Bauer Career Seminar

http://www.hulu.com/watch/30711/that-guy-job-interview

Career Seminar

Bauer Community Center -- May 25, 2010

Finding the job opportunities

1. Online2. In person

Job search engines

Employer websites

In Person

• Visit the place you’d like to work• Networking

Completing applications

Completing applications

Applications help the employer decide who to interview.

Completing applications: Arrive with what you need

• Driver’s license• Social security card• List of previous

employers, dates and contact information

• References and contact information

A successful application

• READ directions carefully

A successful application

• WRITE neatly

A successful application

• FOCUS your answers to the job you are seeking

A successful application

• Include POSITIVE information, not negative

Making yourself stand out: Resumes and Cover Letters

Resumes

• Name and contact information• Work experiences• Education experiences

Cover Letters

Your contact information

Potential employer’s contact information

1. Who you are2. What you have done

3. Why you are a good fit for the position

Your signature

Interviewing: Show them what you’ve got!

Dressing for success

“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.”

Interviewing: Be your best self

• Answer questions honestly and present yourself in the best light possible

• Be confident and smile! • Cell phone OFF (not silent, off)

Common questions

• Tell me about yourself.

Common questions

• Why are you a good fit for this job?

Common questions

• What experiences do you have?

Common questions

• Why did you leave your previous job?

Roadblocks on the way to success

Roadblocks: Lack of experience

Roadblocks: Lack of Motivation

Roadblocks: Unsure of what career or job to pursue

Roadblocks: Physical or mental challenges and impairments

Roadblocks: Emotional or personal life concerns

Community resources

• If you want to volunteer– United Way

• If you need further career resources– LearnMoreIndiana.org, Work One

• If you are concerned about your ability to work– LARA, WorkOne, EmployAbilities

• If you need mental or emotional support– Bauer Family Resources, Family Services, Wabash

Valley

© 2011 Sarah Koci Scheilz

These ideas and material reflect those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of Bauer Family Resources

or its employees. No guarantees will be made

regarding employment placement.