The document summarizes tips for nailing a job interview, including researching the company, preparing answers to common questions, telling stories to demonstrate your skills and qualifications, bringing examples of your work, and following basic etiquette and protocols. It also discusses preparing an elevator pitch and unique positioning statement, negotiating compensation, and utilizing volunteer and networking opportunities.

1. AMA Career Workshop #3 Nailing the Interview Lynn Hazan Lynn Hazan & Associates James Heckman American Marketing Association

2. Repeat after me… (Lynn’s Mantra) If you look like… Walk like… Talk like… Sound like…

3. A Duck!

4. Do you mirror the job specs? Or not?

5. The more duck-like you are, the better your chances of success!

8. A Timeline in Chocolate Past Present Future The resume is about the past The job description is about the present The interview is about the future

9. In hiring, past performance is a good indicator of future performance. Past Future

11. Why Should I Hire ? Write down your answers. YOU

13. UPS Summary statement for resume

14. UPS Summary statement for resume Lead off for a successful interview

16. Paired Share Why you should hire me! Make it interesting. Time: 1 minute each

17. Before the interview: Research company 1. Use social media tools 2. Check out competition 3. What is company known for? 4. How do you fit?

26. True Life Stories You Won’t Believe! Candidate… asked for food. took off shoes. was sloppily dressed. swore 3x. wore perfume so strong, I almost passed out.

27. Wow Project Candidates who are dazzled by a job opportunity should “dazzle employers back” with a “Wow!” project.

29. Scoop on Pay Raises 2008: Labor Dept stats: average increase= 2.6% 2009: Q1= 2% 2009: Q3 & 4; fall below 2% Source: Chicago Tribune 8/11/09

30. The Empowered Job Seeker 1 to 1 consultation to help candidates re-position themselves for a changing job market. For details, contact lynn@lhazan.com Includes work on resume, interviews, networking, LinkedIn, job searching and negotiating, with Lynn Hazan, a 25-year veteran of the recruiting business.

31. Resume Review A One-hour Resume Transformation For details, contact lynn@lhazan.com Your resume should be your marketing document. You will leave this session with a resume that reflects your successes and clearly demonstrates what you can bring to an employer. Includes complementary follow-up phone consultation. The Resume Review Summer Special is valid through August 31, 2009!

32. Volunteer Opportunities Help at the marathon on Sunday, October 11, 2009 See Lynn for details

33. To sign up for Lynn’s E-jobs, the free, confidential listserv from Lynn Hazan & Associates: Clearly print your name and email address on the sign up sheet!

34. When you nail the interview, you hit it on the head! Lynn Hazan [email_address] www. lhazan .com 312.863.5401 Follow me on Linkedin: Lynn Hazan Follow me on Twitter: lynnhazan