Tips for Jobseekers

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WELCOME TO

Detroit Employment Solutions

Corporation

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Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

HOURS OF OPERATION

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FINDING A JOB

Our offer includes:

• Job placement assistance

• Resource Room with Internet accessible

computers for your self-directed job

search.

Are you looking for a job? We will assist you in your job search and help you

to prepare for the job you want.

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We help prepare jobseekers for

employment, increasing their

marketability through:

HELP PREPARING FOR A JOB

• Career advisement

• Resume and cover

letter assistance

• Practice to build up

interviewing skills

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RESOURCE ROOM • Internet ready computers for

self-directed job search

• Software to assist in editing

and formatting your resume

• Learn about the companies

that are hiring and get facts to

present during your interview

Resource Room hours:

- 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon – Wed & Fri

- 8:00am to 6:30pm Thursdays

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CAREER ADVICE

Our Career Advisors can help you

identify and assess your skills,

abilities, and interests.

They can provide you with:

• Information on the labor market

• Growth opportunity occupations

• Career planning assistance

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INCREASE YOUR SKILL SET!

JOIN US FOR A WORKSHOP!

• Email &

Attachments

• eApplications

• Resume Maker

• Resume Magic

• Interviewing Skills

• Basic Computer

• Keyboarding

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Pick up our Monthly Workshop

Calendar at the Reception Desk in the

lobby.

Anyone may attend!

INTERESTED?

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FINDING A JOB Are you looking for a

job?

We will assist you in your job search and

help you to prepare for the job you want.

Our offer includes:

• Personalized career counseling

• Advice on how to interview for a specific

job

• On-site recruitment events to connect

you to an employer

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• Get updates on job opportunities

• Find out about recruitment events

• Tell your friends! www.facebook.com/DetroitEmploymentSolutions

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@DES_MI_Works

• Get updates on job opportunities

• Find out about recruitment events

• Tell your friends!

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS


Corporation has morning

recruitment events daily,

Monday - Friday.

During the recruitment events,

you will have the opportunity to

meet with representatives of an

employer or our Account

Manager for specific job

matching.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #1: Give the event priority in your daily schedule.

Be prepared to spend as much time as it is

necessary for an employer or an Account

Manager to be ready to meet with you.

Be patient and stay focused.

Use the wait time to brush up on the career

story you will present during your interview.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #2: Dress Professionally.

Recruitment Events are in fact job

interviews, so make sure your attire is

appropriate.

You have only one chance to make a

good first impression.

Wear professional clothes and style your

hair conservatively.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS


Corporation has morning recruitment

events daily, Monday - Friday.

During the recruitment events, you will

have the opportunity to meet with

representatives of an employer or our

Account Manager for specific job

matching.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #2: Dress Professionally.

Ladies should wear minimal

makeup and no excess jewelry.

If you cannot afford business attire,

we can refer you to partners that

may provide it free.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Bring a supply of resumes to hand out to

representatives you will interview with.

Make sure the copies are in pristine

condition.

Take a portfolio or a briefcase to hold

resumes and other interview and job

related materials.

Tip #3: Bring Resumes.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #4: Prepare a "one minute commercial.”

Research the company and position you are

interested in before coming to the event.

Bring gathered material with you if you can.

Think about your relevant skills and strengths, your

career goals, and where you would want to go

within the specific company.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #4: Prepare a "one

minute commercial.”

Be ready to talk convincingly

about these aspects with your

interviewer.

Use the wait time to brush up on

the “story” you would like to

present.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #5: Network.

You may learn some helpful hints, as

well as hear about opportunities of

which you were unaware.

Be highly professional and considerate

while approaching your event peers –

some of them may become your direct

co-workers.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #5: Network.

The pre-interview wait time may also

provide a great opportunity to

network.

Talk to other candidates if it does not

bother you or them focusing on the

interviews to come.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Tip #6: Show initiative and enthusiasm.

• Shake hands and introduce yourself to

recruiters.

• Be assertive but never pushy.

• Listen before you talk.

• Ask questions. Use creative real-life

examples of your dealing with relevant

situations in your previous workplace.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS Tip #6: Show initiative and

enthusiasm.

• Suggest possible solutions whenever

an appropriate opportunity and idea

come your way.

• Employers are looking to bring

enthusiasm to the new positions they

offer. So, project interest in the

company and their job opportunities.

• And do smile!

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Our Monthly Recruitment Calendar

You can access our job postings and upcoming Recruitment

Events on our website:

www.detroitmiworks.com

Visit our Resource Room for more fliers and

upcoming events.

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GO ONLINE TO FIND…

• Upcoming recruitment

events

• Locations and hours

• Training opportunities

• And much more!

www.detroitmiworks.com

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THE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST

Be prepared

Bring extra pens

Dress to impress

Be early

Show the right body

language

Sell yourself

Ask questions

Say thank you

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HONE YOUR SKILLS…

Attend our free

Interviewing Skills

workshop!

Call us at 313.962.9675 or inquire at the Front Desk if

you are interested.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ TRUE OR FALSE?

Wearing a formal suit is always the safest “dress for

success” attire.

While there have been many

companies and industries that have

become known for their informality, a

suit is a safe bet.

TRUE

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DRESS TO IMPRESS Women's “Dress to Impress” Interview Attire:

• Solid color, conservative suit, coordinated blouse,

tan or light hosiery, moderate shoes

• Limited jewelry

• Neat, professional hairstyle, little make-up and no

perfume, manicured nails

• Portfolio or briefcase

Men's “Dress to Impress” Interview Attire:

• Solid color, conservative suit, white long sleeve

shirt, conservative tie, dark socks, professional

shoes

• Very limited jewelry

• Neat, professional hairstyle, very gentle or no

aftershave, neatly trimmed nails

• Portfolio or briefcase

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Being the most qualified candidate for the position

guarantees you will get the job.

FALSE

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• The interview is undoubtedly the most important

part of your job search. Your network and resume

may help you get your foot in the door, but you've

got to ace the interview to get the job.

• Preparing for your interview, improving your skill

set, increasing your education, knowledge of the

labor market, an employment plan with short-term

and long-term goals, all help you to get the

position you want.

Being the most qualified gets you an interview.

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You should always arrive to

an interview early.

Early is on-time.

On-time is LATE.

Late is unacceptable!

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Greeting the receptionist when you arrive

and treating him or her with respect is an

important key to your success.

TRUE

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ

Your interview begins when you enter the

prospective employer’s door, and all

employees at the workplace should be

treated with respect.

Your attitude and behavior are immediately

on display.

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Remember that any part of the interview,

particularly the most stressful, is a test for you.

• Remain calm and confident.

• Compose your body language

• Watch what you say. Try to figure out your interviewer and adjust the way you address discussed issues accordingly.

• When asked a question that stumps you temporarily, try

to turn things around by asking for more information or explanation. Be honest if you really can't answer.

• Give a strong positive close at the end of the interview.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ Which part of the interview is the most important?

A. first minute

B. answers to the "toughest" questions

C. final minute

D. the entire interview

Answer: D

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Employers rate enthusiasm

for the job, the company and

the industry, your maintaining

eye contact , as well as clearly

expressing your abilities and

related work history among

the key factors to a

successful interview.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ When the interviewer asks you the question, “Tell

me about yourself,” how do you respond?

A. Provide a 10-minute detailed story of your life, from birth to

present.

B. Provide a short narrative of your personal and professional

background and goals and how they relate to the job at

hand.

C. Provide a short narrative of your personal life.

D. Provide a long-winded account of your last vacation.

Answer: B

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Employers rate past performance as the

best indicator of future behavior.

Match your past experiences to the current position.

Prepare concrete examples of achievements and goals.

Prepare commonly asked questions.

SELL

YOURSELF! Join us for a mock interview at the Interviewing Skills Workshop!

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You should ALWAYS ask a question when the

interviewer asks if you have any questions about

the job or the company.

TRUE Employers believe that an employment candidate who does not have any questions is an employment candidate who is not interested in working at that specific position for that specific employer.

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK

1. What is the overall structure of the company

and how does your department fit in it?

2. What are the career paths in this department?

3. What have been the department's successes in

the last couple of years?

4. Are there opportunities to work overtime?

5. What are the performance expectations of this

position over the first 12 months?

6. Do you have formal training for new

employees?

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ

Answer: FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE?

You should use only examples from your actual work experience

to answer the questions during a job interview.

Ideally, most of your answers will relate to experiences you had on the job, but do not hesitate to also leverage valuable lessons you have learned about work-related issues.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ

Answer: C

How should you respond to the question,

“Where do you see yourself in five years?"

A. "I just want to be at a place in my life when I'm happy with who I

am”

B. "I could see myself starting my own business.”

C. "I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of

increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success.”

D. "I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with."

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Applicants forget that while honesty is

important in an interview, you do not need

to discuss all the truth -- even if you really

do see yourself running your own business

in five years.

Join us at the Interviewing Skills Workshop to learn more!

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ

If you have gaps in your employment history and are asked

about what you were doing during that time, you should:

A. talk about volunteering or consulting work you

completed

B. mention that being a parent takes top priority in

your life

C. discuss the long mourning period over the loss

of a loved one

D. state that you tend to need breaks between jobs

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Believe it or not, lots of people end up

having employment gaps on their resumes.

Your goal is to put the best spin on the gap.

Join us at a resume writing workshop to learn how to best

present your work history!

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If you're asked to discuss your current boss,

whom you dislike, you should tell the truth about

him.

FALSE It is never a good idea to badmouth a current or former boss or

company. Always speak positively about your current and former

employers.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ

• Closing strongly, state your interest in the

position and your hope to continue being

considered. •

• Verbally thank the interviewer for her time

and for the opportunity. •

• Request a business card and write your

interviewer a thank you note specifically

referencing the interview and the company.

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At the end of the interview, you should always ask

about the next step in the process.

TRUE You might say something such as, “I feel very

positive about the fit between your employment

needs and my abilities to do the job, and I would

like to take the next step...

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POPULAR ONLINE JOB SEARCH SITES

Monster.com is one of

the best job search

engines out there. You

can narrow your search by

location, keywords, and

employer. Monster has

plenty of job search

extras: networking boards,

job search alerts, and

online resume posting. Internet-ready computers for self-directed job

search are available in our Resource Room :

8:00am to 4:30pm Mon – Wed & Fri

8:00am to 6:30pm Thursdays

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Just find your city, look

under Jobs, then look

under your job category.

Non-profit, systems,

government, writing, etc.

jobs are all represented

here on Craigslist.org

Internet-ready computers for self-directed job




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CareerBuilder.com

offers job searchers

the ability to find a

job, post a resume,

create job alerts, get

job advice and job

resources, look up job

fairs, and much more.





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LinkedIn.com

combines the best of

two worlds: the ability to

find jobs on the internet

with its job search

engine, and the

opportunity to network

with individuals to

deepen your job search.





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Users can "train" the job

search engine by rating

jobs they are interested

in. SimplyHired.com

gives you the ability to

research salaries,

add jobs to a job map,

and view pretty detailed

profiles of various

companies. Internet-ready computers for self-directed job




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LinkUp.com is a

job search engine

that searches for

jobs within

company websites.





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Dice.com is a job

search engine

dedicated to only

finding technology jobs.

It offers a targeted

niche space for finding

exactly the technology

position you might be

looking for. Internet-ready computers for self-directed job




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USA.gov is your gateway

into the huge world of US

government jobs. Click on

the Jobs and Education

section, then Government

Jobs. You'll find the

resources here to help

you find jobs working for

Uncle Sam.





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Indeed.com uncovers a

lot of jobs that you

wouldn't normally find on

most job search sites,

and they do a good job

of making their job

search features easy to

use. Internet-ready computers for self-directed job




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BULLET-PROOF YOUR RESUME

A resume is a tool that opens up a door to an interview.

Your resume must stand out of the dozens that an employer reads everyday.

HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL HINTS TO HELP YOU GET YOUR RESUME NOTICED…

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You need to make sure that your resume

hooks an employer's attention within a 5-

second glance.

The format of your resume must highlight

the most important information about

your work experience, skills and

education.

Use job titles or skill headings that match the

jobs you target and accurately portray your

related work experience.

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In addition to the skills or needs listed in the

ad, an employer will have many “hidden”

needs you should identify and address in the

resume and cover letter.

Most resumes provide a list of duties that each

applicant has been responsible for--without

explaining the benefit of those skills to

employers.

Use statements that claim how an

employer can benefit from those skills.

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The descriptions you include of your skills

and abilities determine how many interviews

you generate, as well as the level of salary

offers you receive.

Prioritize your statements by importance,

impressiveness and relevance to the job

you want.

Be sure to create an image that presents you

at the appropriate level in relation to the

position and salary you want.

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A jobseeker may have more than one

resume. You will be more successful if you

tweak your resume so that it addresses

the specific skills each employer

requests.

Identify and use specific key words

employers provide in job descriptions.

Tip # 4 Tweak and Target Your Resumes and Cover Letters