Seminar #8 improve your job interview skills ppt
- 1. Prep-TALK
- 2. Prep-TALK International Students Job Search Seminar By: Julia Montier-Ball, MEd, CI/IDT, MGR. International Student Services, Adjunct Instructor 2017-2018 Module V. I m p r o v e Yo u r S k i l l s
- 3. AGENDA In Seminar #8 you will be challenged to answer behavioral type questions using the STAR Method, which will indicate the key preparation required. What is the 1st thing you do in an interview? How does it flow then? Is STAR the best way to answer a behavioral question? Which soft skills are most important to emphasize? What the types of interviews? What should I do differently? What is Interview Communication?
- 4. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Job Interview Expert Tips Watch video (stop at 0:57)
- 5. Interview : Greet recruiter with a smile and a firm handshake, then… • Break the Ice– Positive energy, confident, personality, enthusiasm The recruiter usually will ask you a question, “Did you find the parking OK?” You respond with small talk, “Yes thank you, and I’m glad I brought my sunglasses!” • 2-Minute Commercial – Impressive & succinct Give your self-introduction, with a few more details This is your commercial – so sell yourself! • Amplification/Focus – Why are you here? Set the Tone Sell your Story Close the Deal
- 6. Interview : Greet recruiter with a smile and a firm handshake, then… • Answer questions – What can you do for me? The recruiter usually will ask you a question, “Did you find the parking OK?” You respond with small talk, “Yes thank you, and I’m glad I brought my sunglasses!” Set the Tone Sell your Story Close the Deal
- 7. Interview : Greet recruiter with a smile and a firm handshake, then… Second Half: • Ask questions – You’ve done your homework • Tying it together – Revisit key points • Thank you – Appreciation, Handshake & Banter • Follow-up – 24 – 48 hrs: email or written note • References – Are your people prepared? Set the Tone Sell your Story Close the Deal
- 8. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Q. How can International students MEASURE the success of their job search process? A. By following through on each step of the job search process, seeking feedback and tracking results.
- 9. Goals Make each step count! (Tip: Attend all IS Prep-TALK Job Search Seminars, review Modules and access the related International student resources in the Blackboard organization.) Use 6 P’s of Job Search Success - to track your progress: PARTICIPATE: Take part in seminar related activities. PREPARE: Research industry trends and network. PRACTICE: Record your self-introduction PERSEVERE: Attend career fairs on and off campus. PURSUE: Seek target employer contacts on LinkedIn. PREVIEW: Read as lots of job descriptions and compare them. PLAN: Put dates for actions in your job search plan.
- 10. Goals: Start with the end date Create a Coop Job Search Plan early. (Tip: Prioritize your US job search, it can take much longer than the typical 3-6 months – begin at least 6 months prior to required reporting deadlines for coop.) Your Class Major Semester to Begin Coop Job Search Coop Job Reporting Deadlines Freshman CECH IT Fall thru Spring of Freshman year Freshman Engineering Summer after Freshman year Sophomore Engineering Spring of Freshman year Pre-Junior Engineering Spring of Sophomore year Junior Engineering Spring of Pre-Junior year Timeline table: Fill in required job reporting deadlines for your major and coop section.
- 11. Goals: Start with the end date Plan to Search for Internships and Full-time Jobs early. (Tip: Prioritize your US job search, as it can take 6 months to a year! Keep in mind CPT or OPT deadlines.) Your Class Major Semester to Begin Internship or Full-time Job Search Intern/CPT Full-time /OPT or OPT Extension M-ENG Engineering Fall of 1st grad school year Grad Masters All majors Spring before last year Post-Grad All majors Summer before last year Graduate timetable: Fill in required job reporting deadlines for your internship, graduation or OPT dates. Job Reporting Deadlines:
- 12. Goals: Job Search Checklist Date Due Getting Started: “I am going to…” Job Search Action Plan Items: “I can achieve this by…” Priority # Become familiar with CURRENT immigration regulations and confirm your visa status – Know the Complexities and misunderstandings concerning visas Learning to explain to employers their options, answer concerns about me staying on, ZERO 3yr. hiring costs and employer responsibilities Improve English writing and speaking proficiency, participate in student groups, visit the Writing Center Join CABO, UC ESL Conversation group, be a SOL or Peer Leader, work at a front desk on campus Get resume critiqued, make revisions, upload to PAL; Improve cover letters and follow-up emails Upload to multiple sites, customizing it with key words, adding examples to my cover letters Improve LinkedIn profile: Your title, summary, skills, photo, connection requests, outreach, video resume? Uploading work samples, asking for recommendations, and feedback Start networking: add dates of events on your job search timeline, make business cards, clean-up Facebook, Talking to start-up co’s., doing informational interviews, get active in the community Search jobs on non-engineering websites, in your home country, US & abroad – international internships & coops? Looking at Retail, Healthcare, Education, Social Agencies, Hospitality, Food Industry
- 13. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Q. How can International students reach job search goals that are ATTAINABLE? A. By utilizing the many alternative strategies and resources that are available throughout the Prep-TALK Seminar Modules.
- 14. Out and Connect Get engaged, update your profile and stay connected. 90% of people at events have LinkedIn, use the mobile app to add them ASAP! LinkedIn connections are Attainable. Don’t wait for a career fair!
- 15. Alternative Strategies (Tip: Being a competitive job seeker makes you stand out.) Those that fail to plan, plan to fail. Think: If Plan A doesn’t work out, what’s your Plan B or Plan C? Some resources for you to network & grow in your industry... A. American Council of Engineering Companies The ACEC Young Professional of the Year award program B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Design Competition at ASME’s global E-Fests C. 6 Fresh Engineering Design Competitions for College Students D. IEEEXtreme 24-Hour Student Programming Competition E. Current Opportunities for Students -- Competitions | NASA F. BDPA Annual Technology Conference/Career Fair ITDiversityCareers
- 16. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Q. REALISTICALLY, what should International students be doing to take charge of their US job search? A. By starting early to take responsibility for improving skills, networking and actively participating in experiential opportunities.
- 17. Take a Approach to your job search Read their Diversity Statement: • At Google, we …are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity… Be Confident • Know what you bring to the table • Be marketable – in person and online • Make your case Let’s say you dream of working for Google… • Network with influential industry people • Used Search Tools in LinkedIn to find UC Alumni who cooped there or work there now or work for a Google supplier Be willing to go where the job is
- 18. Make a Effort to research companies Watch out for misleading job ads! Stick with trusted resources Select from coop & student resources
- 19. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Q. What organizational tool can help International students think about executing a TIMELY job search? A. By designing a simple planogram, students can visually organize and execute their job search.
- 20. Make a Job Search Planogram – then launch your job search Compare skills to jobs Write cover letters Identify your skills List target companies Apply for positions Research companies Customize your resume Follow-up Search for positions 2-6 weeks, Meet w/a Career Coach 2-3 months, Research & Compare 6-12 months, Select & Apply
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