Searching Hunt

I am overwhelmed due to appreciation regarding last blog. I did not know it would be praised like anything. Thanks for reading, Commenting and for your best wishes!

As per the promise made I am wrote this another blog for Job seekers. This blog is dedicated to my PROTON peers. I know all my peers are well equipped with the skill of Social media including Linkedin. I am not an expert or any extraordinary person. I just want to share my experience. I am writing some ways which may help you.

A) How to use Linkedin?

1) Use effective Headlined like

Sample: “MBA (IT & Marketing), done 3 projects in IT, headed to begin a career in IT domain”

2) Start Joining group then keep updating (with catchy words)

Sample: “Striving for a managerial job in IT industry”

Detail column sample:

I want to apply in XYZ. I am sending my resume. Please find an attachment. It would be honor to work in your organization.

Brief about me:

I am Shraddha Agrawal. I have completed my PGP+MBA with Dual Specializations (IT & Systems and Marketing & Sales) from PROTON business School. I have a trainee experience in inbound marketing and Online Marketing Promotion. I also write on internet blogs and active on internet media.

Please go through in my linkedin profile- http://www.linkedin.com/in/ShraddhaAgrawal

Please read my blog on- 

http://ShraddhaAgrawal.blogspot.com/

Industry specific Courses undertaken in MBA+ PGP:

ERP & Business Intelligence, Internet & Web 2.0, Project Management Profession (PMP), Software Quality & CMMi, Software Product Management, Information System Security and Software Engineering & Management

Computer Skill Set:

Microsoft Project 2007, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL SERVER 2005, Flash, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Coral Draw 11, Paintbrush, Office Automation (2007 & 2003) and Search Engine Optimization

Thank you!

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Regards,

Shraddha Agrawal

shraddha.proton@gmail.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ShraddhaAgrawal

http://ShraddhaAgrawal.BlogSpot.com

* Many people will see your update and you will get email from them.

*  Don’t send your resume in hurry.

* First ask them about Job description and required detail.

*  Now send Resume with Cover letter.

* At last follow up is must.

3) Profile Stats tracking

After reading your update, if anybody visits in your profile then they may be interested in your profile. If they belong to your interest of area then do send them friend request. Be touch with them by relevant message. You can check “Trend” and can know how many people visited in your profile.

4) Twitter account setting

Twitter is made for personal micro blogging. Do not attach Twitter account with linkedin.  Linkedin is not made for sharing personal update. It’s a professional Social site. Don’t use abbreviation for updating or commenting.

Sample: If any twitted- m in CCD J

In linkedin it should not be displayed as per my understanding.

5) For cracking security

For adding those who secured his/ her profile by Email id. If you are very desperate about that company then you can do this. Otherwise it would be wastage of time.

Sample:

Name- Shriyanka Sharma

Company name- Tarang

Her expected professional mail id- shriyanka.sharma@tarang.com (90% time)

shriyanka_sharma@tarang.com (another 5 % time)

6) More tab

Job searching, Request for recommendation and Updating profile all are done by everyone but some specific can be done by you. But usage of Bloglink, Botnet and Companies application, you can make your profile different.

7) Join these specific groups

        For everyone

Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!

India Jobs Network

India Jobs, Careers and Networking 

I wanted a Software company at Pune so joined this groups. It will help you to send request to the desired people. You can update and comment wherever you want within network.

For more detail click on this link:

http://www.linkedin.com/myGroups?trk=hb_side_mygrps

B)  How to send formal Email?

Some rule:

*Send your resume in PDF format. I lost one job offering because I sent my resume in MS office 2007 not in  2003.

* Resume ideal size- 25 kb- 100kb (Picture should be compressed)

* Don’t lie in any situation. There are ample of opportunities grab them.

*Subject name- Shraddha Agrawal's Resume.

*Ideal font- Sans serif with size 10.

*Mail one company at one time. Do not use BCC here.

*No abbreviation at any situation. Like don’t use plz, write it Please.

Signature- In setting

Sample:

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Regards,

Shraddha Agrawal

MBA+PGP (IT& Systems and Marketing & Sales) 

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ShraddhaAgrawal

      http://ShraddhaAgrawal.blogspot.com/

      http://twitter.com/shraddhaagrl

*Set one format just change in only few thing:

 Sample: It resembles with point no. 2

 Respected Sir/ Madam,

 Greetings!

 I want to apply in XYZ. I am sending my resume. Please find an attachment. It would be honor to work in your   organization.

 Brief about me:

 Area of interest:

 Computer Skill Set:

 Thank you!

 *Cover letter sample:

“I would like to offer my candidature for the position available in your esteemed organization. I have completed my PGP+MBA with Dual Specializations (IT & Systems and Marketing & Sales). I am zealous, hard working girl with lots of enthusiasm to learn. I want to keep myself update with new things full of sincerity and dedication. I ensure what ever tasks are allocated to me get completed in time and retain their unique quality and can perform as per any requirement and setup which the system demands. I am goal oriented person and team player. I am a Gold Medalist, tech savvy and have good communication skill. I like to take challenges so did 3 projects during my academics. I have a trainee experience in inbound marketing, Offline Marketing Promotion and Online Marketing Promotion. I also write on internet blogs (http://ShraddhaAgrawal.blogspot.com/) and active on internet media. I have great professional network in Linkedin (http://www.linkedin.com/in/ShraddhaAgrawal). I like to keep myself busy in some or the other work or activity. I like organizing functions, coordinating events and anchoring in various programs.”

* Make database of all company where you have applied for further follow up.

(C) Suggestions :-)

 * At initial stage I made lots of mistakes. I did not know about my target company. Online form submission is tough task. We should not fill lots of form. We need to know how to target companies according to our desired industry and profile.

* Register in different portals- I believe these are more effective.

http://www.chetansforum.com/

http://www.monsterindia.com

* You can’t fight against external factor. Don’t waste your time on that. Don’t repent or comment on it. Please do what you can. You can not change anything now.

 (D) FAQ:

What should be prioritize- Profile, Location or Salary?

I understand all three are must. But as a fresher we have to do some kind of tradeoff.

As per my understanding first preference should be profile then location. Salary may neglect if we don’t have another good option.

(E) Precautions:

*  Don’t deposit any caution money if you got offer letter from any portal.

* Don’t go with designation title. Read Jobs description and R&R in detail.

Business Analyst- This designation is used in IT sector and Banking sector too.

BDE- They do segmentation, B2B marketing, Networking, Client handling and list goes on. R&R may vary according to the company.

* After getting offer letter or confirmation also please don’t say negative about your previous organization and Institution at any given condition. It may ruin your career.

* Don’t reject any company. If you get offer letter then also you can deny afterwards. Before signing a contract you can deny at any point of time. So keep patience to take decision.

* Till date I could not understand GD selection criteria. Every time I get unpredicted result. Do your best and leave it. Don’t be depressed if you are rejected. PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) works here. This is situation which is described by one sentence “Can’t help it”.

(F)  Last 15 days:

After Diwali I was alone in my room. I am so talkative and naughty in my personal life. It was like a hell to be alone. I was so depressed, irritated, frustrated and angry too. I did not know “what to say? How to say? Whom to say?

Result only one thing- Sleepless nights

 “Have patience”- This line is easy to say but tough to do.

This should not be ideal condition. But the life is full of deviation. Sigma works here everywhere in life.

 (G)  Bitter truth:

       * Nobody cares you in this practical world. You will have to make your own path. If anybody helps you in any situation then feel thanks to them and express it.

      * You can’t believe in anybody’s commitments until you get offer letter.

       *  You can’t depend on any people, consultant or organization.

This all methods are effective ways to use different tool. It will help you. But these are like “Andhere me teer marna..”. Some time we have to wait and watch. Lucky person may get it soon. We can do apply in many companies nothing more than that. Try everywhere first your college, contacts, social media, portals etc.

There is nothing in our hand. I can still feel that pain. This is what life is, you can not skip. You have to manage. If exhausted then hire a consultancy, pay and get Job.

I can not ensure you this blog will lead you to success or not but it will surely help you all.

This is all from my side. It is my best of understanding. I may wrong at any point. Any queries then please let me know. My email id is shraddha.proton@gmail.com.  I will glad to help you.

Thank you!

Best of luck for your future!

“Do your best and leave the rest”