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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-11, Page 50By Betty Funke n interviewee can go armed with plenty of ammunition, can wear trendy clothes, can think up an sorts of ways to impress, but for the Regional Value Spatter, December 11, 1985 't Let Inti.nievvs You __ • -• now applicant who has had very little experience in interviews, hire is a down-to-cluth approach. Years ago, my mother used tct say to my father, 'What do you want for clinnerr LIG-t-iTtiNK3 CENITRE irs4C. * Tiffanies, * Chandeliers, * Bathroom Swags and * Bathroom Strips ALSO * Outside Fixtures * * Table Lamps Floor Lamps * Swags *Lamps Shades and * Swag Kits Repairs done in store 673-3320 229 Adelaide St. 3 Blocks South of Dundas FREE PARKING = Mon. -Sat. 9-5, Fri. 9-9 = His answer was always "Anything." Of course. she was not able to cook, just ettA1lio8." The same principle applies liti.day when it comes to the **endow. For example: ."What can you do? Type? Take :dictation? Use a word processor or a dictation machine?" "Nothing, but I'm willing to take anything." The interviewer is not able to offer "anything." An important point to remember when going for an interview is to have something to offer. Your skills, personality and appearance, your educational background, your work record and your character and attitudes are what you present. However, if you do not have a work record, try to have a skill or proof of training in some field to bring with you. Your interview is likely to follow a three-part pattern. First a rapport is established between the interviewer and you; second, you are given information about the job for which you are applying and often about company policies and rules and third, you are asked certain questions about yourself and your work. Here is something to note. Remember why you think you are qualified for the job for 'which you have applied. Recently a friend approached me, looking worried. Her daughter was about to go for an interview for a government job. She had won.first prize in her commercial class for highest •marks. Should she tell the interviewer? Or would she sound too conceited? But of course'she should tell her. If her skills are that good, she must mention themto spite of the fact that she will be tested for typing, shorthand and/or bookkeeping, or whatever the job entails. Often, the test comes before the interview. • In0nY• case, Whatever you have to offer in the way of certificate, prize, letter of recommendation or resume, be sure to present it. It could tip the scales in your favor should the job selection boil down to you and one other applicant. Now, are you ready for your interview? Nervous? Take a deep breath before entering the personnel office and keep in mind that your interviewer specializes in putting people at their ease. You have dressed for the occasion, meaning that jeans may be acceptable around your home in the morning, but have no place in an office. While yOur interviewer explains company policy and the nature of the job you have applied for, listen. You could be gaining a valuable insight into your future career. Do a little research on the company you plan to approach. Don't make more than two appointments per day because you don't know how long each interview will take. What's more, you can prepare in advance for questions you may be asked about your work. Here are a few sample questions which apply to a variety of jobs, from executive secretary to librarian, management trainee or whatever. • "I notice by your resume that you have not stayed in any one job very long. There is probably a reason for this. Can you explain?" • "Tell me a little about your last job. What part of it did you like the least, and why'?" 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(The interviewer hopes you will be able to ask one or two, perhaps based on what you have been told about the company.) • "What are your long-term goals?" one and has been known to catch many an applicant off guard. Think about it and have a sensible, honest answer ready. A college graduate came to me recently, asking what 1 thought was important about an interview. Aside from the necessity of having something to offer in the way of training or of an office skill. I thought of two points that I apply to most of life's challenges. They also relate to the interview: One is the importance of being persistent. In some respects, landing a job is like making a sale. In order to make 50 sales each month, you contact, say, 300 people. Similarly, in order to land that special job, you may have to sit through 150 interviews. In other words, never say ncver. • The other point relates to discipline. Whatever your work, if you like what you're doing, you will do a better -job. However, this is not always possible. The occasion arises when we have to take work, any work available. That is where disciplitte comes in. Besides, if you are lucky enough to be doing the work you have dreamed of, discipline is still required in keeping regular hours and maintaining correct work habits. s Page 9. Christmas eas for the: ecor tors ei This last question is a popular Be*, Funke is a free-lance writer from Victoria, British Columbia. • • Santa's Cookie 41 Sleigh kit GC viorasio van %if. Gingerbread Tip Saver Boxes qtrk col, House kit soiittAutoako U. Spatula , • Paste Colours • Turn tables qtig • • Christmas Ci cookie • cutters Ctg Og, • Wilton • cake • pans k. LiCkie moulds • Candy moulds Mon.- Sat. 9 - 5:30 ci Closed Sunday • • erguson. 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