interviewing and job skills workshop

Interviewing and Job Skills

Jerry DorseyMatt Luther

Alison McGuire

Jerry DorseyHR Specialist

US Army Training & Doctrine Command

Why Work?

• Independence• Pride• Provide a service to others• PAYCHECK $$$• Meet people

Job Searching

• Tools– Computer: Internet– Newspaper: Classified– Friends: Word of Mouth– Businesses: Go to them!

Job/Searching Coaching

• Mr. Matt Luther

– Department for Aging/Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

– How DARS can help in the job search process

Applications

• What is it?– Provides background information– Helps company decide if they want to hire you• Dependable?• Hard-working?• Nice person?• Good fit for company?• Related experience?

• Examples

Resume

• What is it?– Something YOU create– Shows your experience– Highlights skills & strengths– Links YOUR skills/experience to

the job you want

Interviewing

• What is it?– Meeting between you and

potential employer– Like a first date! Do I like this job?– Opportunity to demonstrate why

you want this job and why you will succeed

– Can help you get the job!– Behavioral & Situational

Mock Interviews

• Ms. Alison McGuire

Dressing for Success

• Clean uniform

• Laundered clothes

• Clean-shaven

• Deodorant

Rights as an Employee

• Minimum Wage

• Harassment-free Workplace

• Reasonable Accommodation

• Breaks

Performing on the Job

• Be On Time – Never be Late!

• Positive Attitude

• Work Hard

• Team Player

Job Benefits

• Time Off Work

• Retirement Benefits

• Insurance

• Flexible Scheduling

Quiz Time!

Question 1

The opportunity to meet new people is a reason that people work?

Yes or No?

Question 2

You can use the computer to look for jobs?

Yes or No?

Question 3

Your resume talks about someone else?

Yes or No?

Question 4

Clean clothes are optional for work?

Yes or No?

Question 5

You are entitled to a harassment-free workplace as an employee?

Yes or No?