LifeLaunch! Module #5: Posted Openings

1) Job seekers should act like what?

A pack of werewolves

A clutch of vampires

A horde of zombies

A lone chupacabra

2) If you don’t hear from an employer, how often should you give them a little nudge, or write them a continuing interest email?

Never. Don’t call them, they’ll call you.

After about a month.

Every ten days, unless they tell you differently.

Every day.

3) What are the secrets to getting hired from a posted opening?

Be perfect!

Get a referral!

Be the offspring of the CEO!

All of the above.

4) What is an ATS?

Acronym Tracking System

Animal Tracking System

Applicant Tracking System

Aspirant Tracking System

Answer Key:

1: C, 2: C, 3: D, 4: C

Step 3: Explore the Job Market

Use LinkedIn to find all of the alumni of your alma mater who work at an organization in which you are interested.

Apply for 10 posted openings at ten different sites and notice the differences in how they work.

Buy or go to the library and look at Weddle’s Guides. Find job sites that are specific to your interests (the more obscure the better).

Google “Using LinkedIn in a job search” and read 6-10 articles.