Inscriere in ARTT

Member and
regional partner of

RoDI IST Network

Make each interview a learning experience. After it is over, ask yourself these questions:

· What points did I make that seemed to interest the employer?

· Did I present my qualifications well?

· Did I overlook qualifications that were important for the job?

· Did I learn all I needed to know about the job?

· Did I ask questions I had about the job?

· Did I talk too much? Too little?

· Was I too tense? Too relaxed?

· Was I too aggressive? Not aggressive enough?

· Was I dressed appropriately?

· Did I effectively close the interview?

Make a list of specific ways you can improve your next interview. Remember, "practice makes perfect"-- the more you interview, the better you will get at it.

If you plan carefully and stay motivated, you can "market your job talents". You will get a job that uses your skills and pays you well.

JOB SEARCH CHECKLIST

Complete items 1-3 on this checklist before starting your job search

Complete items 4-5 everyday of your job search

Complete items 6-9 when you have interviews

1. IDENTIFY OCCUPATIONS

2. IDENTIFY EMPLOYERS

3. PREPARE MATERIALS

4. PLAN YOUR TIME

· Make a background and experience list. -- Review information on jobs. -- Identify jobs that use your talents.

· Ask relatives, etc. to help you look for job openings.

· Go to your State Employment Service Office for assistance.

· Contact employers to get company and job information.

· Utilize other sources (page 7&8) to get job leads.

· Obtain job announcements and descriptions.

· Write resumés (if needed). Use job announcements to "fit" your skills with job requirements.

· Write cover letters or letters of application.

· Assemble a job search kit: pens, writing tablet, maps, public transportation guides, clean copies of resumés & applications, background and experience list, Social Security Card, and picture ID. Use the Talent Bank.

· Wake up early to start looking for work.

· Make a "to do" list of everything you'll do to look for a job.

5. CONTACT EMPLOYERS

· Work hard all day to find a job. -- Reward yourself (do a hobby or sport, visit friends, etc.)

· Call employers directly (even if they're not advertising openings). Talk to the person who would supervise you if you were hired.

· Go to companies to fill out applications.

· Contact your friends and relatives to see if they know about any openings.

· Use America's Job Bank on the Internet.

6. PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

Learn about the company you're interviewing with.

Review job announcements to determine how your skills will

help you do the job.

Assemble resumés, application forms, etc. (make sure everything is neat).

7. GO TO INTERVIEWS

Dress right for the interview.

Go alone.

Be clean, concise, and positive.

Thank the interviewer.

8. EVALUATE INTERVIEWS

Send a hand written thank you note to the interviewer within 24 hours of the

interview.

Think about how you could improve the interview.

9. TAKE TESTS

Find out about the test(s) you're taking.

Brush up on job skills.

Relax and be confident.

10. ACCEPT THE JOB!

Understand job duties & expectations, work hours, salary, benefits, etc.

Be flexible when discussing salary (but don't sell yourself short).

CONGRATULATIONS!

ARTT Community

Home Up Introduction Outlook Time Skills Information Letters Resume Tests Interview