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Success attributes

Type your understanding of the key hiring requirements (over this text). Below aresuggestions on how to obtain and list the requirements.

The most effective way to uncover the position requirements is to ask specificquestions of the first person you interview with.

As you move through the interview process, you may confirm & clarify therequirements by reviewing them with each person you interview with.

List (up to 7) required skills & attributes as expressed by members of the hiring teamduring your phone or in-person interviews.

Make sure each requirement is unique and can be addressed without beingredundant. Tpyically there are a handful of "must have" attributes.

To strengthen your communication, consider listing the requirements in a sequencethat begins with your strongest attributes and experience.

You will find a list of questions to ask the interviewer by clicking on the "Need ideas"library above or on page 7 of the WTV workbook.

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My value proposition

Type your understanding of the key hiring requirements (over this text). Below aresuggestions on how to obtain and list the requirements.

These boxes are where you will make 3 of your most powerful points with regard to the specificposition requirements.

We have suggested formats on how to present your skills and accomplishments. Using real lifeexperiences is most powerful!

Make sure your 'matches' relate to the specific position requirement.

The most effective way to uncover the position requirements is to ask specificquestions of the first person you interview with.

CHALLENGE: Relating to a specific experience you had, what was the challenge or obstacle youneeded to overcome to be successful?

ACTION: What creative action did you take to solve the problem? Example: developed programs,processes, procedures, etc.

RESULT: What was the benefit and result of the action you had taken? Provide measureableresults whenever possible.

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My value proposition

Make sure each requirement is unique and can be addressed without beingredundant. Tpyically there are a handful of "must have" attributes.

Remember the "so what" factor! I have 10 years of _____ experience. So what? How will youtranslate that to a benefit to this company

Be clear and state how you will benefit the company with each skill set. This is where most peoplemiss the boat.

To strengthen your communication, consider listing the requirements in a sequencethat begins with your strongest attributes and experience.

Remember to (be conversational) when discussing these points. Watch the interviewers bodylanguage closely and react accordingly.

If the interviewer wishes to follow your printed summary -- great. If not, do not force it and feel likeyou've got to present it.

Having gone through this process of developing your relevant skills & accomplishments, you willbe more confident and relaxed.

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My value proposition

You will find a list of questions to ask the interviewer by clicking on the "Need ideas"library above or on page 7 of the WTV workbook.

SKILL: Concisely list your experience and skills as they relate to this requirement.

BENEFIT: State the ways this skill has benefited your past employers and will benefit thisorganization.

EXAMPLE: State specific examples that support your experience in this area and statemeasurable results whenever possible.

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Additional Areas of Expertise

Type over this text in each box to fill in your additional areas of expertise.

Stating additional areas of expertise is a great way to strengthen your candidacy,build value and differentiate yourself.

Answer the question: "What areas of expertise, beyond the basic requirements forthe job, do you have?

Stating additional areas of expertise can help you discover common ground andhelp you make a strong connection with the interviewer.

Examples: certifications, training programs, board memberships, fund raising,knowledge of computer programs.

Example: Created and grew two successful organizations, one in a 600-locationhighly decentralized company

Example: Skilled change agent with a particular emphasis of preparing theorganization for successfully managing the dynamics of change.

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Outstanding Accomplishments

Type over this text and list a summary (headlines) of your key careeraccomplishments as they relate to the hiring needs for the company.

Use the "write accomplishment stories" section of the WTV to write out the details ofyour accomplishments. Include measurable results.

Follow this format: Concisely explain the SITUATION, what was the CHALLENGE,What ceative ACTION did you take, What were the RESULTS?

Make the title descriptive and include measurable results.

Example: Utilized Disney Customer service principles to increase patientsatisfaction at NorthWest Health care by 25%.

Example: Successfully ran in and completed NYC marathon in 2008.

Example: Established new sales territory with revenue of $1.3MM in the first year.

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Personal Success Factors

Type your personal success factors in these boxes(over the suggestions).

Personal Success Factors are personal characteristics that communicate you havethe right attitude and will contribute to your success.

Personal Success Factors are distinct from skills, knowledge and experience thatyou have acquired and relate more to personality traits.

Example: Calm under pressure

Example: Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members.

Example: Problem solver

Click on the "Personal Success Factors Library" above for ideas.

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Strategic Action Plan

Type over this text: Communicate you'reproactive and action oriented

Get ideas by asking probing questions inyour previous interview.

Ask what critical issues need resolution inthe first 30-60 days?

Use the plan as a basis for conversation -not a final difinitive plan

Share your plan in the interview &collaborate with the hiring manager

Example: Gain expertise with company andcompetitors products.

To get ideas - click on the 30 Day StrategicAction Plan Library above

30 DaysType in additional action items over this text.

Example: Visit all field locations and hold townhall style meetings.

Example: Identify glaring gaps, weaknesses andopportunities.

Example: Create significant, small scale wins.

Example: Review marketing plan and improveas needed.

Collaborate and ask for perspective from theinterviewer.

To get ideas - click on the 60 Day StrategicAction Plan Library above

60 Days

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I am appropriate

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Type over this text - a summary of the most compellingreasons you are a strong fit for the career opportunity.

The Why Hire Me Library assembles a list of contentyou've input throughout the presentation and may beinserted as preferred.

Prioritize your reasons to be hired in order of yourstrongest and most compelling attributes directlyrelated to the hiring criteria.

Use this opportunity to reconfirm your high level ofinterest in becoming employeed by this company.Hiring managers want to know this!

Example: Dedicated and long-standing track record ofperformance in enterprise-wide content managementand application development.

Example: Achieved President's Club sales award for 8out of 10 years with EMC Corporation and chosen asRookie of the Year in my first year.

Exampe: Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner,eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate newconcepts.

I Have All The Pieces

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Closing

Overwrite this text - Interviewers pay close attention to the quality of your questions.

Click on the "Closing Questions Library" above to get ideas for good questions to consider asking.

Having good questions will impress the hiring team members. Many of your questions will likely beanswered during the interview process.

Don't ask obvious questions that could be answered on company's web site or by some other meansof research.

Example: What are the next steps in the selection process?

Example: Based on my background and experience what do you think would be the greatestchallenges for me in this position?

Example: What is the best way for me to follow-up with you?

Questions

Thank You For Your Time And Consideration

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