http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_johnson_where_good_ideas_come_from?language=en
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Friday, April 8, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Career Goal
This link is about how to discover and focus your career goals:
https://blog.udemy.com/career-goal-examples/______________________________________________
Paul Klein on How to Succeed as an Artist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcTYhaA72iY
CSUN Division of Student Affairs
Calendar of events of on campus events and programs for career placement
Check out: "Pathways" for self discovery and "Sunlink" for jobs, internships and mentors.
http://www.csun.edu/career A
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Informational Interviewing
I
was looking for possible ways to advance the interview process and I
ran across some questions that an interviewer could ask an interviewee.
Some are not appropriate, but they may help you come up with your own.
Also I found an article from the "Smith College Lazaus Center for Career
Development" and they actually define what we are doing as
"Informational Interviewing." Hope these help the gears start to click!
http://www.smith.edu/lazaruscenter/pdf/informational-interviewing.pdf
Remember you are not asking for a job or internship, you are searching for the bigger picture.
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About Preparing for This Career:
Does your work relate to any experiences or studies you had in college?
How well did your college experience prepare you for this job?
What courses have proved to be the most valuable to you in your work?
What courses do you wish you had taken that would have prepared you?
If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for this job?
What do you feel is the best educational preparation for this career?
How do you think [name of your college]'s reputation is viewed when it comes to hiring?
How did you prepare for this work?
If you were entering this career today, would you change your preparation in any way to facilitate entry?
About Your Interviewee's Career Path:
Does your work relate to any experiences or studies you had in college?
How well did your college experience prepare you for this job?
What courses have proved to be the most valuable to you in your work?
What courses do you wish you had taken that would have prepared you?
If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for this job?
What do you feel is the best educational preparation for this career?
How do you think [name of your college]'s reputation is viewed when it comes to hiring?
How did you prepare for this work?
If you were entering this career today, would you change your preparation in any way to facilitate entry?
About Your Interviewee's Career Path:
In what way did this type of work interest you and how did you get started?
What was your major in college?
How did you get your job?
Did you enter this position through a formal training program?
What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position?
What kinds of things did you do before you entered this occupation?
Which aspects of your background have been most helpful?
What other jobs can you get with the same background?
What were the keys to your career advancement?
How did you get where you are and what are your long-range goals?
What is the job above your current job?
If your job progresses as you like, what would be the next step in your career?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
If your work were suddenly eliminated, what kinds of work do you feel prepared to do?
If you could do things all over again, would you choose the same path for yourself? Why? What would you change?
Seeking General Advice and Networking Referrals from Your Interviewee:
Can you suggest some ways a person could obtain the experience necessary to enter this field?
What is the best way to obtain a position that will get me started in this occupation?
What do you wish you'd known before you entered this field?
What are the major qualifications for success in this occupation?
What are the skills that are most important for a position in this field?
What courses should I be taking?
How can I assess whether or not I have the skills needed for a position such as yours?
With the information you have about my education, skills, and experience, what other fields or jobs would you suggest I research further before I make a final decision?
Do you know of other people whom I might talk to who have similar jobs?
Do you have any advice for someone interested in this field/job?
Which professional journals and publications should I be reading to learn about this career?
Are there any other written materials (such as company brochures) that you suggest I read?
Which professional organizations associated with this career should I join?
What kinds of experience, paid or unpaid, would you encourage for anybody pursuing a career in this field?
Who else do you know who is doing similar kinds of work or uses similar skills?
What other kinds of organizations hire people to perform the functions you do here?
If I am unable to obtain a position in this field, what other fields would you recommend I consider?
What special advice do you have for a student seeking to qualify for this position?
Do you have any special world of warning or encouragement as a result of your experience?
These are my strongest assets (skills, areas of knowledge, personality traits and values):___________________________________. Where would they fit in this field? Where would they be helpful in this organization? Where might they fit in other fields? Where might they be helpful in other organizations?
What should I do to prepare myself for emerging trends and changes in this field?
How would you assess the experience I've had so far in terms of entering this field?
What qualifications would you be looking for if you were hiring for a position such as yours?
What qualifications would you be looking for if you were hiring for a position subordinate to yours in the office?
Do you have any written job descriptions of positions in this field/company?
What areas of the company would be most interested in hiring people with my background?
If I wanted to obtain a job here, who would the best person to contact?
If I wanted to obtain a job here, what would be the best way to learn of job vacancies?
If you were conducting a job search today, how would you go about it?
Would you be willing to answer more questions, by phone or in person, if I need additional advice in the future?
[If you feel comfortable and it seems appropriate:] Would you mind taking a look at my resume to see if you have any suggestions?
How would you react if you received a resume like mine for a position with this company?
With the information you have about my education, skills, and experience, what other fields or jobs would you suggest I research further before I make a final decision?
Do you know of other people whom I might talk to who have similar jobs?
Do you have any advice for someone interested in this field/job?
Which professional journals and publications should I be reading to learn about this career?
Are there any other written materials (such as company brochures) that you suggest I read?
Which professional organizations associated with this career should I join?
What kinds of experience, paid or unpaid, would you encourage for anybody pursuing a career in this field?
Who else do you know who is doing similar kinds of work or uses similar skills?
What other kinds of organizations hire people to perform the functions you do here?
If I am unable to obtain a position in this field, what other fields would you recommend I consider?
What special advice do you have for a student seeking to qualify for this position?
Do you have any special world of warning or encouragement as a result of your experience?
These are my strongest assets (skills, areas of knowledge, personality traits and values):___________________________________. Where would they fit in this field? Where would they be helpful in this organization? Where might they fit in other fields? Where might they be helpful in other organizations?
What should I do to prepare myself for emerging trends and changes in this field?
How would you assess the experience I've had so far in terms of entering this field?
What qualifications would you be looking for if you were hiring for a position such as yours?
What qualifications would you be looking for if you were hiring for a position subordinate to yours in the office?
Do you have any written job descriptions of positions in this field/company?
What areas of the company would be most interested in hiring people with my background?
If I wanted to obtain a job here, who would the best person to contact?
If I wanted to obtain a job here, what would be the best way to learn of job vacancies?
If you were conducting a job search today, how would you go about it?
Would you be willing to answer more questions, by phone or in person, if I need additional advice in the future?
[If you feel comfortable and it seems appropriate:] Would you mind taking a look at my resume to see if you have any suggestions?
How would you react if you received a resume like mine for a position with this company?
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