Table Talks w/ Jocelyn & Alyssa

Jocelyn just started hearing back from jobs so Alyssa and her dive into talking about how to get prepared for an interview. They cover how to cope with nerves, job interview questions, and share personal stories about their previous experience with interviewing for jobs.

Time stamps 

3:43 to 17:18 - How to Cope with Nerves

17:18 to 22: 20 - Dress Code

22:21 to 23:55 - Swearing and Inappropriate Language 

24:00 to 42:19 - Tips to Do Well Within the Interview 

45:00 to 1:11:09 - Interview Questions

1:11:10 to 1:20:31  - Questions for the Interviewer

How to Cope with the Nerves of a Job Interview

1. Prepare for the interview - Practicing questions - Play out worse case scenario 
2. Eat a light, but sturdy meal
3. Take a walk or jam out 
4. Detailed notes - such as time and location of your interview, the interviewer's name, questions you may have, know the position and review the job description you are interviewing for, and plan your route and look at directions before you go or do a drive by if the place is within a short distance, bring your resume with you, 
5. STOP - 
   1. S. Stop what you're doing and focus on your thoughts
   2. T. Take a few deep breaths 
   3. O. Observe what is going on in your body, emotions and mind and why you’re feeling them. 
   4. P. Proceed with an intention to incorporate what you observe in your actions. 
6. Smile and remember that this is just a conversation. 

Dress Code

1. Business casual
   1. Power Suit, Pant Suit
   2. Jeans/ Dress Pants and a nice shirt 
   3. Neutral colors if you have no idea or need to buy new clothes 
   4. Ask in the initial phone call what the dress code is

Swearing and Inappropriate Language 

1. Read the room 
2. Avoid swearing or inappropriate language or topics 

Tips to Do Well Within the Interview

1. Make sure you research what the company is about and thoroughly read the job description 
2. Clarify your selling points 
3. Anticipate the interviewers concerns and reservations 
   1. Add years experience to your resume instead of a time frame Ex. Marketing Manager - 3 years 
4. Go over common questions
5. Line up questions you want to ask gathered employer
6. Practice. Practice. Practice. Mock it up 
7. Score success in the first 5 minutes 
8. Be ready for illegal and inappropriate questions 
9. Think positive no one likes a complainer 
10. Bring a copy of your resume 
11. Don’t worry about sounding canned / polished / articulate. Integrate a more personal aspect into it. 
12. Make the most about the tell me about yourself section. 
13. Speak the right body language 
14. Personal thank you notes or firm handshake at the end and thank them for their time then 

Interview Questions 

1 - What interests you most about this job? / why did you apply?

• Speak on a few notes that you liked on the listing or culture. 
• Touch on your work goals
• Touch job interests or style

29 - Tell me about yourself

• Do: Top 3 selling points 
• Don’t: Just run through your resume and talk about irrelevant information

40 - What are your strengths & weaknesses?

• This is your selling points
• 3 strengths, 2 minor weaknesses, 1 strength, change subject (compliment sandwich)
• Mentioned weakness and follow up how your overcome it/plan to overcome

3 - What did you like most and least in your last job?

• Highlight the good
• Glaze over the bad in professional manner
• Start w/ least and end with most

65 - Why did you leave/let go from your last job?

• Couldn’t match my professional objectives or goals 

53 - What is your biggest failure and what did you learn / how did you overcome it?

• Provide situation from job or life and how you overcame 
• Avoid emotions 
• Devote time to explaining what you learned 

45 - How do you define success?

• Moving towards your goals and commitments
• Success is a journey and changes over time 
• Success is about having a positive attitude. I think positive people have positive things happen to them. 
• Take this question and flip it back to the employer and ask them what they define success in this role as? 

46 - What is your leadership style?

• Be honest
• Hands on / off
• Coaching 
• Motivational / encouraging
• Take a test to find the key points not just the title 

49 - What is your work style?

• Collaborative
• Go getter
• Methodical/organized
• Independent 
• Goal oriented 
• What kind of work style does your company need?

99 - How important is your salary to you? What are your salary expectations?

• I would love to negotiate salary 
• If you are looking for a number I would like between x and y - give yourself a big range so you don’t shoot yourself in the foot 
• Don’t let self - doubt get in the way
• 30k-50k range 

Questions for the Interviewer

1. What type of employee tends to succeed here, and what qualities are the most important for succeeding here?
2. What are the next steps in your recruitment process before you can make an offer?
3. What would you expect me to have achieved after 6 or 12 months in this role?
4. What does a typical day - to - day look like in this role?
5. What is the culture within your company/ department?

Links:

Book - 101 Toughest Interview Questions by Daniel Porot and Frances Bolles Haynes

https://www.experis.com/en/insights/articles/2021/05/25/20-tips-for-great-job-interviews

https://www.themuse.com/amp/advice/12-different-ways-to-calm-your-interview-nerves-because-youve-got-this

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This week Jocelyn and Alyssa get into the nitty gritty of having resume work. They discuss how to update, what to update, the difference between modern and traditional, and what all the corporate jargon you need to catch the eyes of the employers. 

Do’s 

• Contact Information - phone number and an email 
• Work Experience and Achievements - your title, your description, what you did for the company, any bullet points that highlight you in a better fashion
• Top Soft and Hard Skills - Soft skills that are personal - people skills, versatile, greater communicator, time management, research and critical analysis, etc. Hard skills - measurable technical proficiencies - word, adobe suite, google suite, etc. 
• Languages 
• Certifications - should be relevant and up to date 
• Volunteer work - great way to fill empty space, also shows that you have values, not always necessary especially if you already have a lot on your resume. 
• Have two different resumes if you are someone who is looking for multiple different kinds of jobs.
• Entry level - List all your work
• Mid Level - List only relevant work 
• Senior Level - List relevant, but also only 15 years max.
• KEEP YOUR RESUME TO ONE PAGE!!!
• Most recent work to the oldest work.
• Relevant coursework for people who are fresh out of college or high school.
• Adding statistics that may improve the way you look for a job.
• Keywords are KING! - Tailor your resume to whatever job you are applying for. Making sure to add those keywords you saw in the job description into your resume. 
• Hobbies and Interests - only add if relevant to the job you are applying for.
• Publications & Awards - only if relevant.
• Personal Projects - only if relevant. 
• Dates of when your jobs start and end if you have space 

Don’t 

• Don’t lie on your resume 
• Extracurricular activities 
• Photo of yourself 
• Date of birth 
• Unprofessional Email Address

Other things to note:

• Use a thesaurus.
• Keep it relevant to the job.
• Use Keywords
• Make it legible when it comes to fonts. It should not be hard to read at a glance. 
• Use pen colors 

LINKS 

In-Depth Resume Writing

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In the current market and the spirit of new beginnings Alyssa and Jocelyn dive into a very relevant topic, job requirements. Alyssa brings what to look for in a job while Jocelyn gives you what a job requires of you. 

What to look for in a job?

Wage Pointers

Location 

Part-time vs Full-time

Benefits

Scope of work 

Company history and brand 

Culture

What is your job looking for from you?

Education 

Work Experience 

Certifications and Licenses 

Specific Knowledge 

Personal Attributes

Background Check 

Language 

Physical Abilities 

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Jocelyn finally picks a word for 2022. The pair dive into discussing what the 5 areas of personal growth are along with how they have each grown within these areas, together and separately. 

The 5 Parts to Personal Growth 

1. Mental Growth - Changing and growing your mindset. 
2. Social Growth - Communication skills in relationships, with yourself, and with the outside world. 
3. Spiritual Growth - Whatever religion or spiritual practice works best for you and only you. 
4. Emotional Growth - Focus on developing how you react to situations emotionally and show up for yourself when you need to express those emotions. 
5. Physical Growth - Taking care of the vessel that your existence is in. 

15 Laws of Personal Growth 

1. Law of Intentionality 
2. Law of Awareness
3. Law of the Mirror 
4. Law of Reflection
5. Law of Consistency 
6. Law of Environment
7. Law of Design 
8. Law of Pain 
9. Law of the Ladder 
10. Law of the Rubber Band 
11. Law of Trade Offs
12. Law of Curiosity 
13. Law of Modeling 
14. Law of Expansion 
15. Law of Contribution 

Links:

Definition of Personal Growth

Personal Growth Article 

15 Laws of Personal Growth

Law of Intentionality 

Udemy.com 

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Alyssa takes Jocelyn’s advice and picks a word for 2022.  Then they dive into some of their worst dates that they have experienced while also giving good dating advice. 

Rules for Dating 

Rule #1: Stay on the platform

Rule #2: Know your shots 

Angel Shot Neat - Signals the bartender will arrange for you to be escorted to your car safely.

Angle Shot with Ice - Signals the bartender to call you a ride.

Angle Shot with Lime  - Instructs the bartender to call the police. 

Rule #3: Follow Your Gut 

Rule #4: Short first dates

Rule #5: Take separate cars

Rule #6: Hold your boundaries 

Rule #7: Leave when you are uncomfortable 

Rule#8: Learn Microexpressions and Social cues 

Rule #9: Make sure you’re truly ready to start dating 

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Jocelyn walks Alyssa through what getting into the flo really means and all the ins and outs of a proper diet, sleeping, exercising, and basic maintenance recommended.

Alyssa’s takeaway 

Phase 1: Extrovert Prepare for Battle 

Phase 2: Goal Attaining 

Phase 3: Self - Care and Maintenance 

Phase 4:  Hibernation

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Jocelyn and Alyssa talk about what kind of headspace they were in through their formative high school and early college days. How it shaped them, and how they can’t sprinkle their fun dust on anyone else until the other person is ready. Tune in to see what all this fun dust talk is about every Monday at 5pm!

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Listen to Jocelyn and Alyssa’s read you their favorite Christmas Stories!

1. Take a Mouse to the Movies
2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
3. The Polar Express 

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Jocelyn and Alyssa do a lighthearted episode of giving you a deeper insight into who they are, their interests, hobbies, and even their star signs. Lots of laughs, plenty of inspiration, and the yin and yang vibe you all love. 

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Jocelyn and Alyssa do their usual quarterly episode, but this time about the holidays and everything winter to do. They discuss everything from family traditions to New Year's words and wishes.  Join them this week for a laid back fun conversation about ALL things holidays!

LINKS 

Amazon Smile

Toys for Tots

Operation Christmas Child

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