This document provides information and tips for becoming job ready and preparing for job interviews. It discusses the importance of work and becoming happy, fulfilled individuals. Some key things mentioned for becoming job ready include creating a desire for work, learning necessary skills, developing a plan to learn skills, setting goals, and visualizing success. The document also outlines appropriate and inappropriate attire for interviews, common sections in resumes like objective, education, work history, and skills. Lastly, it provides tips for preparing for an interview such as researching the company, practicing, making a strong first impression with a smile and firm handshake, and leaving on a positive note by thanking the interviewer.

1. Presenter: Kaneil A. Murray, MSc. (Pending)
Payroll Supervisor, NCU
August 15, 2013
JOB READINESS
NORTHERN CARIBBEAN
UNIVERSITY

2. JOB READINESS
Work is a valuable part of our existence, useful
work not only provide financial gain, but can help
us become happy fulfilled individuals. The world
of work is EXCITING, CHALLENGING and
can also be very SATISFYING.

3. HOW DO I
BECOME JOB
READY?

4. 
CREATE THE DESIRE FOR
THE WORK

5. 
LEARN THE
NECESSARY SKILLS

6. 
DEVELOP A PLAN TO
LEARN THE SKILLS

7. 
SET GOALS

8. 
VISUALIZE IT

9. 
THINGS YOU NEED TO
BE JOB READY

10. • Suit
• Shirt & Tie
• Sports Jacket
• Slacks
• Skirted Suit
• Dress or Skirt with Blazer
• Skirt & Blouse
• Skirt & sweater
• Slacks & Blouse
• T-Shirt
• Denim Jeans
• Athletic Wear
• Hats
• Mini-Skirts
• Mini-Dresses
• Shorts
• Denim Skirts
• Evening Wear
MEN
WOMEN
Appropriate Inappropriate

11. SHIRT & TIE

12. SPORTS JACKET

13. PANTS SUIT

14. SKIRTED SUIT

15. PANTS SUIT

16. The Reality of Job Hunting
50% of resumes submitted for jobs do not get read.
Even if someone does read your resume, he or she
will likely spend about 15 seconds looking at it.
What are they looking for?
- Has excellent grades
- Is involved in a variety of activities
- Has shown commitment and leadership
in those activities

17. Objective
Employers like to see some kind of objective or
summary statement. The more specific it is the
better, then they will be able to route the resume to
the appropriate people.
Education
At minimum, the education section should
include your
year in school, and when you are expected to
graduate.

18. Work History/Volunteer
Experience:
In this section you will list your prior or current work
experience. You should list your specific job title,
where you worked, and what your specific job
duties were.
Make sure to write your job duties in the correct
tense (past tense).
Your jobs will be listed in chronological order (most
recent to least recent) base on the start date.

19. SKILLS
In this section you will list specific skills you have
that may be helpful for the job. You must be
specific in listing your potential assets to the
company. Skills may include:
 Languages spoken
 Computer/Typing Skills
 Office Equipment Skills
 Communication Skills
 Electrical/Technical/Mechanical Skills
Others (Soft Skills)
Positive Attitude, Reliable, Organized, Loyalty,
Work Ethic etc.

20. Preparing yourself for a job
interview

22. Preparing yourself for a Job
Interview

23. JOB INTERVIEW
 Find out all you can about the company
 Review your information
 PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
THE FIRST 4 THINGS TO DO
 Smile
 Eye Contact
 Firm Handshake
 Introduce yourself First
NOTE: It takes 30 meetings after a first impression
to change a first impression.

24. LASTLY
 HOW YOU LEAVE THE INTERVIEW IS JUST AS
IMPORTANT AS THE FIRST IMPRESSION.
PSYCHOLOGIST CALL THIS THE PRIMARY-
RECENCY EFFECT.
 REMEMBER TO SMILE, SHAKE THEIR HAND,
AND TANK THEM FOR THE INTERVIEW.

25. “FORTUNE FAVOURS THE
PREPARED”
Thank you and all the
very best for the
future