BUSAD 203
Dinner Etiquette: passing
"right is right", Don't reach, pass salt and pepper together, never butter whole slice of bread
Interview: first 5-10 minutes
1. Firm handshake 2. ice-breaking questions 3. establish rapport
Make connections: 5 steps
1. Have a plan, 2. Introduce yourself, 3. initiating and building relationships, 4. Close conversation, 5. Follow Up
Negotiate offer: six steps
1. Research, 2. stages before offer, 3. receive offer, 4. evaluate offer, 5. Negotiation, 6. Accept/ Decline position
Application response rate
10-15% response rate on sent out resumes and submitted applications
Importance of networking
60-80% find their job through networking activities
Content
Address, Objective or Personal Statement, Education, Experience, Leadership, Skills
Purpose of a resume
Assists in obtaining interview Initiates contact, first impression Provides summary Facilitates interview
Do's of Resumes
Clear Layout, concise,action verbs,consistent, industry vocab, quantify
Generational Gaps
Effectively address differences, encourage cross-generational interaction
Interview Prep
Explore and research company; self-assesment; possible mock-interview
Reneging
Going back on an offer
Internship vs Co-op
Internship: part-time or full-time, can be unpaid, credit or no credit Co-op: always full time, alternating basis, always paid, not for credit, out of school
Job search resources
Job boards: indeed, American Marketing Association, careerbuilder Chamber of commerce LinkedIn Alumni Association Family
Dinner Etiquette: Drinks
Limit to 1 or 2 drinks, drink slowly Wine: red=red meat,pasta white=fish, chicken, vegetables
Netiquette
Online, emails, unprofessional use of emails, discussing personal issues
Closing the Interview Tips
Questions; Timeline?; ASK for job; contact info; thank interviewer
Importance of etiquette
Respect, conveys professionalism, serious about position, avoid offending others
Effective presentation: verbal
Responsive to comments/questions, interact with audience, audible, no excess verbiage
Components
Return address; date; recipient's names, title, address; salutation; paragraphs; signature
STAR method
Situation, Task, Action, Result
Career Fair: Prepare
Update Resume, Update CyHire, research 10-15 companies, dress the part, good introduction, develop questions
Answering Behavioral Questions
Utilize STAR method
NACE Job search principles
accurate information; adhere to schedules;accept offer in good faith; notify employers of acceptance/no acceptance; withdraw from recruiting process after acceptance; only request reasonable reimbursement
Salary and Offer Negotiation
always consider negotiating the offer
Dinner Etiquette: ordering
ask server any questions, order foods eaten with knife and fork, no more than 2 courses, don't order most expensive
Effective presentation: Physical
body language, confidence and ease, energy=enthusiasm professional attire
Avoiding gossip at work
change subject, leave situation, don't spread news
Job search plan
database, timeline, execute on weekly basis, follow up, repeat
College vs. Career
environment, budget, schedule, responsibilities, performance expectations
Interview: what to bring
extra resumes, references, pen, copy of transcript, padfolio, work history information, prepared questions
Making connections
gathering, collecting, and distributing information for mutual benefit of you and people in network
Interviewing: mistakes
interview begins when sitting across from interviewer, insufficient company research, short responses
Key parts
introduce yourself, entice to read resume, demonstrate writing skills, sell qualification to reader
Cover Letter: Paragraph 1
job title sought, how you heard about it , give compliment/ connection
Ethical Behavior: workplace
legal? fair? Hurt anyone? honest? would you be proud?
Dinner Etiquette: napkin
meal begins when host unfolds napkin, place napkin on lap, on seat when tables is left, right of plate when done.
Cover Letter: Paragraph 3
refer to resume, initiate next step, provide contact information, thank the reader
References guidelines
separate page, 3-5 references, permission, keep informed
Etiquette: business interactions
stand, introduce yourself, introduce most important person first, bring business cards, follow up, put phone away
Cover Letter
supplements resume, highlights key points, expresses interest, shows qualifications
Cover Letter: Paragraph 2
why are you interested, what skills/experiences relate, what you can bring to the company
Dinner Etiquette: silverware
work from outside in, when finished lay fork and knife diagonally on plate
