...of us the job or selection interview is probably the most important interview we ever take part in. However, employment is only one of many reasons for participating in an interview. The definiton of “interview’’ is: Any planned and controlled conversation between two (or more) people which has a purpose for at least one of the participants, and during which both speak and listen from time to time. The effective interview: A job interview is a systematic, purposeful conversation. Your goal is to show the employer that you have the skills, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the company and its culture. It is also your opportunity to gather information about the job, the company, and future career opportunities to determine whether the job and the company are right for you. After your cover letter and résumé, the interview is your best opportunity to impress the employer. You can accomplish this by using effective interviewing skills. The best way to do this is to: Be Prepared It is very important to prepare for the interview by researching the job opening and the company. The more you know, the better. Try to find out when the interview is scheduled, what to expect, how long you will be there, and whether you will be speaking to one person or more. Interview Professionalism Arrive early, approximately 5-10 minutes. Leave some extra time to re-read your résumé, settle down, and be ready for the interview. Dress appropriately based...
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...Thesis Based on my research, I should stay on my current career path. Background I am planning to pursue a degree in Dental Hygiene. According to me, dental hygiene is a very manageable career. I wouldn’t want to work night shifts, so a profession like dental hygiene would be perfect for me. I like to be hands-on and I love the tools that dental hygienists use. Criteria I established three criteria in order of importance that describes why I want to stay on my current career path which is Dental Hygiene: • Salary • Work schedule • Job opportunities Research Methods According to the databases, I searched topics like best jobs for the 21st century, I read some books on most demanding careers, I looked at a case-study of a man who choose dental hygiene as a profession and how satisfied he is of the decision he made. I also interviewed my dental hygienist and asked him/her questions regarding life as a dental hygienist. Research Findings I will research: • How much will I earn. I used Ronald & Carly Rae Krannich’s book, The Best Jobs for the 21st Century, in which I found out information regarding salary. The salary of a dental hygienist is between $33,000- $60,000 per year and it is stated under one of the best paying jobs ( Krannich 101). I think $33,000 is a pretty good starting salary for a single person. The best part is that as you get more experienced, the higher your pay gets. You have so many benefits, like health insurance that is covered by your employer...
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...Abstract When making a career choice there are many variables students have to consider before making their final decision. Fortunately, students have support from teachers, counselors, parents and other stakeholders to assist them with their choices. Career counselors play a pivotal role in aiding students with this important step, by implementing the tools to guide them in discovering their interests and abilities and matching them with jobs that most appropriately fit their personality styles. A Career Counseling Assessment Programme allows the counselor the opportunity to scrutinise the range of career choices with the student after which the best choice is made in the student’s interest. This requires the counselor to be an objective thinker who is not easily influenced by emotion. This programme gives students the life skills needed to improve their self-concepts, become sentient of educational awareness, economic awareness, develop their skill competence, problem solving abilities and be generally prepared for the world of work. Introduction At some point in the life of students, whilst in the process of choosing a career, they encounter situations when they could benefit from honest advice. Career counselors provide this much needed guidance to students so that they can triumph over this overwhelming process. In the school system career counseling is a student-centered support service where students are guided through the career planning process by...
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...As we continue our year-long celebration of the 20-year anniversary of PARW/CC, I would like to heighten the awareness of the accomplishments of some of our members. This month I introduce Eileen Laskar of Intellect Consulting Ltd, based in Nairobi, Kenya. A Pioneer Eileen is a rather pioneering woman, as she is the first Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) and the first Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) to open a career coaching practice in Kenya. Her business partner holds the Certified Employment Interview Professional (CPRW) Credential making the team at Intellect Career Centre quite comprehensive. Eileen is setting the stage, positioning herself as career coaching specialist in the Eastern Africa, professionalizing the whole career development landscape in the region which so far has been characterized by emergence of recruiting firms. She reckons that the later are easy to start, operate and make quick returns; career coaching is more complex to start, requires long-term commitment, accountability and also rigorous credentialing, meaning not everyone can become a coach. Eileen is introducing the "concept" of executive career coaching, providing a broad menu of unique services including coaching for excellence, executive résumé writing, coaching for interviews, job search strategies and working with organizations to adopt career coaching as a best practice in organizational development (OD) As social-economist, Eileen has worked in various capacities...
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...Unit 4 and 5 Evaluate the purpose of different types of career guidance interviews Evaluate methodologies to explore the career guidance and development needs of clients Corney and Watts (1998) define information and advice as; ‘providing an immediate response to the needs of clients who present an enquiry or reveal a need that requires more than a straightforward information response. Advice is usually limited to helping with the interpretation of information and with meeting needs already clearly understood by the client…’ Advice and information is therefore concerned with meeting client’s presenting issues relating to information. The OECD (2004:10) definition of guidance is; ‘Career guidance refers to services and activities intended to assist individuals of any age, and at any point of their lives, to make educational, training and occupational choices and to manage their careers’. This reflects the variety of activities that may take place in supporting clients to move forward. Guidance is about helping clients to understand their own needs, set and review career goals, understand any barriers and to produce action plans. Hambly (2008; 16) refers to the iceberg analogy to explain the process of guidance. The top of the iceberg represents the clarifying and meeting of presented needs which is advice and information and the bottom of the iceberg is about exploring additional needs which is guidance. The guidance element may be about exploring high leverage...
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...CONTENTS PART A The Graduate Marketplace 1 - 4 PART B Intended Career Path 5 - 11 PART C Next Step 12 - 13 Appendices Identified Target Position (Job Advertisement) Cover Letter for CV Curriculum Vitae (CV) Job Application Form Career Plan and Self Analysis Career Anchor Inventory Psychometric Test Reports : Verbal Reasoning Skills : Numerical Reasoning Skills : Abstract Reasoning Skills : Type Dynamics Indicator Observer Feedback Forms : Assessment Centre Activity PART A Industry The industry I have chosen is the Customer Service/Management Industry and it is my passion to be able to interact with clients and customers and cater their needs because almost every industry these days is based on customers’ feedback. Organizations work endlessly to increase their client satisfaction levels which are because customer service is a central fragment of preserving continuing customer relationships that are crucial to unending revenue. Not only companies but most industries now focus on customer satisfaction hence creating huge graduate employment opportunities as well as graduate training programmes...
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...Final Exam (Part 2) 8 Oct 2012 Researching a Career Path I chose the Protective Security Specialist (PSS) as my career path choice. I chose the PSS path due to the fact that it was one specific area of my past experience that was lacking and it has positions all over the world through the Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) Program (formally known as the Worldwide Personal Protective Services (WPPS) Program). My initial research began with people I worked with on a Static Security project in a high threat area. I soon found out that there were a few large companies, and projects, that would serve as a starting point. Aegis, DynCorp, Global, Triple Canopy, and US Training Center were the major players in the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security Program. I spoke with work colleagues that have worked for one, or numerous, of the aforementioned companies. I was mostly interested in the areas of company vision, work beliefs, and compensation plans along with the individuals’ point of view. I then began an internet search of my top 3 picks (Global, Triple Canopy, and US Training Center). I researched news articles of specific incidents, public views, and awarded contracts. Public forum sites, such as SOCNet, provided a valuable resource on how different companies were viewed & operated by, and at, the lower levels. My final task was the research of each of the company’s specific website; focusing on mission statement, focus, and plans for the future. Networking...
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...Instructions INDUSTRY OUTLOOK My desired career path is Management Analyst; and I provided research on the general outlook for management. The Bureau of Labor Statistics documented that “Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations”, where it will also increase the demand for consulting services and be more competitive. Also growth of international business will also contribute to an expected increase in demand for management analysts. For required education, the typical entry-level requirement for management analysts is bachelor’s degree, but some employers prefer MBA students. Common field of study would include marketing, management, economics, political science, finance, marketing and etc. I will choose marketing and finance as my graduating majors and study MBA after. The license of CMC (Certified Management Consultant) is not required for entry-level management analyst, but would make seekers competitive. The median wage of management Analyst is 37.79 per hour, $78,600 per year. Its projected growth faster than average during 2012 and 2022 SMART Goals Networking * Complete 12 informational interviews, during the winter of 2014, participating in Drexel Career Fair and network with many company HRs, such as Johnson & Johnson, EY, Pwc, Chase, and ECT. * Get chances to know HRs from different company * Viable career paths and entry level position * To...
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...UNIV 101-PART 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN SAMPLE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK My desired career path is to secure a position in economic development or international economic policy; therefore, I provided research on the general outlook for economists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics documented that “53 percent of economists” are employed by the United States federal government, state government, or an affiliated agency; and the employment outlook will rise at 6% from 2008 through 2018. “Candidates who hold master’s or Ph.D. degree in economics will have the best employment prospects and advancement opportunities” where as applicants holding a bachelor’s degree will have limited access to entry level positions. As the field of economics requires advanced education, I have conducted extensive research on applicable graduate and PhD programs. The degrees I am considering include a Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master in Public Policy (MPP), Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MAIEF), or PhD. Program in Economics. My target schools are the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government, Bandeis University’s Lemberg Program, Duke University, and American University’s School of Public Affairs. The BLS referenced that salary ranges for economists varied greatly; the highest 10 percent of professionals earned more than $149,110 and the lowest 10 percent earn less than $44,050. I also reviewed the GS salary grades for the federal government. Based on my co-op experience...
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...Module code: HR0275 Student number: 12007518 Tutors name : Jenny Sherriff Personal Organisational Development Portfolio Introduction Within the following pages I will discuss a reflective statement on the UK graduate labour market. I will discuss ranges in salary, how it is competitive, and what skills are needed to be employable. I will discuss various tests and activities taken within my seminars and in my own time and how this shows my strengths and weaknesses. I will also discuss my plan from university education into employment as a graduate. I will also discuss how I am currently in the process of looking for a relevant placement or internship, how it will benefit my employability after finishing university education. I will also discuss various tests and activities taken within my seminars and in my own time and how this shows my strengths and weaknesses Part A Graduate employment The office of national statistic describes a graduate those people who have left education with qualifications above A level standard. This includes those with higher education and those with degrees. (Office of national statistics, 2013) Over the past twenty years in the UK there has been an increasing number of initiatives focusing upon the role that higher education institutions play in relation to graduate employment. (Taylor & Francis, 2011). Employment could be described as a contact between and employer and an employee, graduate employment could be described...
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...PrintSyllabus 1/13/15 8:23 PM 2015 Spring P450 Syllabus (Published) - Last update: 1/11/2015 2015 Spring P450 Details Course Title P450 - Career Development Prerequisite Schedule /Location Instructor Mon 4:15 PM / South - 311 Online Credits Load False 1.0 1.0 15.0 Contact Mr. Banafa, Ahmed (ahmed.banafa@mail.npu.edu) Hours Course Information Course Description This course is designed for graduate students to take in preparation for becoming working professionals. Topics include effective communication strategies, emotional intelligence, diversity and cultural awareness, and interview skills. This course is intended for all the engineering graduate students to take to sharpen the soft skills required for professionals and learn professionalism in preparation for their career development and job search. Emphasis will be placed on professional ethics and leadership behaviors. Major objectives are: 1. To learn about career paths, career planning, as well as the essentials of professional development ( P.D.), such as personality assessment, communicative techniques, networking skills, resume preparations, interview skills as well as professional behaviors, such as professional etiquette and professional images. 2. To learn about Silicon Valley business and technology trends, workforce demands, and job opportunities, 3. To gain exposure and learn to network with Silicon Valley business and high-tech professionals for expanded professional networks. Instruction Method Lectures...
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...SEMESTER 1 ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013 LECTURE 1 Overview of Course Description of Assignment © KAMAL KANT, 2012 1 COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. 2. 3. 4. NEW PARADIGM OF WORK CAREER THEORIES ABOUT UNDERSTANDING YOU LEARN TO WORK IN 21st CENTURY MOTIVATION, LEADERSHIP, TEAMS, INTELLIGENCE & STRESS 5. SUCEEDING IN CAREER 6. CAREER PLANNING AND JOB HUNTING © KAMAL KANT, 2012 SEE COURSE OUTLINE & CONTENTS OF TEXT FOR DETAILS 2 WORKING IN THE 21st CENTURY • 13 lectures. • PowerPoint slides of lectures will be posted at least a day before the lecture. • There is a prescribed text for course • There will be recommended readings. • These [prescribed text & recommended readings] must be read if you hope to do well/pass – applicable to S/U candidates too! © KAMAL KANT, 2012 3 FORMAT OF LECTURE • Tuesday Sessions 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm • Wednesday Sessions 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. • Schedule during Lectures – About 1 hour LECTURE – 15 min – 20 min BREAK – About 1 hour LECTURE © KAMAL KANT, 2012 • Time at end of lecture for Discussion/ Consultation/Clarification with fellow students/instructor. [There are no tutorials for this course.] 4 • It is an paired assignment [40%]. ASSIGNMENT • The assignment essentially requires you to interview three individuals with at least 15 years of career history; and subsequently answer two questions related to information gained from the interviewees and applying your knowledge of the learning from the course and other research...
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...MS Office Class Proposal Table of Contents Summary 3 Description 3 Course Objectives 3 Course Curriculum 3 Course Standards 3 Course Outline 4 Equipment Needed 5 Financial 5 Assumptions 5 Documentation 6 Summary This proposal is written to communicate the objectives, curriculum, standards and potential revenue in regards to an MS Office class. Description This class will be held 2 days a week for a semester in length. The location and times will be determined as the class is developed. The class will be designed for 12 (twelve) students, but will adaptable due to space. It will be taught in various formats, but not limited to lecture, textbook, and hands-on training. Student will also earn up to 2 (two) High School technology credits. The course will be offered in three sections. The sections must build upon each other. Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide the background for the students to become knowledgeable in the components of Microsoft Office. It will also provide them with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill many roles in today’s society, be preparing them in the field of office systems. Course Curriculum Textbook - Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition ISBN-10: 1423927133 Course Standards This course will be taught to Sunshine State Standards (See Documentation). Course Outline Essential Introduction to Computers Microsoft Windows Vista 1. Introduction...
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...banks have not only executed their core functionalities but also helped better our lives by rendering us a wide range of services like exchange of foreign currency, investment banking, mutual funds, insurances, demat services, online trading of shares etc. Why Career In Banking With the growing appetite of banks to venture into services and expanding the definition of the term “banking”, there is clearly a huge opportunity for people who want to have banking as their career option. The avenues and opportunities in this sector seem to be limitless with the advent of this new age banking systems. There are currently 81 scheduled commercial banks with a combined network of 53,000 branches in India. With this kind of a growth it comes as no surprise that the banking sector was the largest job provider for the last 3 years. It is estimated that there is a requirement for about 7.5 lakh bank job positions that needs to be filled in the next 5 years. These openings are across the various banking designations: from bank clerks to probationary officers, IT officers. Apart from the MBAs and CAs there is a good scope for technical posts like agricultural officers, industry officers, law officers and economic officers. Career Path of Probationary officer A banks probationary officer is the entry level recruitment for bank officers. They will be trained for accounting, marketing, finance, investment as well as billing and a PO’s...
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...Disability Inclusion at the Work Place Robert Long Keiser University Abstract There are many reasons for inclusion of those with physical or mental impairments. From State and Federal tax breaks to social correctness. There are some limitations these same individuals might impose on a business such as needing adaptive equipment or better access to work areas. However, the time and monies invested will pay off in ways that a business cannot easily measure. Equality and inclusion for all makes good business sense for all parties involved. Disability Inclusion at the Work Place The subject of disability is not something the average person really thinks about, until he or she or a close loved one is confronted with the limitations and bias of a disabled person. There is one fact about disability that is imposable to ignore. There are no limitations on age, race, national origin, sex, physical fitness. Disability can occur at any time or place and to anyone. This fact alone is the reason this topic should be important to everyone. Franklin D. Roosevelt summed it up best: “We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought" (Thompson, 2009). However, a disability in the work place has been a sore spot for many business owners in America. Until the last twenty years, the potential of hiring a disabled person was never a high priority. Yet hiring a physically or mentally impaired...
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