| Job Tips: Tips for getting
a job
1).
Self-confidence
Be
confident of what you know and how you work, explain your benefits.
2).
Experience
Be
prepared to articulate your experience and training. Anticipate the questions
the interviewer is likely to ask. A lot of good workers have a hard time
with this one, so be sure and practice speaking out loud, with someone
who can play the role of the interviewer.
3).
Compatibility
The
hiring employer is the only one who can answer the question of how well
you match the needs of the job. It is best to present yourself as honestly
as possible. If you try to be what you think they want, get the job,
and it's the wrong match, both parties will be miserable. It would turn
out being worse than a rejection.
4).
Reality
Failure
can be a growth experience. It makes us understand what we have and
makes us evaluate our professional goals.
5).
Learning
The
entire job search and interview process is a learning experience. Show
willingness to learn new skills and any attempt you make to further your
knowledge.
6).
Be
on time
7).
Stay flexible.
Don't
take the attitude "it's not my job". Learn everything someone wants to
teach you and try your best to succeed each time. Keep an open mind.
Links for Resume Writing Tips
Cooperative
Education Program: Resume Writing
JCOnline:
Resume Writing Tips
Career
Developments Center: Writing A Resume
Career
Center: Guide to Resume Writing
Yahoo!
Careers: Resume and Cover Letters |