One is the Loneliest Number

Leveraging your Network for

Career Search Success

Finding a Job is Like. . .

Developing your Personal Brand

• Entrepreneurs create a Business Plan, Job Seekers must also create a Job Search Marketing Plan

• What are you good at?

• What do you enjoy?

• What do others recognize you for?

• Formulate your Branding Statement

• Be Authentic

• Be Specific

• Be Consistent

Developing your Personal Brand

• Personal Branding Statements

• “Collaborative Leader with a proven track record of managing Multimedia Marketing campaigns in Healthcare, Hospitality and Quick Serve Restaurants”

• “Thirteen years of leadership experience and outstanding achievements in Human Resources, Recruiting and Talent Development. Seeking opportunities as a HR Business Partner in Hospitality, Healthcare and Higher Education”

• “I use my quirky nature, confidence and passion for fun to motivate creative teams in ad agencies and marketing departments to work together more effectively to drive greater value for their organizations” ~jorgensundberg.net/personal-brand-statement-examples-and-templates ~

I’ve Developed My Branding Statement. . .What’s Next?• Create a one page Job Search Marketing Plan

• Bring to Networking Events

• Utilize to Develop your 60-second commercial

• Branding Statement Replaces Objective on Resume• Twelve years of leadership experience in customer focused

environments with specialization in employee development and training. Recognized for partnerships with community groups, one-on-one coaching, training and process improvement

• Strategic Partner and Decisive Business Leader with recognized success in directing execution of talent management practices that significantly improve employer branding, employee engagement and operational excellence

• Branding statement is consistent with your LinkedIn, Twitter and other Social Media sites

JSMP ExampleStrategic Business Partner with 12+ years of experience in service industries spanning from the financial sector to retail operations. I work with key stakeholders to align Human Resources strategic plan with the organization's strategic plan. I believe in hiring the right person for the right position, providing superior training, setting clear expectations, managing performance and developing great people planning strategies to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Professional Summary

Human Resources Manager for a College/University, Hospital or Hospitality organization.

Target Organizations

Georgia Institute of Technology Clayton State University Emory University Athena Health

Piedmont Hospital Emory Healthcare Northside HospitalWyndham Hotel IHG Hotel Group

Expertise

Eight years of experience and outstanding achievements in Human Resources, Employee Relations and Performance Management – including staff planning, strategic recruitment, training, compensation and benefits strategy, succession planning, retention and regulatory compliance.

Successfully developed a diverse bench of talent – resulting in increased engagement, productivity, client satisfaction and organizational development.

Professional Experience Education

Target: Human Resources Manager BA, International Relations & Spanish, Mount Holyoke College

MBNA America: Section Manager/Personal Banking Officer

Resume Writing Tips• Start with your Personal Branding Statement

• Chronological Resumes are preferred• Students and Recent Graduates begin with Education

• Graduated > 3 years, begin with current experience and work backwards

• Review Job Descriptions, Performance Reviews, Awards, Thank You cards, etc. to create your Resume

• Google and LinkedIn are your best friends• Check out the Competition!

• The “Right” Job Titles and Keywords will get you noticed by the

Hiring Manager

• Quantify, Quantify, Quantify!!

• Alma Mater Career Counseling Services

• Tap into your Network – Have a Friend or Colleague review

Resume Power Words 

ADVERBS: Use adverbs to modify verbs when listing your skills and experience to make the text more engaging. Accurately Ambitiously Analytically Assertively

Competitively Confidently Conscientiously Consistently

ADJECTIVES: Use effective, targeted adjectives in a strategic manner showcasing your skills while making a lasting impression.  Diligent Energetic Attentive Organized

Passionate Trustworthy Resolute Committed

ACTION VERBSAnalyzed Chaired Developed Directed Evaluated

Increased Organized Planned Strengthened Supervised

Is LinkedIn really necessary?• According to Jobvite 93 percent of recruiters tap into LinkedIn to find

qualified candidates, up from 87 percent in 2011 and 78 percent in 2010

• Connect with EVERYONE you can think of (College, work, personal life, EVERYONE)• Personalize your message

• “Hi Jennifer, I recently moved back to Atlanta and am interested in connecting with HR professionals. Carmen Santiago recommended you as a great resource. Would you be open to sharing insight into your career and navigating the Atlanta job market?”

• Hi Alicia, it was great meeting you at the "Becoming the Elite Best of Best" breakfast at the City of Atlanta. Thank you for all that you do to highlight great organizations. Have a great week!

• Request recommendations/endorsements from former colleagues, supervisors, classmates, professors, etc.

  

   

LinkedIn Tips Continued• Create your heading Use "power" keywords (Competencies & Borrow

from Job Descriptions)• Recent Gradute|HR|Recruiting|Training|Management|Seeking opportunities in

Hospitality• Human Resources | Volunteerism | NetWeaver | Recruiting | Training &

Development | Career Coaching | Travel Enthusiast |• Chief People Herder | Intern Manager | Starbucks Lover | Virtual Hugger | Dog

Owner | Wannabe Runner | Gardening Guru

• Personalize your LinkedIn URL (http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87)• linkedin.com/in/akilahcharlemagne or make it a little more unique

linkedin.com/in/akilahcharlemagnehr

• Update your status regularly. Stay @ the forefront of your Network’s mind• “Seeking HR Generalist opportunities in Atlanta. Excited to share my talents with

organizations looking to enhance their communication and effectiveness”

• Join & Get Involved in Groups     

Keys to Success

• Accountability Partners• Positive Self Talk• Professional Associations• Alumnae Association• LinkedIn Network & Groups• Certifications / Continuing Education• Read. . .Forbes, AJC, Atlanta Business Chronicle,

Glassdoor • Networking (Mix it Up!!!)• Informational Interviews• Volunteering

     

Akilah CharlemagneDirector of Volunteer Services

Compassionate Care Hospice

www.linkedin.com/in/akilahcharlemagne

@akilahconnects

678.215.4046 

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