hr secrets for job seekers
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HR Secrets for Job Seekers
Tanya White-Earnest | www.trident4careers.com | [email protected] 714.816.0366 x1943
Daniel Sloan Marketing Specialist
Trident University International
Tanya White-Earnest Director
TUI Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies
714-816-0366 X1943
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 14TH, 2016
▪ Q and A with Melissa Rothmeyer
▪ Answer Your Burning Questions
▪ Offer Tips on Resume and Interviewing,
HR Secrets for Job Seekers
POLL
How many of you are in the process
of finding a new job right now?
a. Yes
b. No
Today’s Guest
Melissa Rothmeyer VP Human Resources
Trident University International
POLL
Where do you have the most anxiety
around your job search?
a. Resume
b. Interview
c. Follow Up to Interview
d. Salary Negotiation
RESUMES A winning resume uses language that mirrors the job posting, and includes verbatim words that will jump out at the recruiter (e.g., if a company’s website says its employees go “above and beyond” on their clients’ behalf, use “above and beyond” to explain your commitment to business relationships). The best resumes are also usually formatted in reverse chronological order. Resumes with a font size of 11 result in more interviews than ones with smaller or larger type do.
INTERVIEW PREPARATION Conduct research on the employer, hiring manager and job opportunity:
Understand the employer, requirements of the job, the background of the person (or people) interviewing you.
The more you understand the employer, the better you’ll be able to answer interview questions and ask insightful questions.
Dress for Success
Plan out your wardrobe; fit the employer and its culture
Strive for the most professional appearance
Keep accessories/jewelry to a minimum
Arrive on Time (or Early)
Be relaxed, prepared and positive
Non-Verbal Presentation and Behaviors impact the impression you make:
Make eye contact, actively listen – don’t slouch, play with a pen, fidget, mumble or chew gum
INTERVIEW PREP.. Practice answering common interview questions
Be prepared to answer what are your strengths and weaknesses
DURING THE INTERVIEW Be authentic, focused, confident, candid and concise
Showcase your skills – you want to get to the next step
Provide examples of solutions or accomplishments (sell yourself)
DON”T badmouth a previous employer, boss or coworker
ADDITIONAL TIPS Have a digital footprint, or they’ll be considered digitally illiterate. Candidates who get interview requests may have the personal photos on their Facebook profiles locked down, but their Twitter feeds are full of interesting, relevant comments about their industry (even if they work in a field like accounting). Write opinion pieces or blog posts – which can be a great way to get your name to turn up in an Internet search with job-boosting results. (Linked-In allows you to publish blog-style content). Connect with the recruiter on a personal level. That could mean that when they write back confirming the interview, they might mention a small compliment about the person who introduced them. Or, if it’s a last-minute request for a meeting the same day, they let the recruiter know, in advance, that they wouldn’t normally wear jeans to an interview but that they thought they didn’t have any meetings that day. Don’t use Emoticons to express your enthusiasm: Use an honest and specific sentence about why you are excited about the opportunity should you get that request for an interview.
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Don’t forget to mark your calendar for other upcoming CPWS events including:
• January 11th, 2017 – Employer Session: CareerSource – Palm Beach
• January 25th, 2017 – Employer Information Session: The FBI
• February 8th, 2017 – Cool Tools #8
• February 22nd, 2017 – Keys to Success When Working as a Remote Employee
• March 29th 2017 – Virtual Job Fair
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