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2 nd General Body Meeting. University of Florida Chapter of The National Society of Black Engineers. Last Meeting Minutes. President’s Vision. Last Meeting Minutes. President’s Vision Retention: Academic Excellence . Last Meeting Minutes. President’s Vision
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2nd General Body Meeting University of Florida Chapter of The National Society of Black Engineers
Last Meeting Minutes • President’s Vision
Last Meeting Minutes • President’s Vision • Retention: Academic Excellence
Last Meeting Minutes • President’s Vision • Retention: Academic Excellence • Pre-College Initiative: Engineering Exposure
Last Meeting Minutes • President’s Vision • Retention: Academic Excellence • Pre-College Initiative: Engineering Exposure • Finance: Corporate Networking
Last Meeting Minutes • President’s Vision • Retention: Academic Excellence • Pre-College Initiative: Engineering Exposure • Finance: Corporate Networking • Outstanding Membership: Involvement and Improved Leadership and Soft Skills
Last Meeting Minutes • Fall Regional Conference: REGISTER ASAP!! • Contact Brandon Hurst for more info • Pre-College Initiative • Mondays: 2:45-4pm Eastside High school • Thursdays: 2:45-4pm Newberry High school
Today’s Agenda • Icebreaker: Are you a S.T.A.R interviewee? • Is P&G right for you? • How to pull off a success interview • Presented by John F. Kennedy from P&G • NSBE Updates • Practice makes Perfect: Interviewing and Elevator Speeches • Food! (=
S.T.A.R Method • Situation – Describe a specific situation with adequate details
S.T.A.R Method • Situation – Describe a specific situation • Task – What was required of you?
S.T.A.R Method • Situation – Describe the situation • Task – What was required of you? • Action – What action did you take?
S.T.A.R Method • Situation – Describe the situation • Task – What was required of you? • Action – What action did you take? • Result – What were the results of your actions?
S.T.A.R Method • Situation – Describe the situation • Task – What was required of you? • Action – What action did you take? • Result – What were the results of your actions?
Want to know how to make the products you use every day? Want to develop the next generation of consumer products? You should explore a career at P&G! 1 Go to www.pg.com and click on Careers. From there, you can Learn Moreand Apply 2 3 Search these Job Numbers www.facebook.com/PGatUF
Additional Job Codes • Albany Manufacturing Plant • Full-time mfg00003393 • Summer Interm mfg00003394 • Who to contact for questions • Lelon Frazier (Frazier.lf@pg.com) • John Kennedy (kennedy.jf@pg.com) www.facebook.com/PGatUF
P&G Intern • Sheldon Anderson (5EG) • Major: Industrial Engineering • Interned: Summer 2011 & 2012 • Projects – Beauty Care: • Standardize Raw Material Planning Process • Optimize Safety Stock Inventory
First Impressions • People judge you: • 12 feet away • 12 inches away • First 12 words out of your mouth • Appearance: Make sure you dress the part. • Better to be overdressed than underdressed
First Impressions • Eye Contact • Smile • Firm Handshake (Don’t try to be the hulk) • Posture
Do You Research! • Research the Company! • Product line, brands, standing in industry, major accomplishments
Do You Research! • Research the Company! • Product line, brands, standing in industry, major accomplishments • Know where your interview is before hand • Do a drive by: Visit the room/location the day before
Do You Research! • Research the Company! • Product line, brands, standing in industry, major accomplishments • Know where your interview is before hand • Do a drive by: Visit the room/location the day before • Always have a portfolio or briefcase with paper and pen.
During Interview • Speak Clearly • Learn to Listen • Answer the questions • NEVER lie!! • Don’t put anything on your resume that you can not talk about
Follow Up • Always Follow up with a Thank You letter • If on top 3 companies: Send Thank you letter via mail instead of email
Elevator Speech • Selling yourself in one minute • Tells Corporate what you have to offer • If asked “Tell me about yourself”, be ready with your Elevator speech!
T.O.R.C.H. Technical Outreach [and] Community Help
T.O.R.C.H. Tuesdays!!! Work with kids Great experience Community service Eastside Community Center 2841 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 Bus Routes: 11, 27
AWFE A Walk for Education October 13, 2012 Volunteers needed
Finance Zone Fernando Villafuerte Assistant Treasurer
Gators Connecting With Corporate Day 1 • Where: Pugh Hall Ocora • When: October 2nd , 2012 • Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. • Confirmed Companies:
Gators Connecting With Corporate Day 1 • Bring Resume! • Finger Foods Provided • Attire: Business Professional
Contact your Assistant Treasurer Fernando Villafuerte asttreasurer.ufnsbe@gmail.com
First Info Session!!! Our Next General Body Meeting Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 Location: McCarty C 100 Time: 6:15 Info Session Advice from Recruiters!!! Talk with Recruiters!!! NETWORKING!!! Possible INTERNSHIPS!!!
Contact Mekut Archibong president.ufnsbe@gmail.com
Membership Nandi Smith Vice-President
Join NSBE • A few reasons • Access to over $300,000 in scholarships • Network with over 300 companies • Leadership Development • Fun + Food • Discounts on hotels, car rentals, car insurance, etc. • Free KAPLAN test prep at conferences • Free Microsoft software
National Membership Month • September= NSBE National Membership Month • Our goal is 75 members • **Note: If your friend signs up and joins NSBE, you get points!
Membership Incentives Membership Point System & Member of the Month
Questions? vpresident.ufnsbe@gmail.com membershipchair.ufnsbe@gmail.com
Practice Makes Perfect • Now it’s your turn! • *INSERT QUESTION HERE*
Visit: ufnsbe.org Contact: president.ufnsbe@gmail.com