Large Community Meeting 2/1/2011

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How to get a job

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Put the name at the top
Only one address at the top
Lead with an objective: looking to offer my vast communication skills to ___ in a cooperative, friendly environment
Most common mistake: Not starting with work experience

Work experience is most important thing (if no work, put something else important)

High school is first thing to go. Bring up some highlights in the interview

Explain in 1 page why you're qualified, what you offer, and how you came to be where you are

Delete all questionable content… Just don't put it up there in the first place

Dress your best: brush your shirt, shave, …
Give fresh copy of résumé (printed on parchment paper)
Shake hands firmly and confidently, but not too creazily -- Make eye contact
You are there to give an impression (tell a story) of yourself: have a plan!
- Do this exercise: night before, sit quietly, think of (write) the 5 best qualities that set you apart and would get you the job; memorize them. Work them into your answers
Proxemics: distance between communicators; don't let the environment of the interview throw you off.

For situational question, think about it for a moment. "Hmmm... (2 seconds) Well, "

Close with "Thank you. I would really like to work here, and I really hope you'll consider me." (Only if you really want the job)

You are on display the entire time you are there!

Google "Top 50 Interview Questions"

What is your best quality?
What is your worst quality? (trick question) bad to you, but good to employer
- I have a hard time leaving work at work
- I always have to be productive
- I can't stop working on a problem (I can't put it down) until I finish it
  (that's me :) )
Do you have any questions for me?
- Have some questions: (research about some current events in the company)

Snail-mail a thank-you shortly afterwards (if you really want the job)