The New Professional’s Guide to Career Advancement Jennifer Letourneau, CPRP and Dan Carpenter, CPRP

A few interviews that didn’t go so well…

Learning Outcomes Identify common workplace behaviors demonstrated by viable promotion candidates. Create a professional employment application that will stand out. Use proper etiquette to make a positive impression at an interview.

Here is a comprehensive list of everything you’re entitled to and what the world owes you.

3 True Outcomes of Your Current (or first) Job: Stay where you are Advance in your current workplace Move to another organization

Prerequisites to a Promotion Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

Getting the Interview

Creating an Application That Stands Out The quality of your application is indicative of the quality of work you will perform. Complete the application fully. Do not skip sections as they can be vital. Do not copy and paste your entire job description into the application. Attach a resume to your application. Answer any supplemental questions to the best of your ability with comprehensive information. Write an interesting one-page cover letter, specific to the job you are applying for. Include these elements at a minimum: The exact position and organization name. Statements of qualification. Desire for this specific job. Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

Do Not Ignore Your Social Media Profiles There are stalkers out there! Also be sure to have a professional voice mail greeting on your phone.

8 Red Flags Employers See On Your Resume Your resume is obviously recycled. Your resume is too flashy. Your email address is not professional. You have spelling or grammatical errors. You omit dates. Your information is outdated. You’ve changed jobs frequently. You don’t use bullet points on your resume. Source: Jessie Liu, THEJOBNETWORK.COM Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

How professional do you look on paper? Resume Writing 101 How professional do you look on paper? Spellchick, spelchek, spellcheck. Never make more than a two-page resume, preferably one. Grammar (try grammarly app). Be prepared to explain gaps, short employments, no employments, etc. Formatting (Pinterest has good examples). Don’t use a headshot. Never, never, never lie.

Interview Protocol (Do’s) Know your audience (do your homework). Sit up straight and look your interviewers in the eye. Dress professionally, no matter what the position. Do introduce yourself to everyone in the room and remember their name. Show interest and look alive. Be happy. Speak in a conversational tone. If the interview is for an in-house promotion, that doesn’t mean you don’t talk about your current work experience. Don’t assume they know it! Follow-Up (Thank You’s)

Interview Protocol (Don’ts) Unless you are going for a tattoo artist, don’t show them. Ditto: piercings. Don’t lie or embellish. Don’t arrive less than 10 minutes early. Never decline to give an answer due to lack of experience or knowledge. Don’t smell (perfume, smoke, etc.) Don’t speak negatively about past or current employers or supervisors. Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

Questions you shouldn’t be asked, but you never know… I’m Sorry, What?!? Questions you shouldn’t be asked, but you never know… Children Religion Race Veteran Status Age Creed Ethnicity Color Marital Status Sexual Preference (not a protected class yet) Disability

Dan’s Personal Preferences Watch your Facebook Page and social media. A good hiring manager wants to hire a good PERSON. Don’t talk about your nervousness. Tell me why you want THIS job, not why you want A job.

Jen’s Personal Preferences Don’t call me to tell me how great you are. Let your resume speak for itself. Do not shake hands like a dead fish. Send a handwritten thank you note to interviewers if time permits.

How NOT to Get Hired Real Horror Stories from the Trenches

Learning Outcomes Identify common workplace behaviors demonstrated by viable promotion candidates. Create a professional employment application that will stand out. Use proper etiquette to make a positive impression at an interview.

Any Questions? Thank you for attending our session!!! jennifer.letourneau@cityofclarksville.com dan.carpenter@cityofclarksville.com