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1、English Seminar Series,Todays Agenda,Topic is Job Search, Resume, and Interviews Office Hours Wed, 1-3pm Reminder ask and answer questions!,Aspirations and Questions,What do you want to be when YOU grow up? Why? Have you done job search before? What have your experiences have been like?,Use Your Res
2、ources,Who is in your network? Family Friends Teachers/university career office Work colleagues Alumni And their friends, family, teachers, Widen your network and keep asking questions! Be resourceful and be brave!,Before you do anything else.,ORGANIZE YOURSELF Figure a system for job search Treat j
3、ob search like a long-term project Ask yourself: What is so special about me? What do I bring to the table? What are my skill sets? What is my personality like?,The Resume,1 page (for American companies) Will be scanned for only 30 seconds A way to differentiate yourself What is the purpose of a res
4、ume? To win you an interview To show your potential to the employer,Types of Resumes,Chronological Functional Combination,Titles/categories within a resume,Objective Education Awards and honors Leadership Professional experience / work history Computer and language skills Etc.,Resume Tips,Have a sim
5、ple, easy-to-read design Quantify your achievements Use powerful verbs (ex: create versus make) Focus on results rather than responsibilities Use bullet points Customize your resume to each employer,Cover Letter,What is a cover letter? What is its purpose? An introduction letter Format 1st paragraph
6、 introduction 2nd and 3rd paragraph - accomplishments 4th paragraph relating back to company 5th paragraph thank you and conclusion Be pithy and straight-forward KISS,Before the Interview,Research the company History and current events Corporate culture Differentiation from competition Prepare/rehea
7、rse for expected questions Prepare questions to ask the interviewer Practice with a friend Know your resume inside and out Relax!,Purpose of the Interview,To you? To sell yourself as worthy of the job and company To the interviewer? To sell the company To decide whether or not you can do the job To
8、decide whether or not you fit into the company,Stages of an Interview,Introduction Questions about the resume More specific questions Questions to the interviewer Conclusion,During-the-Interview Tips,First Impressions Firm handshake Dress appropriately Smile,Attitude Confident but relaxed Excited fo
9、r the job,During-the-Interview Tips II,BREATHE! Take your time with your answers Talk slowly ANSWER the question Always be positive Demonstrate qualities through your answers,Types of Interview Questions,Traditional questions What is your greatest weakness and why? Resume-based questions It says tha
10、t you did research with Professor A. Tell me more about that experience. Behavioral questions Tell me about a time you work on a team. What was that experience like?,Typical Interview Questions I,What do you expect to do 5 years down the road? What is your biggest strength/weakness? How do you think
11、 a good friend would describe you? Describe a situation in which you had to work with a difficult person. How did you handle the situation? What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort? In what ways have your university experiences prepared you for a career? How do you think you can contribu
12、te to our company? Give me an example of when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.,Typical Interview Questions II,Tell me a time that you influenced someone. Describe a contribution you have made to a project on which you worked. Why do you want to work for our
13、 company? Why should we hire you? Describe your most rewarding university experience. What is the riskiest decision you have made? What have you learned from participating in extracurricular activities? What kind of work environment do you seek? How do you work under pressure?,Exercise Mock Intervie
14、ws,Find a partner Ask them what their ideal job and company would be Pretend to be an interviewer. Ask them 5 interview questions regarding their job. Then switch.,After the Interview,Thank the interviewer for their time Ask for their business card Handshake again Send thank-you email Restate interest and qualifications Get him/her to remember you Thank him/her again,Other important tips,Dont be discouraged by rejection Ask for feedback Constantly update your resume,Questions? Comments?,
