JOB PLACEMENT OFFICE How To Get The Job you Want
Dec 25, 2015
JOB PLACEMENT OFFICE
How To Get The Job you Want
FOUR STEPS Getting an interview
Preparing for the interview
Being interviewed
After the interview
FOUR STEPS Getting an interview
Find Someone Who Is Hiring Newspapers
Print and Online
Company Websites Call Companies
Speak Appropriately Clearly, Politely, Patiently
Visit Companies Dress Appropriately Speak Clearly Go Prepared
FOUR STEPS Getting an interview
Go prepared with what ? Info for application
Write down ahead of time References
Always check before you use them Have their complete info.
Name, address, phone number, job / position / what they do
Who: Not your buddies ! Preacher / Pastor co-worker / supervisor not used in employer
section Teacher/Coach Neighbour
FOUR STEPS
Preparing for interview Resume & Cover Letter
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS
Cover Letters Spell correctly! Use correct grammar Short-Highlight important
accomplishments If someone within the company referred
you, say it Explain why you would be a match for the
position – (not why you want to work there, what a great company it is, etc.)
Be Specific where do you want to work are you willing to travel now and /or a couple of years
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS
Resumes/Applications Purpose: to get you an interview Provide all of the information the
application asks for Locate and review a job description to
tailor your resume or application to the job Use superlatives- best, fastest, only, first,
most Only student representative on.. Youngest member of .. First undergraduate to PROOFREAD
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS Work History
Chronological – Organize work history by date
Most recent First Work backward
If a candidate has little or no job experience: organize abilities in categories showcase skills the job requires
Explain what you have done in past positions
Explain how your past employment contributed to the company’s results
Think about “how much” and “how many”
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS
Resumes Use superlatives - best, fastest, only, first,
most Only student representative on... Youngest member of... First undergraduate to…
PROOFREAD!!
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS
e-Resumes Do include a cover letter with an electronic
resume Showcase your strong points first
A recruiter can quickly glance at a paper resume but will have to scroll through an e-version
Don’t rely on spell check only
THE INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
To prepare for any type of interview Research the company Prepare a few questions for the interviewer Show off your background, qualifications, and
interests
PREPARING FOR INTERVIEW
Research – organization, job market Time – allow enough Shopping/wardrobe – review how you
want to present yourself Be objective – ask a parent, parent’s
friend, or neighbor Practice – friends, family
TOP 10 INTERVIEW MISTAKES
1.Don’t Prepare2.Dress Inappropriately3.Poor Communication Skills4.Too Much Communication5.Talk Too Much6.Don’t Talk Enough7.Inaccurate or Contradictory Information8.Giving The Wrong Answer9.Criticizing Prior Employers10.Failing To Follow Up
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
Phone Often used to screen candidates Just as important as a face-to-face interview
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
Group Consists of many applicants and one or more
interviewers Typically a presentation about the company Important to stand out from the group without
monopolizing the conversation Presence will speak volumes
Stance / posture Handshake Eye contact
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
Panel One candidate with several interviewers Consider how the entire panel will interpret your
response Don’t cater to what one or two members want to
hear
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
Behavioral Assumes that candidates who have previously
demonstrated a particular behavior will repeat the behavior in the future when facing a similar problem
“Think of an occasion when you…” “Can you give me an example of…”
THINGS TO NEVER SAY
What does your company do? Ask well-informed questions
My salary requirements are flexible It would be so phat to get jiggy with
this job Don’t use slang Be articulate and intelligent
THINGS TO NEVER SAY
I increased sales on my last job by 999% in 2 months Don’t lie
In five years I see myself on a Mediterranean beach Your long-term goals should relate to the
job and the company, even if you only see yourself there for a short time
THINGS TO NEVER SAY
Sorry, I don’t know anything about that Emphasize that you are a quick and willing
learner My boyfriend cheated on me last week
and… Don’t get too personal
THINGS TO NEVER SAY
What can your company do for me? Get your questions answered but don’t be
arrogant My last boss was a jerk
Don’t bad-mouth any previous employer
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
within three seconds of seeing a person for the first time we have decided their: Social status Politics Education Religion Sexuality Friendliness / Approachability Aptitude
Slide from ‘dressing for interview’ presentation by Kathy Ennis – with thanks
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: THE 93% RULE
55% appearance & body language
38% tone, pitch & pace of your voice
7% what you say
Slide from ‘dressing for interview’ presentation by Kathy Ennis – with thanks
DRESSING FOR SUCCESS
Considerations Company culture Location Experience
Be yourself - add some personal style It’s better to err on the formal side than
the casual side
IT’S NOT JUST WHAT YOU WEAR..
…it’s how you wear it dark colours are authoritative (black, navy
blue, or grey)
medium shades are more approachable pastel and light colours are not viewed as
‘business colours’
Slide from ‘dressing for interview’ presentation by Kathy Ennis – with thanks
DRESSING FOR SUCCESS
Ladies Skirt suit or pantsuit (conservative) Medium-heeled shoe Non-flashy jewelry
Men Dark suit Check your socks (should match your
pants) Single-breasted suits
GROOMING – MEN
shave skincare manicures body hair – including nose and ears! teeth personal hygiene
Slide from ‘dressing for interview’ presentation by Kathy Ennis – with thanks
GROOMING - WOMEN
skincare hair – cut, colour,
condition make-up perfume – be careful manicure / pedicure teeth
a recent survey showed that women who wear make-up have a competitive edge over their bare faced colleagues
The Times, 30th December 2003
women who wear make-up earn, on average, 20% more than women who wear no make-up
Slide from ‘dressing for interview’ presentation by Kathy Ennis – with thanks
“dress badly and they remember the clothes;
dress well and they remember the person”
with thanks to Coco Chanel
Slide from ‘dressing for interview’ presentation by Kathy Ennis – with thanks
FAMOUS QUOTE
BODY LANGUAGE
BODY LANGUAGE
Non-verbal communication is defined as the process of sending and receiving wordless messages by means of facial expressions, gazes, gestures, postures, and tones of voice. It includes grooming habits and clothing colors and may be learned, innate, or mixed
BODY LANGUAGE
Crossed arms Defensive, closed off
Fidgeting, playing with hair Nervous or bored
Lack of eye contact Untrustworthy
Leaning back Uncomfortable
BODY LANGUAGE
Firm Handshake Eye Contact Smile/Pleasant Nodding while listening
Attentive Gesturing with hands while talking
Genuinely involved in the conversation
QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKED IN AN INTERVIEW
Are you eligible to work in the US? What is your full name? Have you ever worked
under another name? Are you the minimum age required to perform this
job? Can you perform the basic functions of this
position with or without accommodation? Weekend and holiday work is required. Will this
pose any difficulties for you (MOCK INTERVIEW)
LEGAL ISSUES
Fair questions you may be asked in an interview Can you perform the basic functions of this
position with or without accommodation? Weekend and holiday work is required. Will this
pose any difficulties for you?
LEGAL ISSUES
Fair questions you may be asked in an interview What was your rank when you were discharged?
What skills did you gain in the military? Do you belong to any professional organizations
(e.g. American Bar Association)?
APPLICATIONS
Employment applications often include questions about felony convictions with a disclaimer
If good credit is a requirement of the job, a company is within its rights to perform a credit check
FOLLOWING UP
FOLLOWING UP
Send a thank you note Tech or immediate decision - send via e-
mail Handwritten - proofread!
Don’t be pushy It is okay to ask the interviewer when
he/she anticipates making a decision It’s not okay to call 5 times a day
Success? Congratulations Keep learning Preparation for your next job
Not successful? Reflect on the experience Ask for feedback Bounce back
AFTER THE INTERVIEW….
QUESTIONS