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1. Self-Assessment and Research
 - Google yourself first! What shows up? Compare the results to the kind of job you
re after. What skills do you have? What skills do you need to improve? What skill sod you need to move up or onto something new? What is your dream job or company and how does it align (or not) with what you have to offer?
2. Create your value proposition or branding statement.
 This will be the basis for your resume, cover letter, and all online profiles. Focus on the value and unique skills you can bring to a company. Other things to consider: What is the audience? What problems do you solve? How do you do it uniquely?
3. Create a target list of companies
. If you don't know where to start, us the 2 Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton. The LAMP list process is great!
4. Create a target list of connections or contacts within your network
. Look to reach out to people who will be immediately useful, but also target some new connections who may be willing to sit down informational interviews. Use your whole network: friends, family, co-workers and others in your social circles. Facebook Graph Search can be a great way to find connections that are not always apparent on LinkedIn.
5. Take care of the basics
. Update your resume (with quantifiers and qualifiers) and practice writing a cover letter using your new value proposition as the basis of what you are trying to convey.
6. Complete Your LinkedIn Profile
. Make sure that you fill out your whole LinkedIn profile. Include a summary, which you should think of as an extended elevator pitch: under 300 words that focus on what you bring to the table.
7. Join 30 to 40 groups on LinkedIn and pick two or three in which you
re active.
This will allow you to expand your network and make new connections while keeping up to date with what is going on in the industry you are most involved in.
8. Manage Your LinkedIn Skills Endorsements
. You can change the order of these and remove those that don't fit where you want to go. Take a look at the list of skills listed for your dream company or  job. You can also use the
Find Alumni Tool
 (at the top of your account hover over "Connections" and click "Find Alumni" in the dropdown).
 
9. Reach Out For LinkedIn Recommendations
. Try to get three recommendations and give at least one recommendation. This shows how others perceive your skills and abilities. By giving a recommendation, you show that you can identify talent. 10.
Make your connections as personalized as possible
 through any and all methods of communication and don't forget thank you notes after meeting with someone whether it is online or in person. Connecting online is still a very personal thing. With all of the technology that we have we still need to connect on a personal level. Don't just click connect on LinkedIn. Instead, make sure that you reach out to explain why you are connecting, how you can help that person and how they may be able to help you. (Don't ask for a job!).

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