WEB OLC EXERCISE

a. Go to the s tudent side of this book’s Web site, and review the student résumés. Which résumés do you think are effective? Ineffective? Why?

b. Update your résumé, and prepare for an interview for a manager training program with a large lumber and building supply retailer. This fulltime position promises rapid advancement upon completion of the training period. A college degree and experience in retail, sales, and marketing are preferred. The base pay is between $28,000 and $34,000 per year. This retailer promotes from within, and a new manager trainee can become a store manager within two to three years, with an earning potential of $100,000 or more. The benefits package is generous, including medical/

hospitalization/dental/disability/life insurance, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, awards and incentives, paid vacations, and holidays. Your résumé should include your contact information, education and training, skills, experience and accomplishments, and honors and awards.

c. Role-play a practice interview for this position.

Pair up with another student, and read each others’

résumés; then spend 20 to 30 minutes on each side of the interview. One student should be the human resource manager screening applicants, and the other person should be the candidate for the manager training program. Here are some questions to use in the role-play scenario:

• Why are you applying for this position?

• What are your strengths and weaknesses for this position?

• Why should this organization consider you for this position?

• Why are you interested in working for this company?

• What are your career goals for the next 5 to 10 years?

• Describe your skills when working in a team setting.

• What questions do you have about the company?