Résumé and Interview Tips

Preparing Your Résumé

Your résumé reflects who you are, what you can do and what qualifications you have.

• Be honest about your experience and skills
• Make sure your résumé is easy to read
• Make sure it is error free (spell check and proof read)
• Include a cover letter indicating the position you're applying for
• Take extra copies with you when you have an onsite interview
• Use off white/tan/light grey bond paper; don’t use unusual colors

Include on your résumé:

• Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail address
• Objective Statement
• Education
• Work Experience
• Related Courses/Computer Experience
• Honors/Extra curricular activities/Volunteer experience
• Interests
• References

Interview Tips

The job interview is the most important part of the career search process.

Be prepared:

• Dress conservatively and professionally for your interview.
• Research Children's prior to your interview. Arrive with questions to ask.
• Bring extra copies of your resume.
• Practice your interviewing skills by answering questions out loud.
• Allow enough travel time for your interview. Don’t hesitate to drive to the interview location prior to your scheduled appointment.
• Know the position you are seeking and why it is important to you.

During your interview:

• Make sure to sell yourself based on your skill set and knowledge.
• Do not be too chatty, but make sure you allow the conversation to flow.
• Be prepared to ask a few questions (benefits, orientation, schedule).
• Be able to articulate your skills and strengths.
• Remember body language and maintain eye contact.
• Speak slowly, clearly, and show interest during your interview.
• Turn your cell phone/pager off.
• Remain positive. Do not criticize previous employers or managers.
• Be confident. Let us know you want the job.
• Collect contact information or business cards for future correspondence.
• Thank interviewer for their time. It is polite to send an e-mail or card.

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