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R é sum é s and Interviewing Skills

R é sum é s and Interviewing Skills. Ms. Walters, Guidance. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to…. Identify ways the changing workplace requires lifelong learning and upgrading of skills Demonstrate effective communication skills Demonstrate marketable skills for employment

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R é sum é s and Interviewing Skills

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  1. Résumés and Interviewing Skills Ms. Walters, Guidance

  2. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to… • Identify ways the changing workplace requires lifelong learning and upgrading of skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills • Demonstrate marketable skills for employment • Utilize job readiness skills to seek employment opportunities

  3. How is applying for jobs different now than when your grandparents applied for jobs? • How is applying for jobs different now than when your parents applied for jobs? • What has stayed the same through time when applying for jobs? • Where do you think job searching will move towards in the future?

  4. Résumé Infographic

  5. Common Résumé Mistakes • verb tense: past vs. present • formatting: consistent, easy to read • spelling mistakes: even simple words! • “text speak”: &, :) , LOL!, #unprofessional • bending the truth Did you know… the average job seeker makes 1.5 grammar mistakes on a résumé? http://www.careerbliss.com/tag/job-search/employers-reveal-worst-resume-blunders-theyve-seen/ http://www.careerbliss.com/tag/job-search/5-common-resume-errors-youre-not-your-probably-making/

  6. Top 10 Characteristics Employers Want • Which characteristics do you think are your strongest now? • Which do you think will improve with more experience? • Which characteristics seem the most challenging to have?

  7. The Interview: How Am I Rated? 25% 40% Attitude Communication Skills Appearance 25% 10% Job Qualifications

  8. Part 1: Before the Interview • Do your research. Learn about the company. • Know where you’re going and arrive early. • Dress for success: • Women- dress, skirt (not too short!), dress pants with a blouse or blazer • Men- pants (no jeans!), collared shirt, tie, sport coat, nice shoes • Keep perfume/cologne to a minimum

  9. Part 2: Start of the Interview • Look into interviewer’s eyes, smile, shake hands firmly, introduce yourself, be confident! • Sell yourself- be positive in your communication • Avoid: bad posture, fidgeting, cursing, chewing gum

  10. Part 3: Middle of the Interview • Use positive body language • Let the interviewer know your skills, knowledge, and experience that make you the best candidate • Be humble and willing to learn • Be honest • Elaborate on answers instead of just “yes” or “no”

  11. Part 4: End of the Interview • Have job related questions prepared for the end • Make sure interviewer knows how to contact you • Thank the interviewer and shake hands firmly

  12. Part 5: The Follow-Up • Send a thank you note • Call the company in a week to find out if they’ve made a decision or when they expect to have made one

  13. Mock Interview

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