Video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB1rshuI5fY
Job Posting:
- -Many people do not post jobs so the key is networking.
- -Let companies know that you are looking for a job.
Major Do's and Dont's of Resume Writings:
- -If you are applying for an artistic position, you are able to use a more creative approach when making your resume.
- -If the job that you are applying for is looking for deatail, you need to carry that perseption of yourself along with no spelling errors and a well formated resume.
- -Find key messages or words that a company is looking for and incorporate that into your resume.
- -Many companies are using ATS or Applicant Tracking Systems, which is an automated screening process.
- -Due to the ATS, companies do not pay attention to the look or feel of your resume, rather the content.
- - Look for key words the company might want to see and incorporate them into your resume.
Preparing for the Interview:
- -Avoid asking basic questions I.e. questions that can be found on the companies website
- -Try and do research on the company before going into your interview.
- -Call the company and get insight information.
The Interview:
- -Demonstrate you have what it takes to work for the company but do not be over confident.
Ask these questions at the interview:
- -What would be my expectations?
- -What would be my boss's exspectations of me?
- -Who is the person I will be reporting to?
Ask question that can not be found on the companies website.
References:
http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-Your-Job-Search
Nice job and nice and succinctly stated. I liked the tip about doing a creative resume if you are in the arts. I never thought of that.
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Such a helpful post! I have found myself searching for a job more than once being in the restaurant business, and searching is the hardest part! I would rather sit through an interview that have to search and search for a job! ATS was something I didn't know about but I do now!
ReplyDeletenice work, Caitie. I like the final question.. "who will I be reporting to" That's definatley an assumptive close... I need to try that.
ReplyDeleteIt's better to embed the video than provide the link. The embed code is located on the right side of the screen where the YouTube video is located.
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