The Competitive Edge for Interviews

A presentation from Lori Kraska and Brown College Strategies for procuring jobs – today and tomorrow The Competitive Edge Personal presentation skills for your jobs of today and your careers of tomorrow Byron Wolt

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Selling Yourself What employers want: Reliability, Honesty, Motivation, Ability, Efficiency, Helpfulness, Integrity What employers don’t want: Carelessness, Absence, Irresponsibility, Troublemakers, Lack of Ambition

Skills – Skills - Skills ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Cover Letter ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Direct and personalize your resume Short and to the Point

The Resume ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rapidly conveys relevant information Gives reasons you deserve an interview

Elements of an effective resume Heading Objective Education Experience Clear Concise Skills Skills Skills Relevant

Resume Tips ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Interview Prep Practice, Practice, Practice Know the Company Make a folder with copies of your Letter of application, Resume, References, etc. Have Personal Data Sheet prepared

Phone Time ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Answering in complete sentences is the best way to sound intelligent

Show Time ,[object Object],[object Object],5 - 15 minutes is ok, 10 minutes is ideal

The Waiting Game ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Telling Your Story ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Reasons For Leaving ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Questions you should ask ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Interview Tips ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Don’t Lack energy Emphasize money (unless in sales!!!) Criticize anyone Make excuses Talk too much Forget to follow up Neglect appearance Dress casually Give limp handshakes Be indecisive Be rude Be too familiar Be unprepared Be too aggressive

Do Research the company Prepare questions to ask Practice your answers Bring paper and pen Bring list of references Bring an extra resume Shake hands Send a follow-up letter Ask about the next step Be on time Be positive Be honest Dress appropriately Maintain eye contact Wait to be seated

How the employer decides ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

10 Tips for Interviewing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Good Luck Relax, Be Confident and Get Your Job!

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