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Placement Exchange Prep

By: Cody Benedict & Matthew Robinson


● Participants will learn to design a
cover letter/resume around a specific
job description.
● Participants will be able to effectively

Learning demonstrate two different types of


business attire.

Outcomes
● Participants will be able to
demonstrate three types of
interviews.
● Participants will learn to construct two
answers around diversity questions.
Wrap-up and final thoughts
Resume/cover letters, Dress and
Grooming,Networking/
Mock Interviews
conversation,

Placement
Meeting 1 Meeting 2 Meeting 3 Meeting 4
Exchange

OPE 101, Networking/conversation GOOD LUCK


Expectations of behavior, FAQS
Meeting 1
Resumes

Resumes are snapshots of your experiences in

● Education
● Work
● Volunteer positions
● Presentations
● Professional/social memberships.

Each should be described with active verb

. (please see provided list.) You will e-mail your resume to me for review. I
have also provided my resume as an example and examples provided by the
Career Center.
Cover Letters
Address to a specific name and title.

Writing style should be direct, powerful, and error free. Edit to eliminate
extraneous words and to check grammar, spelling, and punctuation. In
addition to stating your purpose, the letter tells the reader how well you
communicate. Use appropriate language. Repeat terms that the employer
uses. Avoid jargon and the passive voice.
The cover letter should be no more than one page.

Keep the letter short and to the point. Three or four paragraphs will suffice:
● Paragraph 1: State your interest and purpose.
● Paragraph 2 (& 3): Highlight your resume by stressing what you will do
for the employer.
● Paragraph 3: Request an interview and thank the reader for their time
and consideration.
Grooming

● Wear your hair clean and styled neatly


● Do use deodorant.Do not use a lot of cologne.
● Do not smoke, chew gum or spit tobacco.
● Do shave your facial hair.
● If you wear a beard, it should be neatly trimmed.
Mustaches should also be trimmed.
● Do not have dirty fingernails no matter what type of
job you are applying for. Trim nails and scrub hands
if necessary.
Dress
Women: Men:

● Suit/Dress/Blouse/Skirt ● Suit
● Casual ● Causual
● Shoes ● Shirt
● Nylons ● Shoes
● Undergarments ● Socks
● Hair ● Tie(s)
● Makeup(if you choose) ● Undergarments
● Manicure ● Jewelry
● Other ● Hair
● Belt
Meeting 2
OPE 101-Welcome to OPE!
OPE 101-Dates to Remeber...

Important Dates

September 30, 2016: 2017 Registration opens for Candidates & Employers at 8am CDT

January 6, 2017: Early Bird Pricing Deadline

February 23-26, 2017: OPE Conference Dates

September 29, 2017: 2018 Registration opens for Candidates & Employers
OPE 101- Cost of OPE

Candidate Rates
Candidate Early Bird: $135

Candidate After Early $150


Bird:

Additional Fees On-site Lodging for


Candidates: $37.50 per
night
OPE-Unexpected Cost

● Suits/Dresses/Professional Wear/Accessories/Shoes
● Food
● Lodging
● Business Cards
● Thank You Cards
● Personal Care Items
● Emergency Cash

PLEASE START SAVING NOW!


OPE-Scholarships

Minority and Friends Network/James M. Chitwood Travel Scholarship


The Oshkosh Placement Exchange is committed to offering candidates a high quality, affordable, national placement exchange
experience. The Minority & Friends Network/James M. Chitwood Travel Scholarship Fund was established to provide an annual
financial award to recipients in support of that goal.
The Minority & Friends Network/James M. Chitwood Travel Scholarship selects up to ten (10) OPE candidates to receive an
award of $200 to cover job search expenses. We know a successful job search rarely ends at OPE; that's why this travel
scholarship can be used in support of any job search related expense, not just OPE expenses.
In 2017, we will award ten (10) scholarships; six (6) for Bachelors level professionals and four (4) for Masters level professionals.
OPE Travel Assistance
These awards are available to any OPE Candidate!
To be eligible to apply, you must
■ Be a registered candidate for OPE;
■ Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (Bachelors)/3.0 (Masters);
■ Possess broad student affairs experience.
Each applicant will submit the following to ope@lists.uwosh.edu by Monday, February 6, 2017:
■ Resume
■ Cover Letter. The cover letter should address the following: 1) Why you are choosing a career in Student Affairs; 2) How you
will continue to encourage student engagement in the field of student affairs; 3) How receiving the award would impact you.
■ A letter of support from a supervisor. This letter should focus on why you are a worthy candidate to receive the candidate
fund scholarship, as well as outline your residence hall experience.
■ Unofficial transcripts
Application materials are due by Monday, February 6, 2017. If you are awarded one of the travel scholarships,you may be asked to
write a short bio to be displayed on the OPE website.
**Submit application information as an attachment to ope@lists.uwosh.edu with a subject title of Travel Scholarship**
OPE What to Expect
OPE 101- What to Expect Part 2

Proof of Registration ( I will need a copy)- As proof of registration for the


department's records
Mailboxes- Your mailbox is your candidate number you will need to remember
this number. Once you register you will receive your number via e-mail. This
number will allow you to access your OPE portal
OPE 101-Building Your Profile

When you register for the Oshkosh Placement Exchange you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume to your
profile, Blurbs should be:
● Keep your blurb detailed, yet succinct, and abide by the word limit
● Utilize intentional, strong wording to market your skills and unique experiences that may set you apart from
others while still being true to who you are
● List a diverse range of responsibilities, skills, talents, and involvement areas
● Write several blurbs and have them read over by others. Decide which fits you best, make final edits and submit

Please send me your blurb before you submit!


OPE 101- Blurb Example

I found my passion for Residence Life during my tenure as a Resident Assistant at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
The idea of building and cultivating a community was an ideal match for my personality and talents, which then led me
to pursue a master’s degree in student affairs. Currently, I am the Graduate Assistant for Community Standards and
Student Conduct at Wright State University and serve as a liaison to Residence Life and Housing. This position has
taught me how to support a community through adjudication of incidents of alleged misconduct in the residential
communities, provide development opportunities to Resident Assistants and Community Directors on proper incident
and crisis management techniques and reporting structures. During my graduate career, I have held various internships
that have allowed me to grow in: crisis management and response, international student affairs, diversity education,
and the assessment of programs. I am enthusiastically seeking a Residence Life position. Available June 2017.
Geographically flexible.
OPE 101- Pre-Scheduling

If an employer has interest/you have interest in an employer make sure to send


them a message through the OPE portal.

You don’t have to accept EVERY invitation to interview.


On Site Scheduling

You will receive a written invitation to schedule an interview and you will goto
the scheduling center right by the mailboxes in Titan Lounge to schedule.
Expectations

● You are representing the yourself and the university.


● Be prepared- the staff will be working from the time we leave until the time
we get back.
● The staff sole responsibility is to get you there and bring you home.
OPE 101-Networking

● Be yourself!
● Watch your language!
● Keep a good attitude!
● Social Media Scrub
● If you are invited to go to dinner with an employer-GO!
● Drinks with dinner? If you are of age, know your limits
● Try not to order things that are really messy.
Meeting 3
MOCK INTERVIEWS

● Phone
● Skype
● Interview 1- Get to know you
● Interview 2- More detailed
Meeting 4
Wrap-Up

● How did it go?


● What are your current offers?
● What can I do better to prepare you next time?

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