Wouldn’t it be wonderful if seeking employment were as easy as ordering a pizza? Seriously, looking for a job is frequently harder than doing the job once you actually find one. Use every possible option you have to locate employment leads. It is often said you should spend eight hours per day in your job search if you are planning to work eight hours per day. Use newspapers, the Internet, job search programs on television, telephone contacts, send out resumes, etc.
If you do not have experience with writing your own job resume, it would be wise to contact a job service or take a resume writing course. Nothing shoots down your job search efforts more quickly than a poorly written resume. Many local technical colleges have a job search classes for free or small fees.
If you are called for a job interview, here are some tips that will help get through that nerve racking process:
- Make sure your personal hygiene is in good shape. Do not wear strong fragrances. Hair should be neatly and conservatively styled. Outlandish body piercings are taboo.
- Dress appropriately for the position for which you are interviewing. Jeans and a T shirt are okay for a landscaping job, but not for an office job.
- Arrive at least fifteen minutes early for your appointment in case there is paperwork you will need to fill out. Make sure you have all your personal information with you (former employers, phone numbers, addresses, dates of employment, schools attended, etc.
Once you get into the interview, introduce yourself to the interviewer. If he/she shakes your hand, return the handshake with the same amount of strength. Don’t be too weak, unless the person is older and may have arthritis. Do not sit down until invited. Sit on the edge on the chair. Do not touch the interviewers desk. (These may seem trivial – but they are important). Be sure to look the interviewer in the eye. Do not say ah, umm, I dunno, etc.
If you need assistance with your job search, a strong recommendation on the Internet would be employmentcrossing.com. It is not a free site, but it is worth every dime you pay, because they work specifically for you, not just sending you random e-mails about job openings in your area. Check them out. Best wishes in your job search.
