100% job success Chapters 1-9

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Define Internship:

an experience where students learn to take meaningful responsibilities within an organization and to adopt roles as contributing employees

Professional socialization

A process by which individuals learn the knowledge, skills, values, roles,and attitudes associated with their professional responsibilities.

Describe the personal characteristics and industry elements needed to secure a niche in an industry or field

Facilitates transition to workplace Supports definition of role Supports your interests and goals Includes assimilation of professional values

what are Industry Requirements?

Experience Certifications Continuing education Personal values

HR Professionalism

96% of HR executives/managers believe that professionalism relates to the person, not the job title 96% of HR executives/managers reported that a job applicant's professionalism affects the likelihood of getting hired 92.9% of managers stated that an employee's professionalism has an impact on promotion opportunities

Combination Resume

Blends features of both chronological and functional resumes Lists experience and job history in reverse chronological order

types of resumes

Chronological Functional Combination Curriculum Vitae

Information on resume

Contact information Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address Summary of qualifications Education Names and locations of schools, dates attended and date of graduation, major course of study, and degree earned Work history (paid experience)

Purposes of a Resume

Demonstrates qualifications Leads to an interview

Cv

Detailed description of all academic and professional pursuits Can be 15-20 pages Commonly used in academic and research settings Appropriate for individuals who have extensive experience and credentials

A successful team member exhibits these qualities

Enthusiasm and commitment Integrity Competency Creativity Sense of humor Perseverance Communication Questioning ability Reliability and follow-through Collaboration

Self Assessment tools

Interest inventories Personality tests Skills inventories

What are personal factors?

Interest, abilities, values, personality.

Definition of traditional networking

It is about meeting people and findind that person who has an interest in your skills, backgrounds, and what you can bring to a company.

What is traditional networking?

It occurs over a sustained time period, requires courtesy and respect, research and knowldge.

Guidelines to prepare resume

Know your skills and abilities. Have your information outlined prior to writing your resume. Be clear on the position for which you are applying. Utilize appropriate tools to give your resume a professional appearance. Choose an appropriate resume for the job.

Purpose of traditional networking

Knowledge Contacts Relationships

Purpose of internships

Learn about an industry, gain practical experience, more knowledgeable about specific functions, networking, working with people, gain job skills, positive community service.

Functional Resume

Lists experience by type (not chronologically) May be perceived as more difficult to review Uses Work history is varied with no clear career link between jobs New college graduates entering the workforce with little work experience Past job titles do not clearly indicate the level of skills used When trying to make a career change

Chronological resume

Lists professional experience in reverse chronological order Is typically preferred by employers Perceived as fact-based and can be easily reviewed Works best for individuals with consistent experience and job history

Diversity Awareness

Showing of respect for individuals with disabilities, and from a different culture, group, gender, age, lifestyles, and socioeconomic groups. include aware of actions and words that may be offensive to others

The Elevator Speech

The Elevator Speech 15-30 second 150 word Consider the benefits that you can deliver. Create a captivating opening line based on benefits. Practice!

Describe transferable skills and its five broad categories:

They can come from any facet of life which follow you from your current situation and can be applied to a new situation. Communication Research and planning Human relations Organization, management, and leadership Work survival

Type of Interviews

Traditional Fact-finding Background information of applicant Behavioral Competency-based Delves into one's character and personal traits by asking about former behaviors Situational Explores applicant's experience Assesses problem-solving and other skills

Types of career-building activities are:

Volunteer work Job shadowing A part-time job Consulting work An internship

Soft skills

can be definesd as your personal behaviors and traits that you show in your personal and professional life.

Describe the elements of professional culture.

expectations, standards, influences, effectiveness of the company.

personal branding

reputation as a job candidate and an employee Strategies for building a personal brand Accomplishments Education and training Marketing Contacts


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