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2. Questions to ask during your job search Presenter: Jenn Brown

3. Facilitator: Nick Niles nicholasbniles@gmail.com @nicholasbniles

4. Jenn Brown Talent Director | New Organizing Institute Former Ohio Field Director | OFA

5. Introductions and Polls (7mins) • Goals and #1 Question Rule (5mins) • Questions to ask yourself (12 mins) • Questions to during Informational Interviews (12 mins) • Questions to ask during a real interview (12 mins) • Questions from you (~10 mins) • Thank you and wrap up (5 mins)

6. Goals for this webinar • Understand why asking the right questions is important • Have you leave with your own questions • Have fun!

7. #1 rule of questions People love to talk about themselves! And when they do you can learn a ton…

8. 3 types of questions • Questions for yourself • Questions for informational interviews • Questions for job interviews

9. Questions for yourself What is most important to you in a job? • PERSONAL: • Being near family • Making enough money • Living near work • Work life balance – Flexible hours • PROFESSIONAL: • Learning new things • Working in a fun environment • Being a decision maker • Working for a boss who will invest in you

10. Questions for yourself My List • PERSONAL: • 401k • Flexibility for holidays • PROFESSIONAL: • Learn new things • Manage a team • Use current skills

11. Questions for yourself My List • THINGS TO COMPROMISE ON: • Warm weather • Ability to walk to work • Sustainability

12. Questions for yourself Your List • PERSONAL: • Item #1 • Item #2 • Item #3 • PROFESSIONAL: • Item #1 • Item #2 • Item #3

13. Questions for yourself Your List • THINGS TO COMPROMISE ON: • Item #1 • Item #2 • Item #3

14. Informational interviews • Goals of an informational interview • Learn new things • Network with someone who can help you • Get advice from an expert

15. Sample Questions Informational interviews • What has your career path been? • What are the most important things to you in looking for a job? • What’s the best job you’ve ever had? • What do you think the most important questions to ask during an interview are? • Could you introduce me to 2 or 3 other people I should meet with?

16. Informational Interviews Your Questions • Your Thoughts Here • Your Thoughts Here • Your Thoughts Here • Your Thoughts Here • Your Thoughts Here

17. JOb interviews • Goals of an interview • Learn about the day-to-day of the job • Get a sense of your manager & organizational culture • Make sure it’s right for you! (don’t take a job you think you might hate, you’ll be bad at it and it will be bad for your career) • Give the employer a good sense of who you are • Show the employer you are an active participant

18. Job interviews • Interview Questions Tips • Have a laundry list • Ask questions during the interview, but make sure to save a few for the end • It’s okay to have your list in front of you • Don’t be so worried about questions that you aren’t listening

19. Job Interviews • 10 Sample Questions • What skills would an ideal candidate have? • What skills do you think someone would learn in this position? • What are some of the best strengths of the person who currently has the position (or most recently had it)? • What is the day-to-day of the organization like? Are there morning staff meetings? Weekly meetings with your supervisor? • How are goals set and tracked?

20. Job Interviews • 10 Sample Questions • 6. Your Thoughts Here • 7. Your Thoughts Here • 8. Your Thoughts Here • 9. Your Thoughts Here • Your Thoughts Here

21. Final Takeaways • Preparation is key! • Know what you want and go for it! • People love to talk about themselves! • Others? • Your Thoughts Here • Your Thoughts Here

23. www.neworganizing.com/jobs Visit our new ‘Work Forward’ site. It’s a great resource to use as you continue your job search!

24. www.neworganizing.com/toolbox You can view this training and other great trainings online using this link.

25. Neworganizing.com/trainings/workforward Upcoming trainings: How to conquer the dreaded cover letter How to use and maximize the Work Forward site How to prepare for and participate in interviews How to strategically use your network to land the job you want How to negotiate salary, benefits, responsibilities, and otherwise

26. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! And please share your feedback and pay it forward!