JOB SEARCH Mastering The Art Of The Follow-Up Email In The Job Interview Process by Chris Westfall | Forbes It isnt enough to hastily send a thank you message after an interview. Follow this four-step process and create a memorable, impactful thank you. My favorite line in the article is: “The best follow-up email doesn’t follow a template. It follows the conversation that started IRL with your potential hiring manager.” 7 Basic Mistakes Thatll Slow Down Any Job Searchâ€"and How to Fix Them All Today by Lea McLeod | The Muse If you are frustrated with the lack of results from your job search, these 7 mistakes could be the reason why you arent making the headway you want. LINKEDIN How to Leverage LinkedIn Status Updates for Your Job Search by Ed Han | Job-Hunt.org One of the best ways to job search is by proactively sharing status updates on LinkedIn. Learn about the benefits of posting on LinkedIn and how to easily post. SOCIAL MEDIA Afraid to use social media while job hunting? You shouldnt be by Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn Editor | Get Hired newsletter Social media can be a blessing or a curse, depending on what you share. Get tips and ideas on what to share and how to clean up your social media. Plus check out or join the conversation started by Andrew Seaman. NETWORKING Referrals: A Jackpot for #Jobseekers by Adrienne Tom | Career Impressions Dont just read the article, see how Adrienne addresses the topic for discussion in her LinkedIn post here. CAREER Dont just sit back and wait for things to happentake action!