How to Define and Market Yourself During a Job Search

How to Define and Market Yourself During a Job Search

Are you thinking about making the switch to a new job or career? Whether you plan to transfer your skills to a new role or reinvent yourself for a position in a different field, it’s important to be sure all your job-hunting skills are in the best shape possible.

Check out these four recorded webinars to pick up insider tips and insights from expert, Seattle-area career coach and LinkedIn trainer Matt Youngquist, the founder and president of Career Horizons.

1. Ways to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Used properly, LinkedIn is the single most important and effective tool for finding jobs and improving career success. Go beyond the basics and fine-tune your profile for the best possible results with insights on everything from revamping your headshot to your recommendations in this recorded webinar. You’ll also pick-up tips that’ll make you more attractive to the LinkedIn search algorithm.

LinkedIn Profile Optimization Zoom Event Recording

Matt Youngquist of Career Horizons talks about how to go beyond the basics and fine-tune your LinkedIn profile for best possible results.

01:38

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2. Tips and Tricks for LinkedIn Networking

Unlock LinkedIn’s one-of-a-kind networking capabilities by growing your understanding of Boolean syntax searching and know how to navigate LinkedIn’s different search functions. This recorded online training session will teach you how to identify key contacts in companies where you’d like to work and track down relevant recruiters and hiring managers who can help advance your career endeavors.

LinkedIn Networking Tips and Tricks Zoom Event Recording

Matt Youngquist of Career Horizons explains the secrets of networking on LinkedIn and how to use its powerful contact-finding tools.

01:24

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3. Resume Strategy and Construction

A robust resume can go a long way to landing you the position of your dreams. Avoid getting paralyzed about what to include on this critical document and watch as Youngquist draws upon his 25+ years of resume-writing experience to debunk current myths and explain the tried-and-true principles you’ll want to follow to ensure your resume shines. Learn proper resume length, format choices and more from this recorded online training.

Resume Construction and Strategy Zoom Event Recording

Matt Youngquist of Career Horizons talks about techniques for revamping your resume, so it portrays you in the best possible light.

01:37

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4. Advanced Interviewing Preparation and Strategy

For an interview, preparation is key to making a good first impression with hiring managers. In this recorded webinar, learn how to take your skills to the level with interview pointers that go beyond standard job interviewing tactics. Whether you’re a novice job hunter or a pro looking for an edge, you’re sure to find valuable insights to add to your interviewing arsenal.

Advanced Interviewing Preparation and Strategy Zoom Event Recording

Matt Youngquist of Career Horizons talks about how to take your interviewing skills to the next level with a variety of preparation approaches and interview tips.

01:33

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Author Brenna Ciummo

Brenna Ciummo

Brenna Ciummo is a senior editor and writer at the University of Washington Continuum College and has more than 15 years of writing and editing experience. She's developed a wide range of copy, from in-depth feature stories to bite-size blurbs across various industries, including education, travel and food. She enjoys covering student success stories and the latest trends in the career and education space.

Ciummo has a B.A. in communication and writing certificate from Arizona State University. A firm believer in lifelong learning, she is also an alumnus of the UW Certificate in Storytelling & Content Strategy and a UW copy editing and design course. 

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