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Job Search Etiquette

Job Search Etiquette. Don’t get fired before you get hired. Presented by: UCR Career Center • 951-827-3631 • www.careers.ucr.edu. What do employers want?. Analytical Skills. Honesty/Integrity. Detail Oriented. Flexibility/Adaptability. Motivation/Initiative. Communication Skills.

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Job Search Etiquette

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  1. Job Search Etiquette Don’t get fired before you get hired Presented by: UCR Career Center • 951-827-3631 • www.careers.ucr.edu

  2. What do employers want? Analytical Skills Honesty/Integrity Detail Oriented Flexibility/Adaptability Motivation/Initiative Communication Skills Strong Work Ethic Teamwork Skills Computer Skills Interpersonal Skills

  3. Communication Honesty/Integrity Teamwork Skills Strong Work Ethic Analytical Skills Flexibility/Adaptability Interpersonal Skills Motivation/Initiative Computer Skills Detail-oriented What do employers want? Source: NACE Research Job Outlook 2006

  4. First Impressions

  5. Transforming Your ImageFrom Student…

  6. …to Professional

  7. Easy First Steps • Conservative email address • Professional outgoing voice message • Clean internet profile • Resume and/or calling card Sara Cortez B.S. Business Administration University of California, Riverside 123 Canyon Crest, Apt. A 951.827.1234 Riverside, CA 92507 scortez@gmail.com • Summary of Qualifications: • 3 + years customer service experience • Demonstrated leadership skills and campus involvement • Bilingual (Spanish and English) • Seeking a full-time sales position (Back) (Front)

  8. Professional Appearance • Business Attire • Formal • Casual • Accessories • Grooming/Hygiene • Body Art

  9. Non-Verbal Eye contact Handshake Open posture Active Listening Smile! Turn off your phone Verbal/Written Introduce yourself State your purpose Provide essential information Ask for advice/ guidance Use formal English Appropriate Networking Behavior

  10. Email Etiquette • Formal English - no howdy, btw, ‘cuz… • Proper case • Use a salutation and a closing • Show appreciation for the employer’s time and/or assistance

  11. Example Phone Intro Statement Hi, my name isSara Cortez. I am a fourth-year business student at UC Riverside currently exploring thefield ofPharmaceutical Sales. Would you be willing to speak with me about your role as aSales RepresentativewithPfizer? I’d only ask for twenty minutes of your time at your convenience.

  12. Family Feud X X X NETWORKING DON’Ts

  13. Networking Don’ts • Don’t drink or smoke • Don’t discuss politics or personal issues • Don’t ask for a job • Don’t answer your cell phone • Don’t engage in PDA

  14. Interview Commandments • BE ON TIME • Dress appropriately • Leave your cell phone in the car • Check yourself just prior to the interview • Be courteous to everyone you meet • Do not disparage former, current or potential employers • Express interest and enthusiasm

  15. Family Feud X X X DINING ETIQUETTE: MOTHER’S MANDATES

  16. Dining Etiquette(aka Mother’s Mandates) • Elbows off the table • Chew with your mouth closed • No grooming at the table • Offer to others before you help yourself • Be discreet • Excuse yourself

  17. Dining Etiquette PRE-MEAL Napkin on lap Avoid three “S”s when ordering Never order first No alcohol Water on the right APPETIZERS Work outside-in with utensils Pass the bread Spoon away Taste before seasoning Rest utensils on plate ENTREE Small bites No finger food Use napkin Mouth closed while chewing Pick around food you don’t like

  18. Follow Up • Thank you, thank you, thank you • Persistent interest versus stalking • Keep a communication record

  19. Communication Record(aka Job Search Log)

  20. Managing Offers • Negotiating more time • Notifying employers when you have accepted another offer • Request the offer in writing and follow up on any conditions in a timely fashion

  21. Managing Rejection • Think before you act • Asking for feedback is O.K. • Demanding to know why you were not hired is never O.K.

  22. Final Thoughts • Think of yourself as a professional • Give employers what they want • Follow the golden rule Treat others as you would like to be treated

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