Introduction to the 8-Step Process for Job Search Success. Create an online presence, have 3 - 4 documents besides your resume ready to go, master the art of connecting with people, manage your time and goals well, and lastly, brush up key skills.

1. Chani Pangali, PhD Online Presentation June 23, 2009 8 Secrets For A Flying Start On Job Search (c) Copyright 2009, Chani Pangali, PhD www.jobsuccess.org

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3. 8-Levers for Job Search Success Nurturing your relationship capital Nurturing your structural capital Investing in Personal Human Capital J O B S U C C E S S . O R G (c) Copyright 2009, Chani Pangali, PhD jobsuccess.org

4. Guidelines for your Resume Be Clear about Career goals J O B S U C C E S S . O R G © Copyright, Chani Pangali (2007 - 2009) If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory you will also suffer a defeat. If you know the enemy and yourself, you need not fear a hundred battles. - Sun Tzu

5. Guidelines for your Resume Be Clear about Career goals Stand for your greater self – put your heart in it Write from their viewpoint Think of a résumé as a marketing piece Stand out on the basis of integrity – understate and over deliver Reframe and rewrite Think of “their” pain points – connect to them Persuade , don’t try to simply inform J O B S U C C E S S . O R G © Copyright, Chani Pangali (2007 - 2009)

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9. Soft Skills Portion of Competencies Chani Pangali JobSuccess.ORG © Copyright, Chani Pangali (2007 - 2009)

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11. Rule #1: Start with general guidelines Rule # 2: Follow the general structure (Name, Contact info, Job Title, Summary, Work History, Education, Awards & Hobbies) Rule #3: Target the job Rule #4: Customize Résumé for each position? Rule #5: Drop the Objective Section. Rule #6: Beware Keywords to use and those to avoid Rule #7: Avoid Empty Words Rule #8: Sprinkle some magic words . Rule #9: Past or Present Tense? Rule #10: Reduce clutter / Simplify Summary of Guidelines J O B S U C C E S S . O R G © Copyright, Chani Pangali (2007 - 2009)

12. Use consistent constructions Before (the rewrite) - recording OSHA regulated documents - material purchasing and expediting - prepared weekly field payroll - responsible for charge orders After (the rewrite) - record ed OSHA regulated documents - streamlin ed material purchasing and expediting - prepar ed weekly field payroll - process ed charge orders, identified corrective action if required, else authorized shipment J O B S U C C E S S . O R G © Copyright, Chani Pangali (2007 - 2009)

13. Paint a picture BEFORE A highly motivated, self-directed manager with proven leadership skills in developing and managing empowered teams. Demonstrated skills in planning and managing diverse projects, training and evaluation of daily operations. Recognized for planning, staffing, leading and controlling operations. AFTER Management professional with 20 years of experience with the US Air Force, training and guiding teams up to 100 within complex, government programs. Assigned to roles of increasing responsibility within FAA, DoD and NATO. Recipient of Medal of Honor for Leadership. CLAIMS BASED X J O B S U C C E S S . O R G © Copyright, Chani Pangali (2007 - 2009)

14. "The probability that the bowman's arrow hits the deer does not lie in the arrow or the deer. It lies in the bowman's mind." Bart Kosko. © Copyright, Chani Pangali (2007 - 2009) J O B S U C C E S S . O R G

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17. Videos with similar content: Job Interview Preparation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNvRWnO8Yf0 (8 mins) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRxBqApXouU (5 mins) Attributes of a Great Resume: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlVPunt5APM (5 mins)