Todayrsquos Job MarketWhat college graduates can expect in a tough job economy ndash How to prepare and find success

Presented By Kari Mirabal

CSI Oklahoma

Executive Career Advisor IT Recruiting

WIIFTbull The Playing Field

bull Statistics

bullTodayrsquos Market

bull What Do Employers Really Look for

Tools for the Path Ahead

bull Skills Assessment ndash What are your transferrable skillsbull What is your Passion bull Achievements bull Strong Resumebull Cover Lettersbull Interview Preparationbull Do your homeworkbull Solid Referencesbull Appreciation

What Companies Do Not Want

bull A list of ldquowordsrdquo during interviews

bull Those afraid to show their personality

bull Entitlement Attitudes

bull Limited Appreciation

bull Corporate Casual does not mean Beach Casual

bull Canned responses ndash no passion

bull Unprofessional Displays (cell phone ringing texting in office)

Resume Tips

bull Cover Letters

bull How long should a resume be

bull Modify your resume for the job

bull Tone

bull References listed on resumes

Interview Preparation

Review the Job Description

bull Pick out Transferrable Skills

bull Review your narratives (What-How-Results - $ )

bull Practice presenting narratives verbally (60 seconds or less)

Interview PreparationDo Your Homework

bull Read the company website Google articles Network

bull Look for ldquokey wordsrdquo or themes to reflect

bull Document Questions

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

WIIFTbull The Playing Field

bull Statistics

bullTodayrsquos Market

bull What Do Employers Really Look for

Tools for the Path Ahead

bull Skills Assessment ndash What are your transferrable skillsbull What is your Passion bull Achievements bull Strong Resumebull Cover Lettersbull Interview Preparationbull Do your homeworkbull Solid Referencesbull Appreciation

What Companies Do Not Want

bull A list of ldquowordsrdquo during interviews

bull Those afraid to show their personality

bull Entitlement Attitudes

bull Limited Appreciation

bull Corporate Casual does not mean Beach Casual

bull Canned responses ndash no passion

bull Unprofessional Displays (cell phone ringing texting in office)

Resume Tips

bull Cover Letters

bull How long should a resume be

bull Modify your resume for the job

bull Tone

bull References listed on resumes

Interview Preparation

Review the Job Description

bull Pick out Transferrable Skills

bull Review your narratives (What-How-Results - $ )

bull Practice presenting narratives verbally (60 seconds or less)

Interview PreparationDo Your Homework

bull Read the company website Google articles Network

bull Look for ldquokey wordsrdquo or themes to reflect

bull Document Questions

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Tools for the Path Ahead

bull Skills Assessment ndash What are your transferrable skillsbull What is your Passion bull Achievements bull Strong Resumebull Cover Lettersbull Interview Preparationbull Do your homeworkbull Solid Referencesbull Appreciation

What Companies Do Not Want

bull A list of ldquowordsrdquo during interviews

bull Those afraid to show their personality

bull Entitlement Attitudes

bull Limited Appreciation

bull Corporate Casual does not mean Beach Casual

bull Canned responses ndash no passion

bull Unprofessional Displays (cell phone ringing texting in office)

Resume Tips

bull Cover Letters

bull How long should a resume be

bull Modify your resume for the job

bull Tone

bull References listed on resumes

Interview Preparation

Review the Job Description

bull Pick out Transferrable Skills

bull Review your narratives (What-How-Results - $ )

bull Practice presenting narratives verbally (60 seconds or less)

Interview PreparationDo Your Homework

bull Read the company website Google articles Network

bull Look for ldquokey wordsrdquo or themes to reflect

bull Document Questions

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

What Companies Do Not Want

bull A list of ldquowordsrdquo during interviews

bull Those afraid to show their personality

bull Entitlement Attitudes

bull Limited Appreciation

bull Corporate Casual does not mean Beach Casual

bull Canned responses ndash no passion

bull Unprofessional Displays (cell phone ringing texting in office)

Resume Tips

bull Cover Letters

bull How long should a resume be

bull Modify your resume for the job

bull Tone

bull References listed on resumes

Interview Preparation

Review the Job Description

bull Pick out Transferrable Skills

bull Review your narratives (What-How-Results - $ )

bull Practice presenting narratives verbally (60 seconds or less)

Interview PreparationDo Your Homework

bull Read the company website Google articles Network

bull Look for ldquokey wordsrdquo or themes to reflect

bull Document Questions

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Resume Tips

bull Cover Letters

bull How long should a resume be

bull Modify your resume for the job

bull Tone

bull References listed on resumes

Interview Preparation

Review the Job Description

bull Pick out Transferrable Skills

bull Review your narratives (What-How-Results - $ )

bull Practice presenting narratives verbally (60 seconds or less)

Interview PreparationDo Your Homework

bull Read the company website Google articles Network

bull Look for ldquokey wordsrdquo or themes to reflect

bull Document Questions

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Interview Preparation

Review the Job Description

bull Pick out Transferrable Skills

bull Review your narratives (What-How-Results - $ )

bull Practice presenting narratives verbally (60 seconds or less)

Interview PreparationDo Your Homework

bull Read the company website Google articles Network

bull Look for ldquokey wordsrdquo or themes to reflect

bull Document Questions

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Interview PreparationDo Your Homework

bull Read the company website Google articles Network

bull Look for ldquokey wordsrdquo or themes to reflect

bull Document Questions

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Interview Preparation

ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo

bull Prepare a 60 second introduction

Thank youSummary of experienceTransferrable Skills ndash WIIFTEducationWhy you are there (keywords)Close

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Interview Preparation

ldquoHow Many Gas Stations Do You think are in the United Statesrdquo

bull Odd Ball Questions ndash Be Ready

Good time to show personalityAsk for a moment to gather thoughtsThinkSteps to reach answer vs the answerPresent your answer wlogic

Stay neutral in your answers to personal questions

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Interview PreparationInterviews Are A Two Way Street

bull Communication vs Interrogation

bull Ask questions (WIIFM) Be UNIQUE

What does this job involve

What are you hiring me to accomplish

What are the skills a top employee should have

Do I like these people

Why did you decide to work here

When can I expect to hear from you

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Interview PreparationPerception Is Reality

bull Last minute checks

What are you wearing

Teeth Nose Hair check Breath

What are you taking - Keep It Simple

How do you smell

Remember Eye Contact

Smile - Laugh

Undershirts ndash Men

Socks ndash match Dress shoes

Firm Handshakes

Cell phones ndash OFF (not vibrate)

You are not at a lunch interview to EAT

Be courteous to those you see in the hallways etc

Dress for the job you want not the one you have

Is Social Media a Fad

Is Social Media a Fad

Social Networking Video Clip

Social Media

bull Introduction

bull Be Creative and Cautious on the web

bull Dorsquos and Do Notrsquos of Social Media

Marketing

bull Apply Networking Strategies (Social and Traditional)bull Create Target Company Listsbull Send friends and family ldquoChain Lettersrdquobull Conduct Research Advice Meetingsbull Post Resume on Job-boards (Monster Career Builder Dice Craigslist etc)

bull Utilize Social Media to network further

Hire Me

FEAR (Face Everything And Recover)

FEAR I want to be 100 comfortable before I tryREALITY You only get comfortable by doing

FEAR I donrsquot want to appear desperate REALITY Itrsquos OK to seek advice

FEAR Too Much TimeREALITY Not 247

FEAR I might FAILREALITY You might SUCCEED

FEAR I need Bill Gatesrsquo Contacts File to be successfulREALITY Appreciate the leverage you do have ndash Use What Yoursquove Got

Skill vs WillBe FEARLESS

Traditional Networking

Prepare bull So What Do You Do

Ask Donrsquot Tellhelliphelliphelliphellip bull What brings you to this event today bull What have you enjoyed most about the conference so far bull Whatrsquos new and exciting with your department these days

Connectbull Take a RISK ndash Shake a hand Introduce yourselfbull Practice Active Listeningbull Genuine Interest ndash Recap Conversationbull Offer Thanks

Strengthenbull Find the opening for meaningful follow-up ndash Crucial Stepbull Uncover meaningful reasons for staying in touch

Social Media

bull Introduction

bull Be Creative and Cautious on the web

bull Dorsquos and Do Notrsquos of Social Media

Marketing

bull Apply Networking Strategies (Social and Traditional)bull Create Target Company Listsbull Send friends and family ldquoChain Lettersrdquobull Conduct Research Advice Meetingsbull Post Resume on Job-boards (Monster Career Builder Dice Craigslist etc)

bull Utilize Social Media to network further

Hire Me

FEAR (Face Everything And Recover)

FEAR I want to be 100 comfortable before I tryREALITY You only get comfortable by doing

FEAR I donrsquot want to appear desperate REALITY Itrsquos OK to seek advice

FEAR Too Much TimeREALITY Not 247

FEAR I might FAILREALITY You might SUCCEED

FEAR I need Bill Gatesrsquo Contacts File to be successfulREALITY Appreciate the leverage you do have ndash Use What Yoursquove Got

Skill vs WillBe FEARLESS

Traditional Networking

Prepare bull So What Do You Do

Ask Donrsquot Tellhelliphelliphelliphellip bull What brings you to this event today bull What have you enjoyed most about the conference so far bull Whatrsquos new and exciting with your department these days

Connectbull Take a RISK ndash Shake a hand Introduce yourselfbull Practice Active Listeningbull Genuine Interest ndash Recap Conversationbull Offer Thanks

Strengthenbull Find the opening for meaningful follow-up ndash Crucial Stepbull Uncover meaningful reasons for staying in touch

Marketing

bull Apply Networking Strategies (Social and Traditional)bull Create Target Company Listsbull Send friends and family ldquoChain Lettersrdquobull Conduct Research Advice Meetingsbull Post Resume on Job-boards (Monster Career Builder Dice Craigslist etc)

bull Utilize Social Media to network further

Hire Me

FEAR (Face Everything And Recover)

FEAR I want to be 100 comfortable before I tryREALITY You only get comfortable by doing

FEAR I donrsquot want to appear desperate REALITY Itrsquos OK to seek advice

FEAR Too Much TimeREALITY Not 247

FEAR I might FAILREALITY You might SUCCEED

FEAR I need Bill Gatesrsquo Contacts File to be successfulREALITY Appreciate the leverage you do have ndash Use What Yoursquove Got

Skill vs WillBe FEARLESS

Traditional Networking

Prepare bull So What Do You Do

Ask Donrsquot Tellhelliphelliphelliphellip bull What brings you to this event today bull What have you enjoyed most about the conference so far bull Whatrsquos new and exciting with your department these days

Connectbull Take a RISK ndash Shake a hand Introduce yourselfbull Practice Active Listeningbull Genuine Interest ndash Recap Conversationbull Offer Thanks

Strengthenbull Find the opening for meaningful follow-up ndash Crucial Stepbull Uncover meaningful reasons for staying in touch

FEAR (Face Everything And Recover)

FEAR I want to be 100 comfortable before I tryREALITY You only get comfortable by doing

FEAR I donrsquot want to appear desperate REALITY Itrsquos OK to seek advice

FEAR Too Much TimeREALITY Not 247

FEAR I might FAILREALITY You might SUCCEED

FEAR I need Bill Gatesrsquo Contacts File to be successfulREALITY Appreciate the leverage you do have ndash Use What Yoursquove Got

Skill vs WillBe FEARLESS

Traditional Networking

Prepare bull So What Do You Do

Ask Donrsquot Tellhelliphelliphelliphellip bull What brings you to this event today bull What have you enjoyed most about the conference so far bull Whatrsquos new and exciting with your department these days

Connectbull Take a RISK ndash Shake a hand Introduce yourselfbull Practice Active Listeningbull Genuine Interest ndash Recap Conversationbull Offer Thanks

Strengthenbull Find the opening for meaningful follow-up ndash Crucial Stepbull Uncover meaningful reasons for staying in touch

Traditional Networking

Prepare bull So What Do You Do

Ask Donrsquot Tellhelliphelliphelliphellip bull What brings you to this event today bull What have you enjoyed most about the conference so far bull Whatrsquos new and exciting with your department these days

Connectbull Take a RISK ndash Shake a hand Introduce yourselfbull Practice Active Listeningbull Genuine Interest ndash Recap Conversationbull Offer Thanks

Strengthenbull Find the opening for meaningful follow-up ndash Crucial Stepbull Uncover meaningful reasons for staying in touch

Kari MirabalExecutive Career Advisors

918-499-0319karimirabalcsioklahomacom

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