Exam 3

5 Characteristics of Vision Statements

-attracts commitment and energizes people -creates a meaning in workers' lives -establishes a standard of excellence -bridges the present to the future -transcends the status quo are 5 characteristics of what?

Closing of an Interview

-do not prolong the interview: understand subtle cues from the interviewer about the end of the interview -the tact used to close the interview is as important as the tact used in the beginning -candidate's abilities, confidence, and intelligence will help him/her secure the job

Identifying Potential Career Opportunities

-through traditional and electronic sources -traditional: printed sources, networks, career service centers, employer's offices, employment agencies and contractors, professional organizations -electronic: career guidance information, job listings, company websites, resume posting services, online job classifications, subscribing to a news group

gathering essential information through research (job search prep)

1. Gather relevant information for decision making. 2. Prepare a company/job profile. 3. Identify unique selling points sand specific support.

questions to consider when creating an organizational vision

Allies Your niche No-go zones People in the organization Leadership Resources Geographic scope are also questions to ask when?

Guidlines for writing a cover letter

Guidelines: o Substitute fresh, original expressions that reflect contemporary language o Avoid overuse of I and writer-focused statements o Avoid unconvincing generalizations that could sound boastful o Tailor the message to the employer's needs o Provide requested information o Communicate knowledge of the company, job, requirements, and language of the field Focus on strength and portray a positive at

· Practice: Figure out your strengths, where do you belong, and how you can contribute · Arrive early- allowing you to mentally unwind before the interview Bring a professional briefcase or notebook for certain items: a resume, list of references &/or recommendations, professional pen, paper for taking notes, highlights of what you know about the company, list of questions you want to ask, etc.

How should you plan your time and materials?

-Gather essential information through research -Identify Potential Career Opporutunities

How should you prepare for a job search?

· Research The Company and the position · Study Yourself to Identify If & How your Qualifications Could Match the Job · Plan a Professional Appearance · Plan Your Time and Materials · Practice

How should you prepare for an interview before you arrive?

application message

a message placed on top of the resume so it can be read first by the employer, also known as a cover letter

targeted resume

a resume that reflects the requirements of a specific job listing

chronological resume

traditional organizational format with headings that spotlight an applicant's education and experience

envisioned future

what we aspire to become, create, or achieve

core ideology

who we are, what we stand for, and why we exist

core purpose examples

· 3M: To solve unsolved problems innovatively · Mary Kay Cosmetics: To give unlimited opportunity to women · Nike: To experience the emotion of competition, winning, and crushing competitors · Walt Disney: To make people happy are examples of what?

stress interview

· Designed to place the interviewee in an anxiety-producing situation so as to evaluate performance capability under stress -Respond: : Be able to assess the nature of the interview quickly & adjust behavior accordingly.

Vision Statement

· Focuses on the future, inspires and motivates · Companies that have enduring success have core values and a core purpose that remains fixed in a changing world · Contains core ideology and envisioned future

Company Mission Statements

· Google: To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. · Facebook: To give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Amazon: To be earth's most customer centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online. These are examples of what kind of statements?

virtual interview

· Interview conducted using videoconferencing technology -Respond: Speak clearly but don't slow down, also focus on non verbal skills when interviewing, and avoid excessive motion

Non Profit Mission Statements

· Make-a-Wish: We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. · Oxfam: To create long lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and social justice. These are examples of what kind of statements?

core values

· No cynicism · Nurturing and promulgation of "wholesome American values" · Creativity, dreams, and imagination · Fanatical attention to consistency and detail · Preservation and control of the Disney magic are examples of what for Disney?

Key points from Career Center lady

· Practice your Questions and Answers, prepare your body language · 3-5 Questions for the employer, shown you have done your research · Repetition is how they remember you, when answering questions · Always start with your weakness relevant to the job and how you are working on it · No clichés · STAR METHOD · Know your Resume, Speak Clearly, and think about answers · Follow up within 24 hrs of interview

Exchanging Information (interview)

· Presenting your qualifications: -select five or six key points of emphasis -answer standard and behavioral interview questions effectively -provide evidence of interpersonal skills -display a professional attitude -discuss about salary benefits- 2nd interview

core values

· Service to the customer above all else · Hard work and individual productivity · Never being satisfied · Excellence in reputation; being part of something special are examples of what for Nordstrom?

series interview

· The candidate is interviewed by different interviewers -Respond: Candidate meets individually with a different number of interviewers. Different perspective questions from each interviewer: career goals, job tasks, etc.

Beginning of an Interview

· Use the interviewer's name and pronounce it correctly · Apply a firm handshake · Wait to be seated · Maintain Appropriate Eye Contact and Use Body Language to Convey Confidence · Be Conscious of Nonverbal Messages

Mission Statement

· What you and or the organization does, should be clear, memorable and concise, focuses on the present

Basic components of a cover letter

· Your Address · City, State, Zip · Date · Person's Name · Job Title · Organization · Work Address · City, State, Zip · Dear Mr./Mrs. · Paragraph 1: applying for a certain position, how you found about it, and refer to resume on who you are · Paragraph 2: how your skills match the job, or no job description put yourself in the mind of the employer · Paragraph 3: closing, say thank you, leave contact info

unstructured interview

· a freewheeling exchange that may shift from one subject to another, depending on the interests of the participants -Respond: be able to speak comfortably about a wide range of topics

structured interview

· interviewer follows a predetermined agenda, including a checklist of questions necessary information and reactions from the interviewee. -Respond: with sufficient examples of skills you have

functional resume

· organizational formation of a resume that highlights an applicant's transferrable skills

core values

Should be excellent, ethical, and enduring

STAR method

Situation Task Action- What were the actions to get it done? Result- As a result, our team worked together, these are some things I've learned, and things I would do differently

questions to consider when creating an organizational vision

Time frame Stories Major accomplishments Breakthroughs People you serve are questions to ask when?

The Beginning, Exchanging Information, and the Closing

What are the 3 parts to an interview?

· Identification · Job/Career Objective · Career Summary · Qualifications · Personal Information · References

What are the basic components of a resume?

structured, unstructured, stress, virtual, and series

What are the different kinds of interviews?

targeted, chronological, functional

What are the types of resumes?

Business Professional or Casual Depending on the Interview

What is appropriate interview attire?

· A cover letter that demonstrates written communication skills, and allows for explanation of fit that may not be shown on the resume.

What makes a good cover letter?

Personal Vision Statement

Where do you see yourself in a few years? What are your core values and ideologies?