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Job Search Workshop How to Impress the Employer

Job Search Workshop How to Impress the Employer. Agenda. 1:30 – 1:50 p.m. Job Search Presentation 1:50 – 2:40 p.m. Personal Online Job Search 2:40 – 3:15 p.m. Interview Skills 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Resume Basics. Part One: The Job Search . Job Search Preparation.

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Job Search Workshop How to Impress the Employer

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  1. Job Search WorkshopHow to Impress the Employer

  2. Agenda • 1:30 – 1:50 p.m. • Job Search Presentation • 1:50 – 2:40 p.m. • Personal Online Job Search • 2:40 – 3:15 p.m. • Interview Skills • 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. • Resume Basics

  3. Part One: The Job Search

  4. Job Search Preparation • Update your voice mail – keep it professional • Sign-up for a professional sounding email address • Update your cover letter and resume • Have a list of three professional reference ready • Google yourself to see what comes up-employers will do the same

  5. Job Search • A job search can be conducted in many different ways: online; in-person; over the phone; and at a job fair. • Today we will touch on online job searches • Common online job search websites (see handout): • Don't limit your job searching to the top sites like Monster or CareerBuilder. Check the smaller sites that focus on a location or field • www.indeed.com • www.craigslist.com • www.moster.com • www.employmentguide.com • www.careerbuilder.com • www.washingtonpost.com

  6. Job Search Continued: • Give yourself plenty of time to fill out an online application. • Many employers have you take an online test prior to an interview (ex: large grocery stores). Do not speed through; read the questions thoroughly. • Craigslist can be a useful but tricky job search tool. Let’s discuss some ways you can come up with appropriate search results.

  7. Personal Job Search • Please take the next 30 minutes to begin your job search. • Be sure to print off all descriptions so you have something to refer back to • If you have a questions, please don’t hesitate to ask

  8. Part Two: The Interview

  9. Preparing for the Interview • Know what job you are seeking • Research the company • Review your resume • Know your accomplishments • Practice answers to difficult questions • Know your strengths and weaknesses • Think about your future professional goals • Practice the interview process with someone

  10. Pre-Interview Checklist • Shoes are clean • Clothing is wrinkle and stain-free • Nails are clean and not painted an abnormal color • Hair is neat • Extra jewelry is left at home • Clean copies of resume is ready • The address, directions and phone number of the meeting place is printedalong with the names of everyone you are meeting

  11. Interview Tips Do: • Arrive early • Turn off your cell phone • Address the interviewer(s) as Mr. or Ms. • Shake hands firmly • Keep eye contact • Smile • Have a positive attitude • Ask questions about the position • Listen to the entire question before answering • Send a thank you letter or email Don’t: • Chew gum or candy • Wear heavy perfume (or smoke!) • Use slang or profanity • Fidget or ramble • Provide one word answers • Provide false information • Ask about time off, pay or benefits • Complain about a previous boss or coworker • “Friend” an interviewer on any social media outlet

  12. Desired Personality Factors • Appearance • Self-Confidence • Self-Expression • Alertness • Maturity • Sense of Humor • Intelligence • Warmth • Naturalness • Motivation • Attitude • Neatness Stability Growth Potential Team work Innovation Honesty Sincerity Initiative Creativity Punctuality Assertiveness Attention to detail Hard worker

  13. Part Three: The Resume

  14. A Resume • Your resume is an employers first look at who you are, what your experience is, and how your knowledge and skills could be an asset to their company. • While not all employers need a resume, majority do. • Basic parts: • Summary of Qualifications • Work Experience • Education, Awards, and Certifications • Addition Activities (ex: volunteer work)

  15. SampleResume

  16. Getting Started • To start your resume you will need to collect your previous employment information • Please begin filling out the resume form (see handout) • Due to limited time, resumes will be discussed in full at a later workshop. If you would like a critique on your completed resume before then, please email it directly to: • Eduardo Suarez-Zapata, esuar1@fairfaxcounty.gov or • Attia Mahmood, at attia.mahmood@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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