TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS

Interview Tips

• Be punctual
• Demonstrate self confidence in your posture
• Be enthusiastic and positive
• Dress appropriate for the position
• Ensure your grooming is neat and tidy
• Make eye contact with the interviewer
• Introduce yourself offering a strong, confident handshake
• Be attentive and listen carefully
• Research the company and what they do
• Ask questions about the position, expectations
• Talk about what skills and benefits you bring to the position and sell them
• Be ready to give examples of situations where you demonstrated your problem solving ability, interpersonal skills, and responsibility
• Identify and solve employer’s needs

• Prepare cover letter specific to position
• Prioritize your experience, skills and education
• Clearly state your career aspirations
• Record only Facts
• Be accurate with all spelling and grammar
• Record your Name, Contact Information, Work Experience and Education (starting with the most recent work experience)
• Record any Special Skills, Training, Volunteer Experience, or Memberships
• Keep it to a maximum of 2 pages in length
• Do not crowd your Resume, leave plenty of open space
• Have a third party critique and proof read your Resume
• Identify accomplishments