1. You’re Hired! Now What?? Strategies for Job Success www.msubillings.edu/careers

2. What do Employers Know?

3. What do Employers Want? Assoc of American Colleges & Universities survey Employers seek candidates who can:  Work as a team member  Collaborate with others  Communicate effectively, both orally & in writing  Think critically  Use analytical reasoning ability  Locate, organize & evaluate information  Think creatively & innovatively  Solve complex problems  Use numbers & understand statistics

4. Delivering…….Teamwork

5. Teamwork & Collaboration  Be responsible to do your job  Be friendly, supportive, cooperative  Be diplomatic, treating others as equals  Be productive & meet deadlines  Be willing to take initiative--work on tasks that need doing, not only what’s in the job description  Be open with information to achieve common goals

6. Delivering…..Effective Communication

7. Effective Communication  Listen more (80%) + Talk less (20%)  Consider the audience when speaking & writing— what do they know? need to know?  Be relaxed, confident, patient and pleasant in conversations  Be aware of body language so it matches your verbal message  Be willing to ask for help and to clearly explain info to others

8. Delivering……Critical Thinking & Reasoning Skills

9. Critical Thinking & Reasoning Skills  Compare, contrast, and analyze similarities & differences  Generate plausible predictions & solutions  Read & listen critically  Distinguish relevant from irrelevant facts  Clarify issues, conclusions, beliefs  Explore consequences & implications  Solve complex problems

10. Delivering…..Information

11. Locate, organize, evaluate information  Learn all you can about the company and your role there  Identify company goals & priorities  Find ways to help your organization increase profits, decrease costs, increase quality, increase customer satisfaction  Add value by identifying ways to work smarter & better  Be innovative & think creatively…..with supervisor approval!

12. Deliver….. Skill with numbers & statistics

13. “Managing Up” Success Secrets….. To deliver excellent performance, remember:  Never outshine the master  Make your boss look good  Exceed expectations  Bring solutions, not problems  Protect your boss’ back

14. And it goes without saying……  Dress appropriately for the job  Keep your work area tidy  Be productive  Show up and be on time every day  Leave personal issues at home  Do personal phone calling/emailing during break time, preferably outside the office  Respect shared spaces in the office  Be honest & trustworthy  Be prepared and be positive!

15. Career Services Montana State University Billings University Campus: LIB 100 657.2168 City College: Jacket Student Central 247.3006 www.msubillings.edu/careers