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As a new female exec in the tech industry, and a self-proclaimed data nerd, stats like these both intrigue and terrify me. Championing women’s career growth has always been a passive passion of mine, but now as a leader, I feel the moral obligation to take action in equalizing those numbers.
From landing a dream job at Google to experiencing PagerDuty’s IPO, and to now joining Moogsoft as the VP of Growth, I can attribute much of my career to three things: proactive planning, confidence in myself, and being willing to say yes to new opportunities.
Whether you’re in the tech field or navigating the workforce at large, consider these tips that have helped me advance my career.
CAREER PLAN OFTEN AND OUT LOUD
One of my favorite managers once told me, “Your career path is up to you and you alone. You decide where you want to go and I help get you there.” Nothing has ever rung so true. I am often asked how I ended up as the VP of Growth, and the fact of the matter is I’d known for well over a year prior to taking on the role that building a growth team was what I wanted to do next.
Treat your career as the most important project you need to manage. Once a month, at the very least once a quarter, take 30 minutes to update and reflect on your own career development plan. This includes answering questions like;
• Short-term goals: What projects do you want to accomplish in the next six months that will give you experience in areas of interest?
• Medium-term goal: What skills do you want to learn in the next year that will set you up for the next role?
• Long-term goal: What role, title, or responsibility do you want to grow into in the next two to five years? (LinkedIn Gender Insights Report)
Once you’ve mapped your path out, you’re halfway there. Now to make that a reality, you need to share it out loud and to anyone who will listen. Schedule out quarterly career conversations with your manager. Don’t wait for them to ask. Share it with women and friends in your network and share it with your mentors or other leaders. Communicating your career plan not only creates a commitment to yourself to move forward but gives you an army of people helping find those next opportunities for you along the way.
APPLY FOR THE JOB, IGNORE THE “QUALIFICATIONS”
Now that you have that next job in mind, it’s much easier to narrow your search. When applying for jobs, focus on three things; the responsibilities of the role, the company or product you’ll be working for, and
the team you’ll be working with. If those three things match what you are looking for, apply for the job.
Oftentimes, we can get caught up in the “qualifications” section of a job description, but did you know that women are actually more likely than men to get hired if they apply for the job? According to the LinkedIn Gender Insights Report, female applicants are 16% more likely than men to get hired after
applying for a job and 18% more likely than men to get hired for a stretch job.
As Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” So take the shot.
SAY YES TO THINGS THAT SCARE YOU
One last thing that I’ve embraced while growing in my career is the feeling of “Can I do this?” that hits your stomach right before you take a big leap into a new project or job. Some may call this “imposter syndrome” or as the feelings of self-doubt and not belonging. But, as Harvard Business Review accurately states, these categorizations incorrectly direct our view toward fixing women at work instead of fixing the places where women work.
Turning it on its head, I like to take that feeling and see it as a sign that I’m pushing myself to grow. Oftentimes, new things are scary. Discomfort is a sign of growth, and the more we push ourselves to be comfortable with the unknown, the more willing we are to take on new challenges.
While there are many things that can factor into your career—timing, inherent privilege (or lack thereof), and a bit of luck—proactively managing your career with intention can only help drive it forward and upwards.
One of my favorite roles I’ve ever had was managing the EMEA SMB Google Cloud sales team which came from a combination of telling my manager I wanted to work abroad as part of my career plan, raising my hand when an opportunity arose for an interim manager role in Dublin, and then saying yes to moving halfway across the world all alone!
So where do you want to invest your time and talent? Pursue this question passionately and reevaluate it often. Believe in your unique value proposition.
You never know what you’ll achieve.
LinkedIn Introduction
Check out the article below “What is LinkedIn and How Can I Use It?” with your protege.
Share with your protege how you use LinkedIn in your personal life or professional career to network or connect with other professionals. Share with them how they can use it throughout their education and career.
ARTICLE: What is LinkedIn and How Can I Use It?
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a548441/what-is-linkedin-and-how-can-i-use-it-?lang=en LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the internet. You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career. You can access LinkedIn from a desktop, LinkedIn mobile app, mobile web experience, or the LinkedIn Lite Android mobile app.
A complete LinkedIn profile can help you connect with opportunities by showcasing your unique professional story through experience, skills and education.
You can also use LinkedIn to organize offline events, join groups, write articles, post photos, videos and more.
Who should be joining LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a platform for anyone who is looking to advance their career. This can include people from various professional backgrounds, such as small business owners, students, and job seekers. LinkedIn members can use LinkedIn to tap into a network of professionals, companies, and groups within and beyond their industry.
How do I get started on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is an online platform that connects the world’s professionals. Here are a few steps to get started on LinkedIn:
1. Create your profile: Signing up and creating your profile is the best way to begin using LinkedIn. A complete LinkedIn profile will summarize your professional experience to your connections, current and future employers, and recruiters. Through your profile, you can showcase your professional life, milestones, skills and interests.
2. Build your network: Your network plays a crucial part in unlocking the power of LinkedIn. It’ll help you understand what is happening in your industry and professional circle. You can begin by adding your family, friends, past or current classmates, and coworkers to your network. You can also
follow people, companies or topics by navigating directly to the Follow fresh perspectives page, which displays recommended sources to follow. You can use the LinkedIn Events feature to create and join professional events such as online workshops, seminars, sales and marketing events, networking events and more.
3. Find a job: If you’re looking for a new professional opportunity, you can get started on your job search on LinkedIn. You can use LinkedIn to research companies and reach out to the hiring community. You can also apply directly for roles, save job searches, and notify your connections and recruiters that you’re open for job opportunities.
4. Participate in conversations: You can easily participate in conversations on LinkedIn. Participating in conversations can allow you to share your perspective on relevant issues and topics with others. You can like and comment on posts and articles on LinkedIn. You can create or join LinkedIn Groups to connect and grow with members who share your interests, experiences, or aspirations. You can also use a set of lightweight expressions called LinkedIn reactions to easily communicate with your network.
5. Post content: Millions of members come to LinkedIn every day to connect, learn, and share. You can empower and educate your professional circle with the content you post on LinkedIn. You can also share your thoughts and ideas with LinkedIn members using the share box.
CHALLENGE!
Proteges who are 16 or older can create a LinkedIn profile.
Go to LinkedIn.com and show your protege your own LinkedIn profile.
If there is time left over today, you can help your protege begin creating their profile using the checklist on14-15. Ask your protege to continue working on adding information and your experience to their LinkedIn profile before the next session.
LinkedIn Profile Checklist
SESSION 3 • TRACK 2
Track 2: Students under the age of 16 or previously participated in Spring.
Resume/CV Review, Sharing a Resume/CV, Career Article and Creating a Cover Letter
Review Protege’s Resume/CV
Have your protege open their resume/CV document. Help them make any final edits and changes. While editing, point out to them what types of things a hiring manager would be looking for when reviewing a resume/CV. If there are additional edits still needed, you can use the Google Document to make comments for the protege to fix later.
Practice Downloading Their Resume/CV as a PDF
Explain to protege that when they submit resumes/CVs for job applications, share while networking or email to employers, they will want to ensure their resume/CV is in PDF format. Using a PDF format allows the resume/CV to be opened properly for viewing and allows it to be easily printed and shared.
To save the resume/CV as a PDF… 1) Click “File” 2) Hover over “Download” 3) Click “PDF Document (.pdf)” 4) Instruct your protege to save their resume/CV with a professional title such as
“Janella Sims, 2023 Resume” or “Janella Sims, 2023 CV” (dependent on your country of residence) 5) From here, save the resume/CV in a folder on their computer or desktop for easy access.
Article: Dear female job seeker: Apply for the job, ignore the
https://www.fastcompany.com/90661349/dear-female-jobseeker-apply-for-the-job-ignore-the-qualifications
Former Googler Minami Rojas was always passionate about helping women succeed in their tech careers, but now as a leader, she feels a moral obligation to work toward equity in the workforce. Here is her best advice.
Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men despite similar job search behaviors, according to a LinkedIn Gender Insights Report. In other words, women talk themselves out of jobs before they even apply. This makes sense given the often-cited stat: unlike their male counterparts, female professionals apply to jobs only if they are 100% qualified.
The result of this professional confidence gap is especially stark in the tech world. While women make up almost half (47%) of the total workforce, they only hold 27% of computer and mathematical science jobs. (Continued on following pages)
SPRING 2023 MENTOR HANDBOOKSESSION 3 TRACK 2 39 17
As a new female exec in the tech industry, and a self-proclaimed data nerd, stats like these both intrigue and terrify me. Championing women’s career growth has always been a passive passion of mine, but now as a leader, I feel the moral obligation to take action in equalizing those numbers.
From landing a dream job at Google to experiencing PagerDuty’s IPO, and to now joining Moogsoft as the VP of Growth, I can attribute much of my career to three things: proactive planning, confidence in myself, and being willing to say yes to new opportunities.
Whether you’re in the tech field or navigating the workforce at large, consider these tips that have helped me advance my career.
CAREER PLAN OFTEN AND OUT LOUD
One of my favorite managers once told me, “Your career path is up to you and you alone. You decide where you want to go and I help get you there.” Nothing has ever rung so true. I am often asked how I ended up as the VP of Growth, and the fact of the matter is I’d known for well over a year prior to taking on the role that building a growth team was what I wanted to do next.
Treat your career as the most important project you need to manage. Once a month, at the very least once a quarter, take 30 minutes to update and reflect on your own career development plan. This includes answering questions like;
• Short-term goals: What projects do you want to accomplish in the next six months that will give you experience in areas of interest?
• Medium-term goal: What skills do you want to learn in the next year that will set you up for the next role?
• Long-term goal: What role, title, or responsibility do you want to grow into in the next two to five years? (LinkedIn Gender Insights Report)
Once you’ve mapped your path out, you’re halfway there. Now to make that a reality, you need to share it out loud and to anyone who will listen. Schedule out quarterly career conversations with your manager. Don’t wait for them to ask. Share it with women and friends in your network and share it with your mentors or other leaders. Communicating your career plan not only creates a commitment to yourself to move forward but gives you an army of people helping find those next opportunities for you along the way.
APPLY FOR THE JOB, IGNORE THE “QUALIFICATIONS”
Now that you have that next job in mind, it’s much easier to narrow your search. When applying for jobs, focus on three things; the responsibilities of the role, the company or product you’ll be working for, and
the team you’ll be working with. If those three things match what you are looking for, apply for the job.
Oftentimes, we can get caught up in the “qualifications” section of a job description, but did you know that women are actually more likely than men to get hired if they apply for the job? According to the LinkedIn Gender Insights Report, female applicants are 16% more likely than men to get hired after
applying for a job and 18% more likely than men to get hired for a stretch job.
As Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” So take the shot.
SAY YES TO THINGS THAT SCARE YOU
One last thing that I’ve embraced while growing in my career is the feeling of “Can I do this?” that hits your stomach right before you take a big leap into a new project or job. Some may call this “imposter syndrome” or as the feelings of self-doubt and not belonging. But, as Harvard Business Review accurately states, these categorizations incorrectly direct our view toward fixing women at work instead of fixing the places where women work.
Turning it on its head, I like to take that feeling and see it as a sign that I’m pushing myself to grow. Oftentimes, new things are scary. Discomfort is a sign of growth, and the more we push ourselves to be comfortable with the unknown, the more willing we are to take on new challenges.
While there are many things that can factor into your career—timing, inherent privilege (or lack thereof), and a bit of luck—proactively managing your career with intention can only help drive it forward and upwards.
One of my favorite roles I’ve ever had was managing the EMEA SMB Google Cloud sales team which came from a combination of telling my manager I wanted to work abroad as part of my career plan, raising my hand when an opportunity arose for an interim manager role in Dublin, and then saying yes to moving halfway across the world all alone!
So where do you want to invest your time and talent? Pursue this question passionately and reevaluate it often. Believe in your unique value proposition.
You never know what you’ll achieve.
What is a Cover Letter?
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/what-is-a-cover-letter
A cover letter, also known as an application letter, is a document you send with your resume/CV that provides additional information about skills and experiences related to the job you’re applying to. It typically includes three to four paragraphs that highlight your skills, experience and achievements in relation to the position you’re applying for.
Why is a cover letter important?
A cover letter is essential because it explains details on your resume/CV in more depth and is the first impression a hiring manager has of you. Employers use cover letters to narrow down the applicant pool and choose the group of candidates they want to interview. While some jobs require a cover letter, others make it optional to see which applicants will put in the extra effort.
What to include in a cover letter
A cover letter should include the most interesting and relative experiences and skills you have for the open position. Here are important details to include in your cover letter:
How your work experience meets the job’s requirements - Give details about your current and past experience and how it directly impacts your ability to succeed in the new position. Pay close attention to the job description and pick out specific aspects of the job that you can compare to your knowledge.
Why you want to work at the company - Employers want to know your motivation for working with them. They want to hire someone who expresses sincere interest in the job’s duties and enthusiasm for the company. Explain how working there will fulfill your career goals, passions or interests.
Other elements of a cover letter can include:
• Meaningful anecdotes: Telling a compelling story that shows your proficiency with the skills required by the job makes your cover letter stand out. • A call to action: A polite, open-ended call to action, such as “I look forward to hearing more about this opportunity,” shows your excitement and suggests a reason for employers to call you.
CHALLENGE!
Using the job from the RTSWS Internship & Job Portal that your protege chose to focus on during session #2, have them create a mock cover letter, practicing filling in the template on page 21.
For the purpose of today’s practice, they can make up some of the experiences or accomplishments that they think would be needed for the job they are using.
The template on pages 20-21 will provide a general idea of how to write a cover letter for their next job application.
Cover Letter Format
Practice Your Own Cover Letter
____________________ [Your name]
____________________ [Your phone number]
____________________ [Your email address]
______________ [Date]
______________ [Employer’s name]
______________ [Employer's mailing address]
______________, [Greeting] The first sentence should state your name and which role you're applying for. The next few sentences should provide a short overview of your strengths and greatest accomplishments related to the role. Express your excitement and briefly explain how the role matches your career goals.
In the second paragraph, discuss your most recent professional job role and give an overview of relevant past accomplishments. Explain the impact of your accomplishments and when possible, quantify your successes.
________________________________, [Closing statement] In the third paragraph, detail what makes you uniquely qualified for the position. Use specific examples from previous professional experiences and explain why you want to work there.
In the last paragraph, thank the employer for their time and consideration of your application. Express your interest in moving along in the hiring process.
SESSION 4 • TRACK 1
Track 1: Students aged 16+ & 1st time participating in the mentorship. Continue LinkedIn Profile, Writing a Cover Letter and Professional Email Tips
Assist Protege in Completing Their LinkedIn Profile
Using the checklist from pages 14-15, have your protege continue to add to and update their LinkedIn profile. Provide feedback to them on what a potential employer may be looking for when they look at their LinkedIn.
Have the protege pull in components from their resume/CV to complete their profile.
Provide your protege with tips and recommendations on how they can improve their profile and make it look professional.
To Do:
Connect with your protege on LinkedIn
Join the RTSWS Student and Financial Pro Networking Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7029520/
Read with Protege: What is a Cover Letter?
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-coverletters/what-is-a-cover-letter
A cover letter, also known as an application letter, is a document you send with your resume/CV that provides additional information about skills and experiences related to the job you’re applying to. It typically includes three to four paragraphs that highlight your skills, experience and achievements in relation to the position you’re applying for.
Why is a cover letter important?
A cover letter is essential because it explains details on your resume/CV in more depth and is the first impression a hiring manager has of you. Employers use cover letters to narrow down the applicant pool and choose the group of candidates they want to interview. While some jobs require a cover letter, others make it optional to see which applicants will put in the extra effort.
What to include in a cover letter
A cover letter should include the most interesting and relative experiences and skills you have for the open position. Here are important details to include in your cover letter:
How your work experience meets the job’s requirements
Give details about your current and past experience and how it directly impacts your ability to succeed in the new position. Pay close attention to the job description and pick out specific aspects of the job that you can compare to your knowledge.
For example, if you’re applying to a marketing job that requires a deep knowledge of SEO, you might describe how you worked several successful SEO campaigns in your last position and trained a new marketing associate on SEO best practices.
Why you want to work at the company
Employers want to know your motivation for working with them. They want to hire someone who expresses sincere interest in the job’s duties and enthusiasm for the company. Explain how working there will fulfill your career goals, passions or interests.
Other elements of a cover letter can include:
• Meaningful anecdotes: Telling a compelling story that shows your proficiency with the skills required by the job makes your cover letter stand out. • A call to action: A polite, open-ended call to action, such as “I look forward to hearing more about this opportunity,” shows your excitement and suggests a reason for employers to call you.
Help Protege Practice Creating a Cover Letter
Using the job from the RTSWS Internship & Job Portal that your protege chose to focus on during session #2, have them create a “fake” cover letter, practicing filling in the template on page 21.
For the purpose of today’s practice, your protege can make up some of the experiences or accomplishments that they think would be needed for the job they are using.
Flip back to pages 20-21 to find the cover letter template.
10 Tips for Writing Professional Emails
https://www.rit.edu/behindthebricks/content/10-tips-writing-professional-emails
With your protege, review the 10 tips and tricks on the following page for writing a successful and meaningful professional email.
10 Tips for Writing Professional Emails
1Start with a meaningful subject line Remember to keep it short and sweet, but before you write the subject line, think about your intentions. The subject line should summarize why you are contacting them. With a stuffed inbox, the subject line can make or break whether the person sends it straight to trash or gives it a read.
Address them appropriately
Casual language such as ‘Hey’ may be fine to send to a colleague or friend, but for professional inquiries, it is not the best choice. On the other hand, ‘Dear’ is too formal. A simple ‘Hi’ or ‘Hello’ is more appropriate.
Keep the email concise and to the point
Although many professionals are excited about inquiring new, talented students into their company, they are also very busy. For the best chance that they respond, keep the note short.
4Make it easy to read Add indentations or spaces between paragraphs for easy reading and skimming. In addition, keep your most important information at the beginning of each paragraph so they are able to recognize your most important points.
Do not use slang
Professional emails require a certain level of formal language. Don’t use slang or emojis. In addition, pick a simple typeface and don’t add too many colors, if any at all.
Be kind and thankful
Always remember to be kind and friendly. Remember, they are doing you a big favor. They are typically very busy and taking time out of their day to talk with students at the career fair or even read and answer an email is nice of them.
Be charismatic
2Try to stand out. When you write an email, don’t be overly dramatic or silly. However, a little wit never hurt anyone. Don’t be afraid to display your personality!
Bring up points in your
3previous conversation If you had the chance to speak to them, try to mention something you talked about that may have been unique. Chances are, the person has had a lot of other similar conversations. Anything you can say that will help them remember who you is valuable.
Re-read the email
Even when you write quick and short emails, they can easily include mistakes. Small grammatical errors can make or break a professional’s opinion of you. Re-read your email before you send it to avoid any slip-ups. 5 Use an appropriate signature Two appropriate closers are ‘Best regards’ and ‘Thank you.’ Better yet, set an automatic signature so it always appears at the bottom of your emails.
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CHALLENGE!
Have your protege type up their cover letter! Now that they have their cover letter drafted, it is time to type it up so that they can attach it to an email.
Once completed, they will want to save their cover letter as a PDF to be able to attach it to an email.
SESSION 4 •TRACK 2
Track 2: Students under the age of 16 or previously participated in Spring. Finalize Cover Letter, Professional Email Tips and How to Apply to an Internship or Job
Complete Protege’s Practice Cover Letter
Return to page 21 and assist your protege in finalizing their mock cover letter.
Now that they have their cover letter drafted, it is time to type it up so that they can attach it to an email. Have the protege use Microsoft Word, Google Docs or another text editing platform to type their cover letter. Once completed, help them save their cover letter as a PDF to be able to attach it to an email.
https://www.rit.edu/behindthebricks/content/10-tips-writing-professional-emails
With your protege, review the 10 tips and tricks on page 24 for writing a successful and meaningful professional email.
Protege Practice Time! Email a “Hiring Manager”
During session #2, your protege circled 1 of the internships or jobs from the RTSWS Internship & Job Portal that that they were most intrigued by.
With that listing, we are going to practice submitting a resume/CV and a mock cover letter through a professional email.
Have your protege open their school or personal email and create a new email draft. Walk through the steps below to practice writing an email to the hiring manager letting them know that they are applying for that position.
Write a meaningful subject line
Address the hiring manager
Type up the email! Let the hiring manager know why you are emailing them and what position you are applying for
(Continued on the following page)
Let the hiring manager know that you are attaching your resume/CV and cover letter for the position to the email
Close the email with a thank you and your contact information
Re-read the email to ensure there are no mistakes
Attach your resume/CV and cover letter
Have your protege practice applying for the job by sending the email to you!
EXAMPLE - Email to a Hiring Manager
Good Afternoon,
My name is Janella Sims and I’m writing to you to express my interest in the Data Analyst position available with All About Analytics Company. I heard about the position from the RTSWS Internship and Job Portal and I’m excited about the possibility of joining your organization.
I’ve attached my resume and cover letter for your review. If you have any questions or if there is anything else I may provide, please contact me.
Best Regards, Janella Sims (123) 456-7891 hiringmanager@email.com
Application for Data Analyst Position
CHALLENGE!
Encourage your protege to continue practicing writing professional emails! Challenge them to write an email to a teacher, classmate, parent or to you.
Remind them to practice using a professional subject line and be sure to re-read their email for any errors. Remind your protege to use capitalization and punctuation appropriately and sign their email.
SESSION 5 • Track 1
Track 1: Students aged 16+ & 1st time participating in the mentorship. How to Apply to an Internship or Job, Interview Tips and Mock Interview
Protege Practice Time! Email a “Hiring Manager”
During session #2, your protege circled 1 of the internships or jobs from the RTSWS Internship & Job Portal that that they were most intrigued by.
With that listing, we are going to practice submitting a resume/CV and a mock cover letter through a professional email.
Have your protege open their school or personal email and create a new email draft. Walk through the steps below to practice writing an email to the hiring manager letting them know that they are applying for that position.
Write a meaningful subject line
Address the hiring manager
Type up the email! Let the hiring manager know why you are emailing them and what position you are applying for
Let the hiring manager know that you are attaching your resume/CV and cover letter for the position to the email
Close the email with a thank you and your contact information
Re-read the email to ensure there are no mistakes
Attach your resume/CV and cover letter
Have your protege practice applying for the job by sending the email to you!
Encourage your protege to check out the example email to a hiring manager on page 26!
Interview Tips
Review the article “5 Interview Tips and Job Interview Questions for Teens” with your protege. https://www.snagajob.com/blog/post/job-interview-tips-for-teens
Topics to Discuss with Your Protege:
• What to expect during a first interview • How to dress • Professionalism during the interview • Preparing to ask questions • What to bring with you • What to expect after the interview • How to advocate for yourself in an interview
Interview Tips Article
Practice! Mock Interview
Use this time to have your protege practice interviewing with you. You will act as the hiring manager and your protege will practice being the job applicant.
Interview Questions:
• Tell me about yourself • Why are you interested in working for us? • What do you consider your strengths to be? • What are some skills that you consider weaknesses? • Why should our company hire you? • What pay range are you looking for? (Speak with your protege about advocating for themself) • Do you have any questions for us? (Share with your protege that they should always have a few questions prepared)
TIP! Practice Self-Advocacy Have a conversation regarding the importance of self-advocacy during an interview and in your career.
Once you complete the mock interview, talk with your protege about the steps to take once they leave an interview. Talk with them about the importance of sending the person who interviewed them a thank you email and letting them know you are excited to hear back.
If you have time left over, you can jump to page 30 to practice writing a post-interview, thank you email.
CHALLENGE!
Take the RTSWS Spring End of Course Survey!
Scan the QR code to the right and provide us with your feedback
SESSION 5 •TRACK 2
Track 2: Students under the age of 16 or previously participated in Spring. Interview Tips, Mock Interview and Sending a Thank You Email
Interview Tips
Review the article “5 Interview Tips and Job Interview Questions for Teens” with your protege. https://www.snagajob.com/blog/post/job-interview-tips-for-teens
Topics to Discuss with Your Mentor:
• What to expect during a first interview • How to dress • Professionalism during the interview • Preparing to ask questions • What to bring with you • What to expect after the interview • How to advocate for yourself in an interview
Interview Tips Article
Practice! Mock Interview
Use this time to have your protege practice interviewing with you. You will act as the hiring manager and your protege will practice being the job applicant.
Interview Questions:
• Tell me about yourself • Why are you interested in working for us? • What do you consider your strengths to be? • What are some skills that you consider weaknesses? • Why should our company hire you? • What pay range are you looking for? (Speak with your protege about advocating for themself) • Do you have any questions for us? (Share with your protege that they should always have a few questions prepared)
TIP! Practice Self-Advocacy Have a conversation regarding the importance of self-advocacy during an interview and in your career.
Once you complete the mock interview, talk with your protege about the steps to take once they leave an interview. Talk with them about the importance of sending the person who interviewed them a thank you email and letting them know you are excited to hear back.
Writing a Thank You Email
Talk with your protege about the importance of sending a thank you email after their interview.
Sending a thank you email allows the candidate to continue to make a good impression and helps keep the interview at the top of their mind.
EXAMPLE - Thank You Email
hiringmanager@email.com
Thank You for the Interview
Hello __________,
Thank you again for taking the time to meet with me this afternoon. I enjoyed our conversation about the [insert job title] position and appreciated learning more about working with your team.
It sounds like a rewarding role, especially given the opportunities for ___________ and _________. I think my [insert skills or strengths] would make me an excellent candidate for the role.
I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you more. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information.
Thank you, Janella Sims (123) 456-7891
Complete Any Unfinished Tasks
With any remaining time, return to the topics that you did not get to spend enough time on or that you did not finish.
See if your protege has any special projects or specific questions they want to get your help with (i.e. internship applications, scholarships, college/university research, etc.).
CHALLENGE!
Take the RTSWS Spring End of Course Survey!
Scan the QR code to the right and provide us with your feedback
BEFORE YOU GO, WE RECOMMEND...
• Join our LinkedIn Student and Financial Professionals Networking Group www.linkedin.com/groups/7029520/
• Encourage your company to post on the Rock The Street, Wall Street Internship & Job
Portal https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/internship-job-portal/
• Seek out podcasts, books, websites, online courses or videos about finance, savings,
investing and the economy.
Here are a few relevant podcasts with hundreds of episodes to explore: NPR’s Planet Money, The Fairer Cents: Women, Money and the Fight to Break Even, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi, The College Investor Audio Show.
• Continue to stay in touch with RTSWS by subscribing to our newsletter
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WEBSITES
RTSWS Vocational & Career Platform • https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/students-alumnae/
Career Girls • www.careergirls.org
Napkin Finance • www.napkinfinance.com
CNBC and The Wall Street Journal are great places to keep an eye on the financial markets
Investopedia • www.investopedia.com
Yahoo Finance • finance.yahoo.com
The College Investor • www.thecollegeinvestor.com/audio-show
BOOK
Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management,
by Ellen Carr and Katrina Dudley • www.thebiggendershort.com/
PODCASTS
The Fairer Cents: Women, Money and the Fight to Break Even
www.thefairercents.com
NPR’s Planet Money • www.npr.org/sections/money
HERMONEY • www.hermoney.com/t/podcasts
Money Nerds • www.themoneynerds.com
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi • www.podcast.farnoosh.tv
1. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE QUICK LEARNERS
2. IMPROVE COMPANY ENERGY & ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE
AND IMPROVE COGNITIVE DIVERSITY
3. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THE STUDENT
4. THEY WANT TO LEARN FROM YOU
5. CLOSING THE GENDER AND RACIAL GAP
rockthestreetwallstreet.com
Sponsoring firms can access a growing pool of students and alumnae across 3 countries in 34 cities through the RTSWS Vocational & Career Platform.
Internship & Job Portal
• Schedule company reruiting information sessions and job fairs • Post internships and entry-level opportunities • Recruit diverse candidates
LinkedIn Student & Financial Pro Networking Group
• Share events and opportunities with students, alumnae and other financial professionals • Amplify scholarships, internships or job opportunities • Celebrate achievements • Share articles, pictures, questions, professional tools and advice • Create a dialogue about women in business • Network with other RTSWS students, alumnae and professionals
