1. The September Recruitment
Survival Guide:
How To Land Your Dream Job
In 7 Easy Steps
Presented by:

2. TalentEgg.com is an online job site and career resource for
college students and recent graduates looking for career
hatching opportunities.
We work with top employers from across the U.S., and we’re
dedicated to helping students navigate the sometimes messy
school-to-work transition.
That’s why we created the September Recruitment Survival
Guide – a seven-step guide to help you land your dream job
this coming school year.
So what are you waiting for? Get cracking!
Be sure to take advantage of the
Relevant Reads section on each
page. These additional resources
provide a ton of important info to
help you in your job search!
And keep your eyes peeled for tips and tricks on
the bottom of each page!

3. Did you know that 70% of employers do the majority of their
hiring in September?
If you didn’t, you’re not alone – a whopping 81% of students
aren’t looking for jobs in September either.
But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t; the longer you wait to
start looking for a job, the fewer opportunities there are
available. Employers need to plan ahead, and that means
hiring now for next year.
So get ahead of the crowd and start preparing for your career
today! Knowing that you need to apply in September is half the
battle.
Read on to see what else you can do to
survive September recruitment…
Relevant Reads:
What students and grads wish they’d
known before they started job hunting
TalentEgg Tip: Use TalentEgg filters to find
jobs in your chosen industry and location

4. The recruitment process is a lot less scary when you take
advantage of all the great resources available to you online
and around campus.
TalentEgg.com is great for browsing and applying to jobs, but
did you know we also have tons of articles, interview preps,
Q&As with employers and other valuable resources to help
you hatch your career?
Your campus career center is another great resource.
Talk to a career counsellor to learn how your interests and
skills translate into a career. Or use the online calendar of
events to see when employers are coming to your campus.
Take advantage of this free resource while you’re still in
school!
Relevant Reads:
Jobs on TalentEgg.com
Resources on TalentEgg.com
Upcoming employer events
TalentEgg Tip: The handshake is an important
element of the job hunt – perfect yours

5. Browse employers in your desired field and pick five that
you’re most interested in working for. Then, answer the
following questions about each company:
 What types of positions are available?
 What are the skill and education requirements?
 What is their recruitment schedule (i.e., are they coming to
my campus)? When do applications open and close?
Make note of deadlines!
 What does the application process involve? An online
application? A resumé and cover letter? Transcripts?
 Can you find a direct contact (email address)?
Organize this information in a spreadsheet so key information
is easy to find.
Relevant Reads:
Employers on TalentEgg.com
Prepare for campus
recruitment by visiting your
career center
TalentEgg Tip: Reuse your spreadsheet later to
track all of the positions you apply for

6. Before you start applying to jobs, take a few days to polish
your personal brand.
Here’s our to do list:
 Check your social media privacy settings. You know
why. So clean them up or lock them up.
 Update your LinkedIn profile with your most recent and
relevant experiences.
 Revamp your resumé. Make your job descriptions results-
oriented, cut that boring objective and condense
everything into one (maximum two) pages.
 Perfect your cover letters. Edit. Edit. Edit.
 Ask your friends and family to take a look at your resumes,
cover letters and online profiles, and collect their feedback
to improve your personal brand even more!
Relevant Reads:
Attract employers using social media
How to makeover your LinkedIn profile
How to revamp your resumé
Outsmart online application software
TalentEgg Tip: Go the extra mile and create a
visual resumé or an About.me profile

7. Now that you have a killer cover letter and resumé, a
reputable online presence, and a spreadsheet of positions
you’d like to apply for, you’re ready to start applying! Just
remember these important tips:
 Always address the application to a person. “Creep”
LinkedIn to find the right contact. Then, triple-check that
you’ve included the correct employer name in your
applications.
 Keep track of your applications so you’ll know exactly
what you said to employers that follow up (use that
spreadsheet!).
 Always save a copy of the job description on your
computer or in the cloud – don’t just put it in your favorites.
Links change all the time!
 Think quality, not quantity. Don’t mindlessly apply to
hundreds of jobs. Take your time and really commit to a
few applications at a time.
Relevant Read:
Hilarious example of what NOT to do
TalentEgg Tip: Want to stand out? Learn how to
impress your employer before you get the job

8. After submitting your applications, monitor the feedback you
receive and react accordingly…
You hear nothing :
 Check your cover letters and resumés for grammar errors
and overall readability
 Rethink your strategy. Consider the type of jobs you’re
applying for. Do you have the required skills? If not, shift
your focus.
 You may just be lacking experience. Intern or volunteer so
you can gain experience. Then amp up your resumé, and
try the application process again in a few months.
You hear “thank you, but no thank you”:
 Follow up to see how you could improve. Just be polite and
courteous of the fact that the employer is likely very busy.
You snagged an interview:
 Congratulations! Proceed to Step Seven.
Relevant Read:
You applied for a job - now what?
TalentEgg Tip: Feeling bummed out about your
job prospects? Get inspired.

9. Acing the interview is all about being prepared – you’ll be less
nervous, more articulate, and better equipped to connect with
the employer. Here are our top tips:
Before:
 Research your interviewer, the employer, and the industry.
 Brainstorm questions and responses, and bring a list of
your own questions.
 Plan the perfect outfit the night before.
During:
 Show up early, take a deep breath and relax .
 Show the employer what you can do for them. E.g., “I’m
experienced in HTML, so given the opportunity to work
here, I’d love to help you develop your new website.”
After Relevant Reads:
How to prepare for an interview
 Say thank you,
Outfit tips from an image expert
reminding them Questions to ask
why you’re Questions NOT to ask
perfect for the job. How to follow-up
 Follow up!
TalentEgg Tip: Bombed the interview? Chin up,
it happens! Learn how to recover.

10. You survived September recruitment and you’re well on your
way to securing full-time employment!
Here are a few more Relevant Reads to ensure you start your
new job off on the right foot:
Climb the entry-level ladder
Be an Olympian at your entry-level job
Now take a few moments to relax – you
deserve it!
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