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Below
are tips on how to be successful when seeking employment.
Resume
Guidelines
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ALWAYS have a resume. Make copies and try to keep it on disk.
If a resume has been sent to an employer to review prior to your
interview, ALWAYS have one
to present with yourself. It is a reflection of you and that
that you are prepared for this interview.
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YOUR RESUME SHOULD BE PERFECTLY
SPELLED !
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NO MISTAKES...NO EXCEPTIONS...SPELL
CHECK IT !!
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Keep resume to one page. If you'
have skills in more than one area of interest, make a
separate resume for each one unless they relate to each
other.
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Do
not use colorful paper or fonts. Use one type of font with
bullets and bold headings.
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Never
cross-out, write over or white-out typed information.
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If
needed, you may want to keep two or more versions of it.
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Objective Statement: If
you're not looking for any specific field
of work, keep your statement generalized.
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If
you provide a cover letter with your resume, make it concise and
brief. One paragraph explaining who you are should be fine.
Job
Hunting Philosophies
When
looking for a job MAKE IT YOUR JOB
TO FIND A JOB
Two secrets to finding employment
are: PERSISTENCE &
PATIENCE
Always: SET GOALS
and DON'T GIVE UP!
THE RESULTS YOU
GET OUT OF SOMETHING REFLECT
THE EFFORT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Network!
Build your own personal network. The more sources you go to the more
you will find what's out there. For instance; News papers, Internet,
Friends, etc. Spend some time walking up to businesses that do not
seem to be hiring and ask about any available positions. Good
information is sometimes acquired by what professionals call social
engineering. The more you socialize the more you may find out good
information............Give it a try.
Interview
Techniques
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING ONES
- The
Interview process starts with your very first contact with the
company. For instance: When you go to pick up an application -
ALWAYS BE PREPARED,
ALWAYS DRESS FOR SUCCESS,
you never know if you will be asked
to
stay for an interview! People and professionals judge you on how you
dress, your mannerisms and actions, and how you speak.
People notice the smallest things
when they're looking at other people!!
Always
practice questions on yourself,
in front of a mirror. This cannot be expressed enough. It is very important
and helps build con-
fidence and self-esteem. Anticipate
what you think you will be asked and prepare an answer. Make up (5)
good questions you think employers would ask you in an interview and
have answers ready and memorized in your head.
Always
send a thank you letter expressing your gratitude after the interview.
Why? Because most people wont take the time to. Robin Sanborn of
PacWest Telecomm has once said "I
would consider some
one who sends a thank you letter over some one
who has a better resume because that person took the time and effort
to send me that thank you letter. It shows me that they are willing
to put forth effort".
Thank you letters are
important. They put your head above your shoulders.
At
the end of the interview ask questions about the company. Hint: The
more your know about the company the better you will impress your
interviewer.
Body
Language and Dress
When
you are sitting in front of your prospective employer it is
important to be relaxed and to make good eye contact. Keep both feet
on the floor hands and arms in a comfortable position, and sit up
straight as possible. Or find a comfortable position where you do
less fidgeting.
Dress
is critical it speaks louder than words. If you are
interviewing for an office position dress like it would be your
first day of work. If you are interviewing for an industrial
position, make sure you at least wear nice pants, with a shirt
tucked in, and wear a belt. Collar shirts are appropriate.
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