Sunday, May 16, 2010

Another Great Job Fair

Another Great Job Fair coming up next week in Stockton.
My last visit to this fair was very good, it was very busy and a lot
of good employers. So don't miss this one if it is in your area. There
will be a lot of excellent resume writing services available to you to critique
your resume. These specialists know what it takes to review
professional resumes, it is not just a little bit of your work history
jotted down on plain old white paper. It needs to jump out at an
employer, and they can help you do that, see you there.

Stockton's HIREvent Tuesday, May 18th

12 pm to 4 pm
Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel
110 W. Fremont Street, Stockton, CA 95202

Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Preparing For An Interview

Whether the employment market is faltering or there are more positions than you can shake a stick at, it is always important to have a strong interview. Those who are out of work may be desperate to land a chance to get back to regular work, and anyone who hates their job will want to make a shining impression in their initial interview. This helps you stand out before the decision for an employee is made. If you stick out in their minds as a great value, you stand a better chance at landing the job. It is important to make a good impression as soon as you begin contact with your potential employer. As soon as you contact the company, you need to be professional, assured and confident. The letter you send and your professional resumes should be sharp and accurate. Using a resume writing service can sure up your introductory documents, and so they give the best impression of the type of employee you will be.


Once you have submitted your initial contact, you will hopefully be contacted for an interview. Once it is scheduled, make sure you have the appropriate outfit for the job. Regardless of whether the job will require you to wear professional dress clothing, it is important to dress professionally for the interview. Men should wear a dark business suit, and women should wear a suit or comparable outfit. Dark colors are often recommended by business professionals because they are thought to convey confidence and professionalism. A woman can add a stand out accessory. Keep colors subtle, but you can still add something classy to stand out.

Once your clothing is chosen, gather what you want to take the interview. You should bring additional copies of paperwork initially sent to the company, a notepad for taking notes, and a pen. If you have already arranged references, bring those along. If your references have written letters of recommendation for you, this is a great time to present them to the potential employer.


It might be a good idea to prep for the interview. Scan employment books or online job sites for sample interview questions. Many of the questions you will be asked are standard, so have an idea how to present yourself. Be familiar with both the position for which you have applied and the company‘s history. Even if you are not asked, letting your interviewer know you are familiar with the company is beneficial.
 
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