“Interviewing to Get the Job”

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Today’s Agenda

• Introduction• Presentation by Dr. Rose Opengart• Questions and Answers• ERAU HR-Related Degrees and Programs• Career Services at Worldwide—Arnold James• Webinar Survey (when you log out)

Dr. Rose Opengart• Assistant Professor, ERAU• Certified Human Resources Professional • Academy of Human Resource Development• Employment Manager and HR Manager • Workforce Analyst for NASA• Masters in Management and Human

Resources• Ph.D. in Human Resources and

Organizational Development

Interviewing to Get the Job

Rose Opengart, Ph.D.

• Two-minute pitch/Know yourself

• Email errors/professional communication

• Company research

• Industry research

• Interviewer research

Pre-Interview Essentials

• Think before you speak• Consider the job’s requirements/sell yourself/don’t

underestimate yourself• Put yourself in the shoes of the interviewer• Ask about job before pay and benefits• Get a feel for the culture and expectations• Personality is important/be yourself• Watch non-verbal behavior (yours & theirs) and nervous habits

Interview Essentials: Basics

Interview Essentials: How to answer questions

• Look at the person asking the questions• Respect everyone equally• If you don’t understand a question, ask for it to be repeated• Don’t give 1-word answers• Don’t stress negative points• Any concerns/objections – how will you handle them?

• What can YOU do for THEM?

• Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion

• Describe an example when you were faced with a

stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills

• Be prepared with examples

Interview Essentials: Behavioral interviewing

1. What type of people are successful here? What type of people are not?

2. What would you like to be able to say about the new hire one year from now?

3. How would you describe your management style?4. What is the first problem that would need the

attention of the person you hire?5. What's one thing that's key to this company's

success that somebody from outside the company wouldn't know about?

Interview Essentials: How to ask questions

Interview essentials: salary discussion

• Try to postpone the discussion of salary until after you have an offer.

• You can make a statement such as, “I would like to have a full understanding of the position and the full compensation package before answering that question.”

• Another strategy is to give a range.

• Salary is not the only form of compensation that might be negotiated

• Follow up: • Stress interest/enthusiasm• State major selling points • Address any concerns• How you can help solve their problems• Consultant mentality

• The ball is in your court!

Post-Interview Essentials

Remember,

Make sure you are addressing the company’s problem – not your own!

Questions?...

MSM with specialization in HRMMGMT 500 Management and Research

Foundations MGMT 607 Human Resource Development

MGMT 520 Organizational Behavior & Change MGMT 608 Human Resources

Management

MGMT 530 Business Analytics for Managers MGMT 678 Talent Acquisition and

Workforce Planning

MGMT 533 Social Responsibility, Ethics and Law MGMT 679 Comprehensive Reward

Systems

MGMT 535Theory /Application of Managerial Communications

30 creditsProgram Chair:Dr. Aaron Glassman

MGMT 672 Planning /Execution of Strategy

MGMT 691 Management Capstone Course

Gokay Taskin, MSM alumnus, Boeing

• B.S. in Aviation Business Administration with Human Resources Minor

• Office of Professional Education Certificate in Advanced Strategies in Human Resources Management (Non-Credit)

Other HR-Related Programs

Arnold James• Assistant Director, Career Services • U.S. Army veteran• Master of Management and Human

Resources• Higher Education Experience in Student

Services and Operations• Joined ERAU Worldwide in 2013

Worldwide Career Services

Mission•ERAU Worldwide Career Services will provide quality, comprehensive career-related services and resources empowering students with the tools necessary to excel in today’s highly competitive

global employment market.

Key to Successful Job Search

Key To Successful Job Search

Contact Career Services Office During Initial Orientation!!

wwcarser@erau.edu

Career Search Strategycareerservices.erau.edu

• EagleHire: The gateway to ERAU platform of career resources, including resume reviews and career resources

• Networking resources to connect with career opportunities including LinkedIn sites (ERAU Career Services, ERAU Worldwide Career Services), Alumni LinkedIn, professional organizations, etc.

• Job search resources including CareerShift and GoinGlobal located in EagleHire (under Resource Library)

• Career Preparation: Interview Stream, CareerSpot videos

• Special population resources Resource Library

EagleHire: Getting Startedcareerservices.erau.edu

Set Up EagleHire Icon on Homepage• Login to ERNIE, click on gear icon

☼ in upper right hand corner

• Find EagleHire Student/Alumni entry, check the box

• Save changes

Create EagleHire Profile

• Login to ERNIE, click on EagleHire

• Go to My Account, then My Profile

• Update personal info, demographic info, skills and additional info sections

• Save to confirm updates

• Recommend also “Allow Employer Viewing” option

EagleHire Student Guide

wwcarser@erau.edu

Co-Op / Internship Option• Co-ops and internships are academic/work experience opportunities for

Undergraduate and graduate students, usually for credit

• Provides students with valuable experience to link academic performance with practical application in the work place

• Greatly influences and reduces transition time to employment after graduation

• Builds and strengthens key relationships between ERAU and corporate, industry, and government partners

Co-op / Internship Requirements• To be eligible, co-op applicants must:

Active full-time students in degree seeking programCumulative 2.5+ GPA (undergraduate) Completed 30 overall credit hours (incl. 12 ERAU credit hours)Maximum of three (3) co-ops

• To be eligible, internship applicants must: Active full-time students in degree seeking program Cumulative 3.0+ GPACompleted 9 credit hours prior to start of internship (incl. 6 ERAU credit

hours)Limited to only 1 internship opportunity

…Additional Requirements

Credit Hours and Tuition• Co-op applicants (UG): 300 work hrs = 3 credit hours

• Internship applicants (GR): 600 work hrs = 3 credit hours

• Applicant tuition = Cost of 1 credit hour per 3 credits earned

Approval Requirement• EagleHire opportunities usually

pre-approved for university credit by college department chair

• Student may find and submit “self-created” job opportunities from local areas to WW Career Services to be approved by college department for university credit

• “Self-created” jobs must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to start date to be approved for university credit

Networking Resources

Visit ERAU Career Services page (careerservices.erau.edu) and EagleHire (Resource Library tab) for 24/7 access to networking resources.

•Career Services LinkedIn: Posted weekly career opportunities and relevant career services-related articles (ERAU Worldwide Career Services, ERAU Career Services)

•Alumni LinkedIn: LinkedIn resource which enables ERAU students and alumni to identify companies within local geographical areas where ERAU alumni are currently employed

•Resources for Special Populations: Student/alumni resources for veterans, applicants with disabilities, GRE and special exam preparation, federal employment, as well as PhD and international job seekers, etc.

•Resource Guides: Templates on various topics including social media, research references, etc.

•Professional Organizations

•International Student resources: Resources for H1Visa jobs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, International Job Fairs

Job Search Resources

• EagleHire: Primary career management platform for ERAU students/alumni to initiate search for employment, including resume review and job postings for co-op/internships, part-time and full-time career opportunities

• CareerShift: Extensive job search engine for ERAU students/alumni for access and in-depth information primarily for U.S. jobs and companies. Ability to create personal marketing campaigns. Also located in EagleHire under Resource Library tab

• Hiring Events: ERAU-sponsored hiring events in U.S., as well as information on additional career fairs within U.S. and employer websites to learn about specific hiring needs

• GoinGlobal: Primary international resource tool which provides expert advice and insider tips for finding employment opportunities abroad in country-specific locations. Also located in EagleHire.

International Students

Working in the USA• International students applying for

co-op/internships in the USA must be approved for University credit

• The co-op/internship must be directly related to current degree program

• International students must contact the ERAU Worldwide International Advisor (wwinststc@erau.edu) with employment details to update student visa to CPT status

Working in Home Country• If employment opportunity location

is outside of USA, international students are not required to take co-op/internship for University credit

• All co-op/internships taken for University credit should be related to the current degree program

International Job Search Resource GoinGlobal

(located in EagleHire)

Country Career Guideshttps://www.myinterfase.com/Int/images/GoingGlobal.png

USA/Canada City Career Guides

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Career Preparation Resources

• Job Search Tool Kit

• Career Self-Assessment Tools

• Resume and Cover Letter Guide

• Preparing for a Behavioral Interview Worksheet

• InterviewStream (interactive interview system)

• Salary Negotiation Tips

Need Assistance?Please contact the

Worldwide Career Services Office:

wwcarser@erau.edu 386-226-6092

386-226-4911

Upcoming Webinars:

We will take a break for the summer. Watch for our next webinar in September.

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Todays Presenters:

Dr. Rose Opengart: Rose.Opengart@erau.eduArnold James: wwcarser@erau.edu

~~~For questions about the webinar series:

Bill Gibbs, Webinar Series CoordinatorBill.Gibbs@erau.edu