Getting a job!
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Getting a job!
This isn't really recovery related, but I see several people mentioning looking for jobs, and thought I would share from the perspective of the H.R. department.
I have been the one person H.R. Department for 2 (small 10-12 million) family owned businesses for almost 30 years…
And can tell you that there ARE jobs out there, but employers are very selective.
Employers are looking for good hard-working employees to add to their staff.
Some tips:
Have your resume professionally done. It will help you stand out from the crowd.
If you can’t afford to do that, find someone to proof it for you and make sure there are no typos or spelling errors. This is really important to avoid going into the “junk” pile right away!
Use a cover letter specific to the job you are applying for. Visit their website and mention that. Show interest in the company.
Send out the resume more than once. Believe it or not, that works. We hired a man recently that sent his resume SEVERAL times in different formats. I recognized it, thought he was unusually persistent, and put him on the interview pile.
At the interview:
BE ON TIME, even better 15-20 minutes early!
BE CLEAN! Men, haircut and shave. Leave jewelry at home. Wear nice pants, not jeans and a shirt with a collar, ironed please!
Women, leave excessive jewelry at home. No perfume or very light. Don’t overdo the makeup.
Be polite. Bring a clean copy of your resume. Have a pen!
Look the interviewer in the eye! Don’t mumble! Have confidence!
If it seems appropriate, ask for a tour.
Don’t ask to use the restroom. Stop at a fast food restaurant on the way. Don’t ask for water, coffee, etc.
Be polite to the person who answers the door. Smile politely at everyone you see.
Follow up 2 days later. Mention that you were very interested in the position.
If offered the job, don’t be afraid to start at a lower salary that you had in the past. The cream rises to the top, and if you are good, you will have pay increases quickly!
STAY sober!!! That will help you immensely. The interviewer will definitely notice if you are hung over or even worse, still drinking!
I have been the one person H.R. Department for 2 (small 10-12 million) family owned businesses for almost 30 years…
And can tell you that there ARE jobs out there, but employers are very selective.
Employers are looking for good hard-working employees to add to their staff.
Some tips:
Have your resume professionally done. It will help you stand out from the crowd.
If you can’t afford to do that, find someone to proof it for you and make sure there are no typos or spelling errors. This is really important to avoid going into the “junk” pile right away!
Use a cover letter specific to the job you are applying for. Visit their website and mention that. Show interest in the company.
Send out the resume more than once. Believe it or not, that works. We hired a man recently that sent his resume SEVERAL times in different formats. I recognized it, thought he was unusually persistent, and put him on the interview pile.
At the interview:
BE ON TIME, even better 15-20 minutes early!
BE CLEAN! Men, haircut and shave. Leave jewelry at home. Wear nice pants, not jeans and a shirt with a collar, ironed please!
Women, leave excessive jewelry at home. No perfume or very light. Don’t overdo the makeup.
Be polite. Bring a clean copy of your resume. Have a pen!
Look the interviewer in the eye! Don’t mumble! Have confidence!
If it seems appropriate, ask for a tour.
Don’t ask to use the restroom. Stop at a fast food restaurant on the way. Don’t ask for water, coffee, etc.
Be polite to the person who answers the door. Smile politely at everyone you see.
Follow up 2 days later. Mention that you were very interested in the position.
If offered the job, don’t be afraid to start at a lower salary that you had in the past. The cream rises to the top, and if you are good, you will have pay increases quickly!
STAY sober!!! That will help you immensely. The interviewer will definitely notice if you are hung over or even worse, still drinking!
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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I actually hire people for a living.
A few more pointers:
Get to the office early.
Do your research about the company.
Be prepared to answer why you want to work office.
Smile as much as possible when you are making eye contact.
Bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Have questions ready for your interviewer besides when will they make a decision.
A few more pointers:
Get to the office early.
Do your research about the company.
Be prepared to answer why you want to work office.
Smile as much as possible when you are making eye contact.
Bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Have questions ready for your interviewer besides when will they make a decision.
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