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Conversation Skills

Conversation Skills. The career center at ucr http:// careers.ucr.edu 951.827.3631. Why are we here?. Every year the Career Center asks visiting employers what the difference is between the candidates to whom they offered a interview/job and the candidates to whom they did not make an offer.

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Conversation Skills

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  1. Conversation Skills The career center at ucr http://careers.ucr.edu951.827.3631

  2. Why are we here? Every year the Career Center asks visiting employers what the difference is between the candidates to whom they offered a interview/job and the candidates to whom they did not make an offer.

  3. Survey says!

  4. What we’re going to do… • Learn the key to great conversations • Practice active listening skills • Discuss appropriate topics • Practice moving in and out of conversations • Brainstorm follow up actions • Answer your questions

  5. The BIG secret…get THEM talking

  6. Getting started…

  7. Conversation Starters • Begin with your name • Ask something of the person you’re meeting • Compliment • Connection to event • Hometown/workplace • Something you have in common • Something you want them to know about you • Demonstration Try it out

  8. Active Listening: Quick Test • Good listeners __?___ • Non-verbal cues __?___ • Open ended questions __?___ Listening Round Get a Partner

  9. Debrief

  10. Facility or event City of residence Current occupation Activities News items Vacation spots Seasonal topics Mutual acquaintances Appropriate topics…

  11. Too much information • Party details • Complaints • Relationship issues • Ailments • Detail after detail • Profanity

  12. Entering and exiting… • Proximity…say hello to those next to you • when you’re getting a nametag • when finding a seat • Introduce yourself to people just arriving • When getting refreshments • As you are leaving the event

  13. 5 minute conversation

  14. Debrief

  15. Business cards Email Invitation Articles of interest Action discussed Next event Follow Up

  16. Open forum (Q&A)

  17. Final thoughts • Conversing is a SKILL…so PRACTICE! • Listening is the key • Stay in the moment • It’s not about you • Have fun!

  18. Career Center website: www.bit.ly/ucr-oci

  19. Career Center Additional Career Center workshops to help you with your career success: • Beginning and Advanced Resume Writing • Internship Orientations • Job Search Skills • Interview Skills • Special Seminars with Employer Presenters

  20. CAREER CENTER Veitch Student Center (Health Center Bldg) Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Wed 9am - 5pm http://careers.ucr.edu (951) 827-3631 Drop-In Hours:Mon - Thu 10am - 3pm Fri 10am - 12pm

  21. Thank you

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