short response

COLUMN 1: Deconstruct the job posting by looking for information about:

COLUMN 2: Details from the job posting

1. The company description

· What is the “core business” of this company?

· How long have they been in business?

· How big is this company? Is it part of a larger, global group?

· What is its reputation?

· What are goals of the company?

· Who does the company service? How do they provide service? What needs do they meet? What needs does the company have?

2. The job title

· What does it tell you about the job?

· Can you identify others in the field with this job title? (Who work at this company? LinkedIn profiles?). If so, what are their responsibilities, duties, skills, and credentials?

3. The job description

· What are the duties and skills required?

· What technical skills are required?

· What transferable skills are required?

4. The qualifications

· What are the specific skills, education, and experience requirements?

5. The keywords

· What industry specific lingo, keywords, and terminology are prominently featured?

· What skills and qualifications do they relate to in the job description?

6. Additional Notes

Details from the Job Deconstruction Worksheet

(Job requirements, responsibilities, etc.)

Your Qualifications, Skills, and Accomplishments

(Paraphrase your skills, experience, training, and personal attributes, mirroring the job description language where possible)

Essential Functions:

Minimum Qualifications/Preferred Qualifications:

Desired Experience:

Special Working Conditions:

Possible Employer Concerns:

Keywords:

Company Info (potential hook):