TOOLS:

• Confidence & Clarity - Employers will hire those who know themselves well and exhibit clear reasons why they want to work for XYZ company.

• Curiosity - Employers appreciate curious and collaborative co-workers who are coachable and eager to learn. Avoid trying to be the “smartest guy in the room.”

• Stay current - Know the research & trends happening in your field. Follow groups on LinkedIn or subscribe to industry-relevant blogs or news sources.

• Technology skills - Know the basics and then some. If you don’t, enroll in a class or teach yourself.

• Communicate professionally - Whether you are speaking or writing, hone, your skills. Speaking effectively asks for business appropriate dress, eye contact, ease, curiosity, and clarity. Writing calls you to express your ideas clearly & succinctly and with accuracy.

• Be conversational - Do you have your back-pocket, open-ended questions at the ready? Growing professionals are able to connect easily with others. It’s integral to the networking game.