Opportunities How do I sell myself?

Let’s Start with Me! How do I make the match? What can I do now? How do I get my foot in the door? How do I sell myself? How do I make a great impression? What’s my next move? E - Explain X – EXamine L – Learn O - Opportunities R – Rules of the Workplace E -Evaluate P – Picture what you want & Plan 2 Program Overview You are here !

3 Career Decision Making Process You are here! Preparation Major, Career, or Vocation Decision Making Information & Opportunity Research Personality, interests, and skills Self Knowledge

4 Topics Interview Skills Sell Yourself

Interview 5 You landed yourself an interview…now what?

Research Employer Company History Current Events Location/Direction Mission, Vision, Values Where to find? Internet News Current/Past Employees Develop Questions Interviewer may ask you: Work history Education About you Your future goals You ask the interviewer: About company Ideal Candidates Training Growth Dress and Be Professional Suit Cover up tattoos Take out body piercings Keep jewelry simple No T-shirts, jeans Arrive 10 min early Positive attitude Make eye contact Stay calm No inappropriate language Prepare for the Interview 6

During the Interview 7

8 After the Interview Leave positive impression Firm handshake “Thank You” Interest in position Ask for business card Available for further questions Follow Up Send thank-you note Hand-written note Highlight 1-2 discussion points Express interest in job Call back within 7 days

Sell Yourself 9 First Impressions ProfessionalismAssertivePractice “An interview is essentially a sales meeting, and the product you are pushing is yourself.” - Sabra Chartrand

First impressions 10 1.Be on time 2.Firm Handshake 3.Body Language 4.Appearance

Professionalism 11  Time Management  Prioritizing  Writing Communication  Oral Communication  Participating in meetings  Quality of work  Motivating yourself and others  Examples School, Extra Circular, Athletics, etc.

Assertive 12 Be assertive NOT aggressive Relevant past achievements plus key strengths are the best selling points for you Talk confidently about your achievements and relevant skill sets you have acquired Focus on your added value to the job Experience, skills and behavior/attitude

Practice makes Perfect 13 Click here to see the good and the bad

What’s my take away? Today my page would say…. 14