Prepare for the Fair: Career Coaching
Join us for an enlightening presentation from RPCV and former Department of State Foreign Service Officer, Kimberly Murphy, tailored to equip you with skills for navigating the upcoming career fair with confidence and finesse. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this event is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impression on potential employers. Topics will include, crafting a compelling resume, capitalizing on cross-cultural competencies, the value of networking, and more.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
11:44 Job Search Portfolio
14:55 Purpose Driven Communication
27:57 Accomplishments Bank
43:43 Resumes and Cover Letters
01:02:47 Interviews
01:13:12 Networking
01:19:15 Online Job Search Tools
Relevant links:
Events and recordings for Volunteers and RPCVs: https://www.peacecorps.gov/events/
RPCV Career Link:
USAJOBS Peace Corps hiring path: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-g...
USAJOBS hosts a number of trainings led by OPM and other federal agencies: https://www.usajobs.gov/Notification/...
Purpose Driven Communication
Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek...
Articulating Your Purpose
IKIGAI | A Japanese Philosophy for Finding Your Purpose - YouTube • IKIGAI | A Japanese Philosophy for Finding...
Building Your Personal Brand
Talks to help you find your purpose | TED Talks https://www.ted.com/playlists/313/tal...
How a Personal Brand Can Help Your Job Hunt | ZipRecruiter https://www.ziprecruiter.com/blog/how...
Elevator Pitch
How To Give an Elevator Pitch (With Examples) | Indeed.com https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/...
Accomplishments Bank
The Most In-Demand Skills for 2024 https://na01.safelinks.protection.out...
STARS Method
How to Create an Effective STAR Method Resume (With Examples) | TopResume https://www.topresume.com/career-advi...
Resumes
10 Resume Writing Tips To Help You Land a Position | Indeed.com https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/...
20 steps to a better LinkedIn profile in 2024 / 17-steps-to-a-better-linkedin-profile-in-2017
Interview Techniques
How To Use the STAR Interview Response Technique | Indeed.com https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/...
Interview Preparation
LinkedIn - Job Interview Cheat Sheet / business-infographics_job-interview-cheat-...
The Partnership for Public Service has great tips for interviewing for federal jobs https://gogovernment.org/application-...
How To Prepare for an Informational Interview in 5 Steps https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-tips...
Expand your network by contacting a RPCV affiliate group of interest: http://peacecorpsconnect.org/affiliat...
Job Search
10 Best Job Search Engines (2024) https://www.findmyprofession.com/care...
RPCV Career Link: https://www.peacecorps.gov/returned-v...
https://careers.state.gov/career-path...