Presentation given at the Amplify Career Fair in Austin, Tx on October 5, 2009. For questions or comments, please contact Gary O'Neal, President of Talent Branders at (512) 879-9944 or email: gary@talentbranders.com.
10. Job Ad Checklist Manage and tune job search agents Learn the boolean search strings Indeed.com and Simplyhired.com Select relevant niche boards
11. Job Ad Checklist 80/20 rule on qualifications for applying Never “spam apply” Respond directly if given the option Politely aggressive follow-through
13. Resume Database Checklist Post on the majors and select niche Update your resume and account Test your resume keywords Clear relevant and compelling title
14. Resume Database Checklist Complete contact info Format cleanly for text copy and paste URL for linkedin, twitter and your website
21. Linkedin Checklist Optimize for being in search results Settings to enable people to see you Complete ALL fields Test search for yourself
22. Linkedin Checklist Link with as many people as possible Join LOTS of groups, but make invisible Answer questions in your field Get recommendations Update your profile and status regularly
33. Twitter Checklist Have a professional Twitter account Hide your personal Twitter account Register with Twellow Tweet or simply retweet on relevant topics