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What are the most effective ways to apply for a job?  \n2. What types of interviews and questions are there?  \n3. How do I tailor my resume and cover letter?  \nThis session’s topics will be:  \n• Job Search Mindset  \n• Job Search Techniques  \n• Resume Tailoring  \n• Cover Letter Tailoring  \nDeliverable: None  \n[www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Mindset: Main Points  \n• Positive Outlook  \n• This is a Marathon, not a sprint  \n– Grit!  \n– Budget time accordingly  \n– Best method: “If it is Wednesday, I will apply for a job”  \n[www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Mindset: Rejection  \nReasons for Rejection Include  \n• Personality did not fit  \n• There was an internal hire  \n• You need to improve certain skills  \n• You are seen as overqualified  \n• Your resume didn’t hit enough keywords  \nA Rejection Is Not a measurement of your worth. So many factors go into employment, it’s impossible to know the exact reason . IT doesn’t even mean your skills were bad, just that someone else’s combined with their personality were a strong fit.  \n[www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Mindset:  \nBe Prepared to Re-Motivate Self  \nThat being said, rejection is never easy.  \nIn These Times, apply following techniques:  \n• Treat yourself to something nice  \n• Remember: Stress is NOT helpful  \n• Think of past obstacles you have overcome  \n• Remember: Jobs will ALWAYS be available  \n• Create a support network to reach out to  \n• Do not compare yourself  \n [www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Mindset: Manage Expectations  \n• Be realistic about your job search  \n• It will help you learn and understand what is out there and how to position yourself.  \nJob Boards  \n• Employers typically pay a fee to post jobs (Monster)  \nJob Search Engine  \n• Search web and list all job listings from job boards and employer websites  \n[www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Techniques: Vary Your Approach  \nActive: Actively searching  \nfor positions  \nTiptoer: Not seriously pursuing new positions Passive: Not seeking positions, but will put name out there if the right job comes up  \nSurvey of 3000 respondents by Lou Adler-CEO Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems  \nWays To Apply:  \n-Online Job Search -Career Fairs -Apply in Person  \n-Volunteering/Internships -Networking (Friends, Family, etc.) -Local Classes  \n-Follow Up!  \n [www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Techniques: Your Timetable  \n“Applying for jobs is a PT job itself!”  \n• Generally suggested you will need to search for several months.  \n• Staff surveyed at Byte Back stated they applied for 7-10 jobs, daily!  \n• Set a reliable schedule to apply at least several hours per week.  \n– Ex: Every Tuesday I’ll apply for jobs from 5:30pm-7:00pm  \n[www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Techniques: Where To Find Jobs?  \n [Careers.dc.gov](Careers.dc.gov)  [Indeed.com](Indeed.com)  \n• DC Government Jobs • Combine jobs from multiple sources  \n| [USAJobs.gov](USAJobs.gov) | [Idealist.org](Idealist.org) |\n| --- | --- |\n\n• Federal Government Jobs •Jobs at nonprofits/schools  \n\n| [DCJobs.com](DCJobs.com) | [VolunteerMatch.com](VolunteerMatch.com) |\n| --- | --- |\n\n• DC Jobs • Volunteer Opportunities  \n\n| [LinkedIn.com](LinkedIn.com) | [Dice.com](Dice.com) |\n| --- | --- |\n\n• Combining Networking w/ Applying • IT-specific jobs (Generally Mid to High Level)  \nTips  \n• You can use words like “entry level” if you do not have much experience yet  \n• Focus on more recent positions  \n.• Apply directly to the company if possible  \n[www.byteback. org](www.byteback. org)  \nJob Search Techniques:  \nComparing the Search Engines  \nMost Job Bo","cbCaisAVV40rir6Q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisAVV40rir6Q","pdf",3091090,34,"English","# Applying & Tailoring\n## Job Search Mindset\n## Job Search Techniques\n## Job Boards and Search Engines","[{\"question\":\"What mindset should guide the job search process?\",\"answer\":\"Maintain a positive outlook and treat job searching like a marathon. 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