Set Off Your Career! The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews (WOC 2014)
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SET OFF YOUR CAREER! “The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews” Lottie A. Robertson Chrysler Head of Product Development Purchasing
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Set Off Your Career! The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews Learning Objective: Increase professional and personal development In today’s workforce, it is critical for rising leaders to seek ways to stand out. Human Resource professionals and leaders seek out the best and the brightest. This seminar will help you discover effective techniques that will ensure a memorable and lasting impression. Join HR professionals and other executives as they share their best interview responses and other tools that will help you represent your best self. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Explore best practices in interviews and career enhancing presentations b. Examine effective techniques to prepare for job interviews and important meetings c. Identify common mistakes of rising leaders and new professionals d. Explore presentation skills and techniques
Transcript of Set Off Your Career! The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews (WOC 2014)
SET OFF YOUR CAREER!“The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews”
Lottie A. RobertsonChrysler
Head of Product Development Purchasing
Introduction to the Five P’s for SuccessIn this session, we’ll learn tips for implementing the five P’s…
Five P’s for Success1. Prepare – To make something ready
for use or consideration
2. Practice – The actual application or
use of a method
3. Perform – To carryout, accomplish
or fulfill
4. Perceive – To become aware or
conscious of something
5. Prosper – To succeed or thrive
NOW WHAT?
Preparing for a Job Interview Study the company’s website
Google the company
Understand the challenges facing the company
Identify the skills they are looking for
Google yourself
Practice and Plan
Reflect on previous interview
1.Prepare
2.Practice
THE BIG DAY…
Best Practices in Interviews
Dress the part
Bring necessary documentation
Arrive early
Sell yourself
Ask questions
Follow-up
1.Prepare
2.Practice
3.Perform
TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE…
Preparing For Meetings
Know the date and place of the meeting
Have you received the agenda?
What is your role?
Prepare your contributionAfter the meeting…
Read your minutes
Determine action items
1.Prepare
2.Practice
3.Perform
Effective Presentation Techniques
Prepare the speech
Research your audience
Don’t read your material
Think beyond the words
Practice makes perfect
Personalize what you have to say
Be confident
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
1.Prepare
2.Practice
3.Perform
WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO?
Mistakes of New Professionals
Pushing the lines of the company dress code
Abusing the company’s internet policy
Getting too close and personal at work
Personal phone calls / Texting
Arriving late
Decreasing productivity in the afternoon
Expecting too much, too soon
4.Perceive
I WAS BUILT FOR THIS…
Representing Your Best Self Things will pick up very quickly
Maintain an emphasis on self-learning
Respond in a timely manner
Networking is just as important after you land the job
Get involved
Track of your accomplishments
Always maintain professional standards
Always be positive
5. Prosper
Questions
References: Merriam-Webster Dictionaryhttp://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/10/09/10-success-tips-for-young-careerists-starting-their-first-real-job/http://dianegottsman.com/2012/04/top-ten-mistakes-young-professionals-make/
