Job & Career Information Center Newsletter

Greetings!

Have you had success with your job search materials and getting interviews?  Being prepared for an interview is an important step in getting a job.  Some suggestions for ways to prepare:

Research the Company: You should know something about the company before you get there.  You can look at the company's Web site, talk to people you know that work there, or try to find mentions of the company in the newspaper.  Your local library can also be a great resource for helping you research the company!

Dress for Success: Make sure that you look professional and tidy for your interview.  You also want to think about your body language -- make sure you look confident, stand up straight, have a firm handshake, and present yourself well.  First impressions can't be taken back!

Practice Answering Interview Questions: Run through some typical job interview questions with a friend or family member.  Make sure that you have good answers and examples to answer the most commonly asked interview questions.  Need to find a list of commonly asked interview questions?  Try 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions by Ron Fry or any other interview question book at your local library. 

Send a Thank You Note: Many job seekers neglect to send a thank you note or email after the job interview.  This can be a great opportunity for you to stand out from all the other job seekers!  Make sure you get the interviewer's name and contact information.  Depending on how long it will be before you find out if you have gotten the job, you may want to use either email (for a quick decision) or regular mail (for a week or longer decision time). 

We'll also be having a class about Interviewing at 6pm on November 1st at the Reisterstown Road Branch. Hope to see you there!

Best,

Andrea Snyder

November Classes

Check out our calendar for all our upcoming classes!

Career Building: Interviewing 101
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Reisterstown Road Branch

Learn how you can be best prepared for an interview. Part of the class will be spent practicing questions that you may be asked. 

Career Building: Resume Writing
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Public Computer Center, Central Library

Learn about the basic parts of a resume and begin making your own resume.
Flash drive or email account required; please see staff with any questions.
Call 443-984-4944 to register.

Career Building: Job Searching & Online Applications
Tuesday, November 29, 2011  (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Public Computer Center, Central Library

Looking for a job? Get hands-on practice using popular job search websites in this session. We'll also assist you as you fill out online applications.
Flash drive or email account required; please see staff with any questions.
Call 443-984-4944 to register.

Check out our calendar for all our upcoming classes!

Resume Review Service

Make your résumé work for you! Call the Job and Career Information Center (410-396-5317) for a free résumé review appointment. Bring a copy of your résumé and get tips and suggestions to create a résumé that will help land a job.