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Career Connection
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We believe it is important for you to take responsibility for your own career. Here are some some tools to help send you on your way.
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Ace an interview
Put punch into your resume
Points to remember
Other links to help you in your Career Development
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Ace an interview
- Consider the purpose of an interview.
- Remember interviews come in different shapes and sizes. Ask about the format so you can prepare.
- Dress professionally.
- Think about how you will present yourself.
- Know what skills you bring to the table.
- Remember: you are an equal participant in the interview process. This means you get to ask questions too!
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Sample questions to ask the interviewer
- I’d be interested in learning more about… (some particular area of the company)
- Do you have any training programs? Describe them?
- What opportunities are there for advancement?
- Would I be working independently or as part of a team?
- What are the main duties of this job?
- Does your company have branches elsewhere?
- Where will I be working and what hours do you prefer?
- When will I receive the results of this interview?
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Put punch into your resume
Resumes help to:
- rule out job seekers who don't meet the qualifications or can't present themselves professionally
- clearly articulate your experience, skills and get you that needed interview
- provide a creative, personal statement of your education and experiences, as well as your future career goals
- highlight your unique qualifications and experience.
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Do's
- Make your resume short and clear
- Use action verbs such as created, initiated, organized
- Emphasize your skills, strengths and accomplishments
- List major awards, achievements and publications
- Organize education and employment in reverse chronological order
- Pay attention to the attractiveness and clarity of your resume
- Have your resume critiqued for style, impact and spelling
- Use the language/jargon of your chosen field
- State your career objective
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Dont's
- Make the resume more than two pages
- Use negative words
- Include present salary or salary desired
- Use acronyms
- Use common introductory phrases such as "My duties included" or "I was responsible for"
- Sell yourself short
- Include personal information (e.g., height, weight, birth date, marital status, children or religion)
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Points to Remember…
Attitude (It really makes a difference!)
What is the first thing to do in starting a job-search? Develop an enthusiastic, positive attitude. Think of it as a journey, the chance to move ahead in your career, to find that ideal job that matches your talents, skills and abilities.
The keys to a positive attitude are self-esteem, self-confidence and self-knowledge:
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Self-esteem
Think of all the positive aspects of your personal and professional growth: accomplishments, education, experiences. Reflect on your successes and what it took to achieve them.
Self-confidence
Think of all the things you know how to do: technical capabilities and the many personal attributes or traits that distinguish you as a vital person.
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Self-knowledge
Think of who you really are and what you have become over the years, how you have developed; what motivates you,
drives you, interests you; how you would describe yourself in terms of style and personality; what you most like
to do and what you do best.
This will help contribute to a positive attitude and prepare you for the practical aspects of looking for a job
by defining your knowledge, skills and competencies.
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The next step is to form relationships. Keep a professional relationship with your current or most
recent employer and co-workers, regardless of the circumstances. Look for the positive. If you are
just coming out of college or university, make sure you leave with your friendships and collegial
relationships intact. Many will become useful contacts for your networking activities.
Also think about effectively organizing your time and efforts. This means having a well-defined
plan that keeps you focused on the critical tasks and creates a sense of purpose in all that you do.
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Other links to help you in your Career Development
www.job-interview.net
www.7day-job-search.com
www.resumebycprw.com
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Good Luck!
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