1. Interviewing, Social Media, and Job Boards
Job Connection Lewisville

2. Key Objectives Today Examine the 7 components of an Interview
Demonstrate the SARs Model
Most common mistakes of Interviewing
How to use Social Media in your Job Search
How to search for jobs using job boards
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3. There are 7 Steps to the Interview Process
Practice
Research
Get Ready
Be on Time
Stay Calm
Show what you know
Follow up

4. #1 practice
Practice saying out loud a 60 second elevator speech that answers the question “Tell Me About Yourself”
Conduct a mock interview with a friend or family member to get comfortable answering questions on the spot
Have a list of questions prepared to ask the interviewer. This shows your continued interest in the position and also allows you to have more time to shine with the interviewer

5. #2 Research
Do your homework about the employer and the industry so you are ready for questions about the company. Compliment the company on their mission and work accomplished.
Know the interviewer's name and use it during the job interview.
Relate what you’ve learned and experienced to answer questions.

6. #3 Get Ready DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Make sure your appearance is neat, tidy and appropriate for the type of business you are interviewing with 
Bring copies of your resume and reference list
Include a pen and paper for note taking. You can bring this with you into the interview

7. Sandals, Jeans, casual shirt, shorts, etc.
What not to wear
Sandals, Jeans, casual shirt, shorts, etc.

8. Closed toed shoes, natural make-up, pressed shirt, etc.
What to wear
Closed toed shoes, natural make-up, pressed shirt, etc.

9. #4 Be on Time Map/GPS your route beforehand
Make sure you allow time for traffic
On time means fifteen minutes early
If need be, travel the route ahead of time to make sure you are comfortable with where you are going
Bring funds for parking lots/parking meters

10. #5 Stay Calm
Remember that your body language says as much about you as your answers to the questions
Proper preparation will allow you to exude confidence
Take a moment to regroup. It’s okay to have silence in the interview while you gather your thoughts
Maintain eye contact with the interviewer
Listen to the entire question before you answer and pay attention

11. #6 Show What You Know
When discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking for 
Use examples from your experience
Use examples from what you’ve learned about the company
Use the SAR Model

12. Sar Model S = Situation A = Action R = Results
“An organization I used to work with was having an unusually high rate of complaints and negative feedback about their experience with customer service…”
A = Action
“I had personally noticed that some of the customer service associates were not asking additional questions that could give the customer more information to really get to the meat of the problem. So I…”
R = Results
“After we had implemented the new questioning and verification procedure, we saw the…”

13. #7 Follow up Always follow-up with a hand written
thank you note reiterating your interest
in the position
You can also include any details you may have forgotten to mention during your interview
If you interview with multiple people send each one a personal thank you note

14. Social Media Utilize social media in your job search
Remember to keep it professional
Create your own professional portfolio website for free at Weebly.com

15. Job Boards Sign up for services with us at JOB CONNECTION! 
Online Job Boards
Indeed.com
CareerBuilder.com
Monster.com
Craig’s List
Snagajob.com
Older Worker Job Search Engines:
Retirementjobs.com
Retiredbrains.com
Seniors4hire.com
Remember to use key words in your job search & resume
Texas Workforce
WorkinTexas.com
LDS Employment Resource Services- Job Board
Ldsjobs.org
Get involved with local Networking Groups
Sign up for services with us at JOB CONNECTION! 
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16. JOB FAIR
THURSDAY, MARCH 5th 10:30AM-12:30PM At National American University 475 State Highway 121 By-Pass Suite 150 Lewisville, TX employers represented to speak with YOU about job opportunities available! To pre-register, please contact Nikki Buford at or

17. OTHER EVENTS Meet and Greet Workshop
River Oaks Assisted Living 1530 E. Sandy Lake Road Coppell, TX Tuesday, February 10th 10:00AM-12:00PM Looking for caretakers and people who are passionate about the elderly population
BB&T Financial Workshop At Job Connection Lewisville 919 W. Main Street Lewisville TX Wednesday, February 11th 12:00PM-1:00PM Come learn topics about financial literacy!

18. Q & A
Any Questions?

19. Thank you!
Job connection staff