The Job Hunt: 15 Things to do to Beat the Competition

Lynn Walsh (@lwalsh) and Jennifer Nicole Sullivan (@trendyjenny) provide tips to get ahead of the competition and land a job.

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Jennifer N Sullivan @trendyjenny
RT @KaitlynChana: Learning a lot at #TheJobHunt with @lwalsh @trendyjenny ... compelling seminar!!
Sat, Sep 22 2012 20:47:20
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— Jennifer N Sullivan (@trendyjenny)Sat, Sep 22 2012 20:47:20
Lynn Walsh @lwalsh
Hope you enjoyed it! RT @TheKavahn: RT @mnrgold: Check out my notes from #thejobhunt #eij12 http://bit.ly/UCoU63 #GenJ
Sat, Sep 22 2012 16:03:42
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— Lynn Walsh (@lwalsh)Sat, Sep 22 2012 16:03:42
RT @mnrgold: Check out my notes from #thejobhunt #eij12 http://instagr.am/p/P4RHbWDmbM/ P4RHbWDmbM/
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— Kavahn Mansouri (@TheKavahn)Sat, Sep 22 2012 16:01:37
Megan Patiry @meganpatiry
RT @nironside: Informational interviews key. Request meetings with pros in your field. Network! #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt #GenJ
Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:57:46
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— Megan Patiry (@meganpatiry)Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:57:46
Jeff Cutler @JeffCutler
RT @nironside: Informational interviews key. Request meetings with pros in your field. Network! #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt #GenJ
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— Jeff Cutler (@JeffCutler)Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:56:56
RT @ClaudiaAmezcua_: To follow this mornings session WTH @lwalsh & @trendyjenny follow #TheJobHunt #genj #EIJ12 pic.twitter.com/CUQOzmThom/CUQOzmTh
Lynn Walsh @lwalsh
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— Lynn Walsh (@lwalsh)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:53:34
Megan Goldschmidt @mnrgold
@lwalsh thanks it was so informative! #thejobhunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:53:28
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— Megan Goldschmidt (@mnrgold)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:53:28
Lynn Walsh @lwalsh
RT @SPJGenerationJ: Are you at #TheJobHunt session with @lwalsh & @trendyjenny? Share your thoughts & pictures! Follow our #gej ...
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:53:20
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— Lynn Walsh (@lwalsh)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:53:20
RT @ClaudiaAmezcua_: #Genj chairwoman @lwalsh & @trendyjenny #thejobhunt #genj @spj_pics in the Orlando room. http://instagr.am/p/P4REohBsVz/ P4REohBsVz/
Lynn Walsh @lwalsh
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— Lynn Walsh (@lwalsh)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:52:34
Lynn Walsh @lwalsh
RT @carmennhuff: Have a LinkedIn? Is it totally filled out? Put all your stuff up and people will find and hire you. #thejobhunt #EIJ12 ...
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:51:55
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— Lynn Walsh (@lwalsh)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:51:55
Lynn Walsh @lwalsh
RT @_TJParker: #TheJobHunt starting now at #EIJ12 @lwalsh @trendyjenny
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:36:47
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— Lynn Walsh (@lwalsh)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:36:47
Monica Kucera @MonicaJKucera
Resumes should be one page. Save the extracurriculars and leadership qualities for the cover letter. #TheJobHunt #EIJ12
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:19:46
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— Monica Kucera (@MonicaJKucera)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:19:46
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Step 15: Read and watch as much as you can. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt The more you know, the better you will be at a job and nailing an interview.
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:12:21
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:12:21
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Lastly, if you work hard and persevere, you will find your perfect job, whether it is the first or the fifth job. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:12:20
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:12:20
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Step 13: Always be creating. Keep your best work current and don't be afraid to put up quality side work like photos etc. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:07:14
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:07:14
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Step 14: Keep learning and stay on top of current trends. College should not be the end of your learning career. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:07:05
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:07:05
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Step 11: Request meetings with people in your field. Most #journalists are flattered by the request. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:03:25
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:03:25
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Step 12: Join organizations like SPJ and RTDNA. They bring more professionals into the picture and are great to network. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:03:16
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:03:16
Kelly Petty @kpetty86
RT @paquinam1: Long Form is a great site for researching prewritten articles. #15ThingsToDoWhileJobHunting #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:57:22
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— Kelly Petty (@kpetty86)Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:57:22
Kelly Petty @kpetty86
RT @OU_SPJ: Step 8: Give a good interview. Relax and smile. You want the interviewer to be comfortable with you. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:57:07
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— Kelly Petty (@kpetty86)Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:57:07
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Send a thank you note immediately after the interview for #step9. Mention things you talked about & reiterate excitement. #TheJobHunt #EIJ12
Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:56:52
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:56:52
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Step 10: Network. In person. Woody Allen "80% of success if showing up." #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:56:51
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:56:51
SPJ Generation J @SPJGenerationJ
RT @OU_SPJ: Step 8: Give a good interview. Relax and smile. You want the interviewer to be comfortable with you. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:53:00
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— SPJ Generation J (@SPJGenerationJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:53:00
Kaitlyn Chana @KaitlynChana
Learning a lot at #TheJobHunt with @lwalsh @trendyjenny ... compelling seminar!!
Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:52:29
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— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana)Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:52:29
U of Oklahoma SPJ @OU_SPJ
Step 8: Give a good interview. Relax and smile. You want the interviewer to be comfortable with you. #EIJ12 #TheJobHunt
Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:51:49
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— U of Oklahoma SPJ (@OU_SPJ)Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:51:49

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