What’s New for the Fall?
Onewire.com
With the unemployment rate at 9.4%, and the real unemployment rate at 15.6%, there are even more people fighting for the jobs that are out there.
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Nail That Job Interview
Facilitator: Kathy Carliner
Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m., location to be announced.
Looking for a job, but worried you’ll blow the interview? This workshop will turn your concerns into confidence and give you a competitive edge, whether you have gone on numerous job interviews or are looking for your first job. You’ll learn how to translate your skills and accomplishments into a compelling story that helps you present and position yourself effectively. Learn how to start and end the interview, how to handle the tough questions and how to manage pre-interview nerves.
Kathy Carliner is a professional interview and communications coach with more than 20 years experience in corporate America and at academic institutions.
(Co-sponsored by Alumni Relations)
Tell Me a Story
The Essential Stuff You Need to Know to Ace the Employment Interview
Facilitator: Neil Berger
Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m., location: University Center 104
In a fact-filled, fast-paced workshop learn how to not only survive, but manage, the interview process. What happens before you get called for the interview? When does the interview really begin; when is it over? What is the role of the Human Resources Department/interviewer? What part do you play in the process other than just showing up? Develop your own list of questions and a two-minute response to “Tell me about yourself” or “Tell me a story.” Learn what difficult, embarrassing or illegal questions you might be asked and how to handle them. What salary are you looking for? How salary is determined. What are you worth and how do you negotiate a better deal? Workshop participant questions. Note: Space is limited.
Neil Berger has more than thirty years experience in the Human Resources profession including extensive recruiting and interviewing for a variety of industries.
* You must register for these events by contacting Mary Jane Ryan at the Center for Career Development at (973) 408-3710 or e-mail at: mjryan@drew.edu