Seeking for Employment!
Seeking for Employment!
*Interview tips*
*Learn as much as you can about the company beforehand-know its product and services,its profit margin,its management,its culture,its dress code,and anything else you can think of.Good sources are your career services center,a college or public library,and the Internet.*Do practice interviews with a career counselor,friends,and family members-or with yourself,in front of a mirror.Many career services centers offer workshops, mock Interviews,or one-on-one coaching.Some even make videotapes of mock Ibterviews.*Think about how your experience in work,classes,and activities can relate to the job you're seeking.*Allow plenty of time to get to the interview and ,if possible,visit the site in advanced and time how long it takes to get there.*Plan your interview attire in advanced and make sure your clothing is pressed,your shoes are shined,and your hair and nails are well groomed.*Bring extra copies of your resume and list of references.*Speak slowly and clearly and don't be afraid to pause for a moment to collect your thoughts.*Be honest.Don't try to cover up mistakes.Instead,focus on how you learned from them.*Be assertive.Remember that the interview is a way for you to learn if the job is right for you.*Ask the interviewer for businness card and send a thank-you note or e-mail as soon as possible.
*What not to do at a Carrer Fair!*
Don't cruise the booths with grouping fo friends.Interacting with the recruiters on your own. Make your own positive impression!*Don't carry your backpack,large purse,or oter paraphernalia with you.Carry your resume in professional-looking portfolio or small briefcase works well.It will keep your resume neat and handy,and gives you a place to file business cards of recruiters that you meet.Usually you can stow you coat,backpack,or other gear in a coatroom.*Don't come dressed for rugby practice (or any other extremely casual activity). a career fair is professional activity--perhaps you first contact with a future employer.*Don't "wing it" with employers.Do your homework!Research the companies just as you would for ann interview.You'll be able to focus on why you want to work for the organization and what you can do for them.*Don't come during the last half hour of the event. Many employers come a long distance to attend the fair and may need to leave early.If you come late,you may miss the organizations you wanted to contact!
*5 Things to take to a career fair!*
Copies of your resume (25 to 40 depending on the size of the event). Be sure it represents your knowledge skills,and abilities (KSAs)effectively. It needs to look professional--easy to read format on plain white or cream colores paper--and be free of typos. If you are looking at several career options,you may want to have two or more targeted resumes with different career objectives!*A smile,a strong handhake,and a positive attitude.First impressions are important.
Approach an employer,smile,and offer your hand when you introduce yourself.*A 30-second "sales pitch."Hand the recruiter a copy of your resume and be prepared to expand on it quickly! Share basic information about yourself and your career interests like this:"Hello,I'm Carrie Jones. I'm a senior here at Wonderful University and I'm majoring in English.I'm very interested in marketing career. As you can see on my resume,I just completed an intership in the Marketing division of the ABC Company in Peoria.I've also taken some courses in business marketing. I'm very interested in talking with you about marketing opportunities with your organization."*Infrmation about the organization which will be attending.Gather information as you would for a job interview. To maximize the brief time you have with each employer,you need to know how your skills and interests match their needs.And don't just concentrate on the "big names." There are often great opportunities with companies with which you are not familiar.*Energy!Career fairs require you to be on your feet moving from table to table for an hour or so.Each time you meet someone,be at your best,as refreshed as possible!
*10 Steps to Successful Interview*
Arrive on time*Introduce yourself in a courteous manner.*Read company materials while wait.*Have a firm handshake.*Listen*Use body language to show interest*Smile,nod,give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer.*Ask about the next step in he process.*Thank the interviewer.*Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
Resumes and Job Application Forms-Definitions:
Resumes are statements of your accomplishments and qualifications for employment. You prepare a resume voluntarily,as you would write an advertisement for yourself.Job application are statements of your personal history that the emploer requires. Application forms are straighforward with little space to stress achievements.Not all jobs reqire resumes. Usually,no -resume jobs carry less responsibility than do positions for which you need a resume.Some food service or factory jobs,for example,do not require a resume.Many position require both a resume and a job application form.(A)In some cases, if your resume looks good,you will be invited to fill out an application form.(B)In other cases,the employer will not even look at your resume until you have completed the routing of filling out an application form.
Most Frequently Asked Questions By Employment Interviews:
Do you posess a valid California driver's License with a safe driving record?*In what type of position are you most interested?*What school courses did you like best?Why?*Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?*Do you prefer any specific geographic location?*Have you had any serious illness or injury?*What jobs have you enjoyed the most?The least?Why?*What kind of work interests you?*In what school activities have you participated?Why?*What are your future vocational plans?*How do you spend your spare time?Vacations?What are your hobbies?*Are you lookingfor a pernament or temporary job?*Do you prefer routine work?*What specific skills do you have?*Do you prefer regular hours?*What was your in the military?*How long have you expect to work?*What have you learned from some of the jobs you have held?*
Links
www.edd.ca.gov
www.topemployment.com
www.jobweb.com
