Q TIPS:
Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips
Job-hunting tips from the July 2, 2001 issue of QuintZine.
Before going on a job interview, be sure to research the company,
advises Diana LeGere, of Executive Final Copy. What is the firm's
mission and how long has it been in business? Check stock prices
and review the company Web site. Perhaps you can get a feel for
the organization's hiring style. Does the company talk
about its employees online? Are others encouraged to apply?
If possible, obtain the name of your interviewer and learn a little
about his or her style. Do not be shy. Ask the receptionist: 'I
have an interview on Friday with Mr. Clark. What can you tell me
about him?' You will be amazed at how helpful people can
be. Your interviewer will know that you took the time to prepare.
Similarly, be assured that everyone will see you as a candidate with
something extra. Remember that you are prepared when you can answer
questions. You are even more prepared when you can ask them!"
This Q Tip courtesy of Diana C. LeGere president of
Executive Final Copy and
employment coordinator for Greenbacks Bringing Hope
Foundation in Salt Lake City, UT.
Younger jobseekers who want to learn more about companies
and jobs got a recent boost from Juniorjobs.com, a job-hunting
site for teens that has introduced "job clips," Web commercials
created by 17-year-old founder of juniorjobs.com, Saied Ghaffari.
Ghaffari creates the "job clips" on his Apple titanium laptop
using Apple iMovie2 software. The 30-second commercials
feature employers with job openings for teens talking about why
teens should work for them. Juniorjobs.com currently focuses
on teen jobs in the greater Washington, DC, area but plans
to go nationwide soon. The average age of the registered users
is 16.5. Visit the site.
The Web site Jobcircle has a nice article on company research
called Ten
Things You Should Know About Researching Companies. The article
has great advice, such as starting your research early, talking to
people who work at the company, checking your facts, getting the scoop
from impartial information providers (such as WetFeet, our Site of the Issue)
and seeking out media coverage of the firm.
And don't forget two
great Quintessential Careers resources:
Before going on a job interview, be sure to research the company,
advises Diana LeGere, of Executive Final Copy. What is the firm's
mission and how long has it been in business? Check stock prices
and review the company Web site. Perhaps you can get a feel for
the organization's hiring style. Does the company talk
about its employees online? Are others encouraged to apply?
If possible, obtain the name of your interviewer and learn a little
about his or her style. Do not be shy. Ask the receptionist: 'I
have an interview on Friday with Mr. Clark. What can you tell me
about him?' You will be amazed at how helpful people can
be. Your interviewer will know that you took the time to prepare.
Similarly, be assured that everyone will see you as a candidate with
something extra. Remember that you are prepared when you can answer
questions. You are even more prepared when you can ask them!"
