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Show vO OO OOTY Ee Re Ewe eee ee re ee ene ne 2 16F Sunday, May 7, 2000,» Organization, preparation are key to a successfuljob search. Whensearching fora job, be prepared for the interview by doing your homework ahead oftime. Job interviews and blind dates can have quite lot in culmination ofall your preparation.” common — they both involve delving into the unknown _ He adds that although the employer “drives” the and trying to make a great first impression. Unfortunately,ifthey don’t go well, they can also both result in stress, disappointment and a decidedly queasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. Butwhile affairs of the heart are governed to a great conflicting times, and “don’t accept an interview at extent by luck and perhaps phases ofthe moon, business which you can’t appear your best.” He explains that it’s better to request another affairs, such as conducting a successful job search, are, to a great extent, affected by more down-to-earth appointmenttime than appear in a condition that hininfluences — preparation and doing your homework ders rather than helps your case. ahead oftime. Elliot encourages his clients to appear as professional Day-of-interview preparation can include such basics as possible ("always dress appropriately,” he says as making sure you have enough copies ofyour resume firmly, adding that he is “appalled” at what some people and business cards on hand; remembering to bring wear to job fairs and other networking opportunities), enough quarters for parking meters; allowing enough and try and be as natural as possible. commute time; and, for women, even carrying an extra “You can’t act your way through an interview,” Elliot pair of nylons in case disaster (a waist-to-toe run) explains. “(Interviewers) can see right through it. answers are easy to spot.” strikes, But experts in the career-preparation and empioyment Phil Blair, See officer ofManpower Temporary fields agree that the process ofgetting ready to meet a Services, that organization and pre-interview preparation are key to a successful search. prospective employer shouldstart even earlier. Doug Elliot, manager of the South Metro Career “People need to organize their interview day as if this Center in San Diego, and a career development coun- is the job they wouldkill for,” Blair explains. selor, hopes that whenhis clients walk into a potential And he takes the pre-interview visit even further. “Go by(the interview site) a day or week before,” employer’s office, he or she is in familiar territory — literally. Blair advises. “Go into the lobby and see how people “You should goto the site ahead oftime to make sure dress, then plan to show up dressed one step above the you know howtoget there,”Elliot explains. “If you’re dress code — ifthey wear sport coats and ties, you wear repared ahead oftime, your day will go muchbetter.” a business suit. And pick up anyliterature or brochures Elliot stresses that the actual interview “is the that are available. Read and see what they do, who they > are and what direction they’re taking. This way, you can 4 carry ona conversation about the Blair notes that the first five seconds ofan interview."! are vital < gyossss 4s &. A SE Se OTT EOF TS TO TEE OH you're making that first impression. Be confident; shake hands, look the interviewer in the eye and sayhis/her name. Blair suggests that, as part of their homework, inter- viewees rehearse “hard” questions such as those dealing with “the last time you were fired,” and other potential stumpers. He explains that these types ofquestions are often asked to see how the applicant reacts. Ifyou’re prepared, you won’t be as nervous, and your readiness for discussion shows that you did your, homework. As a rule of thumb, no answer should be shorter than 15 seconds or longer than | 1/2 minutes — this is an interview, not a monologue. Blair reminds job-seekers to, at the end ofan interview, ask for an appropriate “follow-up,”and to reiterate interest in the position. And send thank-you notes — to your interviewer, human resource, department or anyone else who helped you. This is another chance to restate your interest and sell yourself. And, ofcourse, be nice to the receptionist. Interviewing for a job and going on a blind date —: who would have thought they had so much in common?... Show confidence, converse intelligently and look presentable. Make a good impression and, more than like~ ly, they’Il call and ask to see you again. Article contributed by Peggy Scott of Copley News Service. . 7 Idaho Power Company,’an investor-owned electricutility, headquartered in Boise, ID, has an immediate opening for thefollowing seniorlevelposition within the GIS department: SENIOR GIS ANALYST The GIS Analyst provides support for natural resources and land managementplanning applications associated with the company's hydroelectric operations. 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