Getting..and keeping..

a job in Aerospace

Four Keys to Success
Resume Interview Professionalism Attitude

Kelli Albrecht
National Park Community College

A professional is someone who can do his best work
when he doesnt feel like it. ~Alistair Cook
Learning Objectives
Resume writing that gets results
Interviewing skills for the Aerospace
Industry
Your career in Aerospace
Traits of professionalism
How attitude and professionalism affect
behavior and productivity in the workplace
Increase professionalism and maintain a
positive attitude
The Total Package

Technical skills
Resume
Professional appearance
Interviewing skills
Positive attitude
Technical Skills

NPCC Certificate of Completion
Outline the skill sets you have
gained
Projects for show and tell
Resume
Keep it simple no complex formatting
No mistakes
Bring copies to interview
Easy to read
Accurate information
Catch their attention on first page
Explain how previous work applies to the
position
Translatable skills

Resume
Summary of Qualifications
Skills that translate into new field
Computer skills
Math skills
Attention to detail
Attendance record
Customer service (customers and all other
employees)

Resume

Education
Certifications
Military experience

Resume
Job History
List in chronological order, starting
with the MOST RECENT
Bullet points not essays
Go back 7-10 years max unless
there is something relevant

Dress the Part
Clothes - clean, pressed and
professional
Appropriate attire
Shoes, hair, make-up,
perfume/cologne
Hair, nails, and shoes
Mouthno gum

The Interview
10-15 minutes early
Greet receptionist, etc. with a smile and
announce who you are and that you are
here for an interview and state the time of
the appointment.
Make eye contact with
interviewer/interviewers and extend your
hand for handshake and smile.
Wait for interviewer to ask you to be
seated. There may be a special place for
you to sit.
Be confident but not obnoxious. Sit straight
and still. Face the interviewer.


The Interview
Allow the interviewer to have control of the
interview
Answer the questions with more than yes or no
answers
Allow your character and personality show
Give an example if you have one
Dont ramble
ASK QUESTIONS
The interviewer will determine when the interview
is over
Start and finish the interview on a positive note
The Interview

What the interviewer wants to know:
Can you do the job?
Do you have the skills?
Do you have the motivation?
Are you dependable?
Are you a good fit in the organization?
Are you a team player?
Will you fit into the personality of the group?
Will you enhance the group and the goals of the
organization?
Are you just looking out for yourself?
The Interview
Tell me about yourself
This is your opportunity to sell
yourself
Job experience/technical
training
Important work characteristics
Be able to answer these questions
What do you know about this position?
What do you know about our company?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What interests you about this position?
What hours would you be available to
work?
Would you be available for overtime work?
Professionalism
Professionalism does not mean
wearing a suit or carrying a briefcase;
rather, it means conducting oneself
with responsibility, integrity,
accountability, and excellence. It
means communicating effectively and
appropriately and always finding a
way to be productive.
Qualities of Professionalism
Displaying a sense of ethics
Accepting responsibility for ones actions
and decisions
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Interpersonal skills
Work ethic
Appearance
Communication skills


Five Ps of Successful People
Professionalism
Punctuality
Personality
Perseverance
Productivity
Unprofessional Behaviors
IT abuses
Facebook, twitter during work
Inappropriate use of the internet
Text messaging
Excessive cell phone use

Unfocused employees
Social media
Personal problems
Less ownership of ones work


Problems with Employees
Lack of urgency in getting a job done
Sense of entitlement
Poor performance
Mediocre work ethic
Poor attendance
Poor time management
Personal life conflicting with work
Final Thoughts
Professionalism impacts growth and
opportunities for advancement
A professional workplace can
Create a more positive work environment
Increase productivity
Enhance employee engagement
Increase morale
Produce more collaborative relationships
among co-workers
ATTITUDE
What attitude did you bring here today?

Attitude is Everything: It governs the
way we perceive the world and the
way the world perceives us.
Attitude is a little thing that
makes a big difference.


Attitude toward your
relationships
Attitude toward work
Attitude toward life


Attitude is your primary
viewpoint for life
It affects:

How others perceive you
How you approach challenges and
solve problems
How you handle stress


The Negative Attitude

Many different causes: low self-esteem,
stress, fear, resentment, anger,
inability to handle change

The if only and what if factor If only
I had more moneyWhat if I lose my
job?...If only my husband would help
out moreWhat if I get sick?...


What affects your attitude in
the workplace?


Satisfaction with current position
Compatibility with co-workers,
boss, etc.
Attitudes of co-workers, boss, etc.
External factors (Home life,
Health)


Compatibility with co-workers,
boss, etc.

Confront issues in a positive
manner
Dont be seen as a complainer
offer solutions
Consider change as an
opportunity to create more
positive outcomes

Negative attitudes of
co-workers, boss, etc.

Dont get caught up in other
peoples personal problems
Dont let their attitudes
negatively affect your attitude

External Factors


Leave home problems at home
when possible
Take necessary steps to improve
health and well-being
MAKING THAT FIRST
IMPRESSION

Eye contact, smile, firm
handshake
Be interested in what the other
person is saying
Dont confide in someone youve
just met

The Total PackageYOU!
You have committed months of your life to
gain the skills necessary to be a confident
and caring employee.
Your keys to success
Resume
Interview
Professionalism
Attitude