Show B Circle K Sponsors Seminar N. N It 27 r d w wi i- i s y a l 1 Y 3 F 1 by Ed Lite Lile Associate Editor Ne Never er stop learning keep current on information related to your job skills train yourselves for what employers expect stated Clark Whitehead personnel director and Rand Johnson job service coordinator forthe for forthe forthe the Career Action Center Whitehead and Johnson were guest speakers at a recent job hunt seminar sponsored by Circle K uK The purpose of the seminar was to present information to Circle K or members any student attending the seminar the seminar on the basi basics s o of how to get that job Whit Whitehead head said he preferred a ar a r to round roundtable table presentation-it's presentation b better for forr open discussion Educational qualifications and the ability to demonstrate knowledge a in in both people skills and technical skills are vital in approaching the job market market was the combined statement of Whitehead and Johnson it What do we mean n by y p people ople skills asked aske Whitehead ead Stud Students Il r responded s Jl with ideas idea Communication uni w with th others basic asic courtes courtesy bein being s sensitive to and treating people with trust and forming a bond quickly with the interviewer interviewer Interviewer inter Inter- viewer were some responses Employers never hire people they dont don't trust You must use your total effort to convince the interviewer you are going to make a profit for him During the interview the most important 90 seconds is the first and the last Most employers have made their decision to hire or not to hire in the first three minutes Johnson outlined a few basics for a successful interview Speak listen and understand Enthusiasm is vitally important Watch your reactions negative reactions can bring negative results Never criticize your your last last employer nor his you product may want to goback go goback back for a reference If you have left a job with an excellent reference then there is no need to criticize Adding to that Whitehead suggested that the interviewee watch his mannerisms He should keep good eye contact Dont Don't come on too strong or too weak Dont Don't be too casual or stiff and most importantly send the prospective employer a thank you note for his time Whitehead and Johnson were unanimous to say that the resume was of utmost importance Dont use puffing or go into your problems of the past Sometimes you are required to furnish a transcript Above all dress properly You can have the best resume possible but improper dress or a bad interview win end on the your job search earch use all methods available placement M. M center networking friends or contact the Career Action Center for counselling |