The Secret to a Successful Job Search
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Today I’m sharing the secret to a successful job search, a simple framework that once in place will help you save time and filter out distractions. If you’ve ever suddenly looked up after scrolling endlessly on a job board and discovered it turned from day to night, you know what I’m talking about.
This framework can also help you NOT lob your resume at jobs that don’t make sense for you, which frankly leads to confusion and depleted energy when you don’t hear back or are rejected.
Stop the madness, and get yourself organized with this formula, which is the secret to a successful job search and can be applied toward all career development:
What Drives You + Core Competencies = Effective Job Search
Why is this formula so effective? It forces you to do the upfront work of thinking inwardly about yourself, understanding what you need or want to do and why, and offers a structure to compare job descriptions against.
To identify what drives you, complete this coaching exercise.
To identify your core competencies, make a list of hard (i.e., technical) skills and soft (i.e., good listener) skills. These are also your transferable skills that you pack up and bring with you to every opportunity. Prioritize the ones that fill you and / or could be particularly valuable in today’s job market.
Once you’re clear on these — motivations and competencies — you can build the language, elevator pitch and supporting materials (resume, LinkedIn, portfolio) and begin pursuing that awesome step of what is next for you.
We’re hosting a workshop next Thursday, Sept. 21, where we’ll walk through How to Craft an Amazing Elevator Pitch — exactly what you’ll need for reaching out to your network and and writing cover letters. It’s free — we hope you’ll join us!
IT IS YOUR TURN! 👏
xo, Stacey
FREE CONFERENCE FOR RETURNERS
This week I shared on Instagram why I’m so excited about this opportunity to attend Fitch CreditPath — a free conference for returners this October in New York. Watch the video above and click below to find all the details!
Click through for dates and to begin the application process.
BROWSE JOBS ON APRÈS
Jobs with our featured partners!
Technical Sales Representative Mixing and Extrusion — Anton Paar USA, Inc.
The Fitch Group CreditPath Return to Work Conference (Oct. 16-19) — Fitch Group
Senior Affordable Housing Analyst – ReStart Position — Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
IS Business Analyst-Principal- San Francisco Department of Technology (see all SFDT roles on the site - engineering roles, business analysis, policy comms and more!)
Customer Service Training Program with Job Placement — Aspireship
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UPCOMING GROUP COACHING COHORT!
Benefit from TWO Après career coaches in this live, guided journey toward a new job, capped at 10 participants. Ready to put concentrated time and effort into landing a new job? This cohort is for you! Over the course of four weeks, meet seven times and walk away with:
Increased confidence in yourself and where you are going in your career
Strong support network from your cohort and career coaches
Stellar resume and LinkedIn profile
Compelling explanation of your career journey and the next steps to take to get to where you want to be
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Après connects women returning to work or seeking something more in their career with employers. We offer coaching, resume and LinkedIn profile reviews, and a boutique job board that welcomes resume gaps.
Great framework! Finding your motivation is crucial. Otherwise, you'll just job hop endlessly and find yourself disappointed each time.