set off your career! the art of flawless presentations and effective interviews (woc 2014)

SET OFF YOUR CAREER!“The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews”

Lottie A. RobertsonChrysler

Head of Product Development Purchasing

Introduction to the Five P’s for SuccessIn this session, we’ll learn tips for implementing the five P’s…

Five P’s for Success1. Prepare – To make something ready

for use or consideration

2. Practice – The actual application or

use of a method

3. Perform – To carryout, accomplish

or fulfill

4. Perceive – To become aware or

conscious of something

5. Prosper – To succeed or thrive

NOW WHAT?

Preparing for a Job Interview Study the company’s website

Google the company

Understand the challenges facing the company

Identify the skills they are looking for

Google yourself

Practice and Plan

Reflect on previous interview

1.Prepare

2.Practice

THE BIG DAY…

Best Practices in Interviews

Dress the part

Bring necessary documentation

Arrive early

Sell yourself

Ask questions

Follow-up

1.Prepare

2.Practice

3.Perform

TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE…

Preparing For Meetings

Know the date and place of the meeting

Have you received the agenda?

What is your role?

Prepare your contributionAfter the meeting…

Read your minutes

Determine action items

1.Prepare

2.Practice

3.Perform

Effective Presentation Techniques

Prepare the speech

Research your audience

Don’t read your material

Think beyond the words

Practice makes perfect

Personalize what you have to say

Be confident

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

1.Prepare

2.Practice

3.Perform

WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO?

Mistakes of New Professionals

Pushing the lines of the company dress code

Abusing the company’s internet policy

Getting too close and personal at work

Personal phone calls / Texting

Arriving late

Decreasing productivity in the afternoon

Expecting too much, too soon 

4.Perceive

I WAS BUILT FOR THIS…

Representing Your Best Self Things will pick up very quickly

Maintain an emphasis on self-learning

Respond in a timely manner

Networking is just as important after you land the job

Get involved

Track of your accomplishments

Always maintain professional standards

Always be positive

5. Prosper

Questions

References: Merriam-Webster Dictionaryhttp://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/10/09/10-success-tips-for-young-careerists-starting-their-first-real-job/http://dianegottsman.com/2012/04/top-ten-mistakes-young-professionals-make/