Modus Operandi: A Process We're Keen On

Entering the job market can be uncomfortable, scary, and filled with uncertainties. Achieving success can be as simple as following a process, maintaining consistency, and measuring results.   Modus Operandi, by definition, is a particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or well-established. At Keen On You, we describe MO by; tactic, path, organization, medium, and measure.  Tactic: Conduct research and create a job search plan. Self-reflect and determine one's future goals based on previous experience.  

Understand what you are looking for as an active job seeker includes the following: 

• Specific job title(s), role responsibilities, company culture/location, goods/services keen on supporting, Glassdoor reviews from former and current employees.

• Timeline to start a new job 

• The compensation package/salary range, benefits, and perks 

Path: Identify a process and maintain consistency to ensure accurate results are measured when applying for your future role. 

1. People:

• Referral: Professional acquaintance of a job seeker. Typically someone that can provide critical introductions that result in streamlining the application process.

• Current company/internal transfer: Identify specific HR contact or hiring manager responsible for managing internal job search.

• Cold Lead: Creating opportunities through networking. 

b. Places: 

• Recruitment Agency: Pick an agency that supports a company's hiring demands similar to your expectations. 

c. Technology:  

• Job Board: Choose sources that aggregate targeted prospects 

• Social Apply: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

• Warm lead: Live vacancy and application process 

Organization: Templates, time-management, goal-setting, and tools. 

• Communication templates: Emails, direct messaging (DM), resume, cover letter, and professional bio

• Time-management: Block time on your calendar to complete specific tasks.  

• Tools: Keen On You offers individual concierge services as well as self-managed tools designed to manage your search. 

• Goal-setting: Prioritize, set actionable items, and follow-ups for each task throughout the process. 

Medium: Identify sources and increase usage. 

• Professional Concierge: Keen On You

• Job Boards: QwikHire

Measure: Success, opportunity, and improvements.

Join the Founders of Keen On You and QwikHire this Thursday, 11/05/20 @ 2:00 PM EST to learn more about crafting your Modus Operandi job search.

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