 Job Fair Review  Mock Interview Review  Employment / Informational Interview

How did you feel before, during and after the job fair? What was the most rewarding part of the job fair experience?

F – How do your feel? L – What did you like? I – One thing you would like to improve F – Would you like to have feedback from your co-participants?

 What is the difference between a job interview and an Informational Interview?

 Professional  Courteous  Choose the best time  Identify the right person to speak with  Speak with the person you are try to reach Handout 9-1, page 225

 Introduction “Hello my name is Jennifer McKenna, may I speak with (the Employment Services Hiring Manager or Diana Delgado)”  Introduce yourself to the person you reach  Sell yourself in a line or two “I completed my Douglas College CDP certificate, with praise from my instructors”  The Ask “I would like to come in and talk about employment opportunities”  Nail it down “When would be better, this week or next?” Handout 9-3, page 227

 Introduction “Hello my name is Jennifer McKenna, may I speak with (the Employment Services Hiring Manager or Diana Delgado)”  Greet employer by name & Introduce yourself toemployer  Sell yourself in a line or two “I completed my Douglas College CDP certificate, with praise from my instructors”  The Ask “I would like to come in to hear your expertise on the CDP field”  Nail it down “When would be better, this week or next?” Handout 10-2, page 229

 Work  Education  Volunteer  Referred by  Key attributes  Recall Transferable Skills & Resume/Cover Letter workshops Handout 9-4, Page 228