MAKING MEANING OF YOUR EXPERIENCES IN

INTERVIEWS AND BEYOND

Presented by: Nyya Jones + Judy Sun

LEARNING OUTCOMESCreate a compelling and memorable elevator pitchUtilize action verbs and descriptive writing to get your resume seenIdentify transferable skills in your job experienceTranslate your job experience into interview responses

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY

“ELEVATOR PITCH”?

(Hint: It’s not just for elevators.)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED… Name School and major Graduation date 1-2 relevant experiences Career interests

FEEDBACK! What impression did they give you? What did they do well, and what could have been better? What was difficult about this activity? How did it make you feel?

…SO WHAT ABOUT MY RESUME?

SO…WHAT ABOUT MY RESUME?

THINGS TO CONSIDER: Objective (optional) Order of categories and bullet points Your GPA Be descriptive and include numbers Action verbs Consistent formatting

Make sure that the position you’re applying for fits with your skills, experience, and interests.

REWORKING YOUR JOB EXPERIENCES Retail - Food - Administrative - Any others?

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS1. Task2. Knowledge/skills

3. Application

1. Grocery store clerk2. Customer service3. I can maintain a

pleasant demeanor while working with difficult or demanding clients.

READY FOR THE INTERVIEW?

Practice, preparation and persistence!

PROFESSIONALISM Attire Body language Prompt Prepared Enthusiastic

BE PREPARED! Straightforward questions Behavioral questions Situational questions Competency questions and skill assessments Any others?

AFTER THE INTERVIEW Breathe! Think about what went well and what could’ve gone better Follow-up!

Nyya Jones: Nyya.Jones@ung.edu + Judy Sun: Judy.Sun@uga.edu