1. A World of Opportunities
Sophie Bousset
Saturday February 1st, 2014

2. Who Am I?

3. Participation Perks

4. Today's Plan What do you want to do? How to look for a job Your Resume
What employers look for
Show them you have what it takes!
Interview Prep & Interview Day

5. What Do You Want To Do?

6. Looking For a Job/Internship
Job boards!
Craigslist
LinkedIn
Monster, Indeed, etc.
Dream list of companies
Cover Letters – yes or no?
Write a note in w/resume attached & follow up 7 days later

7. Your Resume! Resources on www.sophiebousset.wordpress.com Format Neat
Organized
Easy to read
Show off your skills and qualities

8. What Do You Think Employers Look For?
It's OK that you don't have a full-time, professional job yet
Real interest (in company, industry)
Desire to learn
Energy

9. Show Them You Have What It Takes!
Internships
Volunteer Work
Extracurricular Activities
Part Time Jobs

10. Show Them You Have What It Takes! (2)
♥ The Value of That Experience
Promotions / Expanded Responsibilities
Leadership
Initiative
Related Industry

11. Interview Prep Practice talking about the experience on your resume
Brainstorm list of your skills & qualities
Define why you want to work there
Research the company
History & recent news/projects
Leadership, who you're interviewing w/

12. Interview Prep (2) Business casual attire Nice dress or pants w/shirt
Comfortable dress shoes
No suits!
Research FA(Interview)Q's, & Q's you want to ask them! (next)

13. FA(Interview)Q's Why do you want to work at company XYZ?
Why are a good fit for this role?
What are your strengths & weaknesses?
What's your biggest achievement?
Worst failure?
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Forbes' How to Ace the 50 Most Common Interview Q's

14. Interview Them!
Questions about the company & where it is going show a real interest
Ask what you will learn there
Shows you really want to learn
Suggests you have options
Ask about opportunities for growth/promotion
Shows you're considering them for a serious career, not just a summer

15. Interview Day Leave 30 min early
Traffic, arrive early to relax & prepare
Review resume & prep (skills, Q's)
Take some deep breaths! In through your nose, out through your mouth
Remember you're awesome & to just be yourself!

16. This PowerPoint will be posted on www.sophiebousset.wordpress.com