Opportunities

How do I sell myself?

E - Explain

X – EXamine

L – LearnO - Opportunities

R – Rules of the Workplace

E -Evaluate

P – Picture what you want & Plan

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Program Overview

You are here!

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Career Decision Making Process

You are

here!

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Topics

Interview

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You landed yourself an interview…now what?

Prepare for the Interview

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During the Interview

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After the Interview

Sell Yourself

9 “An interview is essentially a sales meeting, and the product you are pushing is yourself.” - Sabra Chartrand

First impressions

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1. Be on time

2. Firm Handshake

3. Body Language

4. Appearance

Professionalism

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Time ManagementPrioritizingWriting CommunicationOral CommunicationParticipating in meetingsQuality of workMotivating yourself and othersExamples

School, Extra Circular, Athletics, etc.

Assertive

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Be assertive NOT aggressive

Relevant past achievements plus key strengths are the best selling points for you

Talk confidently about your achievements and relevant skill sets you have acquired

Focus on your added value to the job

Experience, skills and behavior/attitude

Practice makes Perfect

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What’s my take away?

Today my page would say….

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