Need A Job?

1. Need A Job? Tips & Tricks to Getting a Job!

2. Applications • Go dressed to impress • No flip flops & shorts • Go alone • 1stimpressions are everything! • Completing the app • Watch misspelled names, incomplete phrases or slang, or unreadable handwriting • Use pen • Don’t stain, crease, fold or tear app • Leave no blanks: if question doesn’t apply to you put “not applicable” or N/A • Make sure any reference you use that you asked for their permission first

3. Applications • Turning in the app • Ask if the manager is available • If not call that afternoon to say you left an application with associate _________ • Hand it to them and introduce yourself • Shake hand give name • Tell them you are in Career Prep • Elective class you receive credit for having a part time job in the community • Ask for an interview • Tell them you would be excited to work for them and would love to interview if they have started conducting them

4. Waiting Game • We Will Call You!!! • If they say that and 3 days have gone by you call them! • Ask to speak to mgr, introduce yourself, inform them you filled an app and would like to know if they positions still available (because you would like to interview) • If you filled an app online call that same day to let them know and ask for an interview

5. Interviewing • Show up early • 10 mins • Make sure you get directions night before • Show up alone • Don’t bring friends • If someone gives you a ride, make them wait in car • Show up prepared • Bring a resume if needed, pen, list of references, drivers license, social security card or work permit

6. During Interview • Dress to impress • Shake interviewers hand and say your name • Sit up straight, but relaxed • Make good eye contact • Don’t fidget • Never say anything negative • Watch slang & “no problem, Uh-huh, like, ya know or ums” • Don’t give just yes or no answers (practice w/ friend or family) • Never ask how much does the job pay! • Do ask about hours or job duties

7. Interview Questions • Tell me about yourself • Focus on work experience, school, accomplishments or the type of person you are • Why do you want to work here? • You shop there, eat there, want to learn about the industry • What would you do if your replacement was late and you were suppose to go home? • I would stay until they arrived or until one was found • If a customer said something rude what would you do? • I would swallow my pride and ignore it and try to help them to the best of my ability • What do you know about our company? • Make sure you research before you go!

8. Questions You Can Ask • Would you please describe a typical work day? • Which duties are most important for this job? • How will I be trained for this job? • Would you please describe the ideal employee? • Is their opportunity for growth within the company?

9. After Interview • Thank the interviewer for their time • Tell them you would love the position & you would like to work for the company • Send a thank you letter or email • If you haven’t heard back from them by the time they said then you call

10. Thank You Letter Format Your Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Number Date Managers Name Department Company Name Address City, State, Zip Dear Mr. Smith Thank you so much for interviewing me for your (retail sales) position on August 24th. I enjoyed meeting you and learning about the company. Mr. Smith, I am a fast learner. I try to give more than what is expected. I am easy to work with and I am easy to coach. I would like to have this job. I hope you will call. Sincerely, (Your signature) Your name

11. Things To Do • Make sure voice mail message is appropriate • No call back ring tones • Silly messages • Make sure email address is appropriate • While looking for a job always answer phone politely “ex. John Smith”