Seven Job Search Tips From Green Employers
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Green Career Tip of the Week
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"In any moment of decision,
the best thing you can do is the right thing,
the next best thing is the wrong thing,
and the worst thing you can do is nothing."
- Theodore Roosevelt -
Any job seeker is bound to have questions about the right way to go about their job search. Last week I had the opportunity to facilitate a panel of green industry employers at a Job Hunters' Boot Camp. I always love to hearing tips straight from the employers' point of view! In this week's article, I share Seven Do's and Don'ts you'll want to know about!
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Tip of the Week: Seven Job Search Dos and Don'ts From Green Employers
On Friday I facilitated a panel of clean energy employers at Congresswoman Jackie Speier's 4th Job Hunter's Boot Camp. As representatives of the various clean energy employers were answering the questions I posed, I realized their answers would be perfect for a Dos and Don'ts article for this week's Green Career Tip.
Job Search Don'ts
- If you aren't qualified for a job...don't apply!
- Don't spam an employer by applying indiscriminately to many positions.
- Don't talk with an employer at a job fair if you don't know what they do. Do your homework before you arrive!
- Don't ask an employer questions you could answer with a simple Google search. If you do, it shows you are unprepared.
- Don't ignore your interactions with Human Resources. Their impressions of you count!
Job Search Dos
- Having a polished profile on LinkedIn is a MUST! In house recruiters use LinkedIn heavily to learn more about potential candidates. Make sure your profile says what you want it to say!
- If you are submitting your resume online, consider including a link to your LinkedIn profile to give hiring managers and recruiters more information about you.
- Do customize your resume to match the job you are applying for. If you are applying for more than one position within a company, it's fine to send different customized resumes.
- Be sure to quantify your accomplishments and achievements to demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience.
- Craft your cover letter to provide evidence of your values, passion, and strengths. This letter should demonstrate why the company should hire you and not the next person.
One Do/Don't Depends on the Company Culture
Learn as much as you can about the company culture to determine the most effective way to build relationships in house. Turns out there isn't a one-size-fits-all rule here.
- One company wanted to receive calls, emails, letters, and LinkedIn invitation from those interested in working for the company.
- Other companies, experiencing a period of rapid growth, don't have the bandwidth to handle individual inquiries. They requested that you work through the established channels to apply online.
Think through the status of your target companies to determine your best outreach strategies.
I want to thank the representatives from Solazyme, Silver Spring Networks, and ATDynamics for sharing their insights at the event.
Each of these organizations have open jobs:
ATDynamics - Fuel Efficiency Aerodynamic Technology for Tractor Trailers
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