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Mastering the Art of Selling Yourself for Career Success

Selling yourself effectively is crucial in achieving your desired outcomes, whether it's landing a job, securing a scholarship, or making a good impression on a date. This guide explores the essential steps to promote yourself successfully, from crafting a compelling application and resume to acing the interview. Emphasizing the importance of preparation, presentation, and authenticity, you will learn how to position yourself as the ideal candidate. Remember, your ability to sell yourself can significantly impact your career advancement and personal goals.

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Mastering the Art of Selling Yourself for Career Success

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  1. Purpose • Question: Why would anyone want to sell themselves? • Answer: Frequently, we must “sell” ourselves to others in order to get the things that we want. Examples- Job Interviews, Dates, Presentations, Scholarships, and Colleges

  2. Objectives • The Proposition • The Application • The Resume • The Interview • The Sale

  3. The Proposition • WANTED: One highly motivated CAP Cadet Officer to lead __________. Must be _________, _________, and _________. Apply NLT _________.

  4. The Application • Begin with enough time to meet all requirements. • If you can’t finish on time, don’t bother. • If at all possible, use a word processor or typewriter. • Pay special attention to required attachments.

  5. The Resume • Generally must include a properly formatted cover letter. • If you were a new car, your resume would be your window sticker. • Include only pertinent information. • Embellishment is ok, but lying is not. • Examples

  6. The Interview • Dress appropriately. • Arrive a little early. • First Impression and handshake. • Come prepared. • Thank the interviewer. • An interview is a test drive.

  7. The Sale • Within reason, if terms are not to your liking, say so. Now is the time! • If you must take some time for a decision to be made, be brief. • If things don’t go your way, try to think why and make corrections as necessary.

  8. Summary • Your presentation of yourself is often the difference between getting what you want and not, regardless of your qualifications. • Selling yourself is key to advancing in your cadet career.

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