employment skills
this is one of the most important parts of educating the student. most don't understand the process and don't realize how important first interview is. be early be dressed appropriately have a reference cheat sheet talk with sincere voice control be prepared to give examples be prepared to do demostrations when the students returns help him feel good about himself if he gets the job celebrate if not try to find out why and help him interview better give encouragement let the student practice on you.
It has become more and more our responsibility to not only educate the student, but prepare each of them to be ready for the job market after they graduate. We work closely with many of our employers to make sure we are delivering a better product to them.
Yes, interviewing is a two-way process. Remember to advise on career themes. Retention will be improved when that happens.
Dr. B
I try to explain the importance of interviewing the shop you want to work for. It's just as much their interview as it is yours. This is a keey step for their success
We run practice interviews where the student come to class as if it where a real interview. At that point we give constructive feedback on there conduct and dress attire.
Good for your school. Too many employers complain about the lack of professionalism.
Dr.B
While we discuss with the students the needed skill sets that immediately affect job performance, we have a dept that just before graduation, have students come in and review these very same points you mention Dr Banks. They receive a document indicating common questions to ask an employer, how to dress,communication styles,etc. With this approach, hard skills and soft skills are covered in some way prior to graduation.
What else can you do, Dan? Can you talk to them about the importance of excellent communication, problem solving, and teaming skills? How they can practice these skills while in school? Just a thought.
Dr. B
I try to explain the importance of interviewing the shop you want to work for. It's just as much their interview as it is yours. Asking the right questions about the benefits and hours and such not only shows that you're prepared for the interview, but can also let you know if that's a place that you really want to work for. It's not always about just landing a job.
Absolutely, interviewing skills are what get the job! A student can be intelligent and have all the skills needed to obtain the job, but without the skills to interview, employers may never see those qualities.
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For sure. Always keep the notion of employability factors at the front of your mind. 96% of your students want the job... Frankly, they don't want to go to school. They have to enroll to get the training they need to succeed.
Dr. B
I agree. This is the reason that they are in school to gain employment in a field of choice. First impressions can never be remade. These skills and etiquettes are very important and can be the determining factor of getting the job. It is our jobs to make sure that they leave with these skills.
