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Stephanie Legatos
Job Search Strategy Coaching
 Are you stuck in your job search? Think you’ve done everything possible, but still
haven’t landed a new job?
Most everyone knows that you need a great resume to embark on a job search. But, many people start and stop there. Your resume is only one tool – certainly critical, but insufficient on
its own. What are the essential components for a successful job search? There are several keys:
| External |
Internal |
| - A strategy
- Tools
- Research skills
- Support
- Visibility
- Communication Skills
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- Motivation & Enthusiasm
- Perseverance & Patience
- Commitment
- Trust
- Open-mindedness
- Curiosity
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What can you do now to move your career or job search to the next step?
If you are facing these or similar challenges, let’s talk about how we can work together – in person or via telephone – to successfully meet your goals.
| Problem |
Solution |
| I don’t think my resume effectively communicates
what I can do. I’m not sure if I need more than one
resume. |
Create a resume based on your unique accomplishments
and contributions to accurately portray your skills and expertise
by:
Using the latest, award-winning writing principles
and guidelines. |
| I am anxious about or don’t have any confidence
when interviewing. I haven’t had an interview in a long
time. |
Create and practice effective and tested responses
to three types of questions: common, behavioral, and salary
by:
Participating in a simulated interview. |
| I mostly use the Internet for my job search.
I’m working on my job search when I have time.I don’t
know how to find openings related to my interests.I’ve
posted my resume on monster.com but haven’t had any
responses. |
Stay on track and maximize your time with a
personalized strategy based on priorities and benchmarks by:
Reviewing 20 different job search approaches and identifying
their value to your situation and goals. Creating an attainable
action plan. |
| I don’t know how to write a cover letter.I’m
not confident about my writing skills. |
Review samples and write targeted and customized letters
by:
Using a nationally-recognized system. |
JIM’S STORY
A senior in a M.S. in Criminal Justice program, Jim established his career while an undergraduate by working as a counselor/case manager in a nonprofit organization with court-appointed youth.
As a result of a class project, he developed an immediate interest in the emerging field of crime analysis and its supporting technology. When we first met, Jim had already identified several
summer internship opportunities.
Career coaching helped Jim to:
- Create a resume that clearly positioned his skills, experience and knowledge
- Write targeted cover letters and thank you letters
- Boost his confidence in interviewing
- Raise his profile by maximizing his membership in a relevant professional association
- Land an internship working directly with a crime analyst in a local police department
-Invest in the outcome you want to create-
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