Selling Your CAExperienceP r e s e n t e d b y :J e n i G r u b e r , G r a d u a t e H a l l C o o r d i n a t o rJ e n S o m m e r s , G r a d u a t e H a l l C o o r d i n a t o r

Transferring YourExperience

The skills you acquire and transfer tofuture employment settings.

TRANSFERABLESKILLS

Community Advisor?So You're a

Jen & Jeni'sTop 10 CA Skills

CommunicationCrisis Management

LeadershipPlanning

Time ManagementCustomer Service

TeamworkCreativity

OrganizationPresentations

What EmployersWant

TeamworkProblem Solving

Planning/Organizing/PrioritizingCommunication

Obtain & Process InformationAnalyze Data

Technical KnowledgeReport Writing

Sell & Influence Others

ACTION

VERBS

Verbs that tell what the subject of asentence is doing.

ACTIONVERBS

WHYACTION VERBS?

ActionVerbs

Communication SkillsTeamwork & Interpersonal

Analytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Leadership & ManagementCreative Skills

RESUMETHE

TYPES OF RESUMES

ChronologicalFunctional

Combination

RESUME FORMAT

- Target Audience- Contact Information

- Objective- Headings

- Acronyms- Fonts

- Margins

- Length- Pictures

- Paper Color- White Space- References- Proof Read

THE FORMULA

ActionVerb

+What You

Did+ Results

JustDo It!

Create 2 resumebullet points that

apply to your futurejob or industry.

COVER LETTER

THE

Cover Letter Format

Paragraph 1: IntroductionParagraphs 2 & 3: Explain Your Skills

Paragraph 4: Closing & Thank You

INTERVIEWTHE

types ofINTERVEWING

PhoneSkype/VideoCommittee

Lunch/DinnerGroup

One-on-OneSite Visit

Phases of Interviewing

Preparing for the InterviewConducting the InterviewEvaluating the Interview

PREPARING

- Know yourself- Know required skills

- Know the employer & Job- Practice

- Dress for Success

Tell me about yourself.

Create an Outline- Educational/Field/Industry Background

- 2 to 3 Examples of Skills/Experiences-Interest in Position

What are your strengthsand weaknesses?

- Strengths vs. Weaknesses- 2 to 3 Examples

- Do's and Dont's of Weaknesses

Why should we hire you?

Create an Outline- Skills & Experiences Related to Position

- Passion & Interest- Personal Traits & Characteristics

- Be early- Greet all employees

- Have a positive attitude- Use clear speech

- Make direct eye contact- Use a firm handshake

- Think before you speak- Emphasize your strengths

- Focus weaknesses on growth- Incorporate your research- Keep questions focused

- Be prepared- Bring a padfolio

TipsTricks&

Write a Thank YouCheck-In

ITS IMPORTANT

Interview Aftermath

FOLLOW-UP

Ask Yourself:- Is this job a good fit for my professional Goals?

- What are my impressions of the work environment andpotential co-workers?

- What is the potential for growth and advancement?- Can I see myself working here for more than a year?

REFLECT ON THE INTERVIEW & EXPERIENCES

Interview Aftermath

JOB FIT

THE END