Welcome and Archer Checklist (aka Go Archer) Quick Start
We are excited you joined us to support your job search. We focus on building skills and confidence so you can succeed to get your next job and advance your career.
Below, we offer some getting started quick tips. Email us at any time if you have questions. Our team is ready to help and be by your side in this journey.
Good luck!
Pam Schilling, CEO and Co-Founder and the Archer Career Team
QUICK START GUIDE
STEP 1 // Login and take a tour. Click on the Progress by Step —-> link under your progress wheel.
STEP 2 // Toggle Weeks/Steps from the main screen. You can go back and forth to see your checklist items. Steps is organized into “categories” of work. Weeks is if you want more of a project mgmt approach.
STEP 3 // Scroll down to the Next Up area. This tells you what exactly you should do in the next week. How many checklist items, your progress. Then, you can scroll through each Checklist Item.
STEP 4 // Review the bottom menu. You can see the full checklist, see networking notes, and review your settings. Settings is where you can access help. The blue button allows you to add your own items!
STEP 5 // Start your job search! Many users find a quick review each day. When you REVIEW DETAILS for a Checklist item, you get instructions, a video, a template, or a link to a useful resource. And, an expert tip.
When you complete a checklist item - be sure to press the button COMPLETED to record your work.
NEED 1-1 DISCUSSION OR FEEDBACK?
For a limited time, users of Archer Job Search may access individual career coaching. As you progress, we will “reward” you will short coaching sessions (these will come by email).
In addition, you may purchase coaching sessions or packages. This is a great opportunity to deepen your focus on your job search, get feedback on things like resumes and cover letters, and support interview preparation.
To learn more, review our website for Archer Career Coaching.
OTHER PERKS FROM ARCHER CAREER
HERE ARE SOME OTHER ITEMS AS YOU GET STARTED.
Career XYZ --> Insights
We post periodic videos of webinars and recordings to support your job search and career.
https://www.archercareer.com/insights
Blog --> Archer Arrows
Read what the Archer Career team is talking about!
https://www.archercareer.com/blog
Refer/Contribute --> Collect Arrows
https://www.archercareer.com/refer-contribute
Need more guidance?
Email careerinfo@archercareer.com
INSIGHTS
"Best of" Webinars
Networking in a Tough Economy: Internally and Externally / Discussed are insights for the professional environment. Many people are asking, “When the economy is in a downturn and business is stressed, should I be networking?” Discussed is how to move beyond your hesitations and advice about concrete actions you can take now to advance your career even in the present environment.
5 Super Tips for Interview Prep / Get 5 best practices for getting a consulting interview and succeeding in the challenging interview process. Small things, big impact. tips and These are best practices gleaned from coaching clients, their experience and patterns observed while working with thousands of students and professionals. These top interview preparation tips are easy to implement, not time-consuming, and will make a significant impact as you prepare for this selective role.
I just prepared for an interview: Insights from my approach / Hear first hand from Archer Career CEO, Dr. Pam Schilling and Lavanya Rajaram (MBA Chicago Booth, 2020), who pursued roles in consulting and technology to advance her career. Lavanya and Pam discuss how Lavanya prepared in the 2-3 months prior to her interviews, and then, what she did once she had an interview date. They discuss the pressure of interviewing right now and how Lavanya handled it.