CA Career Cafe - Take Ten!

Interview Successfully

1. Know the interview styles before you encounter them.

2. Develop 3 key points employers need to know about you.

3. Develop 3 questions to ask during the interview.

4. Get ready for the interview.

5. Research the organization.

6. Research the job.

7. Know what the employer is seeking.

8. Wear the right clothes for an interview.

9. What to do after the interview.

10. Expertly handle difficult questions.

 

Do you need help creating your resume?   Would you like to have your resume critique?

Let us help you make the best first impression when you meet employers.
Take time to create your resume and cover letter. We have various resources available for you.
Please visit our office to learn how!

Call (209) 575-6239

Visit MJC Career Development & Transfer Center
Located on the East Campus Library Annex 103

Send your resume via email to Claudia Ramirez for review:  ramirezc@mjc.edu

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

The Job Hunting Guide

Available at the Career Center for $1.75 each copy

As a person looking for employment, you will increase your chances of success by putting together a professional-looking job hunting package. You are encourage to prepare yourself for job interviews. The Job Hunting Guide will provide you with the following resources:

• Resume formats: Chronological, Functional and Combination
• Cover letter examples
• Interview questions
• Helpful tips on writing effective job hunting correspondence
• much more...

 

 

 

WinWay Resume Deluxe
(software available in the Career Development & Transfer Center)

• Create resume & cover letter
• Upload resume and get it audit
• Interview videos and tips
• Other job related resources

 Finding and Applying for Jobs and Evaluating Offers (PDF)

Finding—and getting—a job you want can be a challenging process, but knowing more about job search methods and application techniques can increase your chances of success. And knowing how to judge the job offers you receive makes it more likely that you will end up with the best possible job. (Source: US Department of Labor)

Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to learn about:

Where to learn About Job Openings
Job Search Methods
Applying for a Job
Job Interview Tips
Evaluating a Job Offer

  100 Top Paying Jobs in California

Explore the Labor Market Information website for more information about the job market.

 

Informational interviewing:

Get the inside scoop on careers.
Find out if that career you’ve been eyeing is really the one for you.

visit Occupational Outlook Quarterly for more information.