preparing for 21 st century workforce zjohnpu mulbah scientific recruiter 913-981-5361

Preparing for 21st Century Workforce

Zjohnpu Mulbah

Scientific Recruiter

913-981-5361

Kansas City Star Article Review

Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion

#1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing

More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe

#2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

Privately owned; non-franchised

• Intro to Aerotek/Aerotek as a resource

• 21st Century Workforce Needs

• Setting Yourself up for Success

• Resumes Overview

• Interviewing

• Questions

AGENDA

About Aerotek

Best of Staffing Talent List

2012, Inavero

Top Military Friendly Employers List2012, G.I. Jobs

Best Staffing Firms to Work2011, Staffing Industry Analysts

Headquartered in Hanover, Md.

200+ throughout the U.S., Canada

& Europe

Non-franchised, so all offices are

nationally integrated







• Over 300 Offices nationwide.

• Industry Experts.

• Networked with Premier Companies.

• 100% Free Resource.

• Provide you with satisfying and challenging

career opportunities.

AEROTEK AS A RESOURCE







• People. Fit. Perfectly.

• Match your skills, goals, and objectives to

a company, culture, and location that are right for you.

• Step by Step Coaching.

AEROTEK AS A RESOURCE

Aerotek Divisions

Business AviationCommercial AviationFederal Agencies

Architecture & EngineeringCivil Engineering Construction ServicesEnvironmental & Remediation

Distribution & WarehouseManufacturing & ProductionOperations & Facilities Management Skilled Trades

Aerospace & Defense AutomotiveElectronics ManufacturingMedical Products & DevicesSoftware Engineering

Nuclear PowerOil & GasPower GenerationRenewable Energy

Administrative Health ServicesCall centersCorporate Locations Financial Services Insurance ServicesShared Service Centers

Applied Health Services Clinical Research Consumer & Chemical Products Food & Beverage Life Sciences

AccountingFinance

AVIATION ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL

COMMERCIAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

ENERGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

SCIENTIFIC Stephen James








• 53% of US employer will hire 2013 graduates this year

• Widespread dissatisfaction with the graduates’ perceived job readiness Lack of basic English skills in grammar and spelling Short in math and computation Fault grads’ spoken English Lack of reading comprehension

• The biggest complaint by hirers was that the graduates lacked “professionalism” or “work ethic,” a deficiency listed by half of those surveyed. Nearly half detected a lack of “business acumen.”

• One positive perception of the new grads by half the employers surveyed: They are “more likely to be tech-savvy” compared with other job seekers.

Skills mismatch hinders the hiring of new graduates, survey findsBy Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star







• Generation Y-The Millennials…

• They're young, smart, brash. They may wear flip-flops to the

office or listen to iPods at their desk. They want to work, but

they don't want work to be their life.

• This is Generation Y, a force of as many as 70 million, and the

first wave is just now embarking on their careers — taking

their place in an increasingly multigenerational workplace

Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY

21st Century Workforce Needs

USA Today Article Review







CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL WORKFORCE

• Professional

• Reliable

• Dependable

• Self-Motivated

• Driven

• Competitive

• “Whatever it Takes” mentality to get the job done

• Ultra Focused

21st Century Workforce Needs







How will you set yourself apart from your peers?

• Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or clubs

• Take on leadership roles within those activities and/or clubs

• Identify a mentor

• Shadow Professionals

• Apply for Internships

• Volunteer within your community

• Further your education within your specific discipline of interest

• Network! Network! Network!

Key to Success







• The Best Job is not Advertised.• Clarify Your Goal.• Do Your Homework. -Research Your Industry -Research Prospective Companies

Start the Hunt







• Facts • What to do Before you Write your Resume• Overview of Resume Writing• Resume Content• Additional Information• References• Tips

Resume Writing 101







Facts:

• This is one of the most important documents that you will

ever create.

• Employers spend approximately 30 seconds reviewing your resume.

Resume Writing 101







Facts:What is a Resume?

A resume is a one to two page summary of your education and technical aptitude which highlights your experience and accomplishments.

What is the purpose of a Resume?To secure an INTERVIEW!To sell yourself!

Resume Writing 101







What to do Before you Write your Resume:

Know your Skills – Write them down!

Know your Objective – What are you trying to portray?

Know your Audience – Are you sending it to the right person?

Resume Writing 101







Overview:1) Keep it Simple and Conventional

2) Highlight your Skills and Experience that are appropriate for the position.

3) Tailor your Resume to the Job for which you are Applying and Establish if your Skills fit the need of the Employer.

4) USE Action Words. (Perform, Ensure, Analyze, Develop, Implement, etc.)

5) USE Reverse Chronological Order (Most Recent Experiences First)

6) Make sure that it is Neat, Grammatically Correct, Concise, and Consistent

Resume Writing 101







Resume Content:

1) NAME (BOLD CAPS), address, phone number, e-mail…

a) Be sure that your voice mail has a professional greeting.b) Make sure that people answering the phone are aware of

the fact that you are looking for a job.c) Include as many ways for people to get in touch with you

as possible.

Resume Writing 101







Resume Content:

2) OBJECTIVE (optional) State Your Goal

To obtain a senior research position as a molecular biologist with a growing biotechnology firm.

NOTE: If your skills are properly outlined, an objective should be already clear, thus making this section unnecessary.

Resume Writing 101







Resume Content:3) EDUCATION

a) University, city, state.*Most important for recent grads…include is reverse chronological order if more than one University of

Degree.b) Degree (write it out, Bachelor of Science)c) Major, and minord) Date of Graduatione) Special projects or rewardsf) GPA if 3.0 or overg) Relevant Coursework IN COLUMNS!

Resume Writing 101







Resume Content:

4) WORK EXPERIENCE:a) Titleb) Organizationc) Locationd) Datese) Achievements (Remember to use ACTION WORDS!)f) DO NOT USE: “I worked, I did, I feel, me, my, or mine.”

Resume Writing 101







Resume Content:

5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONa) SKILLS…highlight skills that may enhance your candidacy

potential. Hewlett Packard GC 6890, Waters HPLC with Millennium Software, etc.

b) COMPUTER SKILLS (“Microsoft Applications” is a very nice way to summarize all the frequently used programs utilized. Include software that run instrumentation.)

c) ACTIVITIES and MEMBERSHIPS…ACS President 1998-present

Resume Writing 101







Resume Content:

6) REFERENCES Available upon Request. They should appear as a separate page which includes employer, title, address, and phone numbers.

NOTE: Make sure that the people you have listed as references are aware of the fact that people will be calling them.

7) PUBLICATIONS Available upon Request. They should also appear as a separate page.

Resume Writing 101







• Resume Writing Tips• Choose a legible Type Face (Times New Roman or arial preferred)• White or Off-White Paper ONLY• Use a Laser Printer• Do NOT Staple • Use a Font Size of 10 to 14• Do NOT use Italics, Script, or Underlining• USE Bold and Capitals• Do NOT use Graphics• Do NOT get fancy• Do NOT use auto formats• Do NOT include personal information

Resume Writing 101







• Goals • Preparation• Types • Styles of Interviews• Styles of Interviewers• Stages • Do’s• Don’ts• Closing the Interview• Salary Negotiation• Follow Through

The Interview







The Interview

Candidate Goals:

1) To Learn about the Company

2) To Determine if this is the Job for You

3) To make a Good Impression on the Employer

Interviewer Goals:

1) Find the Top Talent to fill their Position

2) Assess the Candidates Skills

3) Assess the Personality of the individual







IMPORTANT FACT:

It is not necessarily the person who has the best skills that gets the job, but the person who interviews the best DOES GET THE JOB!

The Interview







Preparation

Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail!

RESEARCH the company. Before you go to the interview, you should have gathered everything that you can about the company, the industry, and especially the facility you are interviewing at. Make sure that you have visited their website! This will certainly distinguish you from competitors!

Know Where You Are Going! Make sure that you get good directions and that you arrive ~15 minutes early

The Interview







Preparation

Dress Professionally (There is only one chance to make a first impression!)

Practice…think about questions that will most likely be asked and make sure that you have a solid answer to these questions. Ask a friend to help you out, perhaps even your favorite recruiter!

Know Who You Will Be Meeting With and their Role within the Company

Know the Position that you are interviewing for and What Skills you possess to perform the job!

The Interview







Styles of Interviews

Question and Answer

Open Ended/Non-Directive – Focus on your personal attributes, personality, and skills

Stress – Used to determine how you are able to cope under pressure. A typical question would be “What makes you think you would be good for this company?”

The Interview







Styles of Interviewers

Director/Driver – Short on time, get to the point, do not elaborate, just answer the questions!

Interactive/Social – Personal…this person wants to get to know you, likes to talk about themselves (Let Them), wants to see how your personality will mesh with theirs, goes into depth on skills and personality

Analytical Thinker – Very Technical, be prepared to answer very technically!

The Interview







The Interview

Stages1) Introduction: - Develop a rapport

- Establish a common ground- Know your level of communication

2) Sharing of Information:

- Technical (Skills and Expertise)- Probing (Interests and Goals)

3) Closing:

- Questions and Answers- Next Contact- Leave a good Final Impression







DO:

1) Give a Firm Handshake2) Make Eye Contact3) Smile4) Listen…Always answer the question! If you do not

understand the question, ask for clarification. Give brief, yet informative answers, do not elaborate.

5) Show interest and Passion in your last position and accomplishments

The Interview







DO:

6) Laugh at their jokes7) Be able to Talk about everything you put on your

resume8) Know your Strengths and Weaknesses…let others be

responsible for your praises, ie. I have been told in my performance evaluations that I am…

9) Be Prepared to Ask Questions…Ask every person that you interview with at least one question. It shows that you are interested in them and the company

The Interview







Don’t:

1) Make a negative comment about past employers or co-workers

2) Over-elaborate or get off on a tangent3) Mumble…shows lack of confidence4) Pretend you know more than you do5) Ask questions regarding salary, benefits, vacation time,

etc. Sell yourself and your willingness to perform the job at hand. You will trust that the company will compensate you appropriately.

6) Chew Gum

The Interview







Closing the Interview:

1) Ask unanswered questions. Some appropriate questions are:

- How do you evaluate performance?

- Do you see anything in my background that would prevent me from performing this job?

The Interview







Closing the Interview

2) If you want the job, don’t be afraid to ask for it!

- So what’s the next step?

- When can I start?

3) Always remember to Thank the interviewers for their time. Make sure your give them another firm handshake.

The Interview







Follow Through:

• Send a Thank You note.

• If you do not hear from them within the

agreed upon timeframe, then call!

The Interview







QUESTIONS

Additional Questions?

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