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Top Soft Skills Employers Want
NACE, 2012
Ability to work in a team structure
Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Ability to obtain and process information
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
Resources
www.onetonline.org
www.indeed.com
www.indianaintern.net
www.linkedin.com
RESUMES AND INTERVIEWS
“The Quick and dirty, Get down to it, All you ever wanted to know about getting
noticed by employers” speech
WHERE DO WE START?Start with what you know…
Resumes - The BasicsShould highlight your skills and
qualifications
Looks are just as important as content
DO NOT USE A PRE-EXISTING TEMPLATE
Know your audience
Always include a cover letter
Spelling and grammar mistakes will kill your chances of getting noticed
The Art of InterviewingThe Art of InterviewingFirst Impressions
RESEARCH THE COMPANY YOU ARE INTERVIEWING WITH
Check out their website
The more that you know, the more they will listen
Know how your skills can help their company
Be prepared with questions for them based on your research
First ImpressionsHow long does it take to make an impression?
Within thirty seconds people judge: economic level
educational levelsocial position
level of sophisticationability to success
By four minutes most have made decisions about: trustworthiness
compassionreliability
IntelligenceCapability
HumilityFriendliness
confidence
ABC’s of Image
Appearance
Wardrobeclothing
accessories
Groominghairskin
nails makeup
fragrancebreath
(don’t chew gum)
ABC’s of ImageBehavior
Etiquettephone/emailtable mannersIntroductionshandshakes
Civilityrespectful behaviorconsideration of others
Attitudepositive attitudeself-confidence self-esteem
ABC’s of Image
Communication
Verbalspeaking skills
GrammarVocabulary
presentation skills
NonverbalPosture
Gestureseye contact
facial expressionslistening skills
WrittenLanguageGrammar
presentation
SWOT Analysis
If you Remember Nothing Else …Remember This!
Be Prepared
Smile
Firm handshake
Be Courteous
Answer this question before you go in… “What is one thing you want them to remember about you
during your interview?”
Get there early, take time to relax
The Art of a Thank You Letter
Don’t forget to follow up with a thank you
Highlight the things you talked about
Talk about your skills again
If you’re no longer interested in the job, tell them
If you are interested in the job, tell them
Provide contact information
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Thank you for your time!!!
Jennifer FisherCulture and Retention Manager
Group Dekko
www.dekko.comwww.twitter.com/jenfisherfw
