The Competitive Edge for Interviews

The Competitive EdgePersonal presentation skills for your jobs of today and your careers of tomorrow

A presentation from Lori Kraska and Brown College

Strategies for procuring jobs –today and tomorrow


Byron Wolt


5 - 9 times in their lifetime

The Situation:

The average American will change careers


The Competitive Edge

• Finding the Door• Opening the Door• The Interview • Your Image• Introduce Brown College


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Brown College1440 Northland Drive

Mendota Heights, MN 55120651-905-3450, 800-627-6966

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Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science Degree – 36 months Associate of Applied Science Degree – 18 months

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www.browncollege.edu

Brown College1440 Northland Drive

Mendota Heights, MN 55120651-905-3450, 800-627-6966

Le Cordon Bleu Minneapolis / St. PaulMinneapolis / St. Paul

800-528-4575800-528-4575

www.gomspculinary.comwww.gomspculinary.com


Finding the DoorNewspaper Walk in and see

Telephone Internet

Headhunter Job Service

School Placement Center

NetworkingTalk to people

Join an organization Keep your eyes & ears open for a good opportunity


Selling Yourself

What employers want: Reliability, Honesty, Motivation, Ability, Efficiency, Helpfulness, Integrity

What employers don’t want:Carelessness, Absence, Irresponsibility,

Troublemakers, Lack of Ambition


Skills – Skills - Skills

• The average person has between 500 – 800 skills

• Four out of five job seekers remain unemployed because they can’t talk about their skills

• Skills are developed from EVERYDAY life work, school, hobbies and life


Cover Letter

Dear_________:

• Opening Paragraph– Why you are writing– How you heard of the position

• Middle Paragraph

– Explain your interest in the position

– Relevant achievements

• Closing Paragraph– Try for a quick and favorable response

– ASK FOR AN INTERVIEW!

Sincerely,

Direct and personalize your resume


The Resume

• Your personal sales brochure

• A primary tool for job procurement

• A summary of RELEVANT data

• Is the foundation for your interview

• Either gets you in the door or……….?


Elements of an effective resumeHeading Objective

EducationExperience

Clear Concise

SkillsSkills

Skills


Phone Time• Prepare before you call• Sound professional, enthusiastic & interested• Smile & stand up while on the phone• Keep motivated• Listen and take notes


Show Time

How early should you show up for your interview?

A. 5 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 10 minutes D. 1 hour


The Waiting Game

• To eat or not to eat

• Sitting 101

• Hand jive:

• Formal shaking

• Nervous movements

• You never know


Men• Minimal or no cologne

• Minimal or moderate jewelry

• Well groomed, conservative, clean & pressed

• Empty Pockets

• Shined shoes with matching socks

Women• Minimal make up or perfume

• Attractive controlled hairstyle

• Moderate jewelry

• Well groomed

• Conservative hosiery w/out runs

• Appropriate shoes


• Why should I hire you?– What are your skills and work ethic?– What can you do for this company?

• What are your strengths & weaknesses?– Why are you valuable?

• Tell me about yourself?– Relevant details only please

Questions and their true meaning


Reasons For Leaving

Question: Why did you leave your last job?

“I preferred a better work environment”

“I desired a more challenging position”

“There was a general layoff”

“The work was seasonal”

“I wanted a job requiring my best skills”


Questions you should ask

• Why is this position open? • What is the turnover rate?• What are the opportunities for advancement?• How am I evaluated?• Where will the company be in 5 years?• How will I fit into the company’s plans?


10 Tips for Interviewing

• Research the job company and industry

• Know what you want• Make a list of questions to

ask• Make a list of your strengths• Prepare answers that

connect to your resume• Address your weaknesses

• Prepare & Practice• Be Professional• Ask for the Job• Follow Up!


Good Luck


Bachelor of Science Degree36 months

Game Design & Development

Communication Studies

Visual Communications

Information Technology

Criminal Justice

Business Management

Digital Photography

Interior Design

Associate Degree 18 months

Radio Broadcasting

Television Production

Visual Communications

Network Development

Software Development

Criminal Justice

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Diploma 9 monthsMassage Therapy

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