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Best Practices For Job Hunting

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Working in an un-employment office opens one up to the world of the un-employed. It is distressing to see those without a job and many without hope.

Lessons in how those without jobs survive in a world that is controlled by money:

No. 1 Dress for success. One never knows when an employer could possibly be interviewing at the un-employment office. It happens all the time. Dress for success. Sometimes that may be all that you have. First impressions are lasting.

No. 2 Lose the bling, the baggy pants and by all means be neat and presentable without body oder, dirty finger nails and unkempt hair.

No. 3 Be in possession of a well prepared resume. The resume may be the only shot one could have with an employer and this resume should be neat, with no mispelled words or coffee stains and must be in a chronological order of employment, experience, and education. Resumes should be on plain paper without all the clip-art and drawings seen on many that are presented at the un-employment offices.

Learning to interview is a vital element in obtaining the right job for yourself. One must be on time; not presumptous or over confident...a little humulity goes a long way. One should never bring up the subject of salary. Let the interviewer bring up the subject of money but be careful not to sell yourself short when explaining what kind of salary you are expecting. Be sure that you are honest and sincere. Do not try to blow smoke. Be yourself. Don't use slang...but be yourself without pretense.

A good practice after the interview is to write a thank-you letter expressing your appreciation for the interview and conveying your willingness to return for an additional interview if necessary.

Upon leaving the establishment be sure to thank the receptionist. If you do, that person will remember you when and if ever you do return for an additional interview. The receptionist can sometimes be a great asset in your getting the job. Make sure that you are nice and pleasant to the receptionist.



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