Prioritize your job search!

HIGH IMPACT
  • EMPLOYER KNOWN TO HAVE SPONSORED BEFORE
  • HAVE AN INSIDE CONTACT
  • POTENTIALLY MOTIVATED TO SPONSOR ME
PRIORITY #1

IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
  • EMPLOYER KNOWN TO HAVE SPONSORED BEFORE
  • NO INSIDE CONTACT
  • POTENTIALLY MOTIVATED TO SPONSOR ME
PRIORITY #2

PLAN & SCHEDUL
  • EMPLOYER KNOWN TO HAVE SPONSORED BEFORE
  • NOT POTENTIALLY MOTIVATED TO EMPLOY ME
PRIORITY #3

SPARE TIME
  • EMPLOYER NEVER SPONSORED BEFORE
  • NOT MOTIVATED TO HIRE ME

FORGET IT!
LOW IMPACT


SELLING YOURSELF TO EMPLOYERS

The job search is much like a sales campaign – employers have certain hiring needs and you are the product that can meet those needs. It requires that you know the product well (self assessment), and that you have good information about the needs of the target audience (job and company research).

Below is a list of candidate qualities/skills that American employers have identified as being important in the hiring process. Take some time and identify your strengths and weaknesses from the list below. This will help you when reviewing job descriptions so you can readily see how your product matches up with the needs of the potential employer. Think about stories from your background (education or experience) to determine which will highlight the qualities listed in the chart. These stories will be used once you are called for an interview. It is never too early to begin preparation for an employment interview; in the job search process, the resume is designed to get you an interview, and how you perform in the interview will determine if you get an offer.

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