JOB SEEKER TIPS
Interviewing:
**Remember…If you got the interview then you probably qualify for the position. Now you just have to sell yourself. Employers normally know within five minutes if they want to hire you or not.**
**Even though Facebook can be a great tool it can cause more harm than good. Before your interview more employers are reviewing Facebook pages to learn about your character and behavior. Please use extreme caution with your language, photos, politics and religious beliefs.**
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| An employer is trying to answer three things in their mind during the interview: | |
| • | Do they like you? |
| • | Would you get along and fit in with their organization? |
| • | Can you do the job? |
Prepare for the Interview:
• Conduct a route recon before the interview (do not be late)
• Take the earliest interview time.
• No cologne or perfume!
• Take a minimum of five resumes and at least three references. Place in a portfolio or small binder.
• Use interviewers names
• Listen more than you talk
• Have 2-3 questions to ask (do not ask questions if the answer is on the website)
• Don’t ask about salary or benefits!
• Know 2-3 things about the company that’s not common knowledge.
• Have a couple of things you could do for them.
• Eye contact, handshake.
• Always send a Thank-you!
Resumes:
| • | Objective: Position applying for and name of company. |
| • | Highlights: All your best stuff (relevant). |
| • | Other Skills: Any that would complement the job or company, but not over qualify you. |
| • | Work History (SAR method) |
| • | Education/Training/Awards |
| • | Objective: Position applying for and name of company. |
| • | Highlights: All your best stuff (relevant). |
| • | Other Skills: Any that would complement the job or company, but not over qualify you. |
| • | Work History (SAR method) |
| • | Education/Training/Awards |
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Career/Job Fairs MUST!!!!
• Pre-register
• Get a List of the Companies Attending
• Make a Targeted Resume for Each Company
• Dress the Part & Arrive Early
• Have a Strategy
• Face-to-Face Meeting
• Ask for a business card and a follow-up date/time
• Thank the person for their time
• Your “About Me” Pitch