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Show 16 Hilltop Times June 24, 1993 Job mcarke Do's and don'ts for interviews ns cDnoDDgDinig - Foul and inappropriate language, egotism and a lack of interest turn off potential employers during personal interviews. "With the defense drawdown, more people are facing job interviews in the civilian market. It's important to know how to conduct yourself during the interview," said Paula Davis, a Defense Department transition specialist. One way to prepare, Davis said, is to know what turns a potential employer off during an interview. In a recent survey, employers listed almost 100 behaviors and traits that count against the individual during an interview. Many admitted some factors were subjective, with the individuals having no way of knowing the negative impact on the interviewer. Employers rate improper attitude, communication, appearance and behavior as major . strikes against a prospective employee. Davis said employers believe a lack of knowledge about the company shows the individual didn't care enough to spend a few minutes checking out the company. Factors listed as turnoffs include adverse body language and being unprepared. Poor grooming and inappropriate dress also count against a prospective employee. Those who fail to establish good eye contact or who give obviously canned responses are also on their way out the door with no job. Finally, employers are turned off by interviewees with unrealistic goals or no career direction. : for interviews. Practice, practice "Prepare and practice. Have a friend, or family member act as an interviewer. When the session is over, have the individual critique you," Davis said. "This will give you an idea of what you need to be aware of, to change, for actual interviews." AFIS Looking for a hew job or career field? No need to look too far. The Department of Labor publishes a list of occupations that will need people within the next decade. Compiled every two years, the list also includes career fields with steadily decreasing jobs, said Defense Department transition officials. For example, they said, the Labor Department expects an increased need for paralegals, medical records technicians and computer programmers. However, the forecast indicates fewer positions for directory assistance operators, butchers and service station attendants. Indicators show that medical career fields will be the fastest growing over the next 10 years. Most jobs on the list, medical or not, will require some advanced training or schooling. Among the nonmedical jobs projected to have numerous openings are correction officers and guards, travel agents, flight attendants, childcare workers, legal secretaries, systems analysts and computer scientists. Other positions expected to grow include accountants, management analysts, receptionists, marketing and advertising managers, human service workers, janitors and data processing equipment repairers. Teachers, teachers' aides, truck drivers, cooks and other kitchen workers should also do well in the coming years. Medical secretaries, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, radiologists and home health aides are just a few jobs in the medical field predicted to expand by decade's end. Other projected job openings include psychologists, physical therapists, orderlies, nursing aides, surgical technologists and tool cutting operators, hand grinders and polishers, electrical assemblers, garment sewing machine operators, and telephone and cable television line installers and repairers. There will be fewer farm workers, typists, word processors, private household cleaners, bookkeeping clerks, switchboard operators and bank tellers. Don't take a job just because it's in a growing field, DOD transition officials stressed. The best job and career field for you depend on many things, includrespiratory therapists. ing your priorities, lifestyle and work skills. On the down side; the study indicates that many Find one that matches wants and needs, of the fastest declining jobs are in industries affect- added transition officials, oryour you yourself ed by changes in technology. These include machine miserable and the job stressful. may find : AFIS " . er i '. Jr Colonial MORTOACi E JEHSEH9 WEALTH FOOD Your Lending Specialists NO APPRAISAL FEE, LOAN ORIGINATION FEE, TITLE FEES, OR DISCOUNT POINTS. PERIOD! 30 to 50 Discount All Supplements: Cal-Ma- 90 Tablets g- Case of 12 Bottles $2o $16o Chewable Vitamin C 100 Tablets Potassium cb) $249 $250 99 mg. 100 Tablets . 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