The document provides information about final resumes being due, an upcoming GE information night, tips for writing an effective resume, and an overview of the co-op interview and referral process. It discusses highlighting availability for fall 2015 or spring 2016 terms on resumes and notes CEAS students must complete five co-op terms. It also gives tips for responding to different types of interview questions using the STAR method.

2. Week
Four
News
Final Resumes now due Monday
Refer to the memo sent to revise your resume
Upload your resume to Blackboard for points and to
PAL for the referral process
GE Information Night- Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 PM
544 / 644 Baldwin
EE, ME, MET, AsE, CS, CompE

3. Resum
e
How does the resume “sell” you?
The resume represents the initial application for
a co-op job! The information you provide is
supposed to meet their requirements (i.e., a high
school diploma).
Providing availability for a fall 2015 or spring
2016 co-op work term is important
CEAS students MUST complete five co-op terms

4. Interviewing
Part One

6. • Design outfit and accessories to enable an
effective. slapstick performance, by use of relevant
props and materials
• Arrive at established “show” area and perform as
per the hiring agent's expectations
• Establish word-of-mouth advertising in the local
area to encourage further future bookings
• Manage schedule of ongoing work
• Be punctual, entertaining and approachable
• Manage administrative functions of the “sole-
trader” business
Responsibilities

7. • Understanding of audience expectations for
performance quality and authenticity
• Understanding of marketing or advertising
techniques, at least on a local basis, to increase
bookings and revenue
• Be able to design, procure and implement clothing
and accessories to enable effective live performance
• Ability to speak in public without trepidation
• Ability to handle changing audience expectations,
especially where children are concerned
• Be able to appreciably handle health and safety
requirements during the show, for the safety and
enjoyment of all
Qualifications

8. Tell me a time when
you made someone
laugh?

9. What special talents
(or powers) make you a
unique clown and how
would you use it to
make people laugh?

10. How many other
clowns can you fit into
your car and what
strategies would
you use?

11. Four common types of interviews
• Phone
• In-person
• Group or Panel
• On-line (Skype, Google Hangouts, Polycom)

12. Three categories of interview
questions
• Behavioral (Tell me about a time…)
• Case / situational (How would you…What would
you do?)
• Resume-based (You mentioned on your
resume…)

13. Define the
Situation
Outline the Tasks
Explain your Actions
Let them know the Results
HOW TO RESPOND

14. Situation What is the recruiter asking?
Tasks What skills are related to the
question?
Action Relate with a story?
Results What results did you get?
How to Respond

15. Pinterest Reference
http://www.pinterest.com/richrobles/
job-stuff/

16. Co-op Referral Process
• For students not in ME/MET: Have you met with your co-op
advisor or received information on the job search process?
• For ME and MET students: This class is your on-going job meeting
• Students identify a set number of preferences in the PAL system
(ME/MET: 20-30 Companies by noon Friday, February 13)
• Your co-op advisor will “approve” and “post documents” to
the companies
• Companies will contact you based on their HR protocols for
an interview
• We do not provide the contact information for company
co-op coordinators