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Tips For Job-Seeking Success

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF Remember, you have much to offer an employer.

THERE ARE MANY JOBS AVAILABLE even when unemployment is high. Jobs open up all the time as people move, get transferred, stop work, or retire.

DON'T LIMIT YOURSELF TO ONE TYPE OF JOB. Remember that you can do many things. If there are no jobs available in the kind of work that you have done before, don't be afraid to look for a job in a Different field.

GO AFTER THE "HIDDEN JOB MARKET" by getting job leads from the yellow pages of the phone book, from your friends and relatives, and by going directly to places for employment. Study the want ads, too, but don't limit yourself to them since most job openings are never anticipated.

GET YOUR FAMILY TO HELP so that your times is as free as possible to look for a job. Tell your friends and relatives you are looking for a job. Over half of all jobs are found due to the help of friends and relatives. TREAT JOB-SEEKING AS A FULL TIME JOB. About half of each day should be spent getting job leads and interviews. Plan to spend the rest of each day on actual interviews and in filling out job applications.

KEEP YOURSELF ORGANIZED. Have a folder to keep your papers in. Keep records of where you've been and who you talked to.

FILL OUT THE POCKET RÉSUMÉ on the back of this pamphlet and use it when you are asked to fill out a job application. If you need any help, see your Employment Services Worker.

GET LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from former employers and friends who know you well. Have copies made so that you can leave them with interviewers and attach them to job applications.

ALWAYS GET THE NAME OF THE PERSON WHO CAN ACTUALLY HIRE YOU and talk to that person. Usually someone's secretary or a personnel department employee cannot hire you. Phone or go in person to get face-to-face interview.

DRESS NEATLY. First impressions do count! LEAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT HOME WHEN YOU GO FOR THE INTERVIEW. The employer is looking for an independent, capable person. One way to show that you are that kind of person is to handle the interview by yourself.

DON'T FORGET TO MENTION THE PERSONAL QUALITIES that will make you a good worker. Some of these qualities might include getting along well with people, learning quickly, being reliable, etc.

KEEP TRYING! Get in the habit of arranging a time to call back to check on the status of your application or to see if there are any new openings. By doing this, your changes of getting hired are greater.

DON'T GET DISCOURAGED! Your chances of getting a job increase with each interview you have.

THERE IS NO REASON TO TELL AN EMPLOYER YOU ARE RECEIVING ASSISTANCE unless you wish to do so.

YOUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WORKER is available to offer any help you may need. Good luck