BADM Final

Types of Interviews- Behavioral

- Based on the premise that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance - Questions are developed on traits and skills the employer deems necessary for success in the position -Require a candidate to give evidence of skills, experience, and personal qualities

Types of Interviews- Case Interviewing

- Designed to assess ability to think critically and provide an answer - Used by management-consulting firms, investment-banking companies -Require candidate to "think out loud" to allow interviews to observe candidate's thought process - How a candidate dissects a case is much more important than specific answers

Examples of accomplishment-based bullet points

- Introduced a continuous improvement that minimized waste and boosted efficiency - Save 10% over previous cost for part by researching prices on the internet - Created and managed a daily rotation for seven lifeguards to maintain safety for swimmers

Final thoughts

- Know about the OCM and how it can help students - To study utilize --> Workbook --> Resources in course content --> Video lectures --> Career management community on blackboard

Why attend corporate events and conduct informational interviews?

- Learn about the industry - Practice your pitch - Build your network

Resumes

- Must be accurate - Must be edited and looked over for mistakes - Should be one page -Should highlight your duties AND accomplishments because this shows your transferable skills - Should not include certain things so that they can get through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) used by corporations --> ATS software will "kick-out" resumes if it cannot understand its use of formatting or font styles (avoid tables/columns, headers and footers, unusual or decorative fonts) --> File should be a word document, ATS cannot read PDFs

Maintaining your online brand

- Perception is reality - Keep accounts up-to-date and consistent - Engage in conversation with professionals/build your network online - Develop and/or share appropriate content - Ask colleagues for recommendation and endorsements to gain credibility

STAR

- Situation- briefly describe the situation and setting for your listener - Task- explain what you had to accomplish, overcome, or solve - Action- explain what you did and why you did it - Result- quantify or qualify your results. What were the outcomes?

Interviewing in General

- Wear business attire - Show up on time - Be polite to everybody - Handshake - Smile - Good eye contact - No phone out - Don't interrupt - Ask questions at the end - Answer only the questions given/stay on topic

Negotiations

- What can you negotiate for? --> Salary negotiation --> Health insurance, dental insurance, vision plan --> Life insurance --> Retirement plan --> Relocation --> Company car --> Paid parking --> Short and long term disability --> Further education funding (CPA exam, certificates) --> Stock options --> Start date --> Vacation days --> Bonuses (sign-on and performance based) - What are the strategies to use for negotiation? 1. You have an offer, thank the employer for the offer and tell them that you are excited about the opportunity. Ask for time to review the offer and consider the position before making a decision 2. Research typical salaries for the position after you have received the offer by using websites like Glassdoor, Payscale, Salary, and LinkedIn 3. Once you have done your research and planning, you can email the employer and ask to have a conversation (usually via phone) to ask a few clarifying questions regarding the offer. Usually they will say yes, and give you a time that they will call you 4. The conversation. Stay humble. This should be a win-win conversation. (I'm really excited about this opportunity and can really see myself fitting and contributing to the organization. Based on my research and experience in ___ and my education background___, I was hoping to be more in the range of ____. --> if you don't get the base salary you are looking for negotiate for the other things that are most important to you (ex. if we cannot negotiate the salary any higher, is there are a possibility to negotiate to ___?). - Once you decide, you can email or call to officially accept the offer and get the offer letter

Job search process

- What things do we look at then searching for a job/internship? - Professional development, company culture/size, opportunity for growth, geographic location, industry/strength, paid/unpaid - What do you do when you accept the job/internship? Once you have accepted a job or internship offer, let any other companies know that you've accepted and need to withdrawal you application. Reneging is very serious and harms not only your personal brand but also the brand of the Moore School and the University of South Carolina. - What are the final steps you take during your senior year after accepting the job or heading to graduate school?

Cover letter

- What's it used for? --> Cover letters give applicants the ability to relate their past experiences ot the job they are applying for. When writing a cover letter, applicants should be detailed, yet concise. It is important to tailor each cover letter to the job description - What content should be included? --> Opening paragraph - State the purpose of your letter - Mention how you learned of the opportunity- a personal referral can be mentioned here - Describe why you are interested in this employer or organization - Introduce the skills/experiences that you are going to talk about further --> Middle paragraph - Describe and sell your qualifications for the position using specific examples (skills/experiences that you have) - Customize your descriptions for each employer and tailor the experiences you highlight according to the job description --> Closing paragraph - Reiterate and highlight your purpose, strengths, and why you want to work for this particular employer - Add details about you personal characteristics or values that relate to the culture of the company - This paragraph is about next steps and professional courtesy. To close the letter, thank the reader for their time and consideration

Career Readiness Competencies

1. Critical thinking, problem solving 2. Oral and written communications 3. Teamwork, collaboration 4. Digital technology 5. Leadership 6. Professionalism, work ethic 7. Career management 8. Global intercultural fluency

Online resources

Review resources that we have covered in class and know what they are good for - LinkedIn - Handshake - Birkman