Topics include….  Choose an occupation  Find out what today’s employers want  Show that you can do the work (or learn it quickly)  Line up your job interviews  Sell yourself during the interviews  Follow-up after your interviews

Open the door with these step-by-step proven strategies….  Networking (MVP)  Mail  Help-wanted advertisements  Telephone  Internet  Employment agencies  Job fairs Get your foot in the door Sometimes just getting an interview is the hardest part of a job search. Improve your chances.

Tips on how to look the part, including…. The first thing most hiring managers will look at Basic hygiene and good grooming tips Body piercings What bright colors and loud fashions say about you The classic "White Collar” outfit What shined shoes say about you Something you should never bring to a job interview First impressions do matter It may be a "business casual” world, but hiring managers expect to see people at their best when they come for a job interview.

Ways to show enthusiasm…  Deliver a 3-point, 45-second opening statement  Show your sense of humor  Think "Can do”  Let your body language do some of the talking  Know the answers before they ask the questions  Become a "storyteller”  Show that you are curious  When the heat rises— stay cool Set yourself apart with positive energy Hiring managers agree— enthusiasm separates the winners from the losers. It can be more important than experience.

Which personality type does the person interviewing you have? If you know their type, you can adjust your interview style to make the best impression. You’ll learn…. Their personality types Their agenda Signs to look for How to score points How to lose points Be at your best with any personality type There are four basic personality types— dictator, politician, social worker, and thinker.

Your resume is your calling card, your advertisement, your brochure, your flyer. It’s a one-page handout that shows what a good catch you are. If you’re looking for a job, you need a resume.

A = Attention (Grab the hiring manager’s attention) I = Interest (Hold the manager’s interest) D = Desire (Create a desire to meet you) A = Action (Encourage the manager to call you) Use AIDA to write your cover letter The folks who write professional sales letters use a magic formula. It’s called AIDA. AIDA encourages millions and millions of people to pick up the phone and buy things. You can use AIDA to encourage hiring managers to pick up the phone and invite you to a job interview.

In three seconds a hiring manager can shake your hand and get a read on your personality. Your handshake sends a signal. It indicates whether you are snobby, shy, brutish, playful, or sincere. Fascinating…… Topics include…..  Origin of the handshake  The "finger squeeze”  The "stuffed glove”  The "hand crush”  The "brotherhood”  The "business shake” What does your handshake tell people about your personality?

 What did you think of the workplace during your interview?  What kind of tools and technology did they have?  What kind of training will you get?  How safe is the neighborhood?  Does the company operate in a growth industry  The scoop on 16 different employee benefits  Do a simple background check on the company There’s more to a job offer than— money Getting a job offer feels awesome. But, before you stand up and say, "I do,” make sure you’re a good match. Here are a few things to consider—

Questions like…… 1."Relax and tell me about yourself.” 2."What do you know about our company?” 3."What motivates you to do a good job?” 4."Why should I hire you instead of someone else?” 5."Tell me about your biggest disappointment.” 6."During the past year, how many days were you late or absent from work (or school)? Commonly asked questions All job interviews are different. Every hiring manager has his or her own style. But, there are some routine questions you can expect.