Things you need for your job search
[ ] CV
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[ ] cover letter
[ ] website (highly advised)
[ ] LinkedIn profile + download the mobile app to connect on the spot during events
[ ] 3-5 case studies (bonus: having a real-life project!)
đź’ˇA real-life project is when you experience collaborating with other people and have to deal with constraints like budget, time, and communication issues. How to create one? Volunteering, participating in a Hackathon, developing a Micro- case study
Applying to jobs
Networking
[ ] 5 reach-outs / follow-ups which can be through email, LinkedIn, or personal networking
[ ] 2 informational interviews per month (find professionals here)
💡 an informational interview is when you chat with a professional in the field about their job and career journey (it’s not about asking “Do you have a job for me?”)
[ ] 1-2 networking events per week
Things you can do on LinkedIn
[ ] follow companies you’re interested in working for in order to stay informed of the latest company news and jobs
đź’ˇEmployers are more likely to reach out to potential candidates who follow their company on LinkedIn
[ ] follow industry experts for tips, trends and job opportunities
[ ] curate your dashboard content to avoid distractions and get the most out of LinkedIn
Practice skills
Your support system