More career tips:

Some things to remember on your job search:

Job search

• Use as many resources as you can – don’t limit yourself only to the Internet!
• Other people are your greatest resources – brush up on your networking skills.

Resume

• Highlight your education, communication skills, work ethic, technical skills, leadership ability and analytical skills on your resume.
• Avoid having any religious, political, or personal information on your resume.
• Make sure your resume is a brief summary of your work history and abilities. Keep it clean, organized, and grammatically correct! Use spellcheck!

Phone Interview

• On a phone interview, make sure you are in a location where you can’t be interrupted – and check your reception!
• Demonstrate your communication and listening skills.

In-Person Interview

• Dress professionally – wear solid colors, moderate shoes and limited accessories.
• Preferably a suit – but if you don’t have one, it’s okay to wear blouses and slacks or skirts for women, or dress pants and button-down shirts and ties for men.
• Do your research on the organization before the interview! Make sure you look at the mission, values, philosophy, major productions and current events.
• Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the work environment and training opportunities provided for the position.
• Your HANDSHAKE is the most important first impression you can make! It should say "I’m excited to be here, and I’m open to new experiences."
• During the interview, stay focused, enthusiastic and avoid fidgeting or looking at the clock.
• Send a thank you note after the interview! Some organizations consider this a deal breaker. Make sure you leave a good impression!

In Summary:

• Take your time on your job search – use all of your resources.
• Be honest and confident about your skills, abilities and competencies.
• You are your greatest marketing tool. Don’t sell yourself short by not preparing the best you can for your job search and interviews.

 
Yvonne Duckett | MA
 Director, Career Services Center