I don’t know about you, but I’m super sleepy...it feels like
we’re a few months into the semester but it’s only been a few weeks! I’m
usually pretty good with handling a new semester, but the added stress of
applying for a work term seems to be taking its toll. If you’re applying for
summer jobs, you know what I’m talking about. L
Now, we could handle this in one of two ways:
1. Turn into caffeine-crazed drama queens with no hope for
the future and a conviction that everything will crash and burn and omgwhat’shappening mylifeisover.
...That escalated quickly.
2. Actually try. Try really really hard to get a job.
Step 2 is obviously the more logical (and sane) path to
take. However, it can be quite a journey to take.
Look back at my last blog post to learn the important first step of job applications: properly targeting your resume and cover letter. Make sure your applications blow the employers away!
Then comes the next step: acing the interview. I’ve spoken about that in a previous blog post as well!
The last step is the best one: tasting the sweet, sweet victory of landing a job.
But (there’s always a ‘but’,
eh?), your journey doesn’t end just because you’re employed! Here are a couple
of tips for success on your first day:
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Be early! Since it’s your first day, it’ll take
you a bit of time to settle in, and you’ll want that leeway time.
-
If you’re torn between going formal or casual,
go formal. It’s better to be in dress pants when everyone else is wearing
jeans, than to have the opposite situation.
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Listen
and observe. Make sure you get a deep context of the situation before you
speak up and suggest changes. You will learn about the environment and about
the people you will be working with.
Bye for now,
Farihah
1 comment:
Well, thanks for sharing your tips but I agree with you it is really hard to find a job. Thanks for sharing.
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