| Getting a job now is harder than ever do to the | | | | resume. |
| poor economical conditions in the country. | | | | Prepare for the interview-Tips |
| Donât give up! There are jobs available | | | | A check list to follow to assist your pre-interview |
| for you. Here are a few sure fire tips that will | | | | process: |
| help you reach that goal ahead of the pack. | | | | 1. Check their web and get familiar with the |
| Certain jobs will not require all this preparation so | | | | product or service of the Employer. |
| Job Search - Tips | | | | 2. Review the job description and general |
| This might be the most important phase of the | | | | information on line so you can talk and answer |
| employment process. Without a tentative | | | | intelligently. |
| employer there is no need to worry about the | | | | 3. Finding about the unwritten duties and other job |
| interview or resume. | | | | responsibilities will help you in discussions with the |
| Where to Look: | | | | Employer interview. |
| 1. Friends, family, previous employers and | | | | 4. Re word you resume to take advantage of |
| acquaintances. | | | | the experiences that showcase your qualifications. |
| 2. Unemployment Office and Library | | | | 5. Prepare your own portfolio of past job |
| 3. Local newspaper and close big urban center | | | | successes so you will be more decisive when |
| daily tribune paper. | | | | answering questions about your resume and |
| 4. Employment centers for short or long term | | | | qualifications. |
| placement. | | | | 6. Interview is the first impression so get there |
| 5. Some larger companies have an employment | | | | early and be ready to stay late, clear your day |
| site to job search. | | | | and relax. |
| 6. Internet sites - networking, blogs, twitter, my | | | | 7. Receptionist can tell you the interviewer's name |
| face, social book marketing, etc and job surfing | | | | and pronunciation so get there early and |
| search web sites. | | | | personalize the interview. |
| This is your best bet if you can relocate. | | | | 8. Shut off your cell phone before the interview |
| Resume-Tips | | | | to be polite. |
| Costly resumes do not insure that it is properly | | | | Interview-Tips |
| formatted unless you follow the tips below. | | | | Your personal appearance is crucial to the |
| 1. State the type of job you are looking for, | | | | interview. |
| where you would like to work, and any goals you | | | | 1. Be prepared to discuss and amplify everything |
| have in a decisive manner. | | | | in your resume; experiences, work ethics and |
| 2. Simply emphasis your strongest point and one | | | | track record. |
| or two prominent skills, talents or abilities. List | | | | 2. Being polite and pleasant are traits to show |
| your education, training, and any relevant awards | | | | everyone you meet during the interview process. |
| or accomplishments. | | | | 3. A people person and problem solver are traits |
| 3. Paste cover letter and resume into the body of | | | | you want to emulate. |
| the e-mail so it appears professional looking and | | | | 4. Take a calculated chance during the interview |
| arrives in a timely manner. Take 2 copies to | | | | when asked in a relax and easy manner. |
| interview. | | | | 5. Thank them for the opportunity to discuss the |
| 4. Standard formatting is a 1" left margin, 3" right | | | | job position. |
| margin, text flush left with 12 pt. Courier font, | | | | 6. A thank you follow up call or e-mail after the |
| replace all bullets with asterisks and use caps not | | | | interview is a positive. |
| bold and double space between sections. Use | | | | Follow these tips and you will be successful. |
| Notepad or Simpletext to reformat an existing | | | | |