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Hi allI am posting different tips on a weekly basis on various social media - and just wanted to share these with you. I hope you all find the job you desire and find success!Tip 1/5: Being fast (<72 hours) is crucial and will increase your chances of getting hired by 4 timesMake sure to have the following ready:On top of online presenceAn adaptable and easy to use resumeMake a list of job titles and companiesSet up job alerts on LinkedInTip 2/5: Referrals work 5x better to land a jobUse networking in order to get job referrals - in the case you don’t know anyone at the company, following these principles when reaching out:Hitlist: create a hit list of companies to work forUnique: find a unique thing you have in commonStart: start engaging mentioning this unique common thingTailor: tailor a value proposition to the other personLead: lead up with next steps and have a call to actionEngage: be persistent and follow-upTip 3/5: It’s easier to know what company you don’t want to work for than the reverseSelecting the right company is extremely important, make sure to keep these three things in mind (I wish I did when I applied for my first roles!):Don’t be seduced by a brand name. Choose a size and environment that fits your profileNever sign at a company for what it is today. Try to figure out what it might be tomorrowJoining a pre-IPO company comes at a risk, but returns can be tremendousMake a full list first of potential companies and eliminate what you absolutely do not want - it’s easier than finding the ‘one company’ you want and keeps perspective openTip 4/5: Find a company size that fits your personal preference - our self-test can helpDifferent sizes come with different resources which need to be aligned to your needs - deciding on the right company size might be hard. I often saw people working at a corporation telling me ‘I want to work for a startup’, but do they really want this? It completely depends on your preference for a couple of attributes (see bottom)Tip 5/5 Ask these three questions after every job interview (regardless of the result)You only fail when you refuse to learn from a bad experience. Applying for jobs is a skill and skills can be learned and taught. Make sure to learn from all your interview experiences by asking yourself these three questions:What worked well during my job interviewWhat could be improved during my job interviewWhat actions can I take after my job interviewTip 6/6 How to get noticed on LinkedInCreate your brand using your profile picture, tagline and cover photo• Your tagline should be attention grabbing - focus on the value you create• Your (professional) profile picture should be aligned to the culture of the company you are applying for• Your cover photo should be representing your interests and brandWhat you are passionate about, what value you bring, the skills you master and how visitors can discover moreLeverage your description as your elevator pitchMake sure to include:• What value you bring (tagline)• How you bring this value (knowledge)• Why people should trust you (proof)• End your about section talking about your passions, interests and values - people connect with peopleWrite experience in the SBI framework (Situation - Behaviour - Impact)• Provide what the situation was in your experience• Explain what you did• Include the numerical impact you had (improvement, target achievement, time savings, result etc.)You can follow us @ preppally on most social==== Self-test ===Encircle the option most aligned to your own preferenceHow much do you value a strong brand to work for?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow much are you in need of an extensive new network?1 - Very much 2 - Medium need 3 - Not at allHow much do you value job security?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow much do you value international mobility?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow specialised do you want your job to be?1 - Very specialised 2 - Medium specialised 3 - Not specialisedHow much do you value learning from experts?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow much guidance do you need to perform your job?1 - Very much 2 - Medium need 3 - Not at allHow much do you value short term benefits?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow long do you see yourself in the same role you like?1 - >4 years 2 - Between 2-4 years 3 - <2 yearsHow much do you want to work on a completely new technology?1 - Not at all 2 - Medium need 3 - Very muchHow much do you value flexibility in your day to day job content?1 - Not at all 2 - Medium need 3 - Very muchHow much do you value working “9 to 5”?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow would you assess yourself in terms of prioritisation?1 - Less strong 2 - Medium strong 3 - Very strongHow much do you value routine and becoming good at the core of your job?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow much do you value a stable income?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantHow well can I cope with risk and uncertainty?1 - Not at all 2 - Medium 3 - Very muchHow much are you dreaming of starting your own business?1 - Not at all 2 - Medium 3 - Very muchHow well are you in regards to following rules and processes?1 - Very much 2 - Medium 3 - Not at allHow much do you prepare for your travel plans?1 - Very much 2 - Medium 3 - Not at allHow much do you care about external opinions and social confirmation?1 - Very much 2 - Medium 3 - Not at allWhat would you like to learn?1 - Become an expert 2 - A couple of things 3 - Everything a bitHow much do you value baseline salary versus equity (stocks) potential?1 - Very Important 2 - Medium important 3 - Less importantWhat would you do when you have to do a routine task?1 - Do it 3 - Automate itHow much do you value the ease of finding a next job?1 - Very important 2 - Medium important 3 - Not importantAdd up all the scores of the encircled options you have selected. (This is only indicative)Discover the option company size that might be the best for youYou scored 40 or lessA corporation might be the best fit for you.Given your answers you value a strong brand, you like the comfort of security and being able from strong individuals who can lift you up.You scored between 40 and 56A scale-up might be the best fit for you.Given your answers, you are somewhere in the middle between a corporation and a start-up. You prefer some parts of being in a start-up but still value some sort of stability.You scored 56 or moreA start-up might be the best fit for you.Given your answers, you value ownership, flexibility and you are comfortable in a more risky environment. You are not sure yet what you want to learn and want to absorb as much information about different topics as possible.
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