This document provides 10 tips for succeeding in the professional world, as summarized below:
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The document contains notes from a job seeker workshop on writing CVs and preparing for interviews. It provides tips on structuring a CV with the proper format, using concise and evidence-based language, and highlighting achievements. It also discusses finding job opportunities through various sources like companies, recruitments consultants, and networking. Interview preparation advice includes researching the company, having examples ready using the STAR method, and being aware of non-verbal communication and personal branding.
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This document outlines the agenda for Tutorial 6 of the COMM 202 course. It includes information on networking and informational interviews. The topics covered are: feedback from TAs, networking 101, informational interviews, and next steps. Assignments discussed are the Networking Reflection due March 14th and the Informational Interview assignment due April 14th. Advice is provided on setting up informational interviews, including sample outreach and follow-up emails. The document concludes by wishing students a wonderful reading week.
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This document provides guidance on conducting a 2-hour job search and integrating that process into career advising sessions. It outlines questions career advisors should ask students to gather key information. It also describes three orientations to work - job, career, and calling. The bulk of the document then focuses on prioritizing different aspects of the job search process using the LAMP method of Listing potential employers, tapping Alumni connections, exploring current job Postings, and identifying broader industry Trends. Each step of LAMP is broken down, including tips for naturalizing connections on LinkedIn, using a 5-point follow up email template, tracking outreach, and conducting informational interviews.
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This document provides information about a resume/CV workshop for STEM majors hosted by Melanie Coulson and John Birch from Trinity University's Career Services. The workshop will cover creating branding materials like resumes and ePortfolios that are effective for STEM job and graduate school searches. It will discuss trends in STEM employment from the Department of Education and Commerce that highlight growing opportunities in STEM fields. The workshop will also review important resume components and provide tips to market experiences and skills gained from STEM studies. Common resume mistakes will be addressed, and attendees can schedule individual resume reviews with Career Services.
Searching for a job and preparing for interviews go hand in hand. This presentation suggests five key areas to focus on for your next job interview. Learn how to demonstrate your knowledge of the company and its products. Understand how being confident in your abilities and the value of being actively engaged in your profession is a must. Additional topics include proving you are a problem solver with solid work examples and closing the sale.
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This document provides tips for networking effectively at face-to-face events. It recommends reviewing your contact information, researching the event sponsor, and setting goals for the number and types of connections sought. At the event, it advises making eye contact, asking questions, and exchanging business cards to facilitate following up within 48 hours by email, phone or another meeting. The follow up should continue the conversation and suggest next steps without an immediate sales pitch.
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Top Ten List of Things Learned in Practicum
1. 10 Ways to Get Ahead in the “Real World”Things that I learned in my Practicum class
2. When Writing a Resume..- When writing your cover letter direct it toward the company you are applying to and let them know how you can help them. On your resume’ provide strong action verbs when describing your strengths.
3. Your resume is the first impression you will make on a potential employer Communication is KeyKeeping up to date with the social media network will allow you to stay on track with Public Relations
4. Preparing for an interviewDress appropriately for your interview a suit for both men and women are appropriate. You want to have a professional look so you will be taken seriously.
5. It is a good idea to know important facts about the company. This will let the interviewer know you are serious about the job.
7. Maintain a positive attitude throughout the interview.Tips from an Interview with a PR ProfessionalFor my interview I interviewed Ashley Colgan, she from GSU with a double major in PR and Marketing. Q. Can you explain why the media relationships are so important?A.As much as I do in a day to keep up with everything, it is easy to miss something which is why I need to make sure reporters know they can count on me to provide them sources or any additional information they need and quickly. I spend about 85% of my day drafting pitches to reporters and on the phone with clients and reporters, because you always must be in front of the client and media. It is my job as a publicist to create heightened awareness of my clients in front of the right audiences, increased credibility, stronger brands, and in the long run assist in improving their bottom lines. Q. What three tips would you offer someone just starting out in PR? A.1) Know the news - it is always changing and you need to be able to go with it. 2) Be prepared to re-learn everything - because you've been to college, but consider your first job a real world master’s degree and embrace it. 3) Practice thinking outside of the box - and be prepared to work in an extremely fast paced industry or your head will be spinning. Q .What has surprised you the most about working in PR? A. The fast paced environment and how challenging it is on a daily basis. It is definitely not cut and dry and there is never a wrong way to do something.
8. Job SearchingBe More Than Prepared. Always have an up-to-date resume ready to send - even if you are not currently looking for work. You never know when an opportunity that is too good to pass up might come along.
10. Stay On Top of the NewsBe aware of the latest business news in your community or the city where you want to work. Read local business journals to find out who's on top in your industry. Review the Business section of your local newspaper10 Questions you could be asked in an Interview1. Think about an instance when you were given an assignment that you thought you would not be able to complete. How did you accomplish the assignment? 2. What qualities or experience make you the best candidate for this position? 3. Can you describe how you go about solving problems? Please give us some examples. 4. How does this position fit into your overall career goals? 5. What book are you currently reading?6. What do you think most uniquely qualifies you for this position? 7. Why did you choose this profession/field? 8.Describe a situation in which you did “all the right things” and were still unsuccessful. What did you learn from the experience? 9. Can you describe how you go about solving problems? Please give us some examples. 10. What is one or two of your proudest professional accomplishments?
11. FREE by: Chris AndersonThe book Free is a great book it provides incite to why companies have an incentive to give things away for free, and how in the near future everything will be free. “ Free is the most frequently GOOGLED word”-Chris AndersonRead it!
12. Become a member of LinkedinLinkedin is very important in the Public Relations world!LinkedIn has over 50 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world. A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of our members are outside the U.S. Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.
13. PortfoliosGather samples of your work. This could include writing samples, photographs, published clips, brochures, plans, reports, research papers or drawings. Choose a wide variety of materials to demonstrate the scope of your abilitiesPractice demonstrating your portfolio before the actual interview. Make sure you can find each of the samples easily as you talk through your resume and answer questions.Arrange your samples, resume and a handful of business cards into a quality binder.