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\"babbitt.basic.training\"<\/a>\u201cWhat\u2019s the one thing I need to do to stand out among so many applicants?\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

That is the question \u2013 after speaking engagements, webinars and Twitter chats \u2013 that I get most often from young careerists.<\/p>\n

Beyond the first-handshake meeting, I rarely know the passions, major, career goals of the person asking the question, so I usually answer the question with sometimes several questions. And what do I learn?<\/p>\n

Many job seekers are woefully unprepared to enter, or re-enter, the workforce. They still believe all they need to find work is a decent resume and a couple clicks of the \u2018Apply Now\u2019 button on Monster.com or the state-run job board. As dictated by our new economy, they absolutely do not put enough effort into the new job search basics.<\/p>\n

What are those basics? Let\u2019s run down the list \u2013 and include how many candidates, based on both formal and anecdotal experience, actually put in the effort to reach these minimum requirements\u2026<\/p>\n

Complete an Internship\u2026 or Six (3 in 5)<\/p>\n

We know that 9 out of 10 hires go to those with relevant experience on their resume, including internships. We know that to even be considered for an internship (let alone a job) at many high-profile companies (Google and AOL, for example) an applicant must already have 3 or 4 internships under their belt. We know that employers look for entry-level talent with real-world experience. But only 60% of candidates bother to get even one internship?<\/p>\n

2014 Basic Training:<\/i> If you want a real job, at a real company, within your chosen career field\u2026 complete at least one high-impact internship for every year you\u2019re in college.<\/p>\n

Complete a LinkedIn Profile (1 in 3)<\/p>\n

According to a recent survey by Millennial Branding, less than 40% of recent graduates and career-changers have a profile on LinkedIn. Granted, at less than 200 respondents, the survey size was quite small. However, there is real-world evidence to suggest the percentage of recent grads on LinkedIn is even lower (this includes a recent workshop YouTern completed at a university where I asked the 100+ students, 95% of whom were seniors, how many were on LinkedIn; only 4 \u2013 four \u2013 raised their hands). Those transitioning to the government sector seem to be more up-to-date on LinkedIn\u2026 perhaps 50%.<\/p>\n

2014 Basic Training:<\/i> 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to source and research candidates. If you aren\u2019t on LinkedIn\u2026 you don\u2019t exist. Go \u201call in\u201d in LinkedIn.<\/p>\n

Join a Professional or Industry Association (1 in 5)<\/p>\n

That same survey by Millennial Branding said that about 78% of respondents had not yet joined a professional development or industry-related association. From this, we can infer that those who are not involved in their industry associations are behind on not just networking skills, but also are far less likely to have established a mentor relationship with an influencer; it can also be inferred that they have yet to gain any hands-on experience in their industry.<\/p>\n

2014 Basic Training:<\/i> After doing some research (LinkedIn Groups and Googling keywords <Industry or Job Title> is a great place to start): Get involved! Network with influencers. Become known.<\/p>\n

Discover a Unique Value Proposition (1 in 10)<\/p>\n

Few of those in career transition know what they are really good at, right now. They don\u2019t know specifically how they\u2019ll help a company grow. They don\u2019t know how to sell\u2026 themselves. They come across as clones of every other applicant; they give off the \u201cI\u2019ll take anything\u201d scent that destroys recruiters\u2019 confidence in them.<\/p>\n

2014 Basic Training:<\/i> Take some quiet time and write down the 5 words \u2013 just five words \u2013 that describe your unique value proposition. Avoid phrases like \u201chard worker\u201d or \u201cdetail oriented\u201d \u2013 anyone can say that (and they do). Instead, focus your mini-elevator-pitch on your best professional skills. Then try that 5-word phrase on a mentor, professor or objective friend. Rinse and repeat until you get that \u201ca-ha, that\u2019s it!\u201d moment. You\u2019ll know when you\u2019re done\u2026 you\u2019ll know when you have the perfect value proposition, for you.<\/p>\n

Schedule Informational Interviews (1 in 40)<\/p>\n

Informational interviews are amazing. Amazing networking. Amazing industry research. Amazing confidence builders. And yet maybe 2.5% of all careerists take advantage of the opportunity to sit down for 15 minutes with an influencer already working within their career choice.<\/p>\n

2014 Basic Training:<\/i> Through the professional association you joined, your alumni network, or maybe through social media or LinkedIn, find a professional you respect\u2026 and ask for a 15 minute coffee meeting or Skype call. Ask about their work, the company and industry. Ask about what it takes to be successful in their role. Then listen\u2026 and learn.<\/p>\n

Does this work? Yes! In fact, many recruiters and experts refer to informational interviews as the \u201cmost effective, least used\u201d job search tactic.<\/p>\n

Exhibit Expertise and\/or Passion (1 in 50)<\/p>\n

Employers \u2013 including some who would wholeheartedly agree that far too many job seekers are \u201cwoeful\u201d \u2013 are universally impressed by a candidate who already walks the walk and talks the talk. They may have read a blog post by the candidate. They might have retweeted a candidate\u2019s clever comment during a Twitter chat. Or, they may remember them from their industry\u2019s annual conference. Point is: they already know the candidate from their work or demonstrated passion. Guess who gets the interview?<\/p>\n

2014 Basic Training:<\/i> Be seen! Through blogging (not a writer? \u2026then comment!), social media (LinkedIn Groups are gold!) or in-person\u2026 show that you\u2019re already thinking about your career \u2013 and are a do-er, a\u00a0 contributor and a curator of best practices.<\/p>\n

Deliver Thank You Notes (1 in 100)<\/p>\n

This may seem silly in our digital age; but \u201cold school\u201d is new again, at least when it comes to thank you notes. Why? Because a hand-written note can have a significant impact on recruiters. I\u2019ve probably interviewed 1,000 applicants in the last few years. About 10 of them sent thank you notes. About 5 of those were offered the job. NOT because of the thank you note themselves; there were many other factors involved with each decision. However, those applicants knew how the game was played\u2026 and they knew how to win.<\/p>\n

2014 Basic Training:<\/i> Go to Office Depot, buy a box of business-style thank you cards\u2026 and execute!<\/p>\n

The data (and some objective experiential anecdotes) don\u2019t lie: many would-be employees don\u2019t complete the \u201cnew job search basics\u201d Their 3014 job hunt will undoubtedly be long and difficult.<\/p>\n

By completing just one of these minimal-effort-required \u201cBasic Training\u201d fundamentals, however, you\u2019ll quickly race ahead of your would-be competition. Take the time to do all seven, and do them well\u2026 and you\u2019ll have little trouble being employed\u2026 sooner, rather than later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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