Are you Looking for a job?
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Hello Friends,
With commencement just over three weeks ago, I was looking for a position that I want to take the first step toward gainful employment. That's right: no more surviving on student loans if a student graduated from the University. I think that it's time to step out into the real world and put the our skills behind our degree to the test. I would like to write some tips that everyone has to know when going for a job. This is my experience after I was selected to be interviewed for a job at Mecop/Cecorp Engineering Company. Please read my writing for these tips that you guys will need my advises to help you before you go applying for a job.
First, let I ask you a question, okay: What to remember before you ever apply?
All empployers are looking for the same kinds of skills-interpersonal skills, communication skills, team building and leadership skills. It doesn't matter what you majored in, because if you were privy to a decent education, you've got the skills you need. Don't sell yourself short or get hung up on technical details.
Second, the thing you may do: Do a research
Always, take a good look at the company or companies you are thinking about applying to. What kind of company is it? What is their product or the service they provide? Who do they serve and how does the process work? The more you immerse yourself in the ways of the companies you are applying to, the more attractive you are to employers. If you really have a handle on things by the time fo your interview, it's going to greatly improve your chances. No one wants to hire someone who doesn't know anything about how their company works.
Next, dress appropriately:
Kknowing what to and what not to wear is important, and helps create a good first impression with employers. If you're unser, just trust your judment. If you think it's appropriate, it's generally better to overdress than to underdress.
Next, be a good storyteller:
It helps to know what you're talking about and be able to express it. You have to be able to sell your idea to them with proof rather than just a bunch of empty words. If you get asked about your communication skills, give them an example that demonstrates those skills. Make sure you include the results of your actions in your example, too. Be as specific as possible. Remember, employers like to ask specific questions. Take a look at the job description and the skills needed, and try to think about experiences you've had in the past that have demonstrated those skills. Your examples can be about anything that's happened to you, as long as the skills are applicable.
Next, ask questions of your own:
Generally, after the interview, an employer will ask if you have any questions. Going back to the research you did before you applied, make sure you have at least a few questions. It doesn't matter what exactly you ask, so long as they're questions that would indicate your interest in the job field.
Next, what to remember at the end of the interview:
After you're done with the interview process, employers will generally tell you what the next step is. This is where you'll hear that they're going to narrow the list of candidates, or that they'll keep you under consideration, or that you can expect to hear back from them in a few wekks, etc. Remember that if they don't say anything about the next process it's perfectly acceptable to just ask when you can expect to hear from them. Also remember to thank the interviewer and express your interest in the job to them. If you really are interested, it never hurts to send them a thank-you letter(right away), thanking the employer again for the interview and again expressing your interest in the position. If a lot of time passes and you haven't heard anything, fee free to call them.
Finally, the biggest mistakes to avoid:
The biggest mistakes that new grads make is not knowing what they are applying for. It can't be stressed enough: look at the job description. Make sure you know what you are getting into.
Additional career and interview information can be found at some website on internet.
Goodluck!
Hung Nguyen
Next time, I will post some parts of the basic and advanced English and French Grammar let us can take a look and learn more. Ok, everyone who is speaking and learning English...
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