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Summary Meeting! . PBL General Meeting April 22, 2014. We hope you learned a thing or two!. Public Speaking Internship Application Process Using CareerKnight What to Do Once You Have the Job Networking Skills Online Etiquette . Resumes How to Dress Cover Letters Dining Etiquette

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Summary Meeting!

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  1. Summary Meeting! PBL General Meeting April 22, 2014

  2. We hope you learned a thing or two! Public Speaking Internship Application Process Using CareerKnight What to Do Once You Have the Job Networking Skills Online Etiquette • Resumes • How to Dress • Cover Letters • Dining Etiquette • Qualities of a Leader • Unique Interviews • Rutgers Majors • Professional Headshots

  3. Now, let’s test your memory! Lightning Trivia • 1 question from each meeting this year. • First person to raise their hand will answer. • You will receive a prize for answering correctly!

  4. Fall Refresher Q1. Why is it imperative to ‘dress to impress’ for any interview or professional event? (Please give a detailed answer)

  5. Fall Refresher Answer: You must look as professional as you say you are – appearance is just as important as education and experience on a resume. It is also important to dress for the position you want at all times.

  6. Public Speaking: Practice Makes Perfect Q2. What should you never do during a presentation, even if you are feeling a bit nervous?

  7. Public Speaking: Practice Makes Perfect Answer:Apologize. The truth is, the audience has probably not noticed that you are nervous and apologizing will only make them notice. This will make you appear weak and not confident. Remember, practice and repetition makes perfection!

  8. Online Etiquette or “Netiquette” Q3. With social networks becoming a large part of business activities and jobs under the umbrella of “Social Media Marketing,” what are three positive ways that companies can use Twitter?

  9. Online Etiquette & Professional Headshots Answer: - Advertising - Customer Feedback - Promotion - Keeping up with Competition - Increasing Sales

  10. The Social Network Q4. What are three things you should do while networking in-person?

  11. The Social Network Answer: -Smile -Listen (Use the 70/30 rule) -Maintain good eye contact -Always ask for a business card or contact information

  12. Cover Letters Q5. Although cover letters aren’t always required, what about them gives you a competitive edge?

  13. Cover Letters Answer: - They are used to accentuate HIGHLIGHTS of your resume, not repeat it - It is a chance to show off your good writing skills -They allow you to express interest in the company

  14. Dining Etiquette Q6. When eating soup, how should you maneuver the spoon?

  15. Dining Etiquette Answer: You are expected to scoop the soup away from you. And remember, no slurping!

  16. Internship Application Process Q7. What is the university website where Rutgers students can apply for internships and jobs?

  17. Internship Application Process Answer: CareerKnight Although CareerKnight is a great resource, there are many other ways to apply for jobs like monster.com, indeed.com, or company websites. Submitting an application through someone you know is the most effective method.

  18. Exploring Rutgers Majors Q8. What are two ways you can gather information about a major you are interested in?

  19. Exploring Rutgers Majors Answer: - Talk to academic advisors - Visit departments you are interested in - Talk to your professors - Use career fairs to find Information - Careerkey.org – take personality tests to find your strengths - Take “interesting” courses, not “easy” ones

  20. Unusual Interviews Q9. What are the five types of interviews discussed in our presentation that you may encounter in the future? (Hint: they aren’t all “unusual”)

  21. Unusual Interviews Answer: 1. Traditional Interviews 2. Phone Interviews 3. Recorded Interviews 4. Skype Interviews 5. Case Study Interviews

  22. Qualities of a Leader Q10: There are 4 types of leadership styles that we explored including impoverished, authority compliance, country club, and team. Pick the type of leader you think you are, briefly explain what it means and detail why this is an effective style.

  23. Qualities of a Leader Answer: 1) Impoverished - Appears unconcerned 2) Authority Complex - Demanding yet efficient, focusing on productivity 3) Country Club - Focuses on the relationships with workers 4) Team - High concern for people and productivity, open minded

  24. What To Do Once You’ve Got the Job Q11. What should you do if you just accepted a position, but received another offer from your dream job the next day?

  25. What To Do Once You’ve Got the Job Answer: Honor your agreement! Being a trustworthy person in the business world is essential. Although this is an unfortunate situation, everything happens for a reason and you have to stick with your first decision. Try to maintain relations with your dream job for the future, just in case!

  26. Thanks for Playing!! This brings us to tonight’s meeting: Wrapping it up! Thanks for all your time and dedication this year!

  27. Let’s Welcome Our Guests! • About the company • Opportunities with Target • Lessons from managing teams • Review of important topics • Resumes, interviews, networking & leadership

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