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Get That Job
By Saleh Alotaibi
Tips for Job Interviewing
Graduation
is just around the corner. We are all excited to get our diplomas and walk the
stage. But what comes next? The job market is waiting and we have to know how
to do the best possible job we can at getting that job.
There are a
lot of things that a person can do to get ready for a job interview. First, you
should conduct research on the employer, hiring manager and job opportunity.
Success in a job interview starts with a solid foundation of knowledge. You should
understand the employer, the requirements of the job, the background of the
person or people that are interviewing you. The more research you can do the
better you'll understand your employer, and the better you'll be able to answer
interview questions.
The next thing you can do is to review common
interview questions and prepare responses. First, you can ask about the type of
interview to expect by asking your contact person at the organization. You want
to have detailed yet concise responses, focusing on specific examples and
accomplishments. Try to put your responses into a story form that you can tell
in the interview, there's no need to memorize responses and in fact it's best
not to.
The third thing you can do is dress for
success. Plan out a wardrobe that fits the organization and its culture, you
should try your best to have a professional appearance. Remember that it's
always better to be overdressed than underdressed and wear clothing that fits
and is cleaned and pressed. Keep accessories and jewelry to a minimum. Try not
to smoke or eat right before the interview and if it's possible brush your
teeth or use mouthwash.
Finally, arrive on time for the interview and
be prepared for success. There is no excuse for ever arriving late for an interview,
other than some sort of disaster. Try to arrive about 15 minutes before your
scheduled interview to complete additional paperwork and allow yourself time to
get settled. Arriving a bit early is also a chance to observe the dynamics of
the workplace. The day before the interview, pack up extra copies of your
resume or CV and reference list. If you have a portfolio of samples of your
work, bring those along too.
Overall, the
job market is wide open and waiting for you. Follow these tips and do your
best. Good luck!
A Must For Freshman
What Every Freshman Should Know
Did you ever
wish you had a handbook on how to navigate life as a college freshman? Maybe an
older mentor could have given you advice along the way. Here are five tips that
every incoming college freshman should know.
First, you
should keep an open mind and don’t be too quick to judge. This is something you
should keep in mind throughout your entire life, but it’s especially important
your first weeks at school. You don’t know the kind of home life the other
students are leaving behind or the environment they grew up in or what
experiences they’ve been through. Be friendly, be welcoming and be open-minded.
Give people a few chances.
Second,
don’t overpack. Your roommate will thank you for this, your R.A. will thank you
for this and, someone who helps move you in would thank you for this. You don’t
need your entire wardrobe and your prom dress. You don’t need 18 notebooks.
Don’t mess up your room before you’ve even started studying because the year
only gets busier and it only gets harder to find time to clean. Things really
do add up over time.
Third,
attend welcome events. Yes, they are cheesy. Yes, they are awkward. Yes, you
will probably be there with your roommate, but at least you won’t regret not
going. And you never know who you’ll meet. At the very least, you’ll get free
food. You should also go to the involvement fair. Give all sorts of clubs a
try. Don’t limit yourself to one area of involvement. Go to the fair and see
what’s out there. If you don’t see what you want, start a club of your own.
Fourth,
don’t forget where you came from. Don’t forget about the city that raised you,
the teachers that pushed you, the coaches that helped you grow as a person and
the family that shaped you. Think of home often, call your parents and keep in
touch with your friends from high school. It’s OK to miss home and it’s OK to
feel like you’ve out grown it, but have respect for the place that nurtured
you.
Firth, work
hard. Play hard too, but know that your GPA won’t recover from a first-semester
freshman slip up. If you don’t work hard your first semester, it’ll show. You
won’t bounce back like you think you’re going to and you can’t ride through
college like you may have through high school. Put some hours in at the library
and do your best!
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