Formula for Interview Success: Preparation +

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Formula for Interview Success: Preparation + Practice Presented by: Shelly Drouillard The Center for Experiential Learning & Career Services The University of Toledo Contact Information The Center for Experiential Learning & Career Services The University of Toledo Student Union 1533 419.530.4341 www.utoledo.edu/success/career What can we do for you? Services for UT students/alumni! We can help with anything related to your future career! Student Employment (Rocket Jobs) Major & career exploration (Focus 2& OMJ) Professional Development: Resume & CV writing Mock interviews Job search strategies Protocol & etiquette Experiential Learning opportunities Job Search Prep Tools Polished Resume/CV Cover Letter LinkedIn Profile Other Social Media Business Cards Professional Attire Elevator Speech Networking Activities Job Boards and Search Engines How to maximize resume/CV impact Resume vs CV Resume Summary of relevant information and qualifications One or two pages in length Focused on accomplishments Appropriate for and preferred in business and professional settings CV Detailed presentation of educational history & professional qualifications Varies in length, multiple pages Focused on credentials Used for seeking faculty, research, clinical or scientific positions Resume vs CV Resume Sample Additional CV Sections Research / Teaching Experience Licensure/Certification Community/University Service Professional Associations Grants Additional Experience Publications/ Presentations Publication Examples PUBLICATIONS Name, Name, Candidate, J. A. , & Name (in press, 2007). Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In Name & Name (Eds.), The Practice of Child Therapy. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. UNDER REVIEW Candidate, J. A. & Name (Revise and resubmit). Affective perspective-taking: Assessment and training of children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Name, Candidate, J. A. & Name (under review). The versatility of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in special education settings. Bullets: List and Quantify Accomplishments Before: Completed documentation according to compliance guidelines After: Recognized need for report request and data submission forms and developed 10 new clinical and administrative forms increasing staff efficiency by 15% Before: Applied mathematical principles and techniques After: Applied mathematical principles and techniques to the solution of problems in research, development, production, distribution and other functional areas contributing to 25% cost savings over 3 year time period. Things to add to your resume… Areas of interest Major projects you have worked on Details of your typical workload Contact with other professionals Consultant roles/client profiles IT/technical skills Optimization of tools and techniques Organization & planning responsibilities How you have improved efficiency/productivity within your department? Tailor Key Words to Specific Job What words does