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One of the main aspects is ROI which can be achieved through internsips and co desiging of curriculum.
My takeaways are enageing the employer by hosting luncheon and or breakfast and have them acknowledged for time and input they provide. Remember that every process should be about what is in for the employer? Ask for their feedback, gain their trust, understand their needs and collaborate.
Lots to take in, marketing, branding, voice, personality, search engine optimization, etc. Lastly, how social meida has taken the stage by storm by being the primary use of communication.
We discovered various ways to enage an employer that would benefit both parties; identifying skills, mock interviewing, guest speakers, and curriculum development with that employer in mind. The level of interaction proves positive for everyone with the utlimate goal of building a partnership to benefit the career seeker.
Students should publish skills they want to demonstrate, think about what they are postings, follow up on information, and always seek improving upon submissions.
We continue to emphasize the importance of your brand. Also, using simple tactics like defining your assests, values and measuring how your skills match the market.
Action plan - Market yourself
Be strategic
Brand yourself digitally
Utilize key words
Use performance indicators
Reset and begin again seeking improvement
Utilize practices that show you are capable (Theory into practice)
Job seekers should understand strategy, key word search utilization, and performance indicators. All to add to a robust job search and increase the effectiveness of your outcomes.
Companies are having candidates complete a practical application over the web to guage abilities and knowledge. Also, the electronic media age is here and we have to change with the times, be aware of our brand and what it says to potential employers.
Completing the process! Leaving a lasting impression, continuing to brand yourself, and sometimes meeting expectations of the employer.
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