Job Search Tips 101

I hope these tips help focus the CodeChallenge #cnc2021 job hunters. What would you add/subtract?

1. Find organizations that interest you.
2. Research organization.
   • Use: Google, Linkedin, Twitter,
   • Learn about its competitors,
   • Note recent important news (Good or bad),
   • Prepare company spreadsheet for info (Basic or detailed, up to you),
3. Study Job Description.
   • What do you have?
   • What don't you have? (Less Important)
4. Write out YOUR answers for common interview questions.
   • Tell me a little about yourself,
   • What are your biggest strengths & weaknesses?
   • Where do you see yourself (In x years, up to you)?
   • Describe your dream job,
   • Why did you leave your last position or What have you done during your employment gap?
   • Why do you want this job?
   • What type of work environment do you prefer?
   • How would your co-workers or managers describe you?
   • Why are you the best candidate for this role?
   • What achievement(s) are you most proud of?
   • Tell me about a challenge you’ve faced at work and how you dealt with it?
5. Practice your answers out loud.
   • Make it feel natural,
6. STAR: Situation, Task, Action, & Result.
   • Explain the Situation; set the 'stage,'
   • Task; discuss the task set out for you
   • Action; explain the specific actions you took to handle the situation.
   • Result; describe the outcome you reached through your actions
   • Finally; tie it back to their position with your final sentence.

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