Why Should We Hire You?
Session 6F
Hi-Tec Conference
2013
Austin, Texas
About BATEC
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Center of Excellence
… Computing & Information Technology
… NSF Sponsored, based at University of Massachusetts
… National ATE Center (MPICT, CSN, CCC, Boston)
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Scope of Activities
… Authentic Curriculum Development
… Engaging Outreach Programs
… Actionable Research
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Why Should We Hire You?
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This session is about STUDENT PREPARATION
… in PROFESSIONAL (SOFT SKILLS),
… with a FOCUS ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS,
... for STUDENTS seeking INTERNSHIPS or
… INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.
This session offers educational guidance to
… academic faculty, and career center professionals.
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Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Faculty
Degree in hand with
a 4.0 GPA, so why
can’t I get a job?
Soft Skills Workshop
1-DAY WORKSHOP FEATURING
I’m an IT guy
and I’m Shy.
I got the job!
· Positive Attitude
· Communication
skills
· Team player
· Personal Hygiene
Soft Skills Development Activities:
Body Language
30-Second Elevator Speech
Truths and Lies
The Interview
Oct. XX, 2012
Cheyenne Campus, RTBD
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Presented by NSF BATEC National Center,
College of southern Nevada & the Allison
Group
Did you know that it takes more
than technical skills for our
~ $200 NSF Stipend for CSN faculty ~
~ Lunch provided ~
students to get a job?
Our business and industry advisors
have made it clear that in order to
be hired, our students must have
the soft skills (also called
employability skills).
For more information, contact:
Kaati Guzman, 702 651-4352
Dr. Warren Hioki, 702 651-4595
● Positive work ethic ● Team player ●
Effective speaking and listening ●
Critical thinking and problem solving ●
Customer service ● Attitude ● Selfconfidence ● Time Management ●
Conflict resolution ● Flexible and
Adaptable ● Hygiene and dress code
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The BATEC Employability Skills Seminar
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Curriculum and Supporting Materials
… Six hours of classroom preparation
… Pre-employment professional skills
… Lesson Plans, handouts, websites, tools, exercises
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Three Modules
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1A/1B/1C: Who are you (Self Assessment)
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2A:
Where do you want to go (Career / Job Selection)
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3A/3B:
How do I make this happen (Getting Hired)
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Module One: Who Are You?
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Self Assessment
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Academic Experience
Project Portfolio
Personality Tests (Meyers-Briggs, Focus II)
Interest Inventory
Appearance & First Impression
Digital Imprint (Facebook, Linked-In)
Professional Resume
Cover Letter
Elevator Pitch
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Preparation & Appearance
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Module Two: Who Do You Want to Be?
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Career / Job Exploration
a)
Industry / Company / Job Research
b)
Identification of References & Mentors
c)
Solicitation of Recommendations
d)
Creating a Professional Network
e)
Elevator Pitch(Revised)
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Engaging the EcoSystem
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Module Three: How do I make this Happen?
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Getting that 1st Professional Experience
a)
Identification of Key Websites
b)
Attending 1st Industry Event
c)
Effectively Supporting the Elevator Pitch
d)
Mock Interviews
e)
Managing the Recommendation Process
f)
Professional & Diligent Follow Up
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How do I access this?
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Today
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Leave a business card
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Send an email (lou.piazza@umb.edu)
September
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www.batec.org
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Thank You
Lou Piazza, Director – BATEC Grant
University of Massachusetts, Boston
lou.piazza@umb.edu
Dimitri Linde – Outreach Coordinator
BATEC Center for Computing & Information Technology
dimitri.linde@umb.edu
About BATEC
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Broadening Advanced Technological Education Connections (BATEC) a National Science Foundationfunded Center of Excellence for IT Education, is dedicated to the complex mission of developing careerfocused pathways to high-technology education and practical work experience for motivated, typically
underserved high school, community college and university students in four urban regions – Boston,
Chicago, San Francisco and Las Vegas. These four regions feature a high demand for skilled labor coupled
with great opportunities for building new connections in skills-training and workforce development.
Learn more about BATEC at www.batec.org
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This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers DUE
1104145, CNS 0939089, CNS 0837739, DUE 0302912, DUE 0703097, CCF 0722237, and CNS 0634412.
Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the
author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.
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