How to find and land work doing what you love, are good at, and want to do again.

1. Your ‘Right Fit’ Job: Guide to
Finding Work You Love
Julia Erickson
http://myrightfitjob.com

2. WHAT IS A “RIGHT FIT” JOB?
One you absolutely love to do, that you’d do
for free if necessary.
• What do you love to do?
• What do you do well?
• What do you want to do again?

3. GET YOUR “RIGHT FIT” JOB
Be specific!
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Know where you are going
Can develop a plan to get there
Help others to help you when networking
Industry/job key words help others find you

4. WHAT’S YOUR “RIGHT FIT?”
Uncover, reveal what motivates you
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Accomplishments
Hobbies
Work you gravitate toward
What people tell you you’re good at

5. SPECIFY YOUR “RIGHT FIT”
Create your Must Have List
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Bottom line for being happy at work
Six different areas
Based on your history and priorities
Where attention goes, energy flows

6. “RIGHT FIT” EMPOWERS
Use your Must Have List:
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Guide to assess job postings
Build resume to get 75% of Must Haves
Ask targeted questions in interview
Evaluate job offers

7. MARKET YOUR “FIT”
Make a match
• What you want from an employer
• Your unique value proposition
• Jobs that need your skills, talents,
experience

8. TRANSITION TO “RIGHT FIT”
Transition into a new field
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ID skills, experience needed
Do “gap analysis”
Make a plan to fill gap & market yourself
Consider “dual path”

9. “RIGHT FIT” MARKETING
Create a consistent message and image
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Resume
Cover letter
“Intention statement” – written & verbal
Social media presence

10. “RIGHT FIT” RESUMES
Demonstrate your core value proposition
• Simple, easily readable format
• Profile yourself
• So what? Show impact & results

11. “RIGHT FIT” COVER LETTER
State case for why you and job are “right fit”
• Your unique value proposition
• Show how your past will help employer
reach their goals
• Enthusiasm for job/employer

12. “RIGHT FIT” GETS ATTENTION
Create an intention statement
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What skills do you love to use?
Where do you love to work?
What impact do you want to have?
Give examples of employers, job titles
Draft & practice 5-10 second statement

13. “RIGHT FIT” NETWORKING
Your clarity will allow people to really help
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Start with your natural network
Success is a referral to someone else
Follow the trail
Know what you want from each person

14. “RIGHT FIT” SOCIAL MEDIA
LinkedIn, Twitter best to market yourself
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Employers do look at it
Consistency and completeness are key
“Informal reference check”
Networking resource

15. FIND “RIGHT FIT” JOBS
Apply for jobs that appear to meet at least
one of your Must Haves
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Use keywords
Assess job descriptions
Read employer website
Find someone who works there

16. “RIGHT FIT” GUIDELINES
Use your brain and your gut
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Take and act on (most) suggestions
Trust your gut
Gather information
Think of having a conversation with an
employer

17. “RIGHT FIT” INTERVIEWING
Bring your head and your heart to interviews
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Anticipate questions, prepare answers
Rehearse for difficult questions
Have informed questions for them
Be enthusiastic – this could be your “right
fit” job!

18. MORE “RIGHT FIT” TOOLS
You can enhance & speed up your search
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Do volunteer work related to field
Get consulting gigs, including unpaid
Use a coach and on-line advice
Build skills via free or low-cost classes

19. MANAGE “RIGHT FIT” SEARCH
Job search is a process
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Try things on
Use market feedback
Vent!
Get support
Focus on what you want