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Employers
consider your performance during the interview as the Most
Important hiring consideration. During the interview,
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you fit into the organizations culture? |
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goal is to understand the employer’s concerns and confidently
communicate your skills and abilities to present an accurate
picture of how you would contribute to their success. |
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The
knowledge and technical skills you possess are a key consideration
to employers. Discuss your experiences and achievements that
relate directly to the open position. Demonstrate that you
can make an immediate contribution to the organization. Although
it is impossible to anticipate every potential question, you
should rehearse stories that convey your skills and provide
a relevant example of a situation, the action you took, and
the results of your actions. Don’t invent experiences
that you don’t have. Past performance is the best predictor
of future success, so be prepared to discuss your achievements! |
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Many
companies make an effort to hire and keep employees who
“fit” their corporate culture. By researching
companies prior to the interview, you can obtain information
about potential employers that will indicate whether or
not they will be satisfying workplaces. Employers typically
are seeking candidates with a positive attitude, excellent
work ethic and strong motivation. Be prepared to discuss
your personal characteristics which demonstrate these qualities.
Traits such as honesty, independence, dependability, and
enthusiasm are highly valued by employers and contribute
to your performance.
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Interviews can be stressful. Be direct with your responses
and focus on concise answers that demonstrate your ability
to meet the employers’ needs. If you need help preparing
for the interviewing process, join us at the “Improve
Your Interviewing Skills” workshop on
November 17, 2005, 6-8pm. Call 614-292-3503 today to register! |
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asked for it and we deliver! The Career Exploration Office
now offers the Gray Resume Assistance Package
which includes one-on-one assistance from
a CEO staff member to polish your existing resume or create
a professional resume focusing on your accomplishments,
a cover letter template that can be modified for specific
positions, a thank you letter template, access to the CareerSearch
database to locate potential employers by industry/geographic
location/keywords, and access to CEO’s Networking
online workshop and the Buckeye Network alumni database.
The package is good for one year from date of purchase and
costs $150. Contact the CEO to register or visit www.careers.ohiostatealumni.org.
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Exploration Office, 152 Mount Hall, 1050 Carmack Road, Columbus,
Ohio 43210-1002
(614) 292-8493 or (614) 292-3503, www.careers.ohiostatealumni.org,
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