OMG! My First Real Job: Tips for the Real Work World
()
About this ebook
Related to OMG! My First Real Job
Related ebooks
Friendship Matters: How to Transform Your Life Through the Power of Friendship Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsReframe Weight Loss: How To Awaken Your Mind And Spirit To Create Weight Loss For Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDating Basics 101: What Every Guy Should Know but Often Doesn’T Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHard Work or Harmony?: A Go-To Guide for Women to Nurture Healthy Relationships with Family, Friends and Co-Workers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLive Your Dreams: Develop Self-Confidence, Eliminate Negative Thoughts, Stay Motivated & Attract Hapiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHappiness: Boost Self-Confidence, Eliminate Worrying & Depression, Develop Social Skills & Live a Meaningful Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAttract Happiness: Increase Self-Esteem, Reduce Stress, Stay Calm and Achieve Happiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding Life's Secret Sauce: How to Fit Good Food, Fitness, and Fun into Your Crazy, Busy Schedule Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCharisma Secrets: Little-Known Tools To Positively Influence Those Around You And Make Real Connections With Others Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHappiness: Develop Self-Control, Eliminate Worrying, Relax Your Mind & Attract Happiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Little Book of Dating for Marriage Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Female Stress Survival Guide: Everything Women Need to Know Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsReward Yourself: Boost Self-Confidence, Stop Fear & Stress, Stay Motivated & Live Your Dreams Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhy Some People Should Come With Warning Labels Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBETTER HABITS: A 52-Week Guide To Building Better Habits in All Aspects of Your Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings50 Fitness Myths: Don't Believe All the Hype Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Fitness Motivation: Must Knows from Mindset to Inspiration Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeyond the Executive Comfort Zone: Outrageous Tactics to Ignite Individual Performance Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOvercome your Fear of Contact: A Training Program: In Seven Steps from Fear of Contact to a Social Butterfly Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEmergency Cash: How Much Do You Need in an Emergency Fund?: Financial Freedom, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art Of Self Control: Unleashing the Power of Discipline and Willpower (2023 Guide for Beginners) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEnjoy Your Life: Master Self-Confidence, Beat Anxiety, Achieve Personal Goals & Feel The True Freedom Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings"Say No" And Improve Concentration While Working From Home Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRock Your Morning: Three Simple Steps to Take Control of Your Morning! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTHE 10S PROTOCOL - GET AND STAY FIT FOREVER Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWith Your Own Heart and Hands: Wisdom for Young Women Ages 18–25 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings5 SYSTEMS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE: Working Smarter Not Harder Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Type A Diet: Change Your Mind, Change Your Body, Change Your Life! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPress On Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Job Hunting For You
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Just Tell Me What I Want: How to Find Your Purpose When You Have No Idea What It Is Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jungian 16 Types Personality Test: Find Your 4 Letter Archetype to Guide Your Work, Relationships, & Success Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Designing Your Life - Summarized for Busy People: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Unbeatable Resumes: America's Top Recruiter Reveals What REALLY Gets You Hired Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Ultimate Freelancer's Guidebook: Learn How to Land the Best Jobs, Build Your Brand, and Be Your Own Boss Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Knock 'em Dead: The Ultimate Job Search Guide Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Sociopath's Guide to Getting Ahead: Tips for the Dark Art of Manipulation Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Don't Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wait, How Do I Write This Email? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Your Dream Career For Dummies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Job Interview Phrase Book: The Things to Say to Get You the Job You Want Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Find What You Love: 5 Tips to Uncover Your Passion Quickly and Easily Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The STAR Method Explained: Proven Technique to Succeed at Interview Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book: What to Write to Get the Job That's Right Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cracking the Code to a Successful Interview: 15 Insider Secrets from a Top-Level Recruiter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Everything Job Interview Question Book: The Best Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5101 Great Résumés Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Legit Work-at-Home Jobs Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmazing Interview Answers: 44 Tough Job Interview Questions with 88 Winning Answers Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers - and Seize Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK: CHANGE YOUR LIFE Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for OMG! My First Real Job
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
OMG! My First Real Job - Bronagh Hanley
It?
Why OMG?
Everyone knows that the transition from school to work isn’t always smooth and can be anticlimactic. It sounds glamorous to be working at Google or Vanity Fair, right? There will be some cool projects and good times, but there is still all the other work in between. Working your butt off and not making tons of money can get you down. But you have to start somewhere, because you’re only going to keep moving up.
This guide offers realistic and practical advice for recent college grads just starting out. From what to wear to work and how to talk to your boss, OMG offers a list of tips to keep you on your toes in every type of work situation.
Let’s face it: If your table manners are bad, you’re constantly late for meetings or you’re overly familiar with the boss, you aren’t scoring points. The little things add up and turn into a big thing, and by then it’s too late.
You don’t have to change who you are. You can still be you and get the job done, right? Don’t think you have to compromise yourself to fit in at a company. You don’t. But there are some basics that will get you in the right groove.
When you’re in that groove, you can make your mark on the company (in a good way, not like tagging). Successful businesses hire a mix of people with different skills, interests and work habits. That’s a good thing. Think about it. If everyone at the company had the same personality and approached things the same way, the company wouldn’t be innovating or able to be competitive. And innovation and competition mean success and profitability. Really. They may not be successful and profitable when you are there, but that is their end goal – even nonprofits.
It’s also good to remember that the world is a small place and you never know when the same folks you worked with at your first job will be the head of your dream company down the line. The best strategy is to work hard, be yourself and give it all you’ve got. If you are smart, loyal and creative, you will succeed.
Chapter One: Landing the Job
Nobody wants to hear about your parents’ divorce or how your cat died when you were 12. And under no circumstances should you bring anyone other than yourself to an interview. Not even your mom (yes, this actually happened). Do your research, learn the names and titles of the interviewers, have a prepared response for why you are ‘right for the job’ and listen to what they are saying. It works, it really does.
The Job: Don’t know what you want to do? That’s okay. This is the time to figure it out. You may have a History degree but want to be in IT. It’s all good. First thing to do is make a list of your hobbies, passions and interests. Then make a list of your skills. What are you good at already? Then think about the jobs that exist that make good use of your skills and interests together, as well as jobs that don’t exist yet, but should. If you are going to be working at a job 50 or 60 hours a week, wouldn’t it be awesome if you were doing something you loved?
The Search: The best place to start your job search is with friends and family; send out an email asking if they know of any entry-level positions that are in your field of interest. Did you uncle used to work at Apple? Did your mom go to college with that famous writer? Then search sites that reflect your interests and passions and see if they link to any job sites. Also check out the majors like Linkedin and Indeed to see what’s out there. Reach out to alums in your field of interest and start reading the trade pubs for that industry. And post to your social media networks about your desired job. There are options out there you might not even know about!
The Resume: Your resume is a very personal thing. It should reflect your style and sensibility while making clear your job objective, your experience, and your skill set and interests. There has been a lot of discussion lately about including a picture on your resumé, but it isn’t necessary, since you should get the interview on merit and not on how you look. It is also important to keep your social profiles up-to-date with recent jobs, accomplishments and awards. Knowing you are just starting out, it is fine to include high school jobs, college internships, related school activities and things like that.
Networking: Make a list of businesspeople you know, then a list of companies you admire, and then search industry groups or organizations that support your field of interest. Come up with a master list of companies to which and contacts you can send a personal email with your custom resumé.
The Pre-Interview: Once you get an interview, it’s so important to research the company, the position you are applying for, the person interviewing you, the competitors in the marketplace and the prospective employer’s current projects. With Google at your fingertips, there is no excuse for not being well informed.
The Sales Pitch: Hone your elevator pitch—this is the three-minute story of you—and practice it in front of the mirror before you go on an interview. You need to look like you know what you are talking about. If you can’t sell yourself, why should they hire you to sell them? Not that you are going to be in sales necessarily, but you get the idea.
A Portfolio: For many prospects, it’s expected that you bring several examples of your work to an interview to show what you can do. It’s common for a number of interviews to be scheduled with several executives in the company over the course of a few hours. One of these people is going to ask you for a work sample, whether it is writing or graphics or whatever that job entails.