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New age. New resume. Get with the

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Cover Letters and How to MakeThem Not Suck

Cover letters are probably the worst part

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An Apple for the CareerCounsellor

In defence of career centres, and why

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How Your Part-Time Job WillMake You Awesome

A look at how volunteering, extracurric-

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by Amy F.McPherson,

Associate Director, VT Career Services

Lets face it yourresume is old, and kinda

sucky. Just get rid of it.Heres how to make aresume for the new age.

teArup yourresuMe.

whAtexACtly is ArsuM, Andwhy do you

need one?A rsum is a marketing tool

that you use to introduce

your educational background,

experiences, skills and

achievements to prospectiveemployers. You need one (and a

good one) because, in many cases,

this is the first impression that a

potential employer will have of

you, and it is what they will use to

determine if they want to invite

you for an interview. Whether

youve never written a rsum or

youre revising one that youve

used for years, here are some basic

things to keep in mind and tips to

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Many of us are most familiar with a chronologi-

cal format rsum (one where you focus on work

experience beginning with what you are currently

doing and working back in time). While this may

work fine for someone whose work experience

has primarily been related to the type of job she

is now seeking, it may not work well for everyone.

Students may prefer to use a more functional

rsum which allows for a variety of headings

that relate very specifically to varied experiences,

including work, projects, research, leadership and

more. Be sure to list the sections on your rsum

in order of importance as they support your

objective. Keep in mind that although many word

processing programs offer rsum templates,

these templates may present challenges in letting

you present your information the way youd like

to. You can easily build your own template by

creating a two-column table in your word process-

ing program.

You can add others based on your knowledge of

the field or industry to which youre applying, but

these sections are essential:

Heading Your name, address, phone

number, email, web address (only if its a profes-

sional website with your rsum and project infor-

mation no spring break pictures!)

Objective This doesnt exist anymore.

Instead, create a value proposition that commu-

nicates your career goals. This statement should

articulate what is unique about you, and what you

will bring to the position. Be sure to use terms as-

sociated with your industry. Employers love that!

Education List your degree(s), major, mi-

nors, institution, location (city and province) andyour expected graduation date. If you have more

than one degree, list your current degree first. This

section can also include your GPA, a study abroad

experience, and selected courses that relate spe-

cifically to the job youre seeking.

Experience I prefer the word experience

to employment because some of our best experi-

ences may not have been ones we were paid for!

List your experiences in reverse chronological order

starting with your current or most recent and work

backward. If you have a particular experience that

youd like to highlight and its not your most recent,

seCtions

Do not include references on your rsum or even

the phrase References Available Upon Request.

You will need to create a separate reference page

which will include names and contact informa-

tion for three or four professional references. Cur-

rent or former employers and faculty members

are good choices. If you have a LinkedIn profile

(and you should), professional blog or website,

be sure to provide hyperlinks. Employers will be

googling you anyway! Good luck!

create a separate heading such as Related Experi-

ence or even give it a specific name (for example,

Working Overseas) and discuss that experience.

Then you can have another section called Addi-

tional Experience for everything else.

Skills List computer, laboratory, language

or other skill sets. Dont skimp on this! You have

more skills than you know.

Honors/Activities This could be a com-

bined section or these headings could be listed sep-

arately. Highlight leadership roles. Choose these

items carefully and list only college level honor or

activities with rare exceptions (like a Hot Dog Eat-

ing Contest).

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Lets be honest: Cover letters are the worst part

of applying for a job. (Aside from the hours spent

looking for one, of course.) While writing a resume

is relatively straightforward listing your respon-

sibilities and accomplishments writing a cover

letter requires a little more personality and a lot

more skill. And since this is usually the first thing

a potential employer reads from you, writing a bad

one simply isnt an option. Youve got one minute

maybe two to self-promote enough that you

make the maybe pile. Thats a lot of pressure.

Combine this with the ease and immediacy of ap-

plying online which makes us a little lazy some-

times and you need more than stellar writing to

make a good impression. Heres how to increase

your chances.

Follow instructions.This may seem like a no-brainer, but applicants fre-

quently overlook information given by employers

in job postings. And while its easy to miss instruc-

tions when youve been scouring job site after job

site and skimming posting after posting, your ap-

plication has to be flawless if you want to be con-

sidered a good candidate.

Read the posting several times. Employers will

usually tell you what to write in your subject line,

and whether you should write your cover letter in

the body of the email or attach it as a file. If its an

attachment youll want to send it in the format re-

quested by the employer, so no Word documents

when theyve asked for PDFs. In the email, writea few lines expressing your interest, explaining

where you saw the posting, and what youve at-

tached to the email.

If the employer hasnt included any information, its

generally okay to write your cover letter in the body

of the email and attach your resume. In terms of file

types, Word documents are the most common.

Applying to several jobs? Be extra careful. Theres

nothing more embarrassing than accidentally

sending the wrong cover letter.

Never address youremail: Dear Sirs.Write this and your email immediately gets

trashed. Your failure is two-fold: You havent re-

searched the company youre applying to, and

youve assumed that the person youre writing to

is male. Even if you use the more innocuous To

Whom it May Concern, your letter is still saying:

Im not all that interested in working for you.

Always address your letter (and email) to the name

of the person receiving them. If you dont know

who that is, find out. Many businesses direct job

applications to HR representatives via generic

email addresses, but its not impossible to learn

who handles the screening or hiring process.

Write or call the company, explain youre apply-

ing for a job, and request the name of whos in

charge. If youre not willing to do that, you prob-

ably dont really want the position.

Dont use your first-ever email address.Look, we all thought we were being clever with

our adolescent pseudonyms but the truth is

that most employers wont hire someone who

goes by punkfan978 or sweetbaby77xo. These

by Emma Woolley

email addresses need to go down with your Live-

journal account (if you were ever on it I sure

was) and never be seen again.

Maybe your email address isnt as lame as the

examples Ive included. But when youre apply-

ing for a job, youve got to use your real name. A

straightforward email address shows employersthat youre professional. If youre really attached to

that old email address, go ahead and keep it. Just

dont use it when applying for jobs.

Be the right kind ofconfident.For the more humble among us, writing a cover

letter can feel forced or awkward. The super-confi-

dent, on the other hand, can brag for 10 pages with-

out feeling the slightest bit self-congratulatory.

The key to a good cover letter is walking the fine

line between the two. Instead of listing everything

youve ever done and been awesome at, highlight

a few of the skills, traits, and successes that relate

to your desired position. By now, hardly anyone

cares about the awards you won in high school.

(But good on you!)

Make your language strong by avoiding the pas-

sive voice and never choosing a long word when a

short one will do use not utilize. Overly com-

plex or long letters tend to be dry and complicated

and any employer wont get past the first few lines.

Use keywords! Many emails and letters are run

through databases to find the best candidates. So

if a posting requires that you be a fast learner, in-

clude that in your letter.

Proofread. Proofread.Proofread.Just about every article ever about cover letters

asks you to proofread, but Im doing it again be-

cause its important. Even the best of us make

mistakes, so proofreading is always necessary. Ev-

erything is so quick and easy on the Internet that

its tempting to just hit Send and be on your way.

Dont do it. Typos, misspellings, poor grammar,

and other egregoius errors can get your applica-tion deleted after one glance. I know many em-

ployers who wont continue reading after one

typo. So check it again and again. And one more

time after that. (As a test, see if you can find the

typo in this paragraph Editor.)

If your brain is dulled by hours of writing and job

hunting, take a break. Save the email as a draft,

leave your computer, and come back to it with

fresh eyes. If youre not skilled in spelling and gram-

mar, have someone else read it for you. As long as

youre not applying on the application deadline

(and youre not, right?) theres no need to rush.

Applying toseveral jobs?Be extracareful. Theresnothing moreembarrassingthan accidentallysending thewrong coverletter.


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by Emma Jones

an apple for thecareer counsellor

when you were asked what youwanted to be when you grew up, thepossibilities were endless. Princess,astronaut, or cowboy: salary and abilities didnt

once enter the equation. But now, as you embark

upon further education, finding your career path

for the coming years becomes even more impor-

tant. Sure, youve figured out the subject you want

to study, but for many, the certainty stops there,

and some navigational assistance is required. Cue

the career counsellors and their helpful maps.

A career counsellor (or career practitioner de-

pending on where you live) can help you explore

your chosen industry and find the best fit for you.

We all have distinct interests, skills, and person-

alities, but we sometimes need help in identifying

these attributes. This is where your schools career

centre can assist by saving you from any future

square peg/round job role dilemmas.

Career counsellors work with all students; from

undergraduates looking for direction, to postgrad-

uates looking for a wage. That said, making use of

the career centre earlier in your studies can help

you identify your goals sooner, giving you moretime to spend on actually achieving them.

Now, we know that the start of a new school year

brings with it a host of must-do chores. Figure out

how to use the microwave, scope out the cheap-

est drinking holes, furnish your room with bargain

Ikea goods and, of course, occasionally study. The

first few months can be more than a little hectic,

but making time to visit your career centre should

be one of your top priorities.

School professors are not always your definitive

source of information. While they may be able to

explain Newtons Laws of Motions, or the implica-

tions of Habeas Corpus, they cant tell you whos

offering work experience, or help polish your re-

sume. Aside from pulling apart that essay you just

slaved over, teachers are rarely able to act as per-

sonal advisors. So, turning our attention to the role

of the career counsellor, what can they do for you?

To make successful career decisions, you need

quality information, both about yourself and the

industry youd like to enter. Career workshops, as

offered by almost all career centres, can help pro-

vide this information. Workshops are often one or

two hours in length and will answer any of your

burning questions, help you connect with other

like-minded students, and build lifelong skills.

For more personal and tailored advice, you can

also book one-on-one appointments with career

counsellors, with home-baked cookies being an

optional gift for them. These individual meetings

can provide a good opportunity to draft an under-

graduate action plan for your coming years, which

may include extra-curricular activities or, more im-

portantly, work experience.

Today, work experience really makes all the dif-

ference in the open job market, and career coun-

selling can help you identify the right opportuni-

ties that are related to your specific career goals.

Similarly, career centres can also help arrange job

shadowing, which are shorter placements that can

give you a sneak peek into the daily grind of your

dream job. Your career counsellor will always steer

you in the right direction, giving you advice on the

best companies to target, their deadlines, and ap-

plication tips. Meaning that, rather than spending

your summers decaying in front of the TV, you can

use the free time to fill your resume and network.

Another buzz word: networking. It may provoke

images of suits, power points and canaps, but

career centres have now made networking with

industry professionals a friendly and meaningful

experience. Take York Universitys TASTE program,

the objective of which is to provide an opportunity

for students to talk with alumni about their career-

related interests over an informal lunch. Many ca-

reer centres offer similar schemes, allowing your

schools successful alumni to pass on their been-

there-done-that experience.

You can really think of your career centre as the

connecting link between you and employers. An-

other big calendar event in strengthening this

link will be the career fair, where you can meet a

variety of employers in an exhibition-like setting. A

fantastic opportunity to compare the offerings of

your industrys biggest players and make that all

important first impression.

If youre one of the more introverted individuals

who dread any kind of meeting or gasp! in-

terview, then career counsellors can also assist in

honing those people skills. To stop you stumbling

over your words, practice interviews with yourcounsellor can help with gaining confidence, so

that you no longer have to use the old trick of pic-

turing the interviewer in their full naked glory.

Ultimately, your relationship with your career cen-

tre should not be swept aside in the belief that you

wont need their help until the dawn of gradua-

tion. The potential rapport should be embraced

and nurtured as soon as possible; and hey, unlike

some relationships, they arent going to complain

about you taking advantage of them just to boost

your career.


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byBrandon Miller

this aintno fashionshowwhy youshould

dress wellfor work.

Put your hand up if you often find yourself stumbling

to class in jeans and a t-shirt. And thats probably

on a good day. On college and university campuses,

comfort trumps style and casual undoubtedly beats

professional. Sweatpants and hoodies are common

attire for students, and even lululemon workout pants

are allowed even though they dont leave much to

the imagination. There are no fashion rules on cam-

pus because nobody really cares. Perhaps thats why

so many students lose their sartorial way on the path

to their first job. Not to worry, weve got some tips.



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Every workplace is differently struc-

tured in terms of dress code. Theres

casual, business casual, and full-on

business. Often, larger companies will

have a written rule of dress. In any

case, your best bet is to ask the hiring

manager what to wear before you ar-

rive for your first day. Better yet, make

it a point to scope out other em-

ployees when you are in the office

for your interview (and even if the

office is casual and cool, you should

dress formally for the interview).

Its not just about dressing too casually for a

formal workplace, which is a common mistake

amongst younger people. Theres also a risk of

having your clothes outshine your performance.

If you dont care about how you look, you

might show you dont care about other thingseither, says Tess Roman, who co-owns and

operates the design boutique Price Roman in

Torontos Queen West area. You have to get

the feeling of what the company is all about

before you go in there and start dressing better

than everyone else.

Its not that you have to colour within the lines

completely, but dont think that a bejeweled

headband is always the way to go, either.

Its important to have your own look and to

differentiate yourself from the sea of black

and grey. It shows confidence and individual-ity, says Jordan Porter, fashion market editor

at FASHION Magazine. But its also very

important to respect the office dress code and

not go overboard, as that can alienate you from

the rest of your colleagues and might result

in superiors focusing on your wardrobe as

opposed to your real worth to the company. In

other words, dont be that guy with the cartoon

characters on his tie.

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First things first: you want to make sure that your clothes

fit. It seems like common sense, but wearing wrong-

sized clothes is a problem that has infiltrated offices

across Canada. Just because you buy something that is

ready-to-wear does not mean that you should eschew

tailoring. Clothes need not come off the rack and directly

into wardrobe rotation. Lack of fit either too tight or

too loose is a big mistake, says Porter. Spending that

little bit extra on tailoring can make a big difference and

can make an H&M outfit look like a million bucks.

While you can skimp on trendier pieces, staples should

be of a certain quality in order to withstand wear. A

patterned shirt might go out of style, but a white basic

never will. Classics are definitely the best investment,

especially for the office, says Tara Wickwire, director

of public relations for GAP Inc. You can wear them for

years to come while looking professional and on-trend.

It isnt just about the quality of the clothes you buy, but

also the way that you take care of your clothes. Neatly

pressed shirts should always be a top priority. A wrin-

kled effect can be avoided with a quick pressing or by

shopping for non-iron shirts. And continue to keep up-

dating your roster of outfits, even the basics. You may

already own staples like black pants, a striped shirt, a

blazer and khakis, says Wickwire. (But) make sure

they arent overly dated. Classics are renewed regularly

with new cuts, fabrics and silhouettes that bring them

up to date. Non-seasonal fabrics like lightweight wool

can be worn year-round.

donT wearjeans To alaw firm

Start with high-quality basics (like the classic

blazer, or a pair of plain trousers) and build

on that base with trendier pieces.

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You have to start with foundation piec-

es, says Cynthia Florek, Sears Canadas

brand and trend director for womens ap-

parel and accessories. A suit is a must

a great jacket and a three-piece

suit. That way you have the option of

mixing and matching. And invest in a white shirt

because theres so much you can do with it. Flo-

rek suggests sticking to neutral colours when shopping

for your first suit. Think more about black, grey, taupe or

chocolate brown, and less about turquoise and fuchsia.

When suit shopping, play with silhouette as much as pos-

sible. Try slimmer pants or a pencil skirt, for example. Pro-

portion is key, says Florek. A lot of young people think they

need to lose their identity when they wear a suit, she says.

(But) there are a lot of ways to personalize it. Pair a more

classic-looking suit with a trendy blouse underneath to keep

things youthful and unique.

Those pops of trend-driven items really will help keep

your look youthful, says FASHIONs Porter. A super

opaque tight (as opposed to nude hose), and a great

menswear inspired watch always looks cool and fresh.

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Like the ladies, men are

going to want to stack their

closets with classic looks

that can be mixed and

matched. Depending on

how formal his office is, its a

good idea to invest in three

great suits: one in black,

navy and grey, says Nancy

Dennis, Sears Canadas

brand and trend director

for menswear. They can be

worn together, or broken up

for more casual occasions.

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Boy BlundersA common mistake for those just enter-

ing the workforce is dressing too casu-

ally, says Dennis. For example, graphic tees are never a good look for the corpo-

rate office. Along with graphic tees, you can lock down any Ed Hardy hats and

Hanes tank tops. All tank tops, actually. Porter notes that guys should invest

in the help of a tailor. Your suit should not be baggy in the seat. Dont be scared

of a slim fit if you can pull it off, and certainly dont be frightened about wear-

ing clothes that are actually the right size. Its important to stay true to your

personal style in the workplace, but you have to marry that style with how you

want to be professionally perceived, Dennis says. For someone whose style isvery eclectic but who has an office job, they can inject interest into their

work wardrobe by adding a great watch, a colourful pocket square, a

tie pin or some cuff links to pull a look together.

A couple of good-quality

shirts in varying colours

are also a must. At the very

least, every guy should

purchase a white shirt, a

blue shirt, and a stripe. In

order to avoid looking like

youre playing dress up in

your dads closet, inject a

youthful spin through ac-

cessories like a sporty watch

or a canvas messenger bag,

Dennis says. Nice tailored

wool trousers or a fine

gauge merino sweater, she

adds, are classic pieces that

will last a long time and

always look great.

Shoes are also a really im-

portant purchase, saysFASHIONs Porter. You

want something with

a low profile sole, a

toe thats not too

pointy and not too

round, and can go

with anything.

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High heels and too-short skirts are

among the biggest mistakes, says

GAPs Wickwire. Keep the skirts and

dresses just above or below the knee.

And the heels should be no more than

three inches high. At the end of the

day, the goal is to look like you belong in

a professional environment.

And lets talk about whats happen-

ing below your ankles and from yourelbows down. Your shoes should be

kept in pristine condition no scuffs,

mucked up heels or smudges, says

Porter. And failing to accessorize, taste-

fully of course, can leave you looking like

a Plain Jane. Invest in some good shoe

polish and look for sales on staple shoes.

According to Porter, a simple low-heeled

pump in a classic pointed-toe shape is

a must for all working ladies. Though

popular on campuses everywhere, flip-

flops should be avoided in nearly every

professional setting.

Keep the skirts and

dresses just above orbelow the knee. And theheels should be no morethan three inches high

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A great haircut can go a long way, says Porter. And its

worthwhile to sit down with a makeup artist of a reputable

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by Naiose Hefferon

NetworkiNg is oNly forbusiNess majors. schmooz-iNg is schleazy. i caN talkto people just fiNe.

If you agree with any of these statements, feel

free to go back to hovering over the chips and dipwith your +1. Keep pretending to be engrossed

in your text-messaging so as to look occupied.

Maintain your rapt attention on the cat, the book

collection, the ficus, the view, that choose life

poster from Trainspotting that youve already

read a million times.

Lets face facts. Networking is for 40-year old sales

guys, not undergrads, right? Networking is cheesy

cocktail parties, multi-level marketing and oth-

erwise insincere pursuits. And although its got a

pretty bad rep, we might avoid writing off the prac-

tice completely based solely on its associations as

the constanthum of human

interactionswhat NetworkiNgreally meaNsthis is one instance where you may be warranted

in hating the player stuffing his business card

down your throat and not the game.

True, networking is a highly charged word. To

those who do it genuinely and effortlessly, its a

way of life. But to the vast majority who dont, to

those who struggle to make conversation with

strangers, its a filthy, filthy word and an activity in

which they would never participate.

Negative portrayals have led to the widely held

belief that working a room is about harnessing

your inner opportunist and manipulating people

to achieve selfish goals. But lets say you have a

part-time job at a flower shop and your boss is

looking to hire staff for a new location. And you

just met someone awesome at a party who is

studying botany, has a flare for design and wants

to work in a flower shop. Would it be manipula-

tive and opportunistic for you to mention that

your boss is hiring? Of course not.

Networking is nothing more than the simple and

rewarding act of making real connections, of push-

ing the bounds of your social circle beyond the five-

person party huddle with a view to expose yourself

to different influences, experiences and opportuni-

ties. And real connections are made not by pitch-

ing your ideas and accomplishments or selling

someone else on you: the product but by holding

space and giving someone else a chance to share

their thoughts, interests, stories and goals. Sounds

counterintuitive, non?

Consider for a moment a conversation you may

have had with someone in which every statement

they utter begins with IMeMy These unfor-


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tunate interactions cant help but be one-sided, of-ten causing loss of interest, a sudden need to find

a bathroom or take up smoking, followed by a visit

to the guacamole station and subsequent fixing of

attention to that ficus in the corner.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, a conversation

wherein the person youre speaking with genuinely

wants to know about you and hear what you have to

say is often memorable, will almost always keep you

interested, and is more likely to turn into a connec-

tion. These honest conversations are the ones that

will expand your network of friends and acquain-

tances and are the ones you want to work to initiate.

Dale Carnegie, master connection-maker and best

selling author advises that you can make more

friends in two months by becoming interested in

other people than you can in two years by trying

to get other people interested in you. And Greg

Armishaw, Creative Director at cirQlar Entertain-

ment, agrees. It doesnt matter what line of work

youre in, human beings will always be present

in some capacity. Which is great because theyre

awesome. People are fascinating and, more of-

ten than not, they want to help you. Showing an

interest and being an attentive listener in conver-

sation will get you further than any business card

ever will you can just about hear them purr theminute someone takes an interest in anothers

career choices, jeans, hometown. Hmm but isnt

that kind of manipulative? I dont think so. Life is

hard. Any given day were guaranteed to encoun-

ter transit mishaps, banking errors, road rage, inci-

dental douchery, death, even. It feels good to make

other people feel good, to remind them of their

strengths. And at its core, thats all networking is:

connecting with the good that is in everyone.

Odds are slim that any of the connections you

make in first and second year will become imme-

diate long-term career opportunities. More likely,

five or ten years down the road youll run into an

someone who remembers you fondly and gives

you a lead or recommends you for a job or con-

nects you to someone else. And you never know

that passing chuckle you shared with some ran-

dom soul in the line waiting for coffee could prove

to be not so random in the future. So be open to

the possibilities that lie in forging meaningful

connections no matter how fleeting. Because as

automated as our world may attempt to become,

people and the connections between them will

never be obsolete. It is the constant hum of hu-

man interaction and relationships that will forevermake the world go round.

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started wHen YoUre off-line.

Asking meaningful and relevant

questions can help take a conver-

sation to places it may not have

otherwise gone.

Maintaineye-contact Naturally,

your gaze will move around in conver-

sation but keep bringing it back its

key and it gets easier with practice.

Avoidemptycomplementsand

insincerity If you can spot a faker

a mile away, anyone youre speaking

with will, too. Be real and be nice.

Smileandbeyourself And while

youre at it, look for something re-markable in every person you talk to.


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byAlyssa Ouellette

A week before:Research the CompanyNo matter how much you think you know about a company,

you can always know more. Being able to have an intelligent

conversation about the company with a potential employer

can only make you look better. Bring your research with you

and review it before you go into the interview. Blair McMur-

chy, director of professional and continuing education, Place-

ment and Promotions at Humber College, compares going

in for an interview without doing your research to marrying

someone without getting to know them.

Pick your WardrobeDecide beforehand what you want to wear so you can ensure

that its clean and ironed. If you wake up the day of your inter-

view only to realize theres a ketchup stain on your favourite

blazer, itll probably put a damper on your mood.

Dress conservatively. Girls minis may be fine for the dance

floor, but theyre not the best choice for the office. Boys

wear your pants at your waist; no one wants to see your

Looney Tunes underwear. You can never overdress, but you

can always under dress, says McMurchy. He also shares this

tip for men: Wear a jacket and tie and if you feel over dressed

once you arrive, the jacket can always be removed.

Get DirectionsMake sure you know where youre going. Know your travel

time and take traffic into consideration. The last thing you

want is to miss your interview because you took a wrong turn.

Use a GPS, Google Maps, or even do a dry run before hand to

ensure you know where you are going.

Compile a PortfolioGet together samples of your work to show your potential

employer your skills. Use your best pieces no one cares

about your high school essay on Hamlet, sorry.

thenightbefore:

__prinT exTracopies of yourresumeYour interviewer may have for-

gotten to print out your resume.

You may even have multiple

interviewers, so having extra cop-

ies on hand will make you look

prepared and reliable.

__come up wiThsome QuesTionsAt the end of an interview, more

often than not, youll be asked

if you have any questions. Be

prepared with two or three

questions. Curiosity about the

company will show you did your

research and know your stuff.

Also, ask them when you shouldhear back from them days,

weeks? This way youll know

when to follow up.

__Go To bed earlyGet your beauty sleep. If your in-

terview is early in the morning, go

to bed at a reasonable time. Jersey

Shore can wait a day or two. You

wont feel too confident meeting

your interviewer with puffy bags

under your eyes.

stepinterviewprep

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thAt dAyBring a Pack of GumChew on a piece of gum before going

in. That delicious Everything bagel you

had for breakfast may turn against you

once your interviewer catches wind of

it. Just make sure to spit it out before

the interview!

Bring a Detergent StickCrazy drivers are all over the place,

especially during rush hour. This means

coffees spills are inevitable. If you have a

detergent stick on hand, you can get rid of

stains and avoid looking like a slob.

Treat Everyone with RespectTreat everyone you meet in the office

with respect from the janitor to the boss,

says McMurchy. It would look pretty bad

if you closed the door in someones face

on your way in and that someone turned

out to be the boss.

Say Thank YouAfter your interview, send your inter-

viewer a thank you note. It will help you

look respectful and polite as well as help

them to remember you.

If you follow these tips when you go in for

an interview, you should be good to go.

Preparation is key, explains McMurchy.

Going in there knowing all there is to know

about a company and being as prepared as

you can be will boost your confidence. We

know you can do it. Good luck!

After weeks of applying for jobs, you finally got the

call or email asking you to come in for an interview.

Once the excitement subsides, and the jumping

for joy dies down, panic sets in. What now?

Interview prep begins the moment you get off the

phone. Trust us you want to be comfortable and

confident when meeting your potential employer.

Heres a handy checklist to help you organize what

youll need to do before your interview.


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