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YOU?What are you worth?Promote yourself
Agenda
- Ice Breaker- What does it mean to sell yourself
- Tips on Selling yourself - You ARE the product- Advertising yourself
- SMART Goals- Maintaining your job (Situational Analysis)
- How to become employee of the month!
- Effective Communication- Networking for introverts
Find a partner (2-3 individuals)
NameWhy are you here?Your most interesting job experience Your worst job experience
The first impression of you is YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER
Research the potential employer.
I CAN, I WILL, I WANT TO
How to effectively market yourselfYour goal should be to emphasize the experiences in your background that best fit what each employer (interviewer) is looking for
Tip: Highlights of Qualifications
How to effectively market yourselfTo market yourself effectively you must know what you are selling and to whom you are selling - your target audience.
YOU = SERVICE + PRODUCT
Advertising Yourself
GOALS
*Who: Who is involved?*What: What do I want to accomplish?*Where: Identify a location.*When: Establish a time frame.*Which: Identify requirements and constraints.*Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
How will you know the task has been accomplished? Set a time for yourself! Develop the
ability, skills, attitudes and budget to attain the goal.
Are you WILLING and ABLE to work for it?
Set a date! Why say“someday?”
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Tell me about yourself…Skills
Education Training
Passion
Elevator PitchWhat did you accomplish at your
last job? Did your accomplish give the company any profit?
When you're coming up with your elevator pitch, ask yourself, "What were my greatest accomplishments at my most recent job?" and "What sets me apart from other candidates?"
Maintaining your job• Be assertive• Give your best performance
(meet workplace standards and try to exceed)
• Be positive
• Good hygiene, be punctual, be flexible
• Be a team player• ASK QUESTIONS!• Take initiative• Be open to criticism
Maintaining your job
What would you do?My co-workers seem distant and unfriendly
Coworkers may be …
Accustomed to a work culture,Very independent,
Understand that they don’t HAVE to talk to youYour best approach is to take your time and take the first step. Greet everyone pleasantly every day. Talk to people even though you may feel a bit awkward at first. To avoid misunderstandings about work details, communicate with your co-workers often and openly. You may find that they warm up over time—it's hard to remain distant when someone is smiling at you!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?My supervisor doesn't give me enough direction or
feedback
Are you still keeping a positive attitude? • Request feedback
• Write to your supervisor asking for suggestions
• Ask a coworker to observe you
• Reflect on your role at your workplace
• Improve your communication methods
WHAT WOULD YOU DO My skills and abilities are
underused • Look for ways to put your skills and abilities to work
• Talk with your supervisor to learn more about your organization’s current goals
• Come up with ideas
Dependable
Safe Work Habits
Taking Initiative
Teamwork
Independent &
Self-Advocate &
Professional
EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS
How can you be the best employee?
Few to NONE absences
Be honest
Be dependable
Compromise
Be productive
Pre-NetworkingRehearse and practice
your “sound bite”Know your resumeAvoid excessive
drinking Avoid speaking about
your personal life in detail
Don’t act desperate Do your researchWatch your body language!
Create a nametag
Posture – standing tall with shoulders back
Eye contact – solid with a "smiling" face
Speech – slow and clearTone of voice – moderate to
low
Body Language Tips
Effective CommunicationDon’t be defensive, be
positive!Focus, don’t get distracted or
jump to conclusions!Don’t judge, be open-minded!
What is the person trying to say?
Focus on the person
Put the other person before yourself
Active Listening requires you to:
Networking for introverts…Create a stand-out business card
Be an early arriver to events (one on one conversations are better than group conversations)
Networking for introverts…Set a goal (ex. Meet an ‘x’
amount of people)Active listening is better than continuously talking about yourself!
LinkedIn/Social Media