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Q. Consulting Group Copyright 2010 by Q. Consulting Group Providing Training & Technical Assistance Career Readiness Series Career Chat:  A conversation about the current job market First Impressions are Lasting Impressions:  The Art of Job Interviewing How to Write a Winning Resume Antonio Q. Meeks, Facilitator
What would you like to get out of this workshop?
Course Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Q. Consulting Group Copyright 2010 by Q. Consulting Group Providing Training & Technical Assistance Career Chat:  A conversation about the current job market
Current Job Trends ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Job Trends Continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
“ Companies are looking to hire people who can operate sophisticated computerized machinery, follow complex blueprints and demonstrate higher math proficiency than was previously required of the typical assembly line worker.”
Current Unemployment Rates ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Job Search Tips ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Q. Consulting Group Providing Training & Technical Assistance First Impressions are Lasting Impressions:  The Art of Job Interviewing
Important Fact #1 The job interview is the single most important stage in the job search process!
Interview Directives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
3 Types of Interview Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Factual Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Situational Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Illegal Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Important Fact #2 Employers hire people they like!
The power of nonverbal cues i.e. body language ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Important Fact #3 Interviewing is learned behavior…the more you do it the better you get!
Next Steps ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Q. Consulting Group Providing Training & Technical Assistance How to Write a Winning Resume Antonio Q. Meeks, Facilitator
Outline of workshop ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Components of a Resume ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Contact Information ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Education ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Work Experience ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Summary of Qualifications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
References ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Two Main Types of Resumes  ,[object Object],[object Object],Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text
Duties Based Resume ,[object Object]
Duties Based Resume 1 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Duties Based Resume 2 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Outcome Based Resume ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Outcome Based Example ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Outcome Based Example 2 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tidbits  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Individual Practice ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Questions?
Q. Consulting Group Antonio Q. Meeks Founder & Senior Consultant 615.473.2494 [email_address] www.qconsultgroup.com Providing Training & Technical Assistance

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Career readiness series

  • 1. Q. Consulting Group Copyright 2010 by Q. Consulting Group Providing Training & Technical Assistance Career Readiness Series Career Chat: A conversation about the current job market First Impressions are Lasting Impressions: The Art of Job Interviewing How to Write a Winning Resume Antonio Q. Meeks, Facilitator
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  • 17. Important Fact #2 Employers hire people they like!
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  • 19. Important Fact #3 Interviewing is learned behavior…the more you do it the better you get!
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