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“ Ya Know, Don’t Say Um!”

“ Ya Know, Don’t Say Um!”. DOs & DON’Ts of Preparing for the Interview. The “Perfect” Interview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu25lUDJZgY. Will get IT staff to help me embed this video into PPT or cue it on another screen in the IV room where RCC students will see this Workshop. PRACTICE.

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“ Ya Know, Don’t Say Um!”

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  1. “Ya Know, Don’t Say Um!” DOs & DON’Ts of Preparing for the Interview

  2. The “Perfect” Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu25lUDJZgY Will get IT staff to help me embed this video into PPT or cue it on another screen in the IV room where RCC students will see this Workshop

  3. PRACTICE PRACTICE Practice

  4. Objectives • Discover the tools needed to create an Elevator Speech/30-Second Commercial • Identify the types of questions Interviewers can ask in an interview • Identify the steps needed to prepare for a face to face interview

  5. Continue to Create Your Professional Image/Brand • Contact phone number, one YOU will answer • Voice mail is professional • You have researched the company and the position • Identified key words in the job description • Created your elevator speech • Practiced interview questions

  6. Elevator Speech 30-Second Commercial ACTIVITY

  7. Elevator Speech HowCast on You Tube How to Perfect the Elevator Pitch embed here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Y02_oZP8U

  8. Ten Interview Questions You Should Already Have Answered ACTIVITY

  9. Questions in the Interview • Illegal questions • Situational questions … “Tell me about a time…” • Behavioral questions… “How do you handle stress?” • Questions you should already have answered • Questions you should NEVER ask in an interview

  10. When Answering Questions • Speak clearly • Look interviewer in the eye, SMILE • Use proper body language • Don’t hesitate too long • Don’t say “um”, “ya know”, “ah” • When listing , use your fingers to count off , 1…..,2…..,3….. • Don’t be a motor mouth & don’t be stoic • ALWAYS put a POSITIVE spin on a NEGATIVE answer.

  11. Let’s Review STEPS to prepare for the Interview: V. Think PROFESSIONALLY! IV. Have answers for difficult questions III. Practice “Tell me about yourself.” and other possible questions interviewer will ask II. Can Answer “Why do you want to work here?” I. Contact Phone Number has Professional Voice Message

  12. For more information CONTACT: Constance Peay cpeay@rappahannock.edu 804-758-6739 at RCC Glenns campus This presentation has been brought to you by your friendly Career Development Facilitator Career Services is located on both RCC campuses

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