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Questions to Ask
How is the training program structured? Time/formatI read company is planning expansion into Mexico …could you tell me about plans and opportunities for international placement?
Questions to Ask
Average time it takes to reach _________ position?Could you describe the employee evaluation system? How often will I receive a formal evaluation?
Questions to Ask
What opportunities are there to move from one functional area to another if I see an opportunity in which I am interested?
Career Fair Tips
Introduce clearly, smile, handshake, eye contactBe confident!! Be positiveAsk questions Dress professionallyPick up brochures Ask to set up interviewHandshake, thank you, business card
On-Site Interview
Separate interviewsGroup interviewsTestingSocial skillsAssessment center activities
On-Site Interview
BIG MISTAKELack of extensive company/ industry research
Research people, tooContact individuals
More situational interviewing
On-Site Interview
Focus on team skillsCourtesy to allMost desired job, tell themDemonstrate how committed you would be (one/two minute commercial)
Thank You Letter
Refer to interview date/place and say thank youExpress desire to work for companyReiterate qualificationsClose with phone # and action
Job Offers
Get offer in writingSet decision dateQuestions
Frequency of salary and performance review
Promotional opportunities Professional development
Job Offers
Total compensation Base salary Benefits
% of base salaryCompare benefits across companies – start dates
www.datamasters.com/
Job Offers
Negotiating salary Leaverage other offers Moving expenses Signing bonuses
Acceptance letterDecline letters
The Merchandising Portfolio
From Oklahoma State UniversityPortfolio Examples Courtesy of MSU
and OSU InternsShiretta Ownbey, Associate Professor
Why Use a Portfolio?
Differentiates you from other job candidates
Highlights your skills, abilities, and experiences
Why Use a Portfolio?
Makes your interview interesting
Allows you to direct some of the interview conversation
Demonstrates you are a professional
Case Recommendations
Buy nice quality portfolio or presentation case Black or brown cases are preferred
Use acetate sheets to protect contents
Smaller size cases are best for merchandising portfolios
Think About This!
Professional portfolio, not a scrapbook
What does employer need or want to know about applicant?
Pages should illustrate an ability, skill, or experience desired or needed
TipsUse cover page Introduce a theme
and/or look Include name and
contact infoState degree, major,
and minor Include college or
university name
Portfolio Example
TipsInsert resume
after cover pageUse resume
paper that coordinates with portfolio look
Proofread resume carefully
Portfolio Example
TipsHighlight industry
field trips/toursBrief, concise
caption and title2 photo edges are
shaped (left)Background mats
add color1 photo is cut within
image (right)
Portfolio Example
TipsHighlight
internshipCaption focuses
on: Project goals Project
activities Project
outcomes
Portfolio Example
TipsHighlight education
through a field tripCaption focuses on:
global industry industry
networkingNote photo cutsMay cut shapes
from art paper for visual interest
Portfolio Example
TipsEvidence of
experience related to technology is valuable
Cut photos in various shapes
Portfolio Example
TipsLeadership in the
community demonstrates initiative, character, and work ethic
Communicate important aspects of experience in caption
Portfolio Example
Example Categories to Highlight in Portfolio
Communication skills
Training othersTechnologyVisual
merchandisingManagement
skillsLeadershipTours and trips
Internship experiences
NetworkingCreative skillsCustomer serviceMarket
experiencePromotional
experienceSpecial event
coordination
General Recommendations
Start collecting materials and ideasSearch for, retrieve, and store ideasUse good craftsmanship
Center items correctly Measure Cut straight Proofread resume, titles, and captions Attach materials cleanly
General Recommendations
Buy good resume-quality paperChoose professional looking
paper designsUse colored art paper for
accents and photo matsUse professional letteringChoose appropriate adhesives
for different materials
General RecommendationsPlan page layout before laser printing or attaching materials to expensive paper
Test it first on regular paper!Get feedback from other people first!
Ask an expert to read captions first!
How to Get Inspiration
Take a field trip to an art store and notice supplies Colored pens, X-acto knives, rulers,
reprographic film, transfer lettering, decorative tapes, etc.
Visit a craft store, notice supplies Scissors for unique edges, stickers
that look professional, etc.
How to Get InspirationVisit a stationery store
Consider letter-writing paper as accent paper behind visuals
Consider using an envelope on a page with a visual “rising” from it
Consider textured papers for surface interest
Consider laser-printable border papers
How to Get Inspiration
Review page layouts in magazines /adapt good ones
Find interesting quotes to illustrate your philosophy and use them as “pull quotes”
Search the Internet, looking for great ideas
Content Recommendations
Develop a look or themeUse the look or theme throughout
Include variety of visualsVary page layouts for interest
Content RecommendationsTake many photos to ensure
having a few good ones10-15 pieces is average
number 20 pieces is good maximum
Focus on your skills, abilities, and experiences
Develop brief, concise captions Think “impact statements”
Portfolios of:
Angela Schroeder, Apparel merchandising senior Internship - Polo-Ralph Lauren Shop, Tulsa
Keri Cain, Apparel merchandising senior Internship - Target, Tulsa
Nicole Shores, Apparel design/production senior Internship - Vanity Fair Intimates, Atlanta
Kelly Norvell, Apparel design/production senior Internship - Anna Sui, New York
Tips May include Table
of Contents (optional)
No page numbers needed
Notice use of hand sketches, “star” stickers, and gold tape for framing
Kelly Norvell
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlight activities you
coordinated Take action photos Student should appear
in some photos Note background mats Use color scheme
throughout portfolio Note edge on mats May overlap photos
Angela Schroeder
Portfolio Example
Tips Extensive travel can
show experience, knowledge of other cultures, and additional education
Focus on professional aspects of such travel
Notice “Harrods” store was cut around image
Angela Schroeder
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlight trips to
market or other examples of real experience in business or industry
Angela Schroeder
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlight leadership
in student or community organizations
The caption mentions: Officer leadership Oral presentation
on internship Doing on-campus
display for her club
Angela Schroeder
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlight internship
experience Photos show
displays student designed
Notice unique framing of photos
Angela Schroeder
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlighting front
window displays completed during internship
Note overlap of photos
Note use of art paper in background
Note vertical caption
Keri Cain
Portfolio Example
Tips “Watermarks” can be
laser printed as background
This portfolio has a “Leadership” theme
Pull quote is used on side of page
Captions were laser printed
Great action shots
Keri Cain
Portfolio Example
Tips Leadership in
promotion of fashion
Notice “framing” of photo with solid strips cut from art paper
Keri Cain
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlight campus
leadership outside your department
Cite an actual activity or event you helped coordinate
Keri Cain
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlight campus
leadership outside your department
Use your caption to indicate the skills you developed
Note the pull quote Note frame on
photo
Keri Cain
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlight internship
experiences Focus on
merchandising or retail functions that are important to employers
Communicate important aspects of experience in caption
Keri Cain
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlighting retail
experience from internship
Use a variety of visuals such as floor layouts, as appropriate
Keri Cain
Portfolio Example
Tips Highlighting
creativity session led by intern
Caption focuses on creative techniques used and presentation board developed
Nicole Shores
Portfolio Example