Finding the Right Job

DO YOU NEED A JOB? Somewhere, an employer has the job you want. How

do you get that job? By marketing your job talents. By showing employers

you have the skills they need.

Do you have job talents? YES! Homemakers,

disabled individuals,  students just out of school, people already

working - all have skills and experience for many good jobs. What you need

to know is how to market your talents effectively to find the right job. Spice isle jobs

can help you market yourself to finding the right job.

Determining Your Job Skills:

Make a list of your background and experience. If you think you don't have any experience –THINK AGAIN! You may not have specific job experience, but you have work experience. You have "worked" as a homemaker, a student, a volunteer, in a hobby or some other personal activity. These transferable skills can be applied to other jobs.

Matching Your Background and Experience To Jobs:

Look at the abilities (talents) identified on your background and experience

list. You have talents you use everyday. Now find out what JOBS

can use your talents.

Start at your local Workforce Oklahoma Office. This office has a

Resource Room filled with free information about many jobs. You may

be given an appointment with a career advisor who can help you decide

what kind of work is best suited to your abilities and interests.

While you’re in Workforce Oklahoma Resource Room, ask for assistance

in using the state-of-the-art electronic equipment. A trained staff

person is always available to show you how to explore Demand Occupations

in Oklahoma.

No more researching volumes of Occupational

Exploration or Occupational Outlook books. Anyone and everyone can

easily learn to use Resource Room computers to discover:

Where to Get Job Information?

Browse our database of jobs and choose accordingly to your liking and experience.

Interviewing

Most hiring decisions are made at the first interview. How you come

across in that interview could be as important as your experience and

job talents. Here are some interviewing tips that will help you get the job you want.

Before The Interview

Learn as much as you can about the company salary and benefits.

Friends, neighbours and relatives who work for the company are good sources of information. Libraries, local chambers of commerce, etc. are also helpful. Learn everything you can about the job and how your previous experience and training qualify you for the job.

Write down things you will need to complete applications: “Your background and experience list (contains names of former employers, schools, training, etc.).” A resume or summary of your work experience. “Samples of your work (if practical). Also include any work-related or community service awards that you have received. “Driver’s license, union card, etc.

The Interview:

Dress for the interview and the job. Don’t overdress or look too

informal. Always go to the interview alone. Arrange for baby sitters,

transportation, and other pitfalls ahead of time so that you can be

on time and relaxed in the interview.

Find common ground with the employer. Pictures, books, plants,

etc., in the employer’s office can be conversation items leading into the interview (this can make both of you more comfortable). Let the interviewer direct the conversation. Answer questions in a clear positive manner. Show how your experience and training will make you productive in the shortest time with minimal supervision.

Note:

1: Speak positively of former employers and co-workers no

matter why you left even if you were fired from your last job.

2: Let the employer lead into conversations about benefits.

Your focus on these items can be a “turn off.” But,

don’t be afraid to ask questions about things you

really need to know.

3: When discussing salary, be flexible — avoid naming a

specific salary. If you’re too high, you risk not

getting the job. If you’re too low, you undersell

yourself. Answer questions on salary requirements

with responses such as, “I’m interested in the job as a

career opportunity so I’m negotiable on the starting

salary”. Negotiate, but don’t sell yourself short.

Closing” the Interview:

If the employer does not offer you a job or say when you will

hear about it, ask when you may call to find out about the decision.

If the employer asks you to call or

return for another interview, make a written note of the time, date, and

place.

Thank the employer for the interview and reaffirm your interest and qualifications for the job.