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Keys to Career Success

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The Job Interview

Impressions DO count when evaluating someone, particularly for a professional position.

As an interview candidate, you have your foot in the door, but so do all the other candidates that are being interviewed.

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Interview Attire

Professional dress is not just about clothes, but overall professional appearance.

You will want your possible future employer to be impressed with your look, however, not to upstage the interview.

Is this proper attire to wear for a job interview for an office position?

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Men’s Clothing

Wear a well-tailored suit in traditional colors, such as navy blue or black.

Wear a button up shirt with a simple neck tie.

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Women’s Clothing

Wear a well–tailored suit in traditional colors.

Blouses should be cotton, silk or a nice looking artificial fiber in a conservative color that goes appropriately with the suit.

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What does that mean? If you were an owner

of a company and you were interviewing people for job openings, what kind of employees would you want to hire?

What words describe a “Can Do” attitude?

Why is it important?

Have a positive “Can Do” Attitude7


Professional Dress

Dress for Success

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http://youtu.be/AbrdG638JjM

Goal Setting

Goals are what we try to consciously reach everyday.

Some goals are small; some goals are big.There are short terms goals and long terms

goals.

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Steps in Setting and Achieving Goals

Make a list of what you want out of life.

Include short and long term goals. Be honest and keep them in

proper perspective.What is important to

you? What are your priorities? What are your values?

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Be Successful!11

Remember to always look your best on job

interviews

Set your goals and achieve them!


Questions?


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References and Resources14

Textbook: Parnell Frances Baynor. (2001). Skills for personal and family living.Tinley Park: The Goodheart-Willcox Publishing

Company. Sasse Connie. (2004). Families today. New York: McGraw Hill Glencoe.

Websites: AchieveTexas

AchieveTexas which is an education initiative designed to prepare students for a lifetime of success. It allows students to achieve excellence by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship. http://www.achievetexas.org/

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Exploring career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://www.bls.gov/k12/ CTE: Learning that works for America

In cooperation with the National Career Technical Education Foundation (NCTEF), NASDCTEc provides leadership and support for the National Career Clusters™ Framework to deliver high-quality CTE programs through improved curriculum design and instruction. http://www.careertech.org/career-clusters/

WorkSmart-Getting Job Ready with Your AppearanceTake time to look your best!Your appearance will make a lasting impression. Even if you are only going to pick up forms or drop off an application, dress in clothing that is suitable for the type of job you are seeking.http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/ready_appearance.html


http://www.achievetexas.org/

http://www.bls.gov/k12/

http://www.careertech.org/career-clusters/

http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/ready_appearance.html

References and Resources15

YouTube™: Dress for Success

Getting ready for an interviewhttp://youtu.be/AbrdG638JjM

Dressing the Part: The New Professional's GuidePodcast for young adults transitioning from college to the workforce. Tips on interviewing and professional dress for young men and women are offered.http://youtu.be/INKZ2u79E_Q


http://youtu.be/AbrdG638JjM

http://youtu.be/INKZ2u79E_Q

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