PROMOTE YOURSELF

Get a job in less than 20 weeks :

it’s possible !

© Stephan Bellanger 2014 ©

1 – DEFINE YOUR PROJECT

Make yourself standout !

a) Select the job that fits you the best ;

b) Be creative ;c) Where, and with whom would

you like to work ?d) Adapt your resumes (CV) to

your target ;e) Set up your personal

schedule for the next 20 weeks.2

2 – IMPROVE YOURSELF

Be attractive !

a) Don’t hesitate to work on your personal presentation (keep fit and look after your appearance, always dress appropriately) ;

b) Improve your professional experience (foreign languages, terminology and skills) ;

c) Be enthusiastic about your subject (read specific literature, always be ready for a possible discussion with a manager).

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3 – WORK ON YOUR E-IDENTITY

It takes about 4 months to establish your Web identity !

a) If possible, erase all that isnegative in your profile on the

Net ;b) Create your own Web Identity  ;c) Participate in forums related

to your specific field of competence ;

d) Be present and active on professional

networks such as LinkedIn, GOOGLE +, etc.

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4 – PREPARE YOUR TOOLS

Be professional in all circumstances !

a) Organize your network of references  ;

b) Create your personal blog including links to representative sites ;

c) Even if you are temporally unemployed, stay involved (in associations, societies)… and show it ;

d) Stay in (good) contact with your school, university, ex-colleagues, ex-employers,…

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5 – ADAPT YOUR PROSPECTION

Sell yourself as a product(fit for purpose) !

a) Create your operational lists (with names,

functions, telephone extensions, e-mails) ;

b) Send a promotional mailshot (or e-mail)

in order to incite your target to contact you ;

c) Don’t go into too much detail at the moment.

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5 – ADAPT YOUR PROSPECTION

d) Your telephone conversation must only

focus on the organization of an appointment ;

e) Don’t use this first meeting to negotiate :

create a need  ;f) Be reactive, share your ideas ;g) Never forget to prepare the

next step (date, questions to be studied).

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6 – CONCLUDING AN AGREEMENT

The best deal is always the one that suits both parties !

a) Before any negotiation, fix your red line and be ready (prepare your answers to questions and objections) ;

b) Stay calm and confident, smile ;

c) Conclude and make sure that all terms of your agreement are perfectly clear.

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7 – JOINING THE COMPANY

The first weeks within the company are essential to confirm

your position !

a) Be professional in your relationship with

your management, customers, colleagues, but also with all employees ;

b) Respect the image that you have given of yourself… and of your professional abilities ;

c) Stay in contact with your management to facilitate your evaluation.

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8 – SCHEDULE MODEL

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9 – CONCLUSION

Up to today, nearly all the job seekers that followed this program found – or created – their new job within this 20 week delay.… And 100% of them attest that their life has changed in a very positive way !Just do it… 11