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1. Steps to Finding a Job
Simple and Easy Job Search Tips
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2. College or Not?
If I get a degree will there be a better job waiting at
the end for me?
No one can guarantee you employment at the end of
your training course.
The way to decide is to access your goals. What does
your chosen career require?
If you haven’t decided on a career, try internships or
part time work to see what you like to do.
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3. Getting Ready to Search
Prepare your resume
Set up an email address
Gather references
Edit your social profiles
Set up an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of jobs to
which you applied
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4. Where to Look
Newspapers
College Career Center
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Job Agencies
Job Fairs
Online Job Boards
Corporate Websites
Social Networks – Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Temp Jobs
5. Preparing for the Job Interview
Research the Company:
The information that you should be looking for includes:
Company history
Shareholders
Recent mergers or acquisitions
Company size
Key people within the company
Type of products and services offered
Who their target market is
Mission statement, policies and values
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6. Where to Learn About Employers
Company Website
LinkedIn
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Press Releases
Google Places
Local Business Directories and Chambers
Google Alerts
7. Employment Testing
Personality Test covers Emotional
stability, Extroversion, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness,
Openness
Skill Tests – such as typing, lifting, and writing.
Aptitude Test – include numerical problems, reasoning
problems and your written skills
Integrity Test - An integrity test shows how honest you are
and what type of ethics you believe in.
Drug Test – Sampling to determine drugs in your system
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8. Interview Success Tips
Practice -- before going on an interview you should take the time to practice with a
friend or family member. Get them to ask you all kinds of questions.
Check out the Company -- research the company before hand. Make notes of any
awards and achievements that have happened recently. Be sure you know the name
and position of the person interviewing you.
Be prepared – make sure you are dressed appropriately. Take extra copies of your
resume. It doesn’t hurt to take a notepad and pen with you too. This helps to create a
professional appearance.
Be on time – you want to arrive at least five or ten minutes before your scheduled
interview time. It may be worthwhile to visit the company the day before so you
know exactly how to get there and where to park if necessary.
Relax – being anxious at a job interview is normal but try to remain as relaxed as
possible. Look your interviewer in the eye and concentrate on what they are saying.
Make sure you understand the question before answering.
Show Your Skills – when answering questions try to include ways that your current
experience and skills can be used in the answer.
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9. Interview Q & A
What did you like or dislike about your last job? Try not to be too negative.
Answer: I enjoyed the people I worked with and made personal connections
with many of them. One of the reasons why I want to leave is that I am not
challenged in my current position. I really did enjoy working there but feel
my skills would be better put to use in a company where there is room for
growth.
What problems did you have at your previous company? Always include a
positive outcome. Answer: I always tried to solve a problem by talking
about it directly with the person concerned. With one issue I had it turned
out that is was simply a matter of misunderstanding the information. The
issue was discussed and resolved quickly.
What do you consider your best strength? Use skills that fit the
requirements of the job you are applying for. Answer: I have always over
delivered on my sales goals and received a yearly bonus for doing so. Or: I
have excellent time management skills and am organized and efficient.
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10. What are your salary expectations? To
answer this effectively you should know
what wage this type of position brings
in your area. Answer: Give a salary
range of what you expect to be earning. http://bestcareers.jobamatic.com
Or: Ask for more information on the
requirements and expectations of the
job before the salary is discussed.
Why do you want this job? There are
various answers for this question use
the following as a base. Answer: Your
website states that your company is
young and growing and I would love to
be a part of this growth. Or: This job is a
great fit for what I have been interested
in during my career. I love the thought
of having both long and short term
goals to reach.
