Surviving The Job Search Process

What do you want in a job? Think About: – ___________ income How much do you need for your lifestyle? – Values and goals – Location – “_____________” Income Non-money income – Benefits

When Do you Start Making an Impression? Right from the ________________. (Remember those verbal and non-verbal communications!) Anything you do, say, send, etc., makes an ________________ Any person you talk to, even if it is the front desk security or through an to a secretary, you are representing yourself!

Cover Letter The cover letter __________________your resume, it is a time for you to explain in detail who you are and why you are qualified. – Shows personality Do NOT just __________________what is in your resume Should be tailored to each specific job, do not make a “___________________” version you send out Limit to ________________page!

Resume Highlight by bolding or formatting the document to emphasis: – Degree, endorsements, certifications, and GPA Depending on the job you apply for, the sections you choose to add in a resume may change or be altered Most employers only want a _________________page resume!

References Do __________wait until the last minute to request them from people, give them time to complete a well-thought out reference Factors to consider when picking references: –How __________have they known you –How do they know you –Will they say ____________ things

Application No- Nos! Speling and gramaticall errors” Not following specific ________________ – Pay attention to details! Adding “inappropriate” _______________info – Marital status (Don’t wear wedding ring) – # of children – Age **They _____________ask for this information either!

Surviving the Interview _________________AND ___________________! Know everything you can about the company and bring it up whenever possible, show them you did the research. Write answers to expected questions and rehearse out loud! – Better if you actually rehearse with another person

Surviving the Interview Keep answers brief... answer the question fully and move on! Avoid saying “like”, “um”, “uh” a lot ALWAYS state answers ____________________!! – If the question forces you to say something critical about yourself, you have to explain how it made you a better person or more qualified in the end. ALWAYS have _________________to ask, it shows you are interested in the company and job

Surviving the Interview Look the part- dress up even if it is a casual place or interviewer HEAD TO TOE _________________________! -Hair -Undergarments -Clothing -Socks -Shoes WARNING!!!!!! Too short, tight, low-cut, informal, uncovered = ____________!

Throw Off Interview Questions MANY companies incorporate really strange questions to throw you off! They want to see how creative you are and how you deal under pressure. Are you witty, serious, analytical, panicked? bold-bizarre-interview- questions/?view=mindflashgraphic

JOB KIT A “Job Kit” is an accumulation of items which may be needed to obtain a job. Check to see that you have each item you need for your Job Kit. These items should be included in your Job Kit. _____ Records _____ Birth Certificate _____ Social Security Card _____ Work Permit (if applicable) _____ Driver’s License _____ Diploma _____ Resume _____ Names of References with Addresses _____ Letter of Introduction _____ Letters of Recommendation _____ Sampler of Specific Skills (if applicable)