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Old 12-10-2007, 07:12 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Advice on finding a good job and some preparation

I was wondering if there is any good advice on finding jobs, giving the right impression and resume? Since the area I live, jobs are hard to come by and it's pretty hard on me since I don't have a car with me at the moment.

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Old 12-10-2007, 07:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
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What type of job are you looking for?

As for resources, I cannot suggest strongly enough reading the book What Color is your Parachute - it's one of the best resources written for job hunting and job changing.
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Old 12-10-2007, 07:29 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Yeah, knowing what you're looking FOR would be helpful. Different industries look for different things.

In general, when job hunting, you want to make the interviewer wonder how they ever got along without you since you are the perfect person for the slot. Knowing what particular slot you are looking to fill would be most helpful.

mal, I love that book. I've never had any intention of changing jobs or careers, but it really helped me become a better interviewer to find my own folks to work for me.
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Old 12-10-2007, 07:30 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Just a general part time since I'm still in a full time course. Although the book you suggested probably won't be in bookstores for my area. I live in a metropolitan area and there is alternative transport like buses and trains to let you know. Jobs are differcult to get due to population mainly. I don't mind doing a supermarket job or working in a hardware store, since I'll be probably doing it to pay off some of the fees I'll be receiving some time soon.

Jobs I would like to get in:
- Pharmacies/Chemists
- Supermarkets
- Hardware stores
- Games stores
- Cafes/restaurants

I'm pretty flexible at the moment. Not too picky but farms and fast food is something I can't do really well.
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Old 12-10-2007, 07:34 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Eye contact and good posture are important during the interview process. A firm tone of voice and a firm handshake let them know you don't emulate a Teletubby and that your WoW usage is < 2 hours a day.

Blowing rancid tornado farts and slouching like Slash from Guns & Roses are not useful approaches.
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Old 12-10-2007, 08:56 AM   #6 (permalink)
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As for resources, I cannot suggest strongly enough reading the book What Color is your Parachute - it's one of the best resources written for job hunting and job changing.
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Old 12-10-2007, 05:01 PM   #7 (permalink)
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You should also do your homework. They'll inevitably drop that "so why do you want to work for us" question on you and the last thing you want to respond with is some generalized answer that conveys nothing about you. Find someway to tie in the history of the company or the particular services they provide and you'll come across as someone who wants the job for more than just money.
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Old 12-10-2007, 05:30 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Jobs are differcult to get due to population mainly. I don't mind doing a supermarket job or working in a hardware store, since I'll be probably doing it to pay off some of the fees I'll be receiving some time soon.
If you think you'll have lots of competition for these jobs, it'll strictly be a numbers game. Apply for as many as possible, and apply online when you can. These types of jobs won't even require a resume, but it won't hurt to type up any work or work-related experience you have. You can also attach it to the applications (some might be impressed!), plus you can carry it with you, containing all the data needed for filling those damned things out over and over. Try to set it up to reflect stability and a willingness to learn. The attitude and confidence, once you get an interview, will win you the job.
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