5. Salary Websites http://www.bls.gov/oes/2001/oessrcma.html- U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.wageweb.com/ - Wage Web.com http://www.salary.com/- Salary.com http://www.jobstar.org/- Career Journal, The Wall Street Journal http://www.rileyguide.com/salary.html - The Riley Guide http://www.homefair.com- Homefair.com, The Salary Calculator
14. Used for candidates entering the workforce with limited or extensive experience, with employment gaps, military personnel, or career changers. De-emphasizes employment dates.
21. Interviewing Techniques Be Prepared Dress for Success Arrival Time (10-15 min early) Bring the following 2 copies of resume, 2 copies of references Pen, note pad Introduce Yourself Verbal Communication Non Verbal Communication Thank You Letter Follow Up Call First Impressions Count!
22. Sample Interview Questions Be Prepared ! Why are you interested in working for this company? How do you think you will fit into this operation? What are your strengths? Or, if you were hired, what ideas/talents could you contribute to the position or our company? Give an example of how you solved a problem in the past. What do you consider the most important idea you contributed or your most noteworthy accomplishment in your last job? Give an example of a time you showed leadership and initiative. Give an example of a time you were able to contribute to a team project. What is your major weakness? In a job, what interests you the most/least? Tell me about your education. What are your long-term goals? Why did you leave your last employer?
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28. Students can apply for jobs directly through the system and send a cover letter, resume, and other documents that are stored in the NACElink system.
44. For Follow up questions, please contact: studentservicesinfo@cci.edu How can I help? References U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook;http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm