10 Secrets to Getting the Job:
What to do Before, During, and After the Interview
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Dr. Howie DiBlasi ,
C.I.O (Retired)
“Emerging Technologies Evangelist”
Dr. Howie DiBlasi
Extensive experience
Education field, (20 years)
Business leader, (10 years)
C.I.O. (14 years)
"Pinnacle Award" for outstanding Professional Development Programs
2009 – 2014
“Vocational Teacher of the Year” for the State of Arizona
“Top Secondary Leaders in America”
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Development Programs for 2010-2011-2012
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Secrets you need to know
Social Media
Creating 21st-Century Résumés
How to make your Résumé stand out
Landing a job interview
Preparing for a job interview
How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help
yourself stand out.
Secrets Of People Who Always Get
The Job Offer
Use Your 6 Seconds Wisely
A 2012 study by The Ladders
The amount of time it takes a recruiter to
decide whether a resume belongs in the
"yes" or "no" pile is a lightningfast six seconds.
Questions HR Will Ask
What are the candidates’ qualifications and
skills?
Have they presented themselves in a compelling
way?
Is there a résumé that stands out?
What impressions do you have of these
candidates?
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Secrets you need to know
2. Social Media
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Creating 21st-Century Résumés
How to make your Résumé stand out
Landing a job interview
Preparing for a job interview
How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
Secrets Of People Who Always Get The Job Offer
Your Social-Media Profile Is (Almost)
Better Than The Resume
A huge change in the past two years when
it comes to how hiring managers check out
candidates on social media.
Secrets Of People Who Always Get The Job Offer
Any job seeker "has to have a digital
footprint, or they'll be considered digitally
illiterate."
Create a digital track record. Establish a
digital footprint that represents your
expertise.
Secrets Of People Who Always Get The Job Offer
Your Social-Media Profile
Be vocal.
You can now publish blog-style content on
LinkedIn
Make yourself heard on issues that matter
to you. Respond to media articles about key
topics, or ask to contribute to media outlets
via guest posts, articles, or even videos.
Secrets Of People Who Always Get The Job Offer
Your Social-Media Profile
Twitter feeds are full of interesting,
relevant comments about their industry
Write opinion pieces or blog posts —
which can be a great way to get your
name to turn up in an Internet search with
job-boosting results.
Secrets Of People Who Always Get The Job Offer
Your Social-Media Profile
Public displays of passion
If you want others to be enthusiastic
about your work, you must be too.
Have real examples of success
Create Your Brand Utilizing Social Media
Create Your Brand Utilizing Social Media
Create Your Brand Utilizing Social Media
Create Your Brand Utilizing Social Media
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How to make your Résumé stand out
Landing a job interview
Preparing for a job interview
How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
Who Will Hire Me?
Students should reflect on their talents;
Achievements and experience;
Learn how best to showcase their talents and
ambitions;
Create two résumé versions –
traditional and technology-enhanced
Curriculum Vitae (vi·tae) (CV) vs. Resume
What's the Difference?
U.S. –CV is used primarily when applying for
academic positions
Education
Scientific
Research positions
It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.
Curriculum Vitae (vahy-tee ) (CV) vs. Resume
CV
Includes a summary of your educational and
academic backgrounds
Teaching and research experience
Publications
Presentations
Awards
Honors
Affiliations and other details.
Curriculum Vitae (vahy-tee ) (CV) vs. Resume
What's the Difference?
Resume
One or two page summary of your:
Skills
Experience
Education.
Resume is brief and concise - no more than a page or two
Curriculum vitae is a longer (at least two pages) and more
detailed synopsis.
Resources For Résumés Include
Emurse
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/emurse-online-resume-maker/
Best Sample Resume
http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/resume-samples/sampleresumes-by-industry/article.aspx
About.com
VisualCV Resume Examples
http://visualcv.com/www/examples/
Student selected sample résumés at Visual CV
http://visualcv.com/www/examples/
Be Prepared For The Unusual Request
For your Résumé
Tufts,
Please
Pick Me
Tufts University in
Medford, Mass.aspiring students
to submit short
YouTube videos to
supplement their
applications.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LWmU0hze4jE
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Landing a job interview
Preparing for a job interview
How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
How to make your Résumé stand out
Scanability is key.
Use language that mirrors the job posting
Use verbatim words that will jump out at the
recruiter
Go "above and beyond" on their clients'
behalf
Format in reverse chronological order.
How to make your Résumé stand out
Resumes with a font size of 11 result in more
interviews than ones with smaller or larger type do.
Serif fonts, the easiest to read
Times, Georgia, Bell MT, Goudy Old Style and
Garamond; for sans serif, use Arial, Tahoma, Century
Gothic or Lucida Sans.
How to make your Résumé stand out
Resumes
That Got
Worldwide
Attention
This person turned his resume into a chocolate bar and was hired. His
chocolate resume was picked up on Reddit and viewed more than 1
million times.
http://www.creativebloq.com/career/creative-resumes-11121419
Ask:
How do the online résumés differ from
those designed for print?
What do the videos say about the
applicant who made them?
How did the interactive résumés and
videos show the applicants in a way
that a paper résumé could not?
23 Cool Resumes I Found On Instagram
7 cool resumes I found on Pinterest
See the
resume here.
http://www.businessinsider.co
m/7-cool-resumes-we-foundon-pinterest-2012-2
Things To Never Put On A Resume
Spelling Mistrakes And Grammeatical Errors
Your Picture
Interests And Hobbies
References
Minute Details
False Information
Ridiculous Resumes & Cover Letters
Caps Lock Fan – Spellel Check??
How to make
your Résumé
stand out
Ridiculous Resumes
& Cover Letters
Should I Include a Photo on My Resume?
Resume Photos Can Work Against You
– As a job-seeker you want to focus on your
skills and qualifications instead of your
appearance on paper
When It Is Appropriate
– applying for a position where your face will be
in the public eye
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How to make your Résumé stand out
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Preparing for a job interview
How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
Secrets Of People Who Always Get The Job Offer
Express Enthusiasm Without Emoticons
Connect with the HR representative or
recruiter on a personal level.
Reply back with an honest and specific
sentence about why you are excited about
the opportunity
Write back confirming the interview, they
might mention a small compliment
Create a list of the qualifications for the job
Make a list of your assets and match them to the
job requirements.
Create a list of up to 10 assets, including skills,
certifications, experiences, professional
qualifications and abilities, computer skills
Have a knowledge bases ready to share with the
interviewer.
Be sure your assets correlate directly with the
skills and abilities required by the company.
Landing a job interview
1. Research Your Target Companies
2. You have a minute to impress-when
the HR person is reading your
resume. Did you impress them ?
3. Develop Marketing Material
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How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
Preparing for a job interview
Analyze the Job
Research the Company
What to Bring to a Job Interview
a portfolio
extra copies of your resume
a list of references
a list of questions ask the interviewer..
Have a knowledge base
ready to share with the
interviewer.
Analyze the Job
Make a Match
Research the Company
Practice Interviewing
Sample questions you may encounter
What you may NOT be prepared for !!!!
You are introduced to someone at a cocktail
party. Describe what you do in two or three
sentences.
What do you wish you had invented?
Who is your hero and what characteristics
do they have?
What you may NOT be prepared for !!!!
How many times a day does a clock’s
hands overlap?
How many golf balls can fit in a school
bus?
Design an evacuation plan for San
Francisco.
What you may NOT be prepared for !!!!
“An apple costs 20 cents, an orange
costs 40 cents, and a grapefruit costs
60 cents, how much is a p__r?”
“What would you do if you just inherited
a pizzeria from your uncle?"
What did I forget?
Get Directions
If possible practice a test drive
so you know how to get to the
interview
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What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
How to dress
Business-Casual-???
This or THIS ?
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What to say and not to say
What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
Interview Etiquette
Remember to greet the receptionist, your
interviewer, and everyone else you meet politely,
pleasantly and enthusiastically.
During the interview watch your body language.
- shake hands firmly and make eye contact as you
articulate your points.
Relax and lean forward a little towards the
interviewer so you appear interested and
engaged.
What would you do?
At an interview, can the interviewer ask
if you have any tattoos anywhere on
your body?
What’s my tattoo/piercing/hairstyle got
to do with it?
http://www.snagajob.com/resources/whats-mytattoopiercinghairstyle-got-to-do-with-it
Listen and Ask Questions
Listening is just as important as answering
questions.
Listen to the interviewer, to pay attention,
and to take time, if you need it, to
compose an appropriate answer.
Also, be ready to engage the interviewer.
Listen and Ask Questions
Make it a give and take type of conversation
Build a relationship with the interviewer
rather than just giving rote responses to
questions.
Have questions of your own ready to ask
the interviewer.
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Creating 21st-Century Résumés
How to make your Résumé stand out
Landing a job interview
Preparing for a job interview
How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
9. What to say and not to say
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What you can do after the interview to help yourself stand out.
Things Not to Say In a Job Interview
I'm not aware of any weaknesses when asked to
share some shortcomings.
Why have earnings slumped at your company
during the past two quarters?
Can I work from home or how much vacation
would I get?
You'll regret it if you don't hire me, I'm the most
qualified.
I don't have any questions for you.
Things Not to Say In a Job Interview
How much does this job pay?
My boss was incompetent, a jerk, an
idiot or anything else disparaging.
“I'll have your job” when asked where you
see yourself five years from now.
I hate my job
You look great.
Interview Questions to Ask the Employer
How would you describe the responsibilities
of the position?
How would you describe a typical week/day
in this position?
What is the company's management style?
Who does this position report to? If I am
offered the position, can I meet him/her?
Interview Questions to Ask the Employer
What are the prospects for growth and
advancement?
How does one advance in the company?
What do you like about working here?
What don't you like about working here and
what would you change?
Interview Questions to Ask the Employer
Is this a new position? If not, what did the
previous employee go on to do?
How much travel is expected?
Is relocation a possibility?
Is overtime expected?
Final Questions to Ask the Employer
Would you like a list of references?
If I am extended a job offer, how soon would
you like me to start?
When can I expect to hear from you?
Are there any other questions I can answer
for you?
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Secrets you need to know
Social Media
Creating 21st-Century Résumés
How to make your Résumé stand out
Landing a job interview
Preparing for a job interview
How to dress
What to do and not to do during an interview
What to say and not to say
10. What you can do after the interview to
help yourself stand out.
What you can do after the interview to
help yourself stand out.
Send a thank you note
Call or e-mail to follow-up
Timeline
Reflect
Follow-Up Again
Desire
Respect conventional limits on postinterview contact
Explain
Be available
Anticipate second and third interviews
Now What?
Patience
Follow-up phone calls.
Continued networking.
Apply for Other Jobs
Move-On
3 Best questions I ever asked a
candidate that was interviewing
-- "So where
is Waldo,
really?"
3 Best questions I ever asked a
candidate that was interviewing
Brandeis‘
"A package arrives at your door.
After seeing the contents you
know it's going to be the best day
of your life. What's inside and how
do you spend your day?"
3 Best questions I ever asked a
candidate that was interviewing
Wake Forest's
"Think of things that
fascinated you when you were
10 years old -- what has
endured?";
10 Secrets to Getting the Job:
What to do Before, During, and After the Interview
Twitter:
hdiblasi
e-mail:
howie@frontier.net
www.drhowie.com
www.disneyscience.com
Dr. Howie DiBlasi ,
C.I.O (Retired)
“Emerging Technologies Evangelist”