1. UDC PATHS

2. 1. Education
2. Experience, both paid and unpaid
3. Accomplishments and achievements
4. Skills and competencies
5. Community service
6. Clubs and organizations
7. Extra-Curricular activities
8. Work ethics
9. Values

3.  Have
a strong resume, make sure it has
been critiqued by another professional.
 Professional clothing: Create a
professional image.
 Networking: LinkedIn, Professional
Sites, Professional organizations, job fairs
 Learn how to become an effective
communicator and to play on your
strengths.

4.  Duties/Responsibilities
 Location
 Compensation
 Schedule
 Benefits

5.  Read
up on the company you’re
interviewing for
 Explore their website
 Know key leaders in the company
 Be aware of changes or how the company
has been in the news (current events)
 Know their mission statement and goals

6.  Map
out how to get to the interview before
hand so you are not late.
 Professional attire
 Practice interviewing before hand so you
know answers to possible questions being
asked.
 Print out multiple copies of your resume.

7. 
“Tell us about yourself”
• Do not ramble. Stay on topic. Make sure to tell the
employer about how you believe that you will be a strong
candidate for the job. This is not about your personal
qualities.
• GOOD: “I recently graduated from a child development
associate training program, and gained a lot of experience
working in day care facilities. I love working with children
and plan on making early childhood development my
career.”
• BAD: “My favorite color is lime green, and Mariah Carey is
my favorite singer. I am the oldest of 3 and I grew up in
North Carolina. I love to cook and plan on having
Thanksgiving at my house this year.”

8.  What
are your strengths?
• Make a list of what you believe are you strengths
before you go on an interview. Believe in these
strengths and have good examples of how you
have exhibited these strengths.
 Example: “One of my strengths is that I am a very
dependable employee. I have a employment history of
holding my positions for more than a year, and my
references can confirm that I am a very punctual
person.”

9.  “What
are your weaknesses?”
• Make a list of some of your weaknesses prior to
the interview, and explain them in such a way that
they can be seen as an area to improve, of which
you are aware, or something that can be turned
into a strength.
 Example: “I believe that one of my weaknesses is that I
sometimes overload myself with work, and I am working
on better time management skills to improve so I do not
get overly stressed in the work place.

10.  Please
refer to job development sample
question packet for more examples.
 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkL98J
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11. •
You know yourself and what you have to offer.
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You know you and the position are a match.
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You know the organization’s history and the
benefits you would bring to it.
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You have prepared a professional resume.
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You’ve practiced, practiced, practiced
your delivery.
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You’ve selected appropriate attire