1. The New Professional’s Guide to Career Advancement
Jennifer Letourneau, CPRP and
Dan Carpenter, CPRP

2. A few interviews that didn’t go so well…

3. Learning Outcomes
Identify common workplace behaviors demonstrated by viable promotion candidates.
Create a professional employment application that will stand out.
Use proper etiquette to make a positive impression at an interview.

4. Here is a comprehensive list of everything you’re entitled to and what the world owes you.

5. 3 True Outcomes of Your Current (or first) Job:
Stay where you are
Advance in your current workplace
Move to another organization

6. Prerequisites to a Promotion
Opportunity! (an open position)
Desire & Passion
A Positive Attitude
Work Ethic
Skill
Problem Solving Ability
Demonstrated Improvement
Initiative
Embracing the Organization’s Mission
Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor
Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

7. Getting the Interview

8. Creating an Application That Stands Out
The quality of your application is indicative of the quality of work you will perform.
Complete the application fully. Do not skip sections as they can be vital.
Do not copy and paste your entire job description into the application.
Attach a resume to your application.
Answer any supplemental questions to the best of your ability with comprehensive information.
Write an interesting one-page cover letter, specific to the job you are applying for.
Include these elements at a minimum:
The exact position and organization name.
Statements of qualification.
Desire for this specific job.
Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

9. Do Not Ignore Your Social Media Profiles There are stalkers out there!
Also be sure to have a professional voice mail greeting on your phone.

11. 8 Red Flags Employers See On Your Resume
Your resume is obviously recycled.
Your resume is too flashy.
Your address is not professional.
You have spelling or grammatical errors.
You omit dates.
Your information is outdated.
You’ve changed jobs frequently.
You don’t use bullet points on your resume.
Source: Jessie Liu, THEJOBNETWORK.COM
Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

12. How professional do you look on paper?
Resume Writing 101
How professional do you look on paper?
Spellchick, spelchek, spellcheck.
Never make more than a two-page
resume, preferably one.
Grammar (try grammarly app).
Be prepared to explain gaps, short employments, no employments, etc.
Formatting (Pinterest has good examples).
Don’t use a headshot.
Never, never, never lie.

14. Interview Protocol (Do’s)
Know your audience (do your homework).
Sit up straight and look your interviewers in the eye.
Dress professionally, no matter what the position.
Do introduce yourself to everyone in the room and remember their name.
Show interest and look alive. Be happy.
Speak in a conversational tone.
If the interview is for an in-house promotion, that doesn’t mean you don’t talk about your current work experience. Don’t assume they know it!
Follow-Up (Thank You’s)

15. Interview Protocol (Don’ts)
Unless you are going for a tattoo artist, don’t show them.
Ditto: piercings.
Don’t lie or embellish.
Don’t arrive less than 10 minutes early.
Never decline to give an answer due to lack of experience or knowledge.
Don’t smell (perfume, smoke, etc.)
Don’t speak negatively about past or current employers or supervisors.
Opportunity! (an open position) Desire & Passion A Positive Attitude Work Ethic Skill Problem Solving Ability Demonstrated Improvement Initiative Embracing the Organization’s Mission Knowing and Relating Well to your Supervisor

16. Questions you shouldn’t be asked, but you never know…
I’m Sorry, What?!?
Questions you shouldn’t be asked, but you never know…
Children
Religion
Race
Veteran Status
Age
Creed
Ethnicity
Color
Marital Status
Sexual Preference (not a protected class yet)
Disability

17. Dan’s Personal Preferences
Watch your Facebook Page and social media. A good hiring manager wants to hire a good PERSON.
Don’t talk about your nervousness.
Tell me why you want THIS job, not why you want A job.

18. Jen’s Personal Preferences
Don’t call me to tell me how great you are. Let your resume speak for itself.
Do not shake hands like a dead fish.
Send a handwritten thank you note to interviewers if time permits.

19. How NOT to Get Hired
Real Horror Stories
from the Trenches

20. Learning Outcomes
Identify common workplace behaviors demonstrated by viable promotion candidates.
Create a professional employment application that will stand out.
Use proper etiquette to make a positive impression at an interview.

21. Any Questions? Thank you for attending our session!!!