1. Pillar 3 - Networking
1.1. NETWORKING IS HOW YOU STAND OUT FROM EVERYONE ELSE IN THE CROWD
1.1.1. POLL QUESTIONS
1.1.2. THE IMPORTANCE OF NETWORKING
1.1.2.1. Stand out and Increase visibility to get your application noticed
1.1.2.1.1. SLIDES
1.1.3. **THE 3 KEY STAKEHOLDERS**
1.1.3.1. Recruiter
1.1.3.1.1. The person responsible for hiring for the role - could be internal or external, but there is ALWAYS someone sourcing
1.1.3.2. Hiring manager
1.1.3.2.1. The person that will manage the position they're hiring for. They're the ones making the final decision
1.1.3.3. Department peers
1.1.3.3.1. The people that will work with you on the day-to-day and can have an influence on who is getting hired for the role (they're usually part of the interview process)
1.1.4. NETWORKING ON LINKEDIN
1.1.4.1. Step 1: Go to the LinkedIn company page
1.1.4.2. Step 2: Find people to connect with
1.1.4.3. Step 3: Send a personalized message
1.1.4.3.1. MESSAGE TEMPLATES
1.1.4.4. Step 4: Set up some time to speak
1.1.4.5. Step 5: Do your research before the call
1.1.4.6. Step 6: Jump on a call & take notes
1.1.4.7. Step 7: Follow up after the call
1.1.4.7.1. MESSAGE TEMPLATES
1.1.4.8. POLL QUESTIONS
1.1.5. NETWORKING AT EVENTS
1.1.5.1. Preparation - Before attending a networking event, do your research.
1.1.5.2. Start with small talk - Approach people with a friendly greeting and introduce yourself.
1.1.5.2.1. NETWORKING QUESTIONS
1.1.5.3. Listen actively - When networking in person, it's important to listen actively to the person you're talking to
1.1.5.4. Ask for advice, not a job - When networking in person, don't ask for a job outright.
1.1.5.5. If you want to ask for a referral, don’t be too intrusive
1.1.5.6. Follow-up after the event
1.1.5.6.1. MESSAGE TEMPLATES
1.1.6. TOOLS FOR NETWORKING
1.1.6.1. NETWORKING TRACKER
1.1.6.2. RESLINK
1.1.6.2.1. LINK
2. Pillar 4 - Applying for jobs
2.1. YOU NEED TO OPTIMISE FOR QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY
2.1.1. **CHECKLIST FOR EACH APPLICATION**
2.1.1.1. Find 10-20 jobs to apply a week
2.1.1.2. Personalise your CV for each application
2.1.1.3. Find 3-5 people to network with
2.1.2. WHERE TO LOOK FOR ROLES
2.1.2.1. LinkedIn search (google search: site:linkedin.com/jobs)
2.1.2.2. Google job search tool
2.1.2.3. Otta, indeed, glassdoor
2.1.2.4. Visa sponsorship websites
2.1.2.4.1. GOVERNMENT WEBSITE
2.1.2.4.2. GOOGLE EXTENSION
2.1.2.4.3. POLI JOB BOARD
2.1.3. APPLICATION CADENCE
2.1.3.1. Goal #1: Apply to # roles a day and track everything throughout
2.1.3.2. Goal #2: Send # connection requests on LinkedIn to recruiters, hiring managers and peers
2.1.3.3. Goal #3: Complete # hours of upskilling/added experience a week
2.1.3.4. Goal #4: Attend a number of networking events
2.1.3.5. Goal #5: Keep updating or finding ways to improve your CV and LinkedIn
2.1.4. TOOLS FOR TRACKING APPLICATION
2.1.4.1. JOB APPLICATION TRACKER
3. Pillar 5 - Interview Preparations
3.1. POLL QUESTIONS
3.2. SLIDES
3.3. PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS
3.3.1. JOB DESCRIPTION RESEARCH
3.3.1.1. Step #1: Copy & Paste the Job Description in a Google Docs
3.3.1.2. Step #2: Organise the job description
3.3.1.3. Step #3: Highlight keywords
3.3.1.4. Step #4: Start compiling some notes
3.3.1.5. Step #5: Create a list of questions you expect them
3.3.1.5.1. GLASSDOOR
3.3.2. COMPANY RESEARCH
3.3.2.1. Why is company research important?
3.3.2.1.1. Increase confidence
3.3.2.1.2. Shows interest on the company
3.3.2.2. How to do company research?
3.3.2.2.1. Company Website & Assets
3.3.2.2.2. About section
3.3.2.2.3. Leadership/Management
3.3.2.2.4. Product/ Services
3.3.2.2.5. Press Releases/News
3.3.2.2.6. Social Media
3.3.2.2.7. External Resources
3.3.3. STAKEHOLDER RESEARCH
3.3.3.1. You should always research your interviewer before the interview ! By researching your interviewers you are putting yourself in a situation of fewer unknowns, but most importantly in one where you can build a strong rapport with them.
3.3.3.1.1. LinkedIn
3.3.3.1.2. Google Search & Other Sources
3.4. INTERVIEW PREPARATION PER STAGE
3.4.1. QUESTIONS TO ASK RECRUITERS
3.4.2. PHONE SCREENING INTERVIEW
3.4.3. HIRING MANAGER INTERVIEW
3.4.4. CASE STUDY INTERVIEW
3.4.5. FOLLOW-UP AFTER AN INTERVIEW
3.5. ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
3.5.1. BEHAVIOURAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
3.5.1.1. What is a behavioural question?
3.5.1.2. How to identify behavioural questions
3.5.1.3. STARL method
3.5.1.3.1. Situation & Task
3.5.1.3.2. Actions
3.5.1.3.3. Results & Learnings
3.5.1.3.4. ANSWERING BEHAVIOURAL QUESTIONS
3.5.2. OTHER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
3.5.2.1. Tell me about yourself
3.5.2.1.1. Present, Past, Future
3.5.2.1.2. Keep it 1 mins
3.5.2.2. Why do you want to work at Company X?
3.5.2.2.1. Demonstrate growth mindset
3.5.2.2.2. Research the company
3.5.2.2.3. Show enthusiasm
3.5.2.3. Why are you leaving your current employer?
3.5.2.3.1. Explain: Frame the response in a positive light & keep it short
3.5.2.3.2. Transition: Away from your current job and what your future looks like
3.5.2.3.3. Potential: Share your excitement about the new company and role
3.5.2.4. What is your biggest weakness?
3.5.2.4.1. Stay away from deal breakers
3.5.2.4.2. Highlight a skill expected by someone more senior
3.5.2.4.3. Give a concrete example on how you've worked on this
3.6. TOOLS FOR PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS
3.6.1. ChatGPT
3.6.1.1. I have an upcoming interview for a [ROLE] position at [COMPANY]. Provide me with all the information I should know about the company so I have all the information I need.
3.6.1.2. Now I want you to act as the interviewer for the [ROLE] position. I’ll act as the candidate applying for the [ROLE] position at [COMPANY]. I want you to just reply as the interviewer.
3.6.2. Google Interview Warmup
4. Job offer NOW WHAT?
4.1. **THE POWER OF NEGOTIATION**
4.1.1. IS NOT ONLY ABOUT SALARY
4.1.1.1. Base Salary
4.1.1.2. Bonus
4.1.1.2.1. Annual Bonus
4.1.1.2.2. Sign-on Bonus
4.1.1.2.3. Relocation Bonus
4.1.1.3. Equity/Stocks
4.1.1.4. Benefits
4.1.2. HOW TO NEGOTIATE AN OFFER
4.1.2.1. Step 1: Research industry standards
4.1.2.1.1. SALARY BENCHMARK
4.1.2.2. Step 2: Determine your value
4.1.2.3. Step 3: Practise your pitch
4.1.2.4. Step 4: Schedule a call
4.1.2.5. Step 5: Start with gratitude
4.1.2.6. Step 6: Make your case
4.1.2.6.1. Hi {recruiter name}, I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to give you a quick call to discuss the job offer you extended to me for the {position} at {company}. I want to start expressing my gratitude for the offer. I am very excited about the opportunity to be joining the team. After carefully considering the offer, I have a few points I’d like to discuss: Based on my research, and considering my skills (list the skills!), experience and value I can bring to the role, I was hoping to explore the possibility of a higher salary. I was thinking of a salary range between {desired salary range}. This range is in line with industry standards for similar positions.
4.1.2.7. Step 7: Listen to their response
4.1.2.8. Step 8: Negotiate
4.1.2.9. Step 9: Follow up
4.1.2.9.1. FOLLOW-UP EMAIL
5. The problem
5.1. LANDING A JOB IN 2025 IS 10X HARDER THAN IT WAS 5 YEARS AGO
5.1.1. JOB MARKET IN 2020
5.1.1.1. Market less saturated
5.1.1.2. Traditional job search methods
5.1.1.3. Focus on qualifications
5.1.1.4. Standard interview process (less stages)
5.1.2. JOB MARKET IN 2025
5.1.2.1. Market more saturated
5.1.2.2. Digitalization of job search
5.1.2.3. Networking essential
5.1.2.4. Emphasis on skills and adaptability
5.1.2.5. Behavioural interviews
5.1.2.6. Increased automation leading to fewer jobs
5.1.3. 5 KEY PILLARS
5.1.3.1. PILLAR 1 - Building an irresistable CV
5.1.3.2. PILLAR 2 - Optimising LinkedIn profile
5.1.3.3. PILLAR 3 - Networking effectively
5.1.3.4. PILLAR 4 - Building a successful application strategy
5.1.3.5. PILLAR 5 - Nailing every interview question
6. Setting the goals
6.1. What role do you want to apply for? In which company? Of which size? The more targeted you are, the best chance you have of succeeding
6.1.1. SLIDES
7. Pillar 1 - CV
7.1. THE CV IS THE FOUNDATION TO YOUR APPLICATION. **It takes a recruiter 6-10s to look at it.**
7.1.1. POLL QUESTIONS
7.1.2. 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES
7.1.2.1. 1 - Sending generic CVs
7.1.2.2. 2 - Poor formatting (Not ATS friendly)
7.1.2.3. 3 - Having multiple pages
7.1.3. THE KEY TO A GOOD CV
7.1.3.1. Your CV is not about writing your full life, but selecting what is relevant to keep for the position you're applying for
7.1.3.1.1. **GETTING PAST THE ATS**
7.1.3.1.2. **THE BASICS OF FORMATTING**
7.1.3.1.3. PERSONAL INFORMATION
7.1.3.1.4. SUMMARY
7.1.3.1.5. SKILLS
7.1.3.1.6. WORK EXPERIENCE
7.1.3.1.7. EDUCATION
7.1.3.1.8. OTHER
7.1.3.1.9. CV TEMPLATES
7.1.4. GOOD VS BAD CV
7.1.4.1. EXAMPLE
8. Pillar 2 - LinkedIn
8.1. 95% OF RECRUITERS LOOK FOR CANDIDATES ON LINKEDIN
8.1.1. POLL QUESTIONS
8.1.2. **THE IMPORTANCE OF LINKEDIN**
8.1.2.1. Gaining company insights
8.1.2.2. Networking
8.1.2.3. Tapping into the hidden job market
8.1.2.4. Searching for jobs
8.1.3. **GETTING TO KNOW YOU**
8.1.3.1. BACKGROUND IMAGE
8.1.3.1.1. A company banner
8.1.3.1.2. Photo of your city
8.1.3.1.3. Something personalized
8.1.3.2. PROFILE PICTURE
8.1.3.2.1. Avoid using pictures of your graduation day, as it might make you look too young
8.1.3.2.2. Keep the background simple and not too busy
8.1.4. OPTIMISING YOUR PROFILE FOR SEARCH
8.1.4.1. HEADLINE
8.1.4.1.1. [JOB] at [COMPANY] | [SKILL 1] | [SKILL 2] | [SKILL 3]
8.1.4.2. SUMMARY
8.1.4.2.1. Your summary is the perfect opportunity for you to expand on the catchy headline that you've created for yourself
8.1.4.2.2. It's a chance for you to say a little bit more about yourself, your skills, and what you're looking for
8.1.4.3. WORK EXPERIENCE
8.1.4.3.1. Your Experience should look very much like a resume but not exactly the same
8.1.4.3.2. Take your CV bullet points and make into a short paragraph
8.1.4.4. SKILLS
8.1.4.4.1. **Skill is where you optimsie for seach**
8.1.4.4.2. Look for 5 - 10 roles and see which skills you need to add
8.1.4.4.3. Add the most common skills to your profile
8.1.4.4.4. Link skills to the jobs in your profile! 5-10 for each of them.
8.1.4.4.5. LINKEDIN SKILL BOT
8.1.5. **BUILDING YOUR CREDIBILITY**
8.1.5.1. EDUCATION
8.1.5.1.1. Only include education at the top of the profile if you don't have work experience
8.1.5.2. FEATURED SECTION
8.1.5.3. CERTIFICATIONS
8.1.5.4. RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1.5.4.1. Go and ask people you have worked with to write you a review
8.1.5.4.2. Add at least one a year to keep it up to date
8.1.5.5. COURSES
8.1.5.6. LANGUAGES
8.1.6. BONUS TIP
8.1.6.1. Build your personal brand
8.1.6.1.1. Post about your interests and achievements on Linkedin
8.1.6.1.2. Share something interesting that happens in the news and post about it!
8.1.6.1.3. Share your thoughts on industry trends etc…
8.1.6.1.4. Roxanne's personal story