The Allen American (Allen, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 104, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 16, 1994 Page: 37 of 50
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• The Interview
Don’t underestimate first impressions. Being properly dressed won’t get
A H y°u the job, but being poorly dressed can certainly cause you to lose it.
It’s often hard to know exactly what is appropriate for a particular company.
For a professional position, it’s safe to wear a suit. For other positions, if you are
familiar with the company, dress as people do in that position. If you’re not sure,
play it safe. Dress slightly more formally than the position calls for. Example: Inter-
viewing for a warehouse position that probably requires jeans, wear slacks and a
nice sport shirt.
Get there early. This will allow you time to fill out the application and relax a few minutes.
It will also give you a chance to visit with the receptionist. One can often get a real feeling for the
office environment and its mood. Are the people cheerful? Do they seem to enjoy being there?
Do you get a feeling that they are an efficient group?
When called in, stand up, smile and shake hands. YOU’RE ON!
Most interviewers want you to be comfortable and will help you relax. They want you to be
able to be at your best.
Now you can go into detail about the information in your resume. You’ve analyzed your
strengths; tie them in with your accomplishments that are examples of those strengths. Personal
information is OK because it gives a better picture of who you are. Keep it brief, however. Be
positive about past jobs. You don’t have to belittle others to sell yourself. If there has been a
problem with a past job that needs to be discussed, do it in a factual manner and without emotion.
Interviewing actually should be an exchange of information. Just as the employer wants to
know your experience and what you can bring to the company, you will want to know about the
company and the position available. This exchange of information is critical if there is to be a
proper fit. Use your judgment about how and when to ask questions. You don’t want the inter-
viewer to feel interrogated. You may want to ask some of the questions listed below.
Employment Assistance
PROGRAMS
There are many government and state agencies available to offer
assistance with job hunting.
A few of the services available are listed below
Texas Employment Commission
1718 Trinity Valley Drive
Carrollton
(214) 620-1351
1222 E. Arapaho
Richardson
(214) 234-5391
Questions to ask the employer
Questions to ask yourself
510 1-35 North
Denton
(817) 382-6712
1713 W. Louisiana
McKinney
(214) 542-3381
4625 Eastover Drive
Mesquite
(214) 388-5840
2925 N. Skyway Cr.
Irving
(214) 258-0114
What is the last person who had this job
doing?
What are the job responsibilities?
What skills are the most important for the
job?
What kind of training is provided?
What is the company’s history?
What are the company’s goals?
Where does the job lead?
What is the salary range?
What benefits are offered?
Does the company have a personnel and pro-
cedures manual?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of
the supervisor? (Don’t be afraid to ask.)
What is the management style of the com-
pany?
Do I understand the job responsibilities?
Is the job location within a comfortable driving
radius?
Does the personality of the company fit with
mine?
Does the position fit with my goals?
If moving to another location, does the
change in salary fit with the difference in the
cost of living?
TEC offers a free job search to those registered.
Any office can give more information.
U.S. Office of Personnel
Management
Federal Information Center
(214) 767-8035
Provides information on federal jobs.
Metrocrest Service Center
1002 S. Broadway
Carrollton
(214) 446-2100
Offers job listings
you Follow-up
s When the interview is over, the interviewing process is still
incomplete.
A thank you note should be sent to the interviewer. You may
• include something you may have forgotten to mention during the
i interview. If you don't have any thing to add, restate your reason for
feeling you are a good candidate for the position. Emphasize again
your interest in the job.
Getting the job you want requires planning, determination and follow-
through. With the proper effort the reward will be a fulfilling part of your life,
A GREAT JOB.
Dallas Center for Independent
Living
8625 King George Drive #210
Dallas
(214) 631-6900
Employment assistance for the
disabled
Women Resource Center
4621 Ross Avenue
Dallas
(214) 821-9595
Career counseling and
workshops offered.
Fee based on sliding scale. Job
Book with listings available free.
CCCC
Future Shop
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano
(214) 881-5700
Provides career assessment
and exploration,
job grooming, placement and
transition support.
Library Locations
Carrollton
2001 Jackson
(214) 466-3353
Farmers Branch
13613 Webb Chapel
(214) 247-2511
Denton
502 Oakland
(817) 566-8470
Lewisville
1197 W. Main
(214) 219-3570
Plano
2501 Coit
(214) 964-4250
5024 Custer Road
(214) 964-4200
4101 E. Park Blvd.
(214) 578-7175
Mesquite
300 W. Grubb
(214) 216-6220
The Colony
5151 N. Colony
(214) 625-1900
Richardson
411 W. Arapaho
(214) 238-4001
Allen
2 Allen Civic Plaza
(214) 727-0190
Coppell
255 Parkway
(214) 462-0312
McKinney
200 N. Kentucky
(214) 542-4461
Deaf Action Center
3115 Crestview Drive
Dallas
(214) 521-0407
Job assistance for deaf and
multi-disabled
persons.
Employment Resource Center
for Retraining Experienced Workers
C.R.E.W
Richland College
Washita Building
12800 Abrams Rd
Room W-122
Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 238-6910
Training program for 55 years or
older, some income requirements
apply. Includes individualized job
search skills training, job leads, skills
assessment and support serices.
Career Assessment Services
Richland College
12800 Abrams Road
Dallas, Texas
(214) 238-6005
North Texas Education
and Training Co-Op
401 S. Locust #103
Denton
(817) 387-8800
Job search and paid training, also
pays percentage of salary for
on the job training.
Participants must fit certain
income guidelines
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community Center
2922 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dallas
(214) 670-8367
Center houses an office for
Job Training Act.
Provides classrooms and on
the job training.
Must meet income guidelines
Collin County Training &
Employment Program
321 N. Central Expressway
Suite 360
McKinney, Texas 75070
Metro (214) 569-4650
Training and employment services
for Collin County residents.
Career exploration, assessment of skills
and interest personal career planning.
Assistance may include classroom
training and supportive services.
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Watterson, Tim. The Allen American (Allen, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 104, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 16, 1994, newspaper, July 16, 1994; Allen, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1695221/m1/37/?q=%22%22~1&rotate=90: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Allen Public Library.