commit a0612b6a67619fa213ea6517b34d73e9b122b6da Author: PrincessPi3 Date: Wed Sep 17 23:17:45 2025 -0600 initial commit via gitinitshit diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2a1d92a --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +# GET YOU A FUCKIN JOB, HOMIE +Job hunting tips. +Please forgive, a bunch of this was ganked unceremoniously from a mormon job czar. + +## Setup +First, identify applicable jobs that you are qualified for and interested in. +It is helpful to try out some job or task as best you can on your own, just to see if you like it. +Get you some **CERTS** Find the industry respected certs, go through the associated training and get your certs! + +## Resume +First, construct a "master" resume with every single tiny thing you've ever done or can do. even that time you google-fu'd through installing Linux. EVERYTHING! +Gussy up each with [Achievement Statements](assets/Write_Achievement_Statements.pdf), buzzwords, and flowery language. Put as much lipstick on every single item as humanly possible. + +When applying to a position, copy paste relevant or good sounding items from your master list to the [Preferred Resume Template](assets/Preferred_Resume_Template.pdf) +Each position you apply to should have its own custom resume. +### Bypassing Automated Filters +Copy paste some key words or phrases from the actual job posting into your resume and application. Painfully simple trick that bypasses sooo much shitty automated bullshit. + +### OSINT and Job Applications +It is enormously helpful to google the company and branch you're applying to, so you know about the company and what will impress them. +Additionally, looking up relevant existing employees on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) and checking their profile and posts is an excellent clue as to precisely what is required of an applicant in terms of skills. + +## Networking +Networking with people in your desired industry is indispensable and should take up the majority of the time you put towards job hunting. +Spend a number of dedicated hours over several days to synthesize a SPARKLING [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) profile, as most hiring managers use it in their hiring process and Linkedin is THE SITE for networking professionally. Make the profile SPARKLE and connect with AT MINIMUM **15** people PER DAY in your industry. **EVERY DAY** even if you don't know them at all. add em. spam em. fuck em. Then talk to them if they are interested. + +Most industries have trade shows or local meets. [Google](https://www.google.com) it, check [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com), check [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com). GOGOGO! + +## Interview Skills +* Knowing as much as possible about the company and team you wish to join helps enormously in interviews. Be sure to drop things you know and use it to color your approach. +* The [SOAR Model](assets/SOAR.pdf) is extremely helpful. +* Practicing interview skills with a friend or loved one always helps too. +* Practice key parts of your delivery in the mirror over and over. +* If they offer you a beverage when you show up ACCEPT IT! Even go so far as to request some water/coffee/whatever. Not only does it make you seem casual, but also weirdly builds rapport as well as giving you something to sip on when thinking about an answer. + +## Tips +* Job listings are usually written by HR or a middle manager and near uniformly fail to accurately gague the requirements for the job, most especially in terms of education and experience. They may WANT a Master of CS with 12 years of experience for $50k a year, but they wont get that. They will get what they get. +* You never know what the applicant pool looks like for any posting. +* Even if you dont meet all the requirements, even if you feel woefully underqualified, APPLY ANYWAY! +* At a certain point, job hunting is a cynical numbers game. Spam adding people on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) until you're nepotism'd into a job, multiple hundreds of job applications. Keep at it. Its a numbers game. + +## Resources +### Links +* [goldenemployment.blogspot.com](goldenemployment.blogspot.com) +* Check with your Workforce Colorado office [workforcecolorado.com](workforcecolorado.com) +* [onetonline.net](onetonline.net) +* [https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/blog/linkedin-workforce-report-january-2018-denver-co](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/blog/linkedin-workforce-report-january-2018-denver-co) +* You might also consider watching this video several times. It is the most powerful method of identifying a job that others may not even know exists and makes you the prime candidate for that job. I saw it more than two dozen times before it dawned on me just how powerful "Informational Interviewing" can be. [https://video.byui.edu/media/P2B%2BChris%2BGalbraith/0_0xs8de4i](https://video.byui.edu/media/P2B%2BChris%2BGalbraith/0_0xs8de4i) + +### Included Assets +* [Preferred Resume Template](assets/Preferred_Resume_Template.pdf) +* [Write Achievement Statements](assets/Write_Achievement_Statements.pdf) +* [Interview Tips (SOAR Model)](assets/SOAR.pdf) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/assets/Preferred_Resume_Template.pdf b/assets/Preferred_Resume_Template.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fd58827 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/Preferred_Resume_Template.pdf differ diff --git a/assets/SOAR.pdf b/assets/SOAR.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e9a86ac Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/SOAR.pdf differ diff --git a/assets/Write_Achievement_Statements.pdf b/assets/Write_Achievement_Statements.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..62bcb1e Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/Write_Achievement_Statements.pdf differ