Infographics are fun and a much more visually pleasing way to get some information across. Using one with your resume can set yours apart. A job posting will likely get hundreds of responses and its easy to get lost in the mix. With a little effort you can put together a nice Infographic and potentially catch the eye of your next employer.
Thanks
Addicus
Addicus' Full Sail Blog
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Week 4 Reflection: RISE Self-Evaluation
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Week 4 Reflection: RISE Peer Review
Klaus,
It has been a real pleasure taking these classes with you. You have been an inspiration for me on a lot of these projects and I know whenever I review one of your projects I am going to learn something new.
Thanks and good luck to you in your future endeavors.
Addicus
Klaus' Mock interview is here
Reflect – The military life lends to a lot of great stories. It
really shows how diverse we have to be on a daily basis. The questions you ask
gave you openings to demonstrate your vast experience in the media field. Your
video itself looks great the sound and lighting are great. I like that your
interviewee was dressed nicer then your interviewer, it does make me think that
I need to star wearing ties for these types of things. Having been in the
military myself for so long and wearing a uniform, I need to start training
myself on proper interviewing attire.
·
Inquire – I know it is often hard to talk about your strengths and
weaknesses. I always think back to write my evaluations. I like your method of
going with an obvious like your strong audio visual background and your
language barrier, then adding one less obvious such as your strength of working
in groups. It is also I great idea to show how your weakness caused a strength
in another area, that is something I would like to work into my answers. Your
answers are well thought out and feel genuine. The only suggestion I would make
is to be careful of letting them run too long. I don’t me that you should edit
your stories, just be sure to read the interviewer. A story that runs to long
could be off setting to some, but could be a key selling point to another,
especially for a customer service based job.
·
Suggest – It looks like you rehearsed a bit. This is a good thing.
You mention that with the video you had the luxury of going back and doing some
editing, and I totally agree. I had a few segments I needed to clean up. But
that is what makes this tool so great. Even if we don’t know the exact
questions we will be asked going into an interview we can practice from a pool
of common questions. Going back and watching our practice will give us an idea
of what our interviewer will see.
·
Elevate – Personal experiences will stick with someone a lot
longer then vague generalities. I have sat many review boards in my time in the
Military on both sides of the table. I can say that I will pick the heart-felt
stories over the bland “tell-you-what-you-want-to-hear” every time. Your
interview had lots of stories that showed your experience as a video expert, a
leader, and a professional.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Week 3 Project: Mock Interview
I will definitely be doing a lot of these before I go out looking for a job. I knew the questions before I started and still got tongue tied a few times. This is a great practice for speaking out load and answering questions like "What is your weakness?" Even If you have ab idea of what you want to say, it might sound completely different out loud then in your head. Practicing these answers and then seeing yourself say them can teach you a lot about what the interviewer is seeing.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Week 3 Analysis: Virtual Interview Preparation
Here is my interview location. It is important to scout out a good quiet location so there are no distractions on either side. It could be detrimental to the interview if either side has to keep asking for repeated questions. Also testing the strength of the wifi is a good idea. A dropped call can be a dropped opportunity.
Week 3 Practice: Company Questions
Answering the questions is only part of the interview. When asked if you have any questions for them it shows a lack of interest in the position to not have a few ready to go. The next step is to know the right questions to ask to not give off the wrong impression. Here are a few of the ones I will put in my back pocket.
1.
Who held this position previously?
Why is he/she leaving the role?
a.
Knowing where the previous person is
going could help understand the permanence of the role. It would also be nice
to see how long they held that position. Did they get promoted or did they
leave the company. The answers could tell a little about how the role is viewed
within the company.
2.
What do you like most about working
for this company?
a.
The interviewer should have some
good things to say about the company they are hiring for. Leave the question
open ended could lead to some unexpected answers.
3.
Can you tell me about the team I’ll be working with?
a.
I liked this one because it seems a little more practical
then meeting the team before you are hired. It can also
be a good indication of an outsiders opinion of the team you are going
to work for. The interviewer my not have specifics on the individuals, but this
is more to gauge your work teams professional image.
4.
What's your timeline for making a
decision, and when can I expect to hear back from you?
a.
I like this one because it is
important to plan on following up. If I know when they are planning to make the
decision I can better plan when to call for a follow up. The wording also shows
confidence that I will be called back.
5.
What constitutes success at this position and this firm?
a.
I think it’s a good idea to go into a situation
knowing how to be successful. It will also be useful to know what to expect in
the first couple of months. The question also shows that you are expecting to
make a difference right from the start.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Week 3 Practice: Teamwork Examples
It is good to practice answers for some of the questions you might get asked. Having a good example going n could save some awkward silence while you are thinking. These are two good questions to practice because most jobs require some amount of teamwork.
Here are my answers to both questions
Team Member:
Team Leader:
Here are my answers to both questions
Team Member:
Team Leader:
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