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Introduction: Deb Davenport deb@workwithneese.com Kat Potter kat@workwithneese.com The secret to fjnding and keeping your next job is LUCK Luck is when preparation meets opportunity - Roman philosopher Seneca Preparation

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Introduction:

Deb Davenport deb@workwithneese.com Kat Potter kat@workwithneese.com

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The secret to fjnding and keeping your next job is…

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LUCK

“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity”

  • Roman philosopher Seneca
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Preparation

LONG-TERM VISION SHORT- TERM MISSION STRATEGY VALUE PROPOSITIO N GO-TO- MARKET PLAN

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SLIDE 5 Voice mail, email, Facebook, Instagram LinkedIn Resume Build & Leverage network & referral ecosystem References – Reference letters relevant to the job you’re seeking Introduction – elevator pitch Prepare your stories – answers to most interview questions Use inclusive as well as power words Learn techniques to pivot from interview to conversation Ice breakers Find your target employers – even if they don’t have any current openings Prepare for asking the hardest (and most important) question to close an interview Video yourself and practice your answers a lot!

Preparation

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LinkedIn

  • Build a profjle
  • Build a network of professional

connections

  • Join groups
  • Use connections to help you fjnd

a job and build better professional skills

  • Get endorsements (quotes can

be used to supplement your resume and references)

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Resume

  • Where you lack experience, amplify your
potential and passion for what you want to be doing
  • Demonstrate how you are building a
pathway from where you are today to where you want to be long term (Mission Statement/Objective) Make it unique and about what you have to ofger, not what you want.
  • Have multiple versions of your resume:
  • simple (cut and paste ready) fmexible format for
replying to job postings
  • “marketing” version to send to specifjc people
  • Tricks for using key words
  • Connecting the dots for the recruiter (and
ATS system) making you the obvious choice
  • PROOFREAD! Spelling, grammar,
consistency, etc
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Finding Opportunitie s

  • Job postings
  • Make it easy for recruiters to see you as the obvious choice – customize
your resume and application
  • Use LinkedIn to fjnd contacts @ the company you’re targeting and share
your interest in the position with them
  • Ask family and friends if they know someone @ the company that they can
refer you to
  • Show up @ the company and hand deliver your resume for a specifjc person
(that you found on LinkedIn) EVEN IF THEY TELL YOU TO APPLY ON-LINE
  • Building a network & referral ecosystem
  • LinkedIn
  • Connect to everyone you already know to start to grow your network. This takes time and
care, everyday
  • Join LinkedIn Groups
  • Staffjng Firms
  • Meetups
  • FaceBook
  • Chamber of Commerce events
  • Church & Community forums/events/volunteering
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Lucky You! You’ve been invited to interview

  • Do research before the Interview:
  • Read through the company website, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Google
specifjcally identifying corporate offjcers, news articles, publications, etc.
  • Understand the job description
  • Use LinkedIn to fjnd info about company leaders and the people
you’ll be interviewing with. Find common backgrounds where possible
  • Dress for one position above the one you are interviewing
for and if your Grandma wouldn’t approve of you wearing it to church, you shouldn’t wear it to the interview
  • No strong perfumes/colognes
  • Use deodorant
  • Don’t overdo make-up, jewelry
  • Don’t bring in food or drink
  • Don’t smoke
  • Make sure teeth, nails, hair, clothes… are clean and well groomed
  • Arrive early for your interview! At least 15 min.
  • Give yourself plenty of time to get lost and recover, go to the
bathroom and dry your hands, make small talk with the people in the waiting room…
  • Be sure your phone is on silent and DO NOT play games or
do anything on your phone while you’re waiting for your interview
  • Greet Employer with a fjrm handshake and warm, sincere
smile
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Control your narrative

We all have had bad work experiences. Potential employers want to hear what you learned from the experience and how you’ve applied what you’ve learned:
  • Gap in work history – be honest with a positive spin and talk about how you used
the time to better yourself
  • Lack of experience – focus on your potential, give examples of where you had to
learn something quickly and how well you follow directions to achieve positive results
  • Fired from previous job – own it and talk about what you learned from the
experience and what you are going to do difgerently
  • Previous incarceration – focus on what you learned and the positive steps you’re
taking to be successful
  • Job hopping – be honest, own what was your fault and focus on what you’ve
learned and how you’re actively working to improve outcomes
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Prepare, Prepare, Prepare

1. T ell me about yourself 2. Why are you interested in working here 3. Why should we choose you or why are you the best person for the position 4. What are your strengths 5. What are your weaknesses (and how do you actively work to overcome them) 6. T ell me about how you handled a diffjcult situation – STAR (Situation, T ask, Action, Result) – make it relevant to the position and show empathy 7. What motivates you 8. Situational/behavioral questions. Be prepared with stories 9. Why did you leave (or want to leave) your last position – be positive, talk about what you learned, talk about your career path and why the new job excites you
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ell me about your greatest accomplishment (Why was it important and why it’s relevant to the job)
  • 11. Do you have any questions for us… (YES of course you do!)

Common interview questions:

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Pivot the interview into a “give and take” conversation

  • An interview is not an interrogation! Shift
interviews into conversations by:
  • Using an ice breaker to start the conversation
  • After the interviewer asks a question and you answer, ask
the interviewer a question about the position, company, industry or culture as it relates to your answer
  • SMILE, NOD, Say “That’s so interesting…”
  • Pay attention, TAKE NOTES, make eye contact to confjrm
engagement
  • Prepare:
  • Research the company and the person you’re meeting
with (Website, search for articles, LinkedIn, Facebook).
  • Prepare relevant questions about the company, culture,
industry, position (based on what you read in the job description or what was missing from the job description)
  • Pay attention to everything! Notice award
plaques, mission statements, pictures…
  • Use them to fuel your ice breaker
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Behavioral & situational interview questions Be prepared with 3-5 stories you can customize to answer any question

STAR (Situation, T ask, Action, Result)
  • “T
ell me about a time when you didn’t agree with your supervisor’s decision – what did you do?”
  • “T
ell me about a time when a customer was wrong – what did you do?”
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ell me about a time when a co-worker wasn’t doing their job and it impacted the team, the customer and others – what did you do?”
  • “Have you ever been in a situation when a
supervisor asked you to do something you knew was against company policy? What did you do?”
  • “Have you ever had a team member who
was unreliable? T ell me about the situation and what you did about it?”
  • “Have you ever quit or been fjred from a job?
T ell me about that situation?”
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Other interesting questions you may be asked:

What motivates you What are you passionate about What kind of work do you hate What is your ideal work environment T ell me about your dream job Why are you interviewing for this job Why do you want this job Do you work better as part of a team or on your own

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DO NOT OVERSHARE!

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FACTS about Body Language

Interviewers tend to make hiring decisions based on 7-38-55 7% – content (what you say) 38% – voice and tone (how you say it) 55% – body language (posture, facial expression, gestures)
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Closing the interview

When you feel that the interview is coming to an end, summarize how your background is a logical match for what they need and why you are their best candidate. Then ask the hardest question (and most important) in the interview process:

“Based on what we talked about today, is there anything that is leaving you with hesitancy about hiring me for this position?”

This is your opportunity to shine! If negative – you have the chance to clarify your experience, give relevant examples, share references…. If you clearly are not qualifjed, don’t walk away empty handed:
  • “I appreciate your honesty. May I ask your advice? What skills do you recommend I work on acquiring to
become better qualifjed? Once I’ve added these skills, would you consider interviewing me again?” or,
  • “are there any other positions in the company that I may be a better match for where I could gain more
skills to become qualifjed for this position in the future?” If a positive response, ask “What are OUR next steps?” (OR “How do WE move forward”)
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Within 24 hours after the meeting,

email a thank you note to include a statement of interest and highlighting how you are a match for the job based on experience and or ambition/passion

For the next week to 30 days (depending on the role), fjnd and

forward articles about the company, industry, role… anything relevant to demonstrate you are thinking about them and serious about joining the

  • rganization
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Never ask how much a position pays in your fjrst interview!

Know what the market rate is for the position and if you get an ofger, don’t be afraid to negotiate your starting pay – Be prepared with data

Check out www.glassdoor.com
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Keeping the job & becoming promotable

Be dependable – Show up for work on time every time Take responsibility – Everyone makes mistakes, ask for advice on how you could have done better Be respectful and professional in ALL dealings – NEVER use profanity or argue Take initiative – Don’t wait to be told, ask – be proactive Be innovative – Share ideas on how to make things better Ask for feedback – Proactively ask your boss often what you can do to improve your performance
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Resources

Books/Audio Books: “ Power Questions: Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Infmuence Ot hers ” by Andrew Sobel, Jerold Panas “ Amazing Interview Answers: 44 T
  • ugh Job Interview Questions with 88 Wi
nning Answers ” by Richard Blazevich Articles: 6 Ways to Control Your Narrative in a Job Interview: https://insights.dice.com/2019/04/05/6-ways-control-narrative-job-interview/ Videos: *How to answer the T
  • p 10 Most Common Interview Questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYkGBsDJWe4 *Questions to ask at the End of an Interview | Career Interview Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbA5rzpSWLM *10 Things to Never Say in an Interview | Interview Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xHF65OPRJI 10 tips to improve interview performance: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/boost-your-interview-iq 12 things that ruin a fjrst impression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrbnTZPjg0k How to prepare for a phone interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMpm--LPlQw *How to dress for an interview: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-interview-attire-for-every-type-of-interview-2 061364 How to Ace a Job Interview: 10 Crucial Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KukmClH1KoA *How T
  • Research a Company Before a Job Interview:
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Words of wisdom

  • Give a new job 6 months – and if

you still don’t like it, look for something else

  • Resign, with notice – don’t force an

employer to fjre you

  • Never go to work for someone who

has nothing to teach you (it’s okay to work with them – as a peer, but not FOR them)

  • Always work harder and smarter

than your boss expects you to

  • Find an advocate and mentor in

every company you go to work for

  • Lift-up those around you – Celebrate

their victories as well as your own

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Questions?

This presentation will be made available on our website: www.workwithneese.com