resumes, interviews, and job hunting

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Top Soft Skills Employers Want

NACE, 2012

Ability to work in a team structure

Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization

Ability to make decisions and solve problems

Ability to obtain and process information

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work

Resources

www.onetonline.org

www.indeed.com

www.indianaintern.net

www.linkedin.com

RESUMES AND INTERVIEWS

“The Quick and dirty, Get down to it, All you ever wanted to know about getting

noticed by employers” speech

WHERE DO WE START?Start with what you know…

Resumes - The BasicsShould highlight your skills and

qualifications

Looks are just as important as content

DO NOT USE A PRE-EXISTING TEMPLATE

Know your audience

Always include a cover letter

Spelling and grammar mistakes will kill your chances of getting noticed

The Art of InterviewingThe Art of InterviewingFirst Impressions

RESEARCH THE COMPANY YOU ARE INTERVIEWING WITH

Check out their website

The more that you know, the more they will listen

Know how your skills can help their company

Be prepared with questions for them based on your research

First ImpressionsHow long does it take to make an impression?

Within thirty seconds people judge: economic level

educational levelsocial position

level of sophisticationability to success

By four minutes most have made decisions about: trustworthiness

compassionreliability

IntelligenceCapability

HumilityFriendliness

confidence

ABC’s of Image

Appearance

Wardrobeclothing

accessories

Groominghairskin

nails makeup

fragrancebreath

(don’t chew gum)

ABC’s of ImageBehavior

Etiquettephone/emailtable mannersIntroductionshandshakes

Civilityrespectful behaviorconsideration of others

Attitudepositive attitudeself-confidence self-esteem

ABC’s of Image

Communication

Verbalspeaking skills

GrammarVocabulary

presentation skills

NonverbalPosture

Gestureseye contact

facial expressionslistening skills

WrittenLanguageGrammar

presentation

SWOT Analysis

If you Remember Nothing Else …Remember This!

Be Prepared

Smile

Firm handshake

Be Courteous

Answer this question before you go in… “What is one thing you want them to remember about you

during your interview?”

Get there early, take time to relax

The Art of a Thank You Letter

Don’t forget to follow up with a thank you

Highlight the things you talked about

Talk about your skills again

If you’re no longer interested in the job, tell them

If you are interested in the job, tell them

Provide contact information

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Thank you for your time!!!

Jennifer FisherCulture and Retention Manager

Group Dekko

www.dekko.comwww.twitter.com/jenfisherfw