Hello all and welcome back to another posting, hopefully you are beginning to see the light at the top of the stairs and a railing to help you climb out of that wretched basement (I really hate my basement, sorry mom).
A number of people who have been reading these blogs have come up to me asking me some different ideas of how to receive information and tricks to their specific potential career field. Sadly, I can’t write a helpful tip for everyone on here for each specific job but I know someone who can answer it for you. The word of the day ladies and gentlemen is: Informational Interviewing. So let’s get started…
What is Informational Interviewing?
It is simply finding someone in a potential career field of yours and literally asking them questions such as: events, tasks, opportunities you would do if you were to begin working at that company. Call it a trial employment without the hassle of actually applying, interviewing, working, etc. (If this was a job I would definitely do it). It may seem uncomfortable at first but remember, these employees are helping you so ask any questions you can think of. Kansas State College came up with a list of some questions you could ask when interviewing at that job found here.
I’m starting to get more specific on ways to find and secure that dream job of yours but here are more tips on what to think about. The most important tip anyone can give you is first: Breathe (inhale…..and….release) and then Take a step back and think about your public presence.
Public Presence
You would be surprised to know that your boss, hiring manager, friends of friends, relatives, random internet trolls, co-workers, family clergyman (maybe not entirely so), neighbors, EVERYONE can see your presence online with a few simple clicks and keyboard hits. That being said, how you act on social media can potentially make or break your first career so take these tips…
No alcohol in your pictures
I mean the only people you need to impress with your funneling is the people around you, right?
No mentioning/pictures of bad work behavior
You are a representative of that company you’re working for so how would a person feel if when they think of a company, they instantly picture you doing belly shots from your OWN belly (if that’s possible?)
That’s all I have this week folks but next week I have some even more exciting and helpful information so be sure to check back soon. Good luck on securing that dream job of yours.
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