4. Top Soft Skills Employers Want
Ability to work in a team structure
Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside
and outside the organization
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Ability to obtain and process information
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
NACE, 2012
14. Resumes - The Basics
Should highlight your skills and
qualifications
Looks are just as important as
content
DO NOT USE A PRE-EXISTING
TEMPLATE
Know your audience
Always include a cover letter
Spelling and grammar mistakes will
kill your chances of getting noticed
16. RESEARCH THE COMPANY YOU ARE
INTERVIEWING WITH
Check out their website
The more that you know,
the more they will listen
Know how your skills
can help their company
Be prepared with questions for
them based on your research
17.
18. First Impressions
How long does it take to make an impression?
Within thirty seconds people judge:
economic level
educational level
social position
level of sophistication
ability to success
By four minutes most have made decisions about:
trustworthiness
compassion
reliability
Intelligence
Capability
Humility
Friendliness
confidence
19. ABC’s of Image
Appearance
Wardrobe
clothing
accessories
Grooming
hair
skin
nails
makeup
fragrance
breath
(don’t chew gum)
23. If you Remember Nothing Else …
Remember This!
Be Prepared
Smile
Firm handshake
Be Courteous
Answer this question before you go in…
“What is one thing you want them to remember about you during your
interview?”
Get there early, take time to relax
24. The Art of a Thank You Letter
Don’t forget to follow up with a thank
you
Highlight the things you talked about
Talk about your skills again
If you’re no longer interested in the
job, tell them
If you are interested in the job, tell
them
Provide contact information
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27. Jennifer Fisher
Culture and Retention Manager
Group Dekko
www.dekko.com
www.twitter.com/jenfisherfw
Thank you for your time!!!
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