Jayhawks Breaking Barriers 5.pdf · •Isolation-not having community, or keeping rigid boundaries...
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JayhawksBreakingBarriersWorkshop5:PracticalSkillsAshleyCarlson- acarlson5@kumc.eduAssistantDirectorofPostdoctoralAffairsandGraduateStudiesatKUMCJulieBurkhart- [email protected]
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WomeninSTEMAlookatthelandscapeforwomeninScienceTechnologyEngineeringandMath
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MindtheGap!
• UndergradwomenearningSTEMdegreesfairlyevenly• Disparitiesmoreapparentbyfield- computerscience,engineering,andphysicalsciencehavefarfewerfemalegrads• Womenfromminoritygroupsaredramaticallyunderrepresented• Womenareroughlyhalfofthecollegeeducatedworkforce,butbarelyoveraquarteroftheSTEMworkforce• Thingsareimproving- thisisanexcitingtime!
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GettingBeyondBias
• WorkLifeLawatUCHastingsshows5patternsofbiasatplay:• Proveitagain- pastsuccessdiscounted• Thetightrope- balancingfeminineandmasculinecharacteristics• Thematernalwall- careerandmotherhood• Tugofwar- competingagainstotherwomenforlimitedspace• Isolation- nothavingcommunity,orkeepingrigidboundaries
• UnconsciousBias• Knowthateveryonehasit,includingyou• “Menearnmorebecausetheybelievetheyareworthmore- andwomenagree”–PBSNewshour
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MakingtheLeap
• Examineyourownbiasandbuildyourconfidence• Whenconsideringanemployer,checkouttheirdiversityandinclusionefforts,networktolearnmoreabouttheculture• Beanadvocate• Buildateamofmentorsandchampions• Beinformed- knowyourrights(AAUWhasgreatresources)• Equipyourselfwiththelanguageandconfidencetoconfrontbiaswhenithappens
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TheBrandCalled…You!
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"Personalbrandingisaboutmanagingyourname— evenifyoudon’townabusiness— inaworldofmisinformation,disinformation,andsemi-permanentGooglerecords. Goingonadate?Chancesarethatyour“blind”datehasGoogledyourname. Goingtoajobinterview?Ditto."
--TimFerriss,theAuthorof"The4-HourWorkweek"
Whatispersonalbranding?
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Whyispersonalbrandingimportant?
Ithelpsyoutostandoutfromthecrowd!
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BrandingYou
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• AnIDENTITYiswhatapersonthinksabouthim/herself– oftentimesnotwhatisreality.
• AREPUTATION– whatothersthinkaboutyoufromhistory,actions,andbehaviors.
• ABRAND- yourbranddefineswhat‘they’thinkthat‘they’thinkaboutyou.
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Howareyoubuildingyourbrandwhileincollege?
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1. Understandyourself2. Marketyourself• Networking• SocialMedia• Tools
PersonalBrandinginaNutshell
http://www.pwc.com/us/en/careers/campus/assets/img/programs/personal-brand-workbook.pdf
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnGQvoqtP88
HowtoMakeaGoodFirstImpression
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OnlinePresence
• Researchyourself• Delete,delete,delete,or…• Changeyourprivacysettings• Payattentiontothedetails• Keepyourstoryconsistent
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Networking(orSchmoozing)withConfidence
• PerfectyourelevatorpitchElevator Pitch1. Hook- Get their interest2. Action- What do you do3. Value- Why does it matter4. Impact- A success story5. Engage- Connect & follow up
• Bepurposeful• Bevisibleandaccessible• Practice2-waynetworking• Bringafriend• Askforameeting
üBeprepared– itcanhappenanywhereatanytime!
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TheJobSearchFindingtherightopportunities
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Getready
• Setrealisticexpectations• Spendtimethinkingaboutwhatyouwant• Buildyournetworkbeforeyouneedit• Haveapplicationmaterialsreadyandbeprepared
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Getset
• Donotjustrelyontheweb• Telleveryoneyouknowthatyouarelooking• Bevisible
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Go!
• Recommendedplacestolook• Bigboards- Monster,Indeed,LinkedIn,Glassdoor• Smallboards- professionalorganizationsandlocalboards• Specificboards- knowaboutUSAjobs.gov
• Filteryoursearch,knowkeywordstomovequickly• Knowyourflexpointsandwherejobdescriptionsmightflex
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Keepgoing!
• Remembertoberealistic-chancesareyouwon’tbesuccessfulrightaway• Itwillbeok- landingagreatjobisaboutfindingtherightfit,bothforyouandtheemployer• Perseverancepaysoff!
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AnalyzingaJobDescriptionScreeningandinterpretingajobannouncement
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WhyAnalyze?
• Analysiswillhelpyou• Weedoutpostingsthataren’tworthyourtime• Identifythebestopportunities• Preparethebestapplicationpossible
• Questionstoanswerinyouranalysis:• Doyouwantthisjob?• Doyouqualifyandwillyougetthroughscreening?• Willyouhaveareasonableshotatlandingthisposition?• HowshouldItailormyapplicationmaterialstostandoutfromthecrowd?
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Wheretostart
• Readmanyannouncements-lookforthemesandidentifyquality• Yourfirstimpression,initialscreening• Aretherequirements/qualificationsappropriate?• Beonthelookoutforscams!• Bewaryoflow-effortannouncements
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Requirements&Qualifications
• Applyifyoumeetatleasthalf• Educationisahardrequirement- it’sverifiable• Importanceisindicatedindescendingorder,toptobottom• ATS:ApplicantTrackingSystemsautomaticallyscreen• Compareotherpostingstoidentifythe‘fluff’• Keepaneyeoutforsoftoruniqueskillsthatcanliftyouabovesimilarlyqualifiedcandidates
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Duties&Responsibilities
• Thesearegoodindicatorsofvaluesandworkenvironment/culture• Askyourself:Doyouwanttodothesethings?• Importanceisindicatedindescendingorder,toptobottom
seek
lead
innovate
self-start
listen
teamwork
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OtherTid-Bits
• Lookforapplicationinstructions• Beonthelookoutforaquestion- isananswerexpectedinyoursubmission?• Carefullynotewhatisrequiredandhowitshouldbesubmitted
• Knowthecompanythatishiring• Helpstoweedoutscams• Providesusefulmaterialfortailoringyourmaterials
• Considerthesalary• Usesiteslikesalary.comorglassdoor.comtofindcomparablepositionsifthesalaryisn’treadilyavailable
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KnowtheCode
• Teamplayer=Workingwithpeople• Strongorganizationalskills=busyworkload• Leadershipqualities=commandandinspirepeople• Additionaldutiesasassigned=beflexibleandwillingtolearn
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PracticeActivity
• Getwithoneortwopeopleatyourtable&selectajobannouncementfromthoseprovided• Discussandpracticeanalyzing• Whatthingshelpwithinitialscreening?• Howwouldyouconsidertherequirements/qualifications?• Whatcanyoulearnfromtheduties/responsibilities?• Aretherespecificapplicationinstructions?• Isthereinfoaboutthecompany?• Arethereanycodewords?Whatdotheyreallymean?
• Afterafewminutes,we’llreportout
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Thingstolookfor…
• ApplicationInstructions• LowEffort/ScamPosting• SpecificNumberofReferences• HardRequirements• SoftRequirements• SoftSkills• CompanyInfo• SalaryInfo
• CodeWords• EducationRequirements• IndicatorsofCompany
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WorkingwithStaffingAgencies
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#1:Staffingagenciesonlyhaveaccesstolow-levelandlow-payingjobopportunities
#2:Staffingagenciesaren’talong-termemploymentsolution
#3:Recruitersdon’tcareaboutmypersonalandcareergoals
#4:Candidateswilllosemoneybyworkingwithastaffingagency
#5:IfIfindemploymentthroughastaffingagencyIwon’treceivehealthinsuranceorotherfringebenefits
CommonMyths
--AngelaMiddendorf,ScientificAccountManageratAerotek
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QuestionsandDiscussion
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QuickBreak
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ElementsofanApplication
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CoverLetter
• Expandsuponandintroducesyourresume• Nomorethan1page,3-4paragraphs• Usestandardbusinessletterformatting• Usethecoverletterto…
• Showyouunderstandandtooktime• Demonstratewritingskills• Highlightandexpanduponskillsandexperience
• Showyouarefamiliarwiththecompany
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CoverLettersTips
• Findthenametoaddresstheletterto• Proofread!• Emailoptions• Briefemailwithattachedcoverletter• Orcopyandpastethecoverletterintoemail
• Removeformattingandkeepitsimple• Omitbusinessletterblocks
• Hardcopylettersshouldbehand-signedalongwithtypedname
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CoverLetterBody
• Startwithyourinterestintheposition,howyoulearnedoftheopening• Nameyourcontactifyouwerereferred
• Next2paragraphshighlightskills&qualifications• Thisistheplacetotailoryourletterspecificallyforthisopening
• Finalparagraphsummarizeyourqualifications,reinforceyourinterest,andsaythankyou!
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YourAddressBlock
Date
GreetingUseformal- DearMr./Ms./Dr.___:wheneverpossible
CompanyAddressBlockIncludetherecipient’snameandtitlewheneverpossible
Sincerely,SignatureTypedName
BasicCoverLetterBuildingBlocks
Body1. Interest2. Qualifications3. Qualifications4. Summarize
Topportionisyourbusinessletterformattingandagoodplacefortemplateuse
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ResumesandCVs
Resume• Succinct• Targetedmarketingtoolforyourprofessionalself• 1-2highlyformattedpages• Usedoutsideacademia,government&research
CV• Ongoinghistoryofacademicachievement• Unlimitedlength• Verylittleformatting• Usedprimarilywithinacademia,research&government
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ResumeRules
• Keepinmindthereisnouniversalstandard,eachresumeis,andshouldbe,somewhatunique• Therightformatistheformatthatbestservesyourneeds- avoidtemplates• Keepinmindthesearegeneralrulesandvaryinternationally• Resumesarenotstaticdocuments,theyshouldbeupdatedoften
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ResumeFormat
• Length• Ideally1page,nevermorethan3• Ruleofthumbis1pageper8-10yearsofexperience• Includeyournameonallpages
• Font• Name18-21(largestonpage)• Headers10-14• Body10-12• TimesNewRoman,Palatino,Cambria,Helvetica,Arial,orCambria
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ResumeLayout
• Keepmarginsbetween.5”- 1”• Useheadersandbulletpoints• Donothyperlink• Printonwhiteoroffwhitepaper• SubmitinPDFformatwhenelectronic
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ResumeBuildingBlocks
• Block1:Startwithyournameandcontactinformation• Useaprofessionalemailaddress• Streetaddressisoptional
• Block2:SummaryorObjectiveStatement• Shouldfollowdirectlyafteryourcontactinformation• Canbeomitted,butisrecommendedasausefultool
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ResumeBuildingBlocks
ObjectiveStatements• Ashortstatementofyourprofessionalgoal• Canhelpclarifyintentionsforcareerchangers• Atrendthatmaybegoingoutofstyle
SummaryStatements• Abriefhighlightofskillsandexperience• Canhighlightacareerthemeforthosewithexperienceorwhenestablishingyour“brand”• Isbecomingamorefavoredelementofobjectives
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ResumeBuildingBlocks
• Block3:Education• Listinreversechronological• Includetheinstitution,yearofgraduation,degreeandsubjectarea• Considerlocationofinstitution,honors,andcertificates• Don’tincludethesistitle,individuals’names,GPA,orhighschoolinformation
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ResumeBuildingBlocks
• Block4:Experience• Formatofexperiencedependsontheresumestructure• Listworkhistoryinreversechronologicalorder• Includejobtitle,yearsemployed(2010-2013),andemployer• Include1-3bulletpointsthatdescribeexperience
• Eachbulletshouldstartwithanactionword• Usequantifiable,specificinformation
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ResumeBuildingBlocks
• Block5:Otheroptionalpieces• Specifictechnicalskills,suchassoftwareorequipment• Volunteerexperience• Donotinclude
• Birthdate• Maritalstatusorchildren• Salaryrequirement• References• Hobbies
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NameContactInformation
SummaryorObjectiveorQualifications
EducationListhighereducation,mostrecentdegreefirst
ExperienceListworkHistory,mostrecentjobfirst• Providebulletsofwhatthejobentailed,startingwithaverbOrlistskillareasandprovideexamples• Providebulletswithexamples,alsostartingwithaverb
Otheroptionalpieces• Skills• Volunteerwork
BasicResumeBuildingBlocks
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ChronologicalResume
• Presentsinformationinchronologicalorder• Bestforindividualswhosehistoryisinlinewiththeirdesiredpositionorthosewhowishtohighlighttheirprofessionalprogression• Notidealforthosewithgapsinworkhistoryorarechangingcareerpaths• Informationispresentedwithmostrecentitemsfirst
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NameContactInformation
SummaryorObjectiveorQualifications
EducationListhighereducation,mostrecentdegreefirst
ExperienceListworkHistory,mostrecentjobfirst• Providebulletsofwhatthejobentailed,startingwithaverb
Otheroptionalpieces• Skills• Volunteerwork
BasicResumeBuildingBlocks:Chronological
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FunctionalResume
• Highlightsexperienceandskills• Doesnotnecessarilypresentitemsinchronologicalorderandmayomitpositionsinworkhistory• Usefulforearlycareerindividuals,canincludeinternships,shadowingandothertypesofexperience• Formathasoptions- canpresentexperiencebyjobtitle,employer,skillarea- butmustbeconsistentthroughout
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NameContactInformation
SummaryorObjectiveorQualifications
EducationListhighereducation,mostrecentdegreefirst
ExperienceSkillareasandprovideexamples• Providebulletswithexamples,alsostarting
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Otheroptionalpieces• Skills• Volunteerwork
BasicResumeBuildingBlocks:Functional
WorkHistoryListpastpositions,startwithmostrecent
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HybridStyleResume
• Useselementsofbothchronologicalandfunctionalresumes• Popularinphysicsandmath,lesssowiththebiologicalsciences• Typicallyleadswithskillsandabilitiesinafunctionalstyle,followedbyemploymenthistoryandexperienceinachronologicalstyle• Canbegoodforindividualswhowanttoshowoffskillsandabilitiesbutalsodemonstrateadevelopingprofessionalhistory• Likefunctionalresumes,offersflexibilitytohighlightindividualstrengths
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NameContactInformation
SummaryorObjectiveorQualifications
EducationListhighereducation,mostrecentdegreefirst
ExperienceSkillareasandprovideexamples• Providebulletswithexamples,alsostartingwithaverb
Otheroptionalpieces• Skills• Volunteerwork
BasicResumeBuildingBlocks:Hybrid
WorkHistoryListpastpositions,startwithmostrecent
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ResumeVocabulary
• NopronounslikeI,we,my,she,him,etc.• Donotuseabbreviations• Definitelynoslang,internetspeak,orinformallanguage• Spellcheck&proofread
• Avoidstatingtheobvious• Verbs!Experienceshouldalwaysbedemonstratedanddescribedwithactionwords• Whatareyousaying?• CopyyourresumetextintoaworldcloudgeneratorlikeWordletohelpidentifythemesandkeywords
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Tailoringfortheposition
• Aresumeisnotastaticdocument• Adjustresumeandcoverletterforeveryapplication• Findkeywords,experience,andqualificationsinthejobpostingtohighlightinyourresumeandcoverletter
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References
• Relevantexperience• Choosesomeonewhoknowsyourexperienceinparticularareas.• Ex.Whenapplyingforafacultyposition,choosesomeonewhoknowsyourexperienceteachingandyourwritingskills.
• Discussyouroverallcharacter• Youwillwantsomeofyourreferencestoabletodiscussitemslikeyourworkethic,positiveattitude,etc.
• Internalreferences• Theyprovideaninstantconnectiontowhereveryouareapplyingto.• Especiallyhelpfulinlargerworkplaces.
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ReferenceEtiquette
• Howtoask• Askforpermissionfirst.• Inpersonorphonecall.
• Keeptheminformed• Updateallreferenceswhenyouapplyforanewpositionandtheyaskforreferencecontactinfo.• Sendthemtheactualjobdescription.
• Wheretolistyourreferences• Somepositionsmayaskforthemupfront,whileotherswillwaituntillaterinthesearchprocess.
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Lettersofrecommendation
• Whenleavingaposition,itmaybeappropriatetoaskforaletterofrecommendation• Thesedifferfromareferenceinthatyoucanusetheseforfuturepurposes.• Givesyouadditionalcredibilityanddoesnotforceareferencetorecalldetailedexperiences.
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OtherApplicationMaterials
• ResearchProposalorStatement• Roughly2pagestatementaboutyouraccomplishmentsandfuturegoals
• PersonalStatement• Writteninfirstperson,usually250-500words,introduceyourselfandyourfitfortheposition
• TeachingStatementorPhilosophy• 1-2pagedescriptionofyourpersonalunderstandingofteachingandpreferredtechniques
• FederalApplications• AllUSfederaljobsareatUSAjobs.gov – somerequiredafederalresumeformatandabuilderisanoptiononthesite
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InterviewSkills
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InterviewEtiquette
• Beontime!• Considerscoutingoutthelocationyouwillbegoingtoifyouareunfamiliar
• Dressprofessionallyandconservatively• Becourteoustoeveryone- receptionistsandadminstooespecially!• Bringcopiesofyourapplicationmaterialsaswellasotherhelpfulmaterialssuchasreferencesorwritingsamples• Bringanotepadandhaveyourmaterialsorganized
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InterviewEtiquette
• Greetinterviewerswitheyecontact,afirmhandshake,andasmile• It’soktotakeabreath,calmyourself,andcollectyourthoughtsbeforeyourespondtoquestions• Bepreparedtoaskintelligentquestions• Aftertheinterview,sendathankyoutotheinterviewersfortheirtime
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Doyourhomework
• Researchthecompany• Reviewthejobdescription• Reviewanyapplicationmaterialssubmitted,suchascoverletter• Identifyskillsandexperiencetohighlight• Reviewcommonquestionsandyouranswers• Preparetoaskinformedquestions
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CommonQuestions
• Tellusaboutyourself• Focusonprofessionalexperience,strengthsandcareertrajectory• Don’tgetintoyourpersonallifeorunrelatedpoints
• What’syourgreateststrength• Focusonaqualificationforthisspecificpositionandvaluesofthecompany• Don’tgooverboardwithboastingorunderwhelmwithmodesty
• What’syourgreatestweakness• Behonest,showthatyouareself-awareandalsoworkingtoovercomeit• Don’tbeclichéwith“Iworktoohard”
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CommonQuestions
• Whydoyouwantthisposition?• What’syourgreatestaccomplishment• Whydidyouleaveyourlastposition?• Whatdoyouknowaboutourcompany?• Describeatimewhen….• Youhadtoovercomeadifficultsituationorchallenge• Youtookinitiative• Dealtwithadifficultcoworker/supervisor/customer/client
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S.T.A.R.
• Situation:Givebackground,setthescene• Task:Whatwasrequired,whowasinvolved• Action:Whatdidyoudo,whatskillsdidyouuse,whichofyourqualitieswereatplayandhow• Result:Whathappened,whatwastheoutcome?
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STARPracticeActivity
• UseSTARtoanswerthefollowingquestion:• Tellusaboutatimewhenyouworkedonateam.• Remember• Situation• Task• Action• Result
• Usetheworksheettodraftananswer,thenpartnerwithaneighborandtaketurnsroleplayingtheinterviewer/interviewee
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AskingQuestions
• Alwayshaveaquestion• Focusonaquestionaboutthecompany• Clarifyorexpandonapointdiscoveredinyourresearch
• Isthereanyreasonwhytheywouldn’thireyou?• Bepreparedtoaddressanyshortcomingsorconcernstheyhave
• Don’tasksomethingyoucangoogleorfindontheirwebsite• Avoidquestionsaboutpay,benefits,orapplyingtootherpositions• Stickwithquestionsthatalignwith“what’sinitforthem”
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NegotiatinganOffer
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BePrepared!
• Determineyoursalaryrequirements• Determinewhatismostimportanttoyou• Doyourresearchtodeterminemarketvalue• Useonlineresources• Leverageyournetwork
• Knowyourvalue• Makeyourask,unlessyoushouldn’t• Practice,practiceandpracticesomemore
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Whatisimportanttoyou?
Locationorrelocationassistance
Stockinterest,signingbonus,variablepay
Benefits:Healthinsurance,retirementplan,vacationdays
Workfromhomearrangements
Startdate,title,travelassignments
Training,futureeducation,professional
development
KUWorkshop,ClosingtheGap:SalaryNegotiationSkillsforWomen
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TheFirstDaysontheJob
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QuestionsandDiscussion
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Thankyou!