Job Search Etiquette

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Job Search Etiquette

• Dont get fired
• before you get hired

Presented by UCR Career Center 951-827-3631
www.careers.ucr.edu
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What do employers want?
Analytical Skills
Honesty/Integrity
Detail Oriented
Flexibility/Adaptability
Motivation/Initiative
Communication Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Teamwork Skills
Computer Skills
Interpersonal Skills
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What do employers want?

• Communication
• Honesty/Integrity
• Teamwork Skills
• Strong Work Ethic
• Analytical Skills

• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivation/Initiative
• Computer Skills
• Detail-oriented

Source NACE Research Job Outlook 2006
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First Impressions
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Transforming Your ImageFrom Student
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to Professional
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Easy First Steps

• Conservative email address
• Professional outgoing voice message
• Clean internet profile
• Resume and/or calling card

Sara Cortez B.S. Business Administration Universi
ty of California, Riverside 123 Canyon Crest,
Apt. A 951.827.1234 Riverside, CA 92507
scortez_at_gmail.com

• Summary of Qualifications
• 3 years customer service experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and
• campus involvement
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Seeking a full-time sales position

(Back)
(Front)
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Professional Appearance

• Business Attire
• Formal
• Casual
• Accessories
• Grooming/Hygiene
• Body Art

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Appropriate Networking Behavior

• Verbal/Written
• Introduce yourself
• State your purpose
• Provide essential information
• Ask for advice/ guidance
• Use formal English

• Non-Verbal
• Eye contact
• Handshake
• Open posture
• Active Listening
• Smile!
• Turn off your phone

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Email Etiquette

• Formal English - no howdy, btw, cuz
• Proper case
• Use a salutation and a closing
• Show appreciation for the employers time and/or
  assistance

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Example Phone Intro Statement
Hi, my name is Sara Cortez. I am a fourth-year
business student at UC Riverside currently
exploring the field of Pharmaceutical Sales.
Would you be willing to speak with me about your
role as a Sales Representative with Pfizer? Id
only ask for twenty minutes of your time at your
convenience.
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Family Feud
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NETWORKING DONTs
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Networking Donts

• Dont drink or smoke
• Dont discuss politics or personal issues
• Dont ask for a job
• Dont answer your cell phone
• Dont engage in PDA

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Interview Commandments

• BE ON TIME
• Dress appropriately
• Leave your cell phone in the car
• Check yourself just prior to the interview
• Be courteous to everyone you meet
• Do not disparage former, current or potential
  employers
• Express interest and enthusiasm

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Family Feud
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DINING ETIQUETTE MOTHERS MANDATES
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Dining Etiquette(aka Mothers Mandates)

• Elbows off the table
• Chew with your mouth closed
• No grooming at the table
• Offer to others before you help yourself
• Be discreet
• Excuse yourself

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Dining Etiquette
PRE-MEAL Napkin on lap Avoid three Ss when
ordering Never order first No alcohol Water on
the right
APPETIZERS Work outside-in with utensils Pass the
bread Spoon away Taste before seasoning Rest
utensils on plate
ENTREE Small bites No finger food Use
napkin Mouth closed while chewing Pick around
food you dont like
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Follow Up

• Thank you, thank you, thank you
• Persistent interest versus stalking
• Keep a communication record

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Communication Record(aka Job Search Log)
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Managing Offers

• Negotiating more time
• Notifying employers when you have accepted
  another offer
• Request the offer in writing and follow up on any
  conditions in a timely fashion

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Managing Rejection

• Think before you act
• Asking for feedback is O.K.
• Demanding to know why you were not hired is never
  O.K.

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Final Thoughts

• Think of yourself as a professional
• Give employers what they want
• Follow the golden rule

Treat others as you would like to be treated
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Career Center

• Additional Career Center workshops to help you
  with your career success
• Resume Writing
• Interviewing Skills
• Negotiating Skills
• Job Search/Networking
• Career Exploration
• Special seminars with guest employer speakers

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Upcoming Events
Business Etiquette Dinner February 2007
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Career Center

• Location Veitch Student Center (next to Health
  Center)
• Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Web Site www.careers.ucr.edu
• Individual counseling appointments available by
  calling
• 951-827-3631
• Drop-In Hours Mon. thru Fri.
• 10 a.m. to 12 noon
• 130 p.m. to 430 p.m.