Job Search and Interview Presentation

1
Job Search and Interview Presentation

2
SECRETS TO FINDING A JOB
Know yourself Self confidence Action plan
3
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

• Networking
• Advertisements
• Recruitment Agencies
• Target Companies

4
THE PURPOSE OF YOUR RESUME

• To get the interview
• To create a positive snapshot in the mind of the
  reader
• To serve as your product brochure

5
STYLE GUIDELINES

• DO
• Use strong action words
• Make attractive
• Use white or buff, good quality paper
• Leave plenty of white space and limit length
• 11 - 12 point font
• Proof read and have others proof read

• DONT
• Crowd the margins
• Use table format

6
INTERVIEW REMINDERS

• Arrive 10-15 minutes early
• Dress conservatively
• Show enthusiasm
• Let interviewer set the pace
• Maintain good posture and make eye contact
• Interviewers often decide about applicants within
  the first two minutes!

7
THE INTERVIEWER WANTS TO KNOW

• Are you qualified to do the job?
• Will you be a good fit?

8
INTERVIEW RESPONSE GUIDELINES

• Keep answers short and to the point (dont
  ramble)
• Listen carefully think before you answer
• Ask for clarification if you dont understand a
  question
• Be prepared to tie your responses to employer
  needs

9
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW ENDS

• Determine next steps
• How will the process move forward?
• Identify each step and the timeframe
• Determine who is responsible for each step
• Ask permission to follow-up

10
FOLLOWING THE INTERVIEW

• Send thank-you letter
• Keep an interview log
• Evaluate your performance
• Follow-up

11
WEBSITE CAREERS AND EDUCATION OPTIONS

• http//departments.sis.edu.hk/careers/Inter/Intera
  ctive.htm