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YOU ARE THE JUDGE. Prepared by: Mr. Greg Coriarty. Good employment opportunity is available to Ellie She fails to make the call for an interview She offers many reasons why no call has been made Are there good reasons for not making the call? . Ellie Ekuse. What Options Does Ellie Have?.
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YOU ARE THE JUDGE Prepared by: Mr. Greg Coriarty
Good employment opportunity is available to Ellie She fails to make the call for an interview She offers many reasons why no call has been made Are there good reasons for not making the call? Ellie Ekuse
What Options Does Ellie Have? • Call and arrange a time for the interview and then be a no call, no show for the interview • Make a list of items that Ellie needs to accomplish including the phone call for an interview, if she fails to make the call today put it on the to-do list for tomorrow • Ignore the entire situation, but tell the coordinator that you made the call and there are no openings • Immediately make the call to arrange an interview time
Action Arrange time but be a no call, no show Make list but procrastinate on making the call Lie to your coordinator Immediately call Reaction Damage your reputation, lost opportunity Good intent, poor follow through, eventual damage to reputation Lose trust and faith, instant damage to reputation The only choice, gain trust, build good reputation What Would You Recommend?
Freddie Fickle • Arranged for an interview with one of our best employers/mentors • Failed to show – TWICE • Has good reasons – Are there any good reasons? • Could not find employer’s workplace • Did not have enough gas • Does not like the type of work
Keep his commitment, arrange another interview, but sabotage his chances by showing up late Ride his bike to the interview, carry his bike and gear into the office Call for another interview, tell them that he is not interested but is being forced by me, his WBL coordinator, to arrange an interview Freddie’s Choices
The Right Choice Stop making excuses, be responsible Call the employer explain to them that you have had a change of heart Apologize for troubling them Thank them Follow-up with a handwritten note of apology Which Choice is Best? There are other options
Suzie Sleeveless • Is prepared for an interview – all topics have been covered in class including appropriate attire • Arrives for the interview wearing – • A tank top • Low cut jeans which show her midsection • Sandals • Rings on all fingers and thumbs
Are you “teaching your students how to dress for an interview?” You are the WBL coordinator - How do you respond? The Call From the Employer Mr. Dan D. Dressor, President of Our Best Corporation
Mr. Dressor President and founder of Our Best Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of teenage clothing and personal appearance products Involved with our WBL program for 15 years His director of marketing and the vice president of production are WBL graduates His Advice Dress your best Clean and neat clothing that covers most of your body including midsection and shoulders Limit jewelry to two finger rings, two post style earrings in each ear and one necklace and bracelet Shoes should match your outfit, be conservative, and closed toe Smile, make eye contact, do not chew gum and be 10 minutes early A Visit From Mr. Dressor
Your turn to interview Mr. Dressor To contact Mr. Dressor Email: dressor@ourbest.com Phone: 518-373-7767 Other Sources www.appearance.com www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com www.careerjumpstart.org/tools www.nysweca.org/resources Questions and Resources Thank You Mr. Dan D. Dressor