John Wilson, Career Services Specialist jwilsonjr@mtsac.edu (909) 274-4644

Deliver a 30-90 second opening statement

“Tell me about yourself________________________”

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Talk about your training, skills, and accomplishments

Second-

Give specific examples from your past to prove it

Third-

Mention how your experience relates to the job that you are

interviewing

John Wilson, Career Services Specialist jwilsonjr@mtsac.edu (909) 274-4644

30-90 second commercial pitch

“I am” Personality Traits:

Outgoing; Customer-focused; Client Driven; Motivated; detail-oriented;

Professional, Analytical; Dynamic, Innovative Experience;

Knowledgeable; Friendly; Creative; Dedicated; Committed; Lifer

Learner; Energetic; Hard-working; Self-Motivated; Adaptable; Results-

oriented; Determined; Caring; Persistent

“Tell me about yourself?”

“I am

John Wilson, Career Services Specialist jwilsonjr@mtsac.edu (909) 274-4644

List of Accomplishments

As you complete this worksheet, keep the following in mind: Be sure and include

specific, measurable accomplishments in order to differentiate yourself?

1. Try to list accomplishments that are specific and measurable. 2. Quantify whenever possible. (Examples: Increased sales by 50 percent over

the previous year; Supervised staff of 25; Served a customer base of 150, the largest on firm's customer-service team.)

3. Use superlatives and "firsts." Use words such as "first," "only," "best," "most," and "highest."

4. Consider the "so-what factor." For every accomplishment you list, ask yourself, "so what?" Does the item you've listed truly characterize your abilities and your potential for contributing to the next employer's success?

5. Make sure each accomplishment is relevant to the type of job you seek.

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