Presenter: Kaneil A. Murray, MSc. (Pending)

Payroll Supervisor, NCU

August 15, 2013

JOB READINESS

NORTHERN CARIBBEAN

UNIVERSITY

JOB READINESS

Work is a valuable part of our existence, useful

work not only provide financial gain, but can help

us become happy fulfilled individuals. The world

of work is EXCITING, CHALLENGING and

can also be very SATISFYING.

HOW DO I

BECOME JOB

READY?

CREATE THE DESIRE FOR THE WORK

LEARN THE NECESSARY SKILLS

DEVELOP A PLAN TO LEARN THE SKILLS

SET GOALS

VISUALIZE IT

THINGS YOU NEED TO BE JOB READY

• Suit• Shirt & Tie• Sports Jacket• Slacks

• Skirted Suit• Dress or Skirt with Blazer• Skirt & Blouse• Skirt & sweater• Slacks & Blouse

• T-Shirt• Denim Jeans• Athletic Wear• Hats

• Mini-Skirts• Mini-Dresses• Shorts• Denim Skirts• Evening Wear

MEN

WOMEN

Appropriate Inappropriate

SHIRT & TIE

SPORTS JACKET

PANTS SUIT

SKIRTED SUIT

PANTS SUIT

The Reality of Job Hunting

50% of resumes submitted for jobs do not get read.

Even if someone does read your resume, he or she

will likely spend about 15 seconds looking at it.

What are they looking for?

- Has excellent grades

- Is involved in a variety of activities

- Has shown commitment and leadership

in those activities

Objective

Employers like to see some kind of objective or

summary statement. The more specific it is the

better, then they will be able to route the resume to

the appropriate people.

Education

At minimum, the education section should

include your

year in school, and when you are expected to

graduate.

Work History/Volunteer

Experience:

In this section you will list your prior or current work

experience. You should list your specific job title,

where you worked, and what your specific job

duties were.

Make sure to write your job duties in the correct

tense (past tense).

Your jobs will be listed in chronological order (most

recent to least recent) base on the start date.

SKILLSIn this section you will list specific skills you have that may be helpful for the job. You must be specific in listing your potential assets to the company. Skills may include:

Languages spoken

Computer/Typing Skills

Office Equipment Skills

Communication Skills

Electrical/Technical/Mechanical Skills

Others (Soft Skills)

Positive Attitude, Reliable, Organized, Loyalty, Work Ethic etc.

Preparing yourself for a job

interview

Preparing yourself for a Job

Interview

JOB INTERVIEW Find out all you can about the company

Review your information

PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!

THE FIRST 4 THINGS TO DO

Smile

Eye Contact

Firm Handshake

Introduce yourself First

NOTE: It takes 30 meetings after a first impression to change a first impression.

LASTLY

HOW YOU LEAVE THE INTERVIEW IS JUST AS

IMPORTANT AS THE FIRST IMPRESSION.

PSYCHOLOGIST CALL THIS THE PRIMARY-

RECENCY EFFECT.

REMEMBER TO SMILE, SHAKE THEIR HAND,

AND TANK THEM FOR THE INTERVIEW.

“FORTUNE FAVOURS THE PREPARED”

Thank you and all the

very best for the

future