In these tough economic times, employers are hiring fewer people, making the pool of applicants more and more competitive. Here are 10 tips for finding and holding on to a rewarding job. For more life skills lessons or to schedule a staff training session on anger management, please visit the ARISE website: http://www.ariselife-skills.org.
- Be prepared to fill out an application. Write down and bring with you all important information: names of your previous employers; dates of employment; duties and salaries at past jobs; lists of your skills, education and training; names, current addresses and phone numbers of references; and a drivers license and social security number.
- Be prepared to “sell yourself.” Don’t be shy about discussing the things you do well.
- Drop off your resume or ask to fill out an application even if a company is not hiring at the time; they might need you in the future.
- Prepare for the possibility of an on-the-spot interview when picking up an application.
- Do some homework on the company you want to work for. Know exactly what kind of work they do or products they produce. Find out how long they have been in your city. This way, you will be better able to talk about why you want to work for this business and why you think you should be hired. Read the rest of this entry »
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