B-CaP Week 7 – Monday

Agenda Short Video Observations from Memo so far Recorded Interview Assignment Tools and Tips Looking Ahead Elevator Speeches

Inclusion Starts with I Thoughts?

Memo Observations … so far Most of you did a nice job referencing case studies as evidentiary support for your Value Prop/Thesis Introductions should: Establish Context Purpose for communication Structure and/or Expected Outcomes* Much improved writing! Issue with being specific, some word choice issues (avoid colloquialisms). Break up thoughts Claim, Application, Evidence, Importance, and Linkage

Recorded Interview Questions Prompt – Submit a video response to three interview questions. Format Introduce yourself Tell me the job you’re applying for (in your field of study) Answer the three interview questions Concluding goodwill/thank you remark No longer that than 2 minutes

Three questions, Two Minutes Why do you think you are most qualified for the job? If you were to work for me, what is the most effective way for me to manage your growth and success? What are two or three things should I know about you before I make my final hiring decision? DUE: Friday, March 8. Email Alex your video file by 5:00 p.m.

Tools and Tips Link to the One Button Studio Website http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/onebuttonstudio/ TIPS Dress (it’s an interview) wear non-patterned clothing No rapid movements (think news broadcaster) Smile, relax, don’t rush, eye contact Be conversational, modulate tone Practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice DUE: 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 8 - Email Alex

Looking Ahead Wednesday (October 3th) Review for Midterm (35 – 40 minutes) Elevator Pitches Monday (October 8) Midterm (50 points) Return Memo Wednesday – Housekeeping and Assign Final Project Friday – Recorded Interview Responses Due

Today

Elevator Pitch How’d it go? Feedback Observations What worked? What didn’t work? What would you do different? Advice for next set of pitches?