Career Search Tips that Get Results

Develop your ability to focus by:
  1. Set goals in writing - Know What you want.
  2. Have a clear plan on “How you will achieve your goal.
  3. Ignore the nay-sayers. They are everywhere.
    Do not let them discourage you.
  4. Remember the big picture – When the going gets tough read over your plan and re-enforce your commitment.

Interview Skills
Do
  • Learn as much as you can about the company before the interview.
  • Know who you will be meeting
  • Be punctual
  • Polish your shoes
  • Prepare for tough interview questions
  • Dress appropriately

Don't
  • Be late
  • Be overbearing, aggressive “know it all”
  • Leave your cell on
  • Condemn your past employer
  • Look away from the interviewer constantly
  • Yawn

Did You Know?
  1. Less than 20% of the available jobs are advertised.
  2. Most positions are found in small business.
  3. Most hiring decisions are made within the first three minutes of the interview.
  4. The first page of a resume is what the reader spends 70% of their time on.

Telephone Skills
Many initial interviews are done over the phone. The following are a few tips that may help. If you are calling a potential employer remember to:
  • Remove all unnecessary objects from your desk. Have only the material you need for the call.
  • Know and practice what you are going to say.
  • Be comfortable-sitting or standing.
  • Smile-Your natural warmth will come through the phone and relax the person you are talking to.

Relax
  • Make the job search campaign fun.
  • Stay positive knowing that the high level of activity, COMBINED WITH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, will produce results
  • Remember you only need to hear one “YES”.