Job Search Readiness If you began a job search today, how ready would you be? Job search readiness quiz Finding a new job gets more high-tech every day. This is true even if your job has nothing to do with tech. There are various “robots” at every stage of today’s job search, watching every move you make, ready to eliminate you if you don’t play the game to their liking. But even though job searches now happen across sophisticated digital platforms, the fundamentals of getting a job haven’t gone away. To succeed, you must adjust traditional, proven job search strategies to fit the pre-programmed tech-driven environment. Find out your job search readiness by completing this free, quick, no-strings-attached survey: (This is strictly for your own self-evaluation - we do not save or use your answers in any way – we won’t even ask for an email address – this is for your benefit, not ours.) If you began a job search today, select whether each item is ready or not ready: 1. Are you set up and organized to begin a job search? Do you have:Up-to-date technology and equipment (hardware, phone, video camera)?ReadyNot ReadyInternet connectivity to support video interviews?ReadyNot ReadyUp-to-date contacts and calendar software?ReadyNot ReadyA professional-sounding email address and phone greeting?ReadyNot ReadyAccess to professional surroundings and appearance?ReadyNot Ready2. Do you have all the information you need to fill out an employment application - all in one place and ready to use?Job history (titles, dates, job duties, accomplishments, reasons for leaving)?ReadyNot ReadyEducation and training history (names, dates, highlights)?ReadyNot ReadyExamples of your work, projects, assignments, other activities?ReadyNot ReadyReferences, recommendations, performance review results?ReadyNot Ready3. Have you done an online name search to see what information, images, or posts are out there and viewable by a potential employer? Is all your searchable online information up-to-date, accurate, and helpful to your job search?On major search engines and social media?ReadyNot ReadyOn academic, professional, and industry sites?ReadyNot ReadyOn credit reports, background checks, and personal data searches?ReadyNot Ready4. Have you researched the current job market regarding the position you would seek?How many job openings there are in your desired location?ReadyNot ReadyThe qualifications currently sought for your position / title?ReadyNot ReadyThe going salary and benefits for your position?ReadyNot Ready5. Do you have a current resume that is customizable for each application and:Highlights the key qualifications sought in current job postings for your line of work?ReadyNot ReadyShows relevant professional experience, education, and training?ReadyNot ReadyHighlights the specialized skills you can apply to your line of work?ReadyNot ReadyDescribes impactful and quantifiable accomplishments you have made?ReadyNot Ready6. Do you have a LinkedIn Profile that:Is designed to attract interest from employers or recruiters in your line of work?ReadyNot ReadyOptimizes your settings, activities, and interests to take advantage of algorithms seeking out people with your skills and experience?ReadyNot Ready7. Do you know how to, and have you defined clear target criteria for your next job?Working for whom, where, by when, making how much?ReadyNot ReadyHave you defined what employer culture and management style you want?ReadyNot ReadyHave you identified the daily tasks, hours, setting, and work-life balance you want?ReadyNot Ready8. Are you able to handle quick, verbal interactions with people important to your job search on the phone, by video, or in person?Can you describe who you are, what you are seeking, and the value you bring in just a few seconds (elevator pitch)?ReadyNot ReadyCan you describe the position you are seeking in terms of solving the employer’s needs?ReadyNot ReadyCan you describe your career path including the transitions?ReadyNot Ready9. Are you prepared to handle a longer interview with one or more people by phone, video, or in person?Can you present yourself as a competent, trustworthy, and likeable person in an interview setting?ReadyNot ReadyCan you answer interview questions by weaving in specific examples of your positive work experiences and accomplishments?ReadyNot ReadyDo you know what to find out about an employer prior to an interview so you can ask meaningful questions of the interviewer?ReadyNot Ready10. Do you have a method in place for networking activities?Finding, approaching, communicating, and following up with potential employers?ReadyNot ReadyFinding, approaching, communicating, and following up with personal contacts who can help you approach and communicate with potential employers?ReadyNot Ready