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CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. Presented by: Sheila Carr / Sumer Sauers / Jessica Smith Career Development Services. How CDS Can Help?. Resumes Job Searching Dress for Success/Impression Management Communication Interviews Follow Up.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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  1. CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Presented by: Sheila Carr / Sumer Sauers / Jessica Smith Career Development Services

  2. How CDS Can Help? • Resumes • Job Searching • Dress for Success/Impression Management • Communication • Interviews • Follow Up • We will partner with you to help you secure work in your field of study.

  3. Where is the Career Development Services department located? Room 140

  4. Resumes • 1-2 pages in length • Use bullet points, boldings, italics and underlines • Top to bottom in importance • Avoid abbreviations • No misspelled words!!!!! Double Check!

  5. How many pages should an entry-level resume be in length? 1 CDS has a template for you to use as a guide! Add your own formatting, skills and style!

  6. Job Searching • On line searches • Indeed.com • CDS targeted job leads • Newspapers • Company websites • Walk in • Networking • There are many ways to find jobs! • BE PROACTIVE • NOT REACTIVE!

  7. Dress for Success I Don’t Think So !!

  8. Common Mistakes to Avoid Tennis shoes and WHITE socks! Unruly Facial Hair Wrinkled Clothes

  9. Common Mistakes Show that you are a professional, not “trendy” No Flip Flops or Sandals! Keep nails subtle!

  10. Dress for Success

  11. Impression Management • Interviewers form opinions about applicants within the first 30 seconds

  12. Posture Dress/Appearance Facial Expression Eye Contact Energy and Enthusiasm Voice Qualities Impression Management dress/appearance

  13. Do’s Make eye contact Smile Nod frequently Be prepared Be confident Don’ts Slouch Bring your cell phone Not have questions Bite your nails Impression Management

  14. Communication • Verbal • Non-verbal • Voice qualities Which has the greatest impact? Non-verbal = 50% Voice qualities = 40% Verbal = 10%

  15. Communication • Hand shake:Firm, warm • Facial expression:Smile, pleasant • Eye contact:Direct, comfortable • Posture:Erect, head up, eyes front, relaxed, not fidgeting • Voice tone:Energetic, pleasant • Walk:Tall, confident

  16. Interviews • Be on time (10 minutes early) • Get directions & bring the phone number • Be prepared and well rested • Be thankful • Dress for Success • Be aware of the “waiting room” • NEVER no call/no show • Have intelligent questions to ask at end

  17. Interviews (Portfolio) • Use a professional binder or small attaché. • Include samples and other items appropriate for each interview. • The benefits: You look professional; you feel prepared and confident!

  18. Interview Portfolio Contents • Job-related work samples (from work or education/training) • Required certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc. • Copies of your resume (at least 5) • Letters of Recommendation • List of 3 appropriate references • Notebook with your important questions

  19. Follow Up • Be confident in your closing • Send timely thank you letter or email • No misspelled words • Send the same day • Get business card of interviewer • GOAL: Get the job! p.s. What does your phone voicemail message and email address say about you?

  20. Success Worksheet WHAT IS SUCCESS?

  21. I want employers to think I... know about my field am Capable am Reliable can do a great job work hard am Smart am Professional have a "can do" attitude am honest and trustworthy

  22. Plan for Success: • Visit Career Development Services every term • Dress the Part: Make a good first impression • Define success, develop a plan, and implement it during school • Keep track of your achievements during school See you soon! Thanks! - CDS

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