network resume interview. dressing for success???
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Dressing For Success???TRANSCRIPT
NETWORKNETWORK
RESUMRESUMEE
INTERVIEWINTERVIEW
Dressing For Success???
What NOT to Wear
Success at Last
Would you do these at a JOB INTERVIEW?
Would you do any of these at a JOB INTERVIEW?
Admit you would NOT pass the drug test ?
Reveal you only want the job for the employee discount ?
Bring your mom ?
Ask directions to another interview location ?
Forget what position you are applying for ?
Ask how soon you could have the boss’ office ?
Go wearing PJ’s and flip-flops ?
Sing the national anthem to be memorable (no – this is not an American Idol audition) ?
Bring wine ?
RISK . . . Nothing Ventured . . . Nothing Gained
Keeps YOU from being STUCK in a RUT
Moves YOU out of the “COMFORT ZONE”
Makes Your Career & Life more REWARDING
Compare RISK to REWARD Compare RISK to REWARD RatioRatio
Any Significant Reward or Accomplishment is a Result of Taking a Calculated Risk
CREATE & SUSTAINYour Network System & Contacts Begin with people you know Ex: family & friends
Gain stronger sense of your goals, needs and motivation
Set up Information Hunting Team Ex: people working towards similar/common goals as you
As you ask for help, give help, info and support in return to others
Get past the THREAT of COMPETITION!
Competitors can turn into friends and never burn bridges
Respect and Believe in Yourself and Know your Fears
Be Open to making New Contacts
Both new and cold contacts
FOLLOW UP!
Keep leads open – don’t let them become cold
Keep contact maintenance up - call /check in periodically, not just when help is needed
Key to Successful Interviews . . .
ESEARCH
LAN
VALUATE
RESENT YOURSELF
SK GOOD QUESTIONS
ELAX
NTHUSIASM
Interview Tips
Prepare for Interview: Produce your 1-page resume
Think about your career goals
Research your employer
Analyze the position description
Relate your strengths and weaknesses to the job requirements
Professionalism: Dress professionally
Be punctual but not too early
Practice firm handshake and eye contact
Be alert, sit up straight and
don’t fidget
Save questions to end
Send thank-you note the same day
Interview Tips
Demonstrate Qualifications: Smile, relax and Be Yourself
Speak distinctly
Avoid rambling but be complete
Use specific examples
Emphasize positives
Express enthusiasm & interest
Avoid: Speaking poorly of former employers/coworkers
Passing blame – instead share lessons learned
Answer questions re: weaknesses with “opportunities for improvement”
Reserve salary and benefits questions until final selection step
Qualities Interviewers Look for in Applicants
Communication:Communication: clear, listens well, articulate and concise
Self-Confidence:Self-Confidence: poised & relaxed, can accept responsibility, not defensive/hostile
Sociability:Sociability: can work with others, pleasant & supportive, openness
Ambition & Motivation:Ambition & Motivation: personal goals & priorities, capable of working with minimal supervision/guidance
Perseverance & Responsibility:Perseverance & Responsibility: can produce results even under stress, ability to start & follow through on tasks
Leadership:Leadership: ability to influence others towards goals, provides direction & support
Adaptability:Adaptability: ability to interact/communicate with variety of people
Appearance:Appearance: personal grooming adequate for position
Cooperativeness:Cooperativeness: not excessively competitive, possess give-take attitude
Successful Performance = Successful Performance = PromotabilityPromotabilityEPIC FAIL:
• Total Self Preoccupation
• Inability to handle given responsibility
• Closed door to knowledge
• Lack feelings for others
• Non- influential
• Unaware of business environment realities
• Inflexible
• Lacks creative imagination
• Does not see total picture
• Lacks desire to see “boss” get ahead
EPIC SUCCESS:• Sense of balance
• “Uncrushable”
• Sense of Humor
• Involved in outside activities
• Maintains constant learning
• Does not allow failure to destroy them
•Sensitivity towards others
•Respectful
•Forgiving
•Non-workaholic yet devoted to job
ENCOURAGE YOUR PROMOTABILITY• Performance
• Peer Acceptance
• Self – Presentation
• Problem Analysis
• Pressure Handling
• Politics
Interview Questions and the Law
Age: Can: ask for proof of date of birth
Can not: ask questions implying preference for a certain age group
Race/Color/Religion/Creed/Sex: Can not: ask anything regarding these areas
Arrests/Convictions: Can not: Arrests – no questions
Can: ask about specific conviction w/in 7 yrs relating to ability to perform job applying for
Citizenship: Can: ask if legally prevented from being employed and if you can provide proof of citizenship upon being hired
Can not: ask if you are a citizen/proof of citizenship nor ask questions to reveal ancestry, national origin etc.
Family/Marital Status: Can: ask if you can meet specific work schedules or if you have other responsibilities etc preventing you from meeting “work schedule requirements”
Can not: ask if you are married, divorced, etc or anything about spouse (ie: job/salary) or children (ie: childcare arrangements)
Height/Weight: Can: ONLY if height & weight are essential for job requirements/responsibilities
Handicaps/Health: Can: ask if you have any handicap/health issues preventing you from doing job responsibilities
Can not: ask general “Do you have any handicap?” questions
Military: Can: ask about education/training/work experience gained while in Armed Forces
Can not: ask about discharges or military experiences outside of non-US Armed Forces
Interview Questions and the Law
Name:• Can: ask if you’ve worked for them or a competitor under a different name (and ask for that name) or ask what name your references know you by
• Can not: ask about original name if changed by court order or through marriage or questions which could reveal marital status, ancestry/origin etc.
National Origin:
• Can: ask about ability to read, write, or speak foreign language
• Can not: ask about yours, your parent’s or spouse’s lineage, ancestry, national origin, descent, or birthplace
Organizations:• Can: ask about membership in organizations as long as name doesn’t include race, creed, sex, marital status etc.
Photographs:• Can: ask you to submit a photo for identification purposes AFTER HIRING
• Can not: ask for any photos before hiring
Pregnancy:
• Can: ask how long you will stay on job or what absences might be
• Can not: ask pregnancy questions, medical history re: pregnancy or any pregnancy related matters
Residence:
• Can: ask for address for contact purposes
• Can not: ask for names of those living with you or their relationship to you OR ask if you own or rent your home
•EXCEPTIONS:
•1) US Government may want employer to ask about your race, creed, color, sex, marital status or national origin
•2) Employers might ask these questions for info used to eliminate or prevent discrimination or used for
affirmative action