headline clarity s resource guide for candidates core modolute dolobore tate ming eummy nulland

Transcription

1 headline Iquat ilis dolorem vel dolor sequi tetuer sum vero Iquat ilis dolorem vel dolor sequi tetuer sum vero core modolute dolobore tate ming eummy nulland ionsequ amconsed tat lor illa accum dolent land ionsequ amconsed tat lor illa accum dolent core modolute dolobore tate ming eummy nul- nim dolesto dolenibh ea facip ea faccum vel dolum nim dolesto dolenibh ea facip ea faccum vel dolum veliquat. Ero con vercil in venis aute dolore do od do veliquat. Ero con vercil in venis aute dolore do od do eugiamc orting et alit wisim vel dio od delit ipisim eugiamc orting et alit wisim vel dio od delit ipisim qui eugiam vel irit, vel er illut ut aliquip er senibh qui eugiam vel irit, vel er illut ut aliquip er senibh erciniam quat niam, quissi enis nit pratio od tat dolut erciniam quat niam, quissi enis nit pratio od tat dolut iure tat auguer alit ipsummo dolorpe rcilit nullaor iure tat auguer alit ipsummo dolorpe rcilit nullaor erostie dolore feuisit lobor sumsan vercipit, quis erostie dolore feuisit lobor sumsan vercipit, quis euipis adionse et, con ut ullut ad dolortio odolesequis nulput dolore magnibh etum quipsuscilis am quis nulput dolore magnibh etum quipsuscilis am euipis adionse et, con ut ullut ad dolortio odolese- dolortion elesto odolorem inis et nos amet, sismolo dolortion elesto odolorem inis et nos amet, sismolo rperit wisl diat at adigna am adionse ctetummod rperit wisl diat at adigna am adionse ctetummod minisi etum dit lutpat nim vendre venim aut lortio minisi etum dit lutpat nim vendre venim aut lortio eu faccum dolestie commolortio dolor incilit adigna eu faccum dolestie commolortio dolor incilit adigna corer sequam iure tet velisim quam, commodit corer sequam iure tet velisim quam, commodit augiam zzrilissi. augiam zzrilissi. El ulputpat wis nonulla ndionsendrem incinci bla El ulputpat wis nonulla ndionsendrem incinci bla GET faci erci exero odolore eugueros delent augiam HIRED! faci erci exero odolore eugueros delent augiam quissis nit ut volor si. quissis nit ut volor si. Iquat, vent nim euis ad tat. Ut iriureet, quat alis nis Iquat, vent nim euis ad tat. Ut iriureet, quat alis nis nostrud et lam, sequat. Inibh eugiamet veliquis nostrud et lam, sequat. Inibh eugiamet veliquis adignis cilisit luptat. Wis nulla faccum duis num in adignis cilisit luptat. Wis nulla faccum duis num in ut nim velit prat vulpute deleniam vullutet essi bla ut nim velit prat vulpute deleniam vullutet essi bla conullum vel ipit, sim deliquipsum incilis modoloborer atuer iriure et lummy nibh ea consed dolesto borer atuer iriure et lummy nibh ea consed dolesto conullum vel ipit, sim deliquipsum incilis modolo- dolum ipsum digna aliquam dolore consed modolorting esequisl dipisci psummy nim iustie feu olorting esequisl dipisci psummy nim iustie dolum ipsum digna aliquam dolore consed mod- feu clarity s resource guide for candidates

2 get networked! Expanding your professional network is simply the most important advantage you can give yourself in today s job market. By utilizing tools such as LinkedIn you can quickly grow and identify connections that can help you land the job you ve been looking for. Because of the large volume of applicants that companies now recieve for open positions, it is critical that you utilize this network to set yourself apart from the competition. Inside sources and referrals can prove invaluable throughout the process of landing a job. Here are a few organizations and resources we strongly recommend reaching out to. StepUp Women s Network 159 Bleeker Street, Suite 2B New York, NY (646) The Five O Clock Club 300 East 40th Street, Suite 6L New York, NY (212) It s Just Lunch (888) Manhattan Chamber of Commerce 1375 Broadway, 3rd Floor New York, NY (212) Broads 115 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT (203) Whine & Dine Meet Up

3 key job seeking websites Here is a list of key websites that you should consider perusing to quickly identify some positions that could be a good fit, here is a list of some reputable websites worth perusing

4 boost your resume Follow these simple tips to boost up the style and function of your resume. FONT: Use a clear and easy-to-read font. Times New Roman is the failsafe font for resumes, however Arial, Helvetica and Garamond can be used to add additional interest. CONTACT INFO: Make sure all of your relevant contact information is clear and complete at the top of the resume. If you have a LinkedIn profile, be sure to include the direct URL. Make sure to always include phone number and address. And of course make sure your address reads professionally, It should always be an iteration of your name through a common provider. SUMMARY: This section is quickly overtaking the historical objective section of the resume. Because recruiters often have to wade through piles of resumes, this is your opportunity to show the highpoints of your skills right up top. Keep it concise, but make sure that what you include is relevant to the job you are applying for. SKILLS: This section is relatively new to the resume format and serves a similar function as the Summary. Don t go too crazy here, but this is your opportunity to show a recruiter that you in fact possess the needed skills to perform the job. EXPERIENCE: This is often the largest section, and should effectively showcase all the great work you ve performed over your career. Ideally, you want to illustrate a consistent work history with few employment gaps. (Avoid including positions that have little relevance to the job you are applying for. Working as a server in high school will likely be irrelevent to a recruiter, but the internship you worked at in college is highly valuable.) Make sure to include hard statistics if applicable: Did you save money, improve efficiency, etc.? Measurable accomplishments speak volumes! Also, try to avoid a list of duties performed. A list of actionable accomplishments will better present you as a valuable contributor to the team. EDUCATION: Highlight only the higher levels of education that you obtained. Be sure to also briefly describe coursework and area of study expertise. Each institution is different in their curriculum offerings and often its the elective courses that frame the final education outcome. If you have received certifications or specialized training, be sure to also highlight those here as well.

5 REFERENCES: It used to be common practice to include a list of references on your resume, This was then replaced with the statement References Available Upon Request. This practice has all but been rebuffed now. Make no mistake: References will often be requested at some point in the hiring process, but do not include this information on the resume. We would however strongly recommend having a reference sheet prepared when requested. This document should list your references, all of their contact information and a brief statement about your personal or working relationship to the individual. This statement will help a recruiter frame their conversation with your reference to adequately understand why you stand out among other applicants.

6 interview tips Making a great first impression is critical to the interview process. Use these tips to help you paint the best picture possible for your individual needs and how they align and can ultimately benefit your future employer Make sure you are effectively speaking to the job for which you are interviewing. Keep work history and situational examples relevant. No need to go into your contributions on a brochure design project if you re hoping to be an assistant to the CFO. Keep it positive. Even if you re leaving a horrid work experience, dig deep for the learning opportunity and how you ll take lessons from that experience to your next opportunity, Research, research, research - Always research the company and, if possible, the person with whom you re interviewing. Review their website, products, services; cite examples and try to tie in practical assessments that show you did your homework. Prepare answers to common questions ahead of time. This will help you avoid a detrimental stumble and will help boost your confidence. Dress the part! You often hear the notion of Dress for Success. This most certainly applies here. Always aim to be a notch above the standard for the company s work environment. 6. Pay attention and show that you can be a great listener. Interviewers want assurance that you can take direction and highlight attention to detail. No better way to show this than to listen carefully and focus on your interviewer. 7. Think ahead on your weaknesses as well as your strengths. It is inevitable that this will come up and is by far the hardest question for people to answer. Don t forget to be honest about the weakness, but twist it into a learning process that you are actively engaged in. What do you incorporate into your daily routine to overcome this weakness? 8. Keep your eyes focused. Establishing eye contact shows confidence and helps bridge the relationship, making everyone feel at ease. 9. Keep personal matters personal. Unless directly asked about family or personal aspects of your life, avoid offering up information since many companies count this as off-limits conversation in the interview room. If you are asked, keep answers short, direct and avoid too much unnecessary detail. 10. Establish a relationship with your interviewer. While being casual, entusiastic or friendly, yet professional, you should always be yourself and let your personality shine.

7 additional agencies Clarity is just one of many resources with which you can engage to launch your career search. Although Clarity has an impressive list of clients, we don t always have the right jobs perfectly aligned for every candidates. We encourage you reach out to other agencies in order to increase your job search effectiveness.

8 smart. sharp. dedicated. Known as one of the top ten recruiting firms in New York, Clarity is a boutique staffing firm headquartered in Midtown that focuses on placing both contract and permanent office support staff, including administrative, human resources, accounting, IT and marketing & sales professionals. From the financial industry to the legal field, media to luxury goods, publishing to consulting, we aim to understand each client and their individual corporate cultures. Clarity has offices in New York City; San Francisco, CA; Los Altos, CA; and Richmond, VA. Clarity has also launched Clarity Technology Partners specializing in the needs of technology companies across the country and is headquartered in California s Silicon Valley. 8 west 38th street, suite 502 new york, new york office: fax: