EA Presentation

EA Presentation for getting jobs...

Resume Writing

• Keep it Concise (2-3 pages max!)
• Include all your contact information(email, phone, address, etc)
• Start chronologically with the most recent first.
• Do not overstate qualifications
• Do highlight applicable qualifications
• Remove irrelevant information
• Only put GPA’s if they are >3.0 (if major GPA is high then use that)
• Prioritize data highlighting the most relevant for each job...what was your impact??
• Proof read, Proof read, Proof read....

Applying for Jobs

• Know what you are applying for! (what the company does and what the position is)
• Read application directions
• Provide all information and material requested(i.e. resume, cover letter, salary information)
• If asked to complete an application, complete it in its entirety, do not write “see resume”
• Email the Recruiter/HR a copy (if you can. Recruiter is usually your ambassador)
• Follow up 2-3 times max...don’t seem desperate!(day of application if possible or 1 week, a few days, few days)

Job Interviews
Don’ts:

• Be late or arrive more than 10 minutes early
• Chew gum or candy during the interview
• Give one or two word answers
• Criticize present or past employers
• Use profanity or slang(even if the interviewer does)
• Interrupt the interviewer
• Ramble on and on and on...
• Talk about salary (unless the interviewer brings it up)
• Avoid answering a question
• Be unprepared

Do’s:

• Research the company before the interview (don’t say the game sucks)
• Turn off your cell phone!
• Speak confidently and clearly
• Get the interviewer’s name right
• Pay attention to your hygiene (breath, body odor)
• Smile
• Wear neat clean clothing
• Keep answers relevant, concise, and clear
• Take your time answering questions(get clarification, if needed)
• Provide examples when relevant
• Be enthusiastic about the job and the company
• Have some questions of your own ready!

Interview Questions

• Why are you interested in EA?
• What do you know about our company?
• What are your strengths (weaknesses)?
• What are your career goals?
• Why should we hire you?
• If I talked to your prev employer, what do you think they would say about you?
• What is your biggest accomplishment? (other variations)
• Why do you want to work for us?
• Who was your favorite manager and why?
• What are your salary requirements?

Behavior Base Interview Questions

• Describe a problem you encountered at work. How did you resolve it?
• Describe a time when you dropped the ball/made a mistake.
• Describe a time when you had to work in a team. What problems did you encounter?
• STAR Method

1. S- Describe a Situation
2. T- Describe the Task at hand
3. A- Describe the action you took
4. R- Describe the result
5. What did you learn