SET OFF YOUR CAREER!Seminar 2604 - The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews

PRESENTER: KIM I. ARRINGTONMODERATOR: CARLOTTA TUTT-HOLLOWAYPANELISTS: TIKIA ALLEN & ANDREW GAUDY

FEBRUARY 20, 2016  9:45 am - 11:15 am

In this seminar, you’ll learn effective techniques that will ensure a memorable and

lasting, positive impression toward the advancement of your career.

The information and techniques shared will help you represent your best self during the

interview and other professional development encounters.

Learning Objectives:Examine effective techniques to prepare for job

interviews and important meetings.

Identify common mistakes of rising leaders and new professionals.

Explore best practices in interviews and career enhancing presentations.

Explore presentation skills and techniques.

Why is this so important...why does this matter?

Today, the average person changes jobs 10 to 15

times during his or her career, which means a good amount of time is spent changing employment.

*Job searching and networking, along with staying on top of the job market, has become an integral part of

everyday work life, rather than something you do once or twice during your career.

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QUESTION:

On average, how much time does a recruiter spend reviewing a resume before making a

decision on next steps?

Less than 7 seconds

*The more time spent reviewing your resume, the stronger your chances increase for selection.

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Being successful in the interview can help you in many areas such as:

Beating out the competition - become the lead in the hiring process

Obtain perks , stock options, more or less travel , work arrangements (ie. working from home)

compensation sign on bonuses and more!

Techniques & Tips to Prep for Job Interviews

Effective techniques and tips to prepare for job interviews

Find out the logistics of the interview

Be prompt and professional

Research

Dress for success

Be organized

Effective techniques and tips to prepare for job interviews

Be honest

Be positive

Show your interest

Know Yourself!

Common mistakes of rising leaders and new professionals

Common mistakes of rising leaders and new professionals

• Poor Communication• Being inauthentic• Lack of patience and investment• Resistant to Change• Failure to learn• Failure to praise and reward• Inability to connect with others

The Art of Flawless Interviews & Career enhancing presentations

Crafting a powerful personal branding presence (ie. Resume, cover letter and professional social profile)

Master the R.O.A.R Aligning your S.T.A.R.S!

Speaking in Stars &

Making your resume R.O.A.R!

R - RESULTS O - ORIENTED

A - AND R- RELEVANT

R.O.A.R

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SEEING AND SPEAKING IN S.T.A.R.S

What is the STARS method?

The STARS method is a technique used in answering interview questions strategically and effectively. It is also commonly referred to or replaced with SAR or PAR.

This method is one of the most effective methods in answering behavioral and non-behavioral based questions.

S.T.A.R.s

• Situation• Task• Action• Results• Summarize

Get Seen. Get Heard. Get Hired! Advanced Virtual Seminar

• MASTER THE ROAR TECHNIQUE - DEVELOP A POWERFUL RESUMETurn your experience/skills into a highly employable, consistently sought after, marketing machine!!!

• LEARN & MASTER THE S.T.A.R.S INTERVIEWING METHOD• NAIL THE INTERVIEW AND GET THE JOB!

• SOCIAL NETWORKING SUCCESS!!How to leverage Social Networking to find hidden opportunities, contracts and position yourself as an expert in your field.

• APPLY LESS. GET  MORE OFFERS!Learn how to become recruited by employers instead of applying for job after job.

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301-910-7058

Dress for successWear professional attire! • Women should avoid wearing too much jewelry or make up. • Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much cologne. • While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you

think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. • Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit. • It is also important that you feel comfortable.

Be organized• Carry a portfolio notepad or at the very least a manila file folder. • Bring extra résumés and relevant supporting material. • Bring a list of questions for the employer. • Take notes but don’t lose focus!*You may refer to your list of questions to be sure you've gathered the information you need to make a decision.

AddendumEffective techniques and tips to prepare for job interviews

Be honestAn interview gives the employer a chance to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response.

Be positiveNever say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be enthusiastic. If you are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that.

Show your interestBe enthusiastic! Be clear to show your interest but be aware of overdoing it.

Know yourselfTake time to review and recall your experiences. Remain authentic to your interests and present only the most accurate relevant information

AddendumEffective techniques and tips to prepare for job interviews

Panel / Q&A