MARKETING YOURSELF

1
MARKETING YOURSELF

• The way you dress
• The way you speak
• The way you present yourself
• Your whole package for success
• Your attitude

2
Seven Second Diamond

• You have 7 seconds to make an impression which
  lasts forever.
• Make sure it counts with a proper handshake
• Maintain eye contact
• Give a firm handshake

3
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• Arrive 10 15 minutes early
• Know the address and do a dry run of your
  interview
• Know the name of the person who will interview
  you
• Say hello to the receptionist
• Have your Cover letter, Resume, Reference list
  ready

4
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• Sit and wait for the interview
• Carry the file folder in your left hand
• Ready to shake with your right
• When the interviewer approachesstand, ready to
  shake hands

5
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• Greet the interviewer by name
• Shake hands properly
• Follow the interviewer to his/her office
• Wait to be asked to sit down
• If an uncomfortable time passes, then sit down

6
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• Be aware of your body language
• Sit up straight
• Do not cross legs
• Do not look too casual
• Give the interviewer your cover letter, resume
  and reference list, and any reference letters

7
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• Answer questions honestly
• Commonly asked interview questions
• Tell me about yourself.
• Why should I hire you over 150 other applicants?
• What type of student are you?
• What type of experience do you have?

8
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• What are your weaknesses? (Remember to make them
  into a positive)
• What are your strengths?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• What skills do you have?
• How is your attendance? Lates?

9
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• What are your marks?
• What are your educational goals?
• What type of career are you looking for?

10
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• Tell me about a time when you showed
  responsibility on the job?
• Tell me about a time when you showed leadership
  either in school or on the job?

11
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• Why do you want to work for this company?
• What does our company do?
• Make sure you do research on the company where
  you will be interviewed before the interview.

12
Be Prepared for Your Interview

• What salary are you expecting to make?
• What hourly rate are you expecting?
• Never ask for money - never discuss salary,
  benefits or earnings.

13
Conclusion of the Interview

• The interviewer will ask if you have any
  questions?
• Make sure you are prepared with a question or two
  before the interview
• Have a question that has not been answered during
  the interview
• Wait for the answer

14
Conclusion of the Interview

• The interviewer will tell you when they will make
  their decision
• Probably the interviewer will get up and show you
  to the door (or back to the reception area)
• Shake hands with the interviewer, say thank you
  and leave