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| College and Career Planning - Getting a Job |
Take a look around.
What are people around you doing that may interest you? Do they enjoy their occupation? What type of training was required for that job? What do expect to get from your job? You may be primarily concerned with the financial benefits, or maybe you just want a job that you will enjoy. Do you think you would a like physical occupation and working with you hands? Or, would you prefer a ‘desk job’?
What do I want to be?
This is a question that you must ask yourself in order to begin down a successful career path. However, this will raise many more important questions such as: Where do you want to live? Are you going to limit your job search to a small area? Are you open to moving across the city?...state?...country? What geographic elements will best contribute to your successes? Do you think you may eventually go to college. Will you need to be near a campus or community college to take part-time classes?
Never close the door of opportunity.
Have an open mind about your future. Allow yourself to gain knowledge about occupations that are different from your traditional interests. Although you may think now that you are not ready to continue your education, the option may be better for you in the future.
Ready to get started?
The first thing that you will need to do is put together a successful resume. Your resume will be your introduction to a new company. It is important to make sure that your resume is error-free and you include all of the necessary information for each job. You may have to alter your resume slightly for different companies. Contact a manager or the Human Resources department of the companies that you are interested in to find out what type of experience and education they prefer in their work force.
 | Dress the part
Always dress for business. It is never unacceptable to dress professionally. |
| Do your homework
Research the company as much as possible. See if you can pick up information about the company in advance. This also shows initiative and interest. If the company has a website, familiarize yourself with their service. |
| Arrive on time
Arriving on time means, be there ten minutes early. This will show the company that you will be on time. If necessary, make the drive a day before your interview to clock your travel time. |
| You’re being watched
From the time you leave your home act as if you are at your interview. Your interviewer could driving the car in front of you or stopped next to you at a traffic light. It could be the person you cut off or don’t yield to. |
| Practice your interview skills
Imagine different interview situations and how you would handle them, such as seating arrangements. Prepare for a one-on-one and for a group interview. Will you have a desk to protect you, or will your body be open? |
| Come prepared
During your research, make up questions to ask the employer. At the end of 99% of interviews you will be asked if you have any questions. Ask questions relative to the company but not about compensation or benefits. Show them that you are interested! |
| Relax
Go through you normal routine. Make sure that you are comfortable in your clothes and with all of your interviewing skills. |
| Follow-up
Make sure that you send a personal thank you card to your interviewers. Also send one to anyone else with the company you have talked with including secretaries and the person who contacted you if he or she was not one of the interviewers. |
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