UPLIFT Leadership

HR friends, I will be brief: Our upcoming college graduates- these are hardworking, promising, and eager young people- are facing a challenging labor market to start their careers. Some of our best and brightest, including graduating seniors, are still looking. If your organization is looking for early talent, I strongly encourage you to consider attending our upcoming Spring Career and Internship Expo (April 17th - Eugene, Oregon). https://lnkd.in/d54DEAZs If you are looking for part-time employees, we have a Part-Time Job Fair (May 14th – Eugene, Oregon). https://lnkd.in/dSEFem5E Please let my team or I know if you have any questions. Thank you for connecting with, supporting, and recruiting our students. University of Oregon - University of Oregon Career Center Holly Tate (she/her) Tobin Johnston Colleen Lewis Tina Haynes #careereducation #hiring #recuitment #recuiting #recuiters #careerfair #Careerfairs #talentacquisition #oregonjobs #collegiatetalent #InternshipOpportunity #UniversityRecruitment #JobOpportunity #NetworkingEvent #EmploymentOpportunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerExpo #CareerReadinessWeek #GoDucks #CareerServices #UniversityofOregon #CampusRecruitment #JobFair

We are nearly our final stretch and we need your support! Are you and your employer ready to make an impact with Portland youth? Join Portland Workforce Alliance at the 21st Annual NW Youth Careers Expo and connect with hundreds of high school students exploring their career options! ?? This is YOUR moment to: ? Show off your profession ? Meet motivated young talent ? Inspire the next generation of industry leaders ?? Don’t miss this chance to showcase your business and build with the future workforce. ?? March 19, 2025 || 9am-1:30pm ?? Oregon Convention Center ?? https://lnkd.in/dpJh4wu Let’s inspire dreams together! ?? #NWYouthCareersExpo #PWAExpo

A consistent source of light in my life is being part of UPLIFT Leadership board to help young professional foster the career of their dreams. It's an honor to serve alongside these community leaders and watch our students grow. These students give me hope for the future which I feel many of us could use right now. Thank you Kyle Kavas ?? for your incredible leadership and dedication to this program. It wouldn't be possible without you. If anyone ever has any questions about our programs or the summer Career Summit we host I am happy to connect.

The Job Interview Cheat Sheet Credits to Chris Donnelly, make sure to follow him! _____ Those that get the 6-figure job offers are not the smartest. They are simply the most prepared. The candidates with the highest chance to succeed ensure: ?? They understand what the role entails. ??? They have 4-5 great stories to hand. ?? They’ve done hours of research. In order to land the job of your dreams... Prepare for these 12 common interview questions. Take a sneak peek at the sheet: 1. Tell me about yourself and your background. ? Tell them about your career journey and the experience you have. ? Tell them what you're passionate about and how it relates to the role. 2. Why do you want to work for this company? ? Demonstrate the research you've done, mentioning specific details. ? Then relate that knowledge to the position you've applied for. 3. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? ? Share an example of a previous stressful situation you handled with grace. ? Talk about how you've improved over time. 4. What is the hardest problem you’ve ever tackled? ? Discuss in detail how you tackled the problem. ? Explain clearly how you solved it and the impact it had. 5. What sets you apart from other applicants? ? Talk about your unique strengths that relate to the role. ? Discuss how you developed them over time. 6. What are the main strengths you’ll bring to us? ? Talk about your biggest strengths and how you will apply them. ? Then share exactly how you think it will benefit the business. 7. What would you say are your weaknesses and how would you improve them? ? Be honest and share your genuine weaknesses, don't be fake. ? Lay out the roadmap for how you want to improve them. 8. Describe a situation where you had to handle multiple responsibilities. ? Talk about how you were organised and prepared. ? Go in detail on how you spin multiple plates. 9. Tell me a time when you couldn’t meet a deadline and how you handled it? ? Discuss honestly about how disappointed you were. ? Then go on to say how you reflected and learned from it. 10. Share an example of how you handled working with someone who’s difficult. ? Touch on how you communicated clearly with them. ? Share that it came from a place of empathy. 11. Why did you want to leave your current place of work? ? Flip the question on its head and talk positively about them. ? But go on to say how you want a new challenge. 12. Do you have any questions for us? ? This is your opportunity to demonstrate your intense research. ? Ask 3-5 highly specific questions. Save this sheet for later use. To ensure you're prepared for your next interview! _____ Follow The AI Powered Leader for daily content.