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2 Introductions Avery Hood Jeffery Streitmatter Ellie WeinbellFernando Barroso Jennifer Reidy Ervin Goad Tito Molina Rafael Marin Ariana Saavedra Andres Sanchez Rodriguez Daniel Shirley Alex Meadows Royce Sages

3 Schedule Welcome & Showcase Overview (Avery Hood) Breakout Session Elevator Speeches Resumes (Rafael Marin) Researching companies (Avery Hood) Interacting with Recruiters (Target) Interviews (Ariana Saavedra) Breakout Session Mock Interviews Target presentation/questions Yes, speaker 2 has two sections

4 Overview

5 Overview: Details Purpose Dates Time LocationEmployers come to recruit UF students for internships and full-time positions Dates September 27th (non-tech) & 28(tech) Time 9 am – 3 pm Location SW Rec Center

6 Overview: Prep – Week BeforeBorrow/Buy Suit Research Companies Info Sessions, Company Events Bring Resumes, Business Casual Print Resumes CRC Resume Critiques (ufiie.org) Mock Interviews Apply Online

7 Event Date Time LocationUpcoming Events Event Date Time Location IISE P&G Info Session 9/26 6:15-7:30 PM TBA SHPE BBQ with Industry 9/27 11:00 AM -2:00 PM Fine Arts Courtyard SHPE AirB&b Info Session 6:15 – 7:30 PM IISE Pepsico Info Session Career Showcase (Technical) 9/28 6:15 – 7:45 PM SW Rec Center IISE Chat n Chew w/ Anheuser Busch 9/29 6:15 - 7:15 PM For SHPE, announce

8 Elevator speech: Breakout SessionAlso get food! Practice introducing yourself and giving your elevator speech to one of our volunteers

9 Resumes

10 Resumes: Organization1. Current & Permanent Address Professional & Phone Number 1 1 2. Objective: Clean & Concise 2 3. Education: Major/ Minor/ GPA 3 4 4. Work Experience: 2-3 Internships/Jobs Emphasize tasks Talk about formatting, tips & tricks, and action words in resource packet Use resume paper! 5. Activities: 2-3 extracurriculars Emphasize leadership/commitment 5 6. Skills & Relevant Coursework: Programming, Languages, Classes 6 7 7. Honors and Awards: Scholarships, academic/design team awards, etc.

11 Resumes: Bad Examples Left: Poor organization, inconsistent spacingRight: Color

12 Resumes: Good Examples

13 Researching Companies

14 Researching Companies: Purpose and How-ToFind jobs before Showcase Makes you stand out Gives you ideas for questions Impresses the recruiter! How: Google Search Attend Information Sessions CRC Job Postings Talk with friends & friends of friends Note the highlighted buzzwords You can’t get a job unless you’ve applied for it.

15 Researching Companies: Applying OnlineShows you are proactive “Careers” tab on company website CRC Website: CareerLink > Events > Career Fairs > CrashCourse Write application requisition number on resume Most companies will send in a confirmation Note: Can search for job postings on the Careers tab on company website or CRC website CRC Website Search Engine

16 Researching Companies: Tailoring ExamplesGoliath National Bank is looking for a full-time risk modeler Objective: Seeks challenging role utilizing my quantitative skills Experience: Management Consultant, Herren Associates, Washington, D.C. Jun 2012-Jan 2013 Supported NAVSEA clients in system engineering and program management Developed 2 program life-cycle estimates totaling ~$7.2B Not Tailored Talk about How to Tailor from resource packet Note the split of the “Not Tailored” Second Bullet Point into two quantified bullets Objective: Seeks full-time role in quantitative risk modeling within the financial sector Experience: Management Consultant, Herren Associates, Washington, D.C. Jun 2012-Jan 2013 Created life-cycle cost model for ~$1.2B NAVSEA acquisition Developed ~$6B risk-bounded production model for NAVSEA client Tailored

17 Recruiter Interaction

18 Recruiter Interaction: Their PerspectiveWho are the recruiters? HR or Hiring Manager Employees from specific positions UF Alumni Recruiting is mundane & repetitive Hundreds of candidates Thousands of resumes Hours of talking Be yourself! Its okay to be nervous.

19 Recruiter Interaction: BasicsUse Resume as Outline Name, Year, Major Objective Why are you talking to them? Qualifications Experience, Skills, Projects Why should they hire you? Questions for Recruiters Are you enthusiastic about this company? Essentially an elevator pitch: 30-second speech that tells the recruiter why you are a good candidate, what you have to offer KNOW YOUR RESUME: Be able to speak about each item clearly and concisely - you will be asked about things on your resume.

20 Recruiter Interaction: AdvancedThree-Point Approach Requires more prior research Company Drop fact or ask insightful question Objective What position do you want within the company? How do you see yourself fitting-in with the company? Qualifications Experience, Skills, Projects Why should they hire you? Company Bullet: By dropping a fact or asking insightful question, it shows you did your research

21 Recruiter Interaction: Tips & TricksConfidence Make eye contact “Fake it ‘til you make it” Handshake Firm but not bone crushing Small Talk Makes conversation personable and relaxed Don’t Mumble

22 Recruiter Interaction: Tips & TricksControl Nervous habits Don’t sway, fidget, stand on 1 foot, etc. No early goodbyes Don’t leave until dismissed Meet the recruiter before career-fair Nice to see a familiar face  Or: see the recruiter again after career-fair (Info Sessions)

23 Interviews

24 80% 20% Interviews: Purpose Two-way Street COMPATIBILITY SKILLSHow you fit with the company How the company fits with you 80% COMPATIBILITY 20% SKILLS It is your job to prove both (using past examples!)

25 Interviews: Styles & TypesBehavioral – most common Technical – evaluates problem solving (covered in packet) Case Studies – assesses business understanding (not covered) Types Phone 1-on-1 Panel Interview (2 or more interviewers) Group Interview (2 or more candidates)

26 S/T A R Interviews: Strategy Answer with STAR Using STARSituational/Task Action Result Using STAR Be specific Quantify when possible Avoid using “We” Don’t reuse experiences Must prepare answers in advance! S/T A R Avoid using “We” – the interviewer wants to know how YOU accomplished or completed something, not others You can have ideas written down with you, even for in-person interviews. ALWAYS have answers prepared for the standard questions (to come)

27 Interviews: Answers Split into Two Categories Use STAR StrategyPositive Experience – times when you accomplished something, went above and beyond, etc. Negative Experience – times when you had to overcome obstacles, adverse force acting on you, etc. Use STAR Strategy At least three answers for each category Try to frame negatives experiences in a positive light Reiterate having answers prepared in advance

28 Interviews: BehavioralWhat? Situational questions about past experiences Evaluates suitability beyond skills and work history Generally avoids hypothetical questions Why? Past experience is best predictor of future performance Focuses on the 80% compatibility

29 Interviews: The Tricky QuestionGreatest weakness questions Tests self-awareness Worst answers: I’m perfect or answering with a major flaw (i.e. I can’t meet deadlines) Strategy: Offer a weakness the employer already knows (i.e. lack of technical knowledge) Use a flaw that is only a flaw in excess (i.e. not delegating enough) Show how you’re improving. “Do you have any questions?” Have a question.

30 Interviews: TechnicalDetermine candidate’s: Technical Knowledge “Do you have the knowledge required?” Analytical Skills “Can you understand and quantify problems?” Problem-Solving Process “Can you solve complex problems?” Creativity “Are you more useful than a computer?” Communication Skills “Can you explain your ideas to others?” They have a resource packet. Tell them to reference that.

31 Interviews: ResourcesCRC Mock Interviews with CRC staff Mock Interviews with Employers (best) InterviewStream (virtual interviews) Glassdoor.com Company interview questions Practice with friends! Talk about ABC’s from resource packet Glassdoor Example

32 Interviews: Breakout SessionPractice Elevator Speech Answer Interview Questions 5 Behavioral Questions in Packet

33 Closing Doors open at 9AM Check your backpackTake a lap before your first company Note where the companies on your list are HAVE A PLAN, AND TAKE NOTES AS YOU GO Start with warm up company

34 Closing Bring your resource packet to Showcase! CRCResume Critiques Mock Interviews Attend organizational events Showcase Calendar (ufbec.org) Info Sessions Networking Events Good luck!

35 Event Date Time LocationUpcoming Events Event Date Time Location IISE P&G Info Session 9/26 6:15-7:30 PM TBA SHPE BBQ with Industry 9/27 11:00 AM -2:00 PM Fine Arts Courtyard SHPE AirB&b Info Session 6:15 – 7:30 PM IISE Pepsico Info Session Career Showcase (Technical) 9/28 6:15 – 7:45 PM O’Connell Center IISE Chat n Chew w/ Anheuser Busch 9/29 6:15 - 7:15 PM announce how awesome and important BBQ is!