Alumni Career Management Tips and Advice
Ohio State University's Alumni Career Management provides valuable insights on tackling tough interview questions, addressing employment gaps, and demonstrating qualifications. Learn how to navigate your job search effectively and present yourself professionally.
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The Bill and Susan Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management go.osu.edu/AlumniCareerManagement
The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Career and Professional Development Career Changes: Launching Transition Underemployment Unemployment Encore Career A Lifelong Process: Assessment Exploration/Research Personal Branding Networking Job Search Professional Development 2
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Tackling Tough Questions in the Interview Agenda: General rules about handling tough or inappropriate questions TMAY! Tell me about yourself Gaps in employment record Over/Under qualified Illegal questioning Salary negotiation when and how Your Questions- Q & A 3
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management General Advice for Difficult Questions Answer the concern not the question. Be prepared. Craft an explanation. Avoid TMI (too much information). Keep it short. Know the organization and it s needs. Circle back to fit and value add. What is in your control? Remember, there was a reason you were called to interview. 4
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Tell Me About Yourself Don't talk too long. Don't give personal information. Don't share everything about yourself. Don't ask, "What do you want to know?" Do... take the opportunity to open the interview dynamically. Demonstrate fit by sharing one to three key strengths needed for the job. Keep it to 60-90 seconds. This is your elevator speech. Briefly share where you are from, college attended; summarize how your experience has led to this application. End with enthusiasm about the opportunity to interview! 5
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Addressing Employment Gaps Craft a short statement, rehearse, be prepared. Do not feel the need for great detail. Employers more forgiving in 2015. End statement with specific value add, fit ,and enthusiasm for the position. Functional resume recommended for gaps or transition along with excellent personal branding. 6
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Over/Under Qualified Do the research; sell to the employers needs. Organize your skills to demonstrate value add. What else do you need to hear to be convinced that I'm the best fit for the job? Do you have any questions about my candidacy that I haven't yet had the chance to answer?" Keep a positive attitude and show passion and enthusiasm. Remember, they called you in for a reason. 7
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Inappropriate/Illegal Answer the concern, not the question. How is it related to the job responsibilities? Intentional or unintentional? Too much and too personal. TMI http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/ a/answer-illegal-questions.htm 8
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Mangaement Caveats of Salary Negotiation Company pay equity and your market value not always the same. Gaining market value begins with the first interview. Negotiation is objective and not subjective. It is more than a paycheck. Attitude and preparation are necessary for success. 9
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Do Your Research in Advance Research your market value at the start of your search. Salary sites Professional association salary surveys People in the field Factor in cost of living. Research comparable positions. Network within the company. Determine minimum salary for your need. 10
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management Salary Websites www.salaryexpert.com www.salarywizzard.com www.rileyguide.com www.payscale.com www.vault.com www.hotjobs.com 11
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management First Assessment of Offer Acknowledge offer with appreciation and clarify decision time frame. Take time to monetize entire offer. Cultural fit and genuine enthusiasm for the job should outweigh salary (consider other factors of importance). More than a $5K difference in offer and target salary may require creating higher and more sustainable value. Assess status of your job search. Remember who is the buyer and seller not what you need, but what you are worth. What is the future salary potential? 12
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Mangement Possible benefits in an offer (Total Rewards) Bonus signing, moving, resources (office, cell phone, computer, etc.) Cafeteria insurance plan you pick the insurance benefits you want Car, car allowance, car insurance, car maintenance, mileage, expense account Health club memberships or discounts Defined benefit plan, i.e. pension plan Defined contribution plan, i.e. 401K Dental/medical/optical insurance note deductibles Educational assistance programs; tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program (EAP) Lower interest corporate credit cards Life/accidental death insurance Paid sick leave Personal days off, compensation days, flex days, etc. Profit sharing and stock options Short- or long-term disability compensation plans Step contract (after 3 months review/salary increase, etc.) Review dates (60, 90, or 120 review, for example) 13
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Mangement The Process of Negotiation Who will you negotiate with? (Schedule with this person) What will be on the table? Define your priorities tiered approach . Develop a range of salary you will accept (walk-away against highest factual salary figure). Be prepared to back up any data point. Focus on your goals, not on winning. Alienating your future employer never a good idea. ROI more important than NPV. Have them make the first counter-offer. (Provide range if pushed) Magic question #1 ( How is the salary offered determined? ) Magic question #2 ( Can I have a day or two to think it over? ) Leverage of another offer (don t use this unless you are prepared to follow through). Previous salary only helpful if in your favor. 14
Lhota Office of Alumni Career Mangement Your Questions? 15
