Coming, Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The StarkJobs.com Spring Job Fair

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Quick Tips

• Dress Professionally
• Research Attending Employers
• Update Your Resume

Red Hot Techniques to Be Successful in Winning That New Job!

1. Be Prepared
• Update your resume
• Research attending companies and their current job opportunities
2. Dress Professionally
• Dress as you would for an interview
  • Conservative, well-fitted attire is best
  • Avoid low-cut and/or revealing clothing
  • Wear comfortable, yet professional shoes
• Steer clear of casual attire such as shorts, tank tops, and t-shirts
• Remove unnecessary accessories including: Bluetooth, hats, sunglasses, etc.
• Leave bulky items (backpacks, laptops, large purses, etc) at home.
3. Be Courteous
   • Visit employers on your own
     • Ask friends or family members to wait in the lobby
   • Turn off your cell phone
4. Follow Up
   • Ask the employer for their business card for accurate contact information
   • Find out the best method of contact (i.e. email, phone, etc.) for follow up
   • Send a thank you note immediately following the event.

Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing

Do:

• Relax
• Be engaging:
     Offer up your firmest handshake
     Smile
     Make eye contact
• Sell yourself as a problem-solver
• Be honest- Don't say you can do things you can't do
• Have questions of your own

Don't:

• Speak negatively about previous work experiences, bosses, teachers/professors, etc.
• Talk about your minimum salary expectations at the beginning of the interview.  If asked, respond that you would like to know more about the position before talking about salary.
• Talk about hot topics of conversation (politics and other controversial topics)
• Talk about your nationality, age, health or medical history or marital status

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