Discussion 1 Alamo: “Tell Me About Yourself”

With the subject of interviewing still on our minds, we have to consider whether we are answering the appropriate questions appropriately. Consider when an employer asks you to tell them about yourself. What is your reply? If your answer is something along the lines of your personal life and interests, chances are that the employer may not have been looking for quite that answer. If you back track to what the illegal interview questions were, you may find that the illegal ones were asking for personal information. If you, then, consider your answer to the previous question, you will likely see that you willingly gave the employer all of this personal information without them having to ask you directly. Depending on the employer, your answer could either help you or hurt you. So Job Seekers, tell us about yourself.

  

For more suggested answers to tough interview questions, check out this article from CareerBuilder.com: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1115-Getting-Hired-How-to-Answer-10-Tough-Interview-Questions/

Discussion 36: “Tell Me About Yourself”

With the subject of interviewing still on our minds, we have to consider whether we are answering the appropriate questions appropriately. Consider when an employer asks you to tell them about yourself. What is your reply? If your answer is something along the lines of your personal life and interests, chances are that the employer may not have been looking for quite that answer. If you back track to what the illegal interview questions were, you may find that the illegal ones were asking for personal information. If you, then, consider your answer to the previous question, you will likely see that you willingly gave the employer all of this personal information without them having to ask you directly. Depending on the employer, your answer could either help you or hurt you. So Job Seekers, tell us about yourself.

  

For more suggested answers to tough interview questions, check out this article from CareerBuilder.com: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1115-Getting-Hired-How-to-Answer-10-Tough-Interview-Questions/

 

 

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Discussion 35: Can You Ask Me That?

Campusjobxpress.com was experiencing a system malfunction this morning. We apologize for the delay of this week’s discussion. Enjoy!

 

We all know how important an interview is when seeking a job. This is our key to employment, our time to shine. An interview is our moment to answer all the questions appropriately, whether or not the question is, in fact, appropriate. It is important to know what questions are appropriate and inappropriate for an interviewer to ask you, but it is more important to answer these questions without offending the employer. The following are several questions under different topics.

Which questions do you feel are appropriate or inappropriate? How would you respond to an inappropriate question?

The correct answers will be posted in the magazine article: “Can You Ask Me That?”

Age:

1. Are you over the minimum age for the hours or working conditions?

2. What year were you born?

3. When did you graduate from high school?

Citizenship:

1. Are you a citizen of the US?

2. If you are not a US citizen, do you have the legal right to remain permanently in the US?

3. Are you, your parents or your spouse naturalized or native-born US citizens?

Criminal Record:

1. Have you ever been arrested?

2. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

3. Have you ever spent a night in jail?

Disability:

1. Do you have any disabilities?

2. Can you perform the specific duties of the job?

3. How does your condition affect your abilities?

Family:

1. What kind of childcare arrangements have you made?

2. Is there any reason you can’t start at 7:30AM?

3. How will your spouse feel about the amount of time you will be traveling if you get this job?

Marital Status:

1. Are you married, divorced, separated, etc?

2. Is this your maiden name or married name?

Military:

1. Describe the relevant work experience that you acquired from a US armed forces as it relates to this position.

2. What is your experience in other than US armed forces?

National Origin:

1. Where were you born?

2. What languages do you speak, read or write fluently?

Parental Status:

1. How many kids do you have?

2. Are you pregnant?

3. Do you plan to have any children?

Race or Skin Color:

1. What race are you?

2. Are you a member of a minority group?

Residence:

1. Will you be able to start work at 8:00AM?

2. Do you live in town?

Sex:

1. Do you wish to be addressed as Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms.?

2. What are your plans to have children in the future?

 

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 HIRING EVENTS LISTED BELOW:

March 19, 2013

Local Employer Hiring Event Waco WFC:

RM 141 9:00am-2:00pm

Job Posting: Bus Driver #4912260, Diesel Mechanic #3144802, Maintenance Shop Supervisor #2683650

 

March 20, 2013

Local Employer Hiring Event Waco WFC:

RM 141 9:00am-2:00pm

Job Posting: Bus Driver #4912260, Diesel Mechanic #3144802, Maintenance Shop Supervisor #2683650

 

March 20, 2013

Local Employer Hiring Event Waco WFC:

RM 130/119 9:00am-12:00pm

Job Posting: Telephone Verification Operator # 6882274

 

March 20, 2013

Local Staffing Company Hiring Event Waco WFC:

RM 129 1:00PM-4:00PM

Job Posting: Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator #6235082, Warehouse S&R Associate # 3168835
March 21, 2013

Local Staffing Company Hiring Event Waco WFC:

RM 130 1:00PM-4:00PM

Job Posting: Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator #6235082, Warehouse S&R Associate # 3168835

 

Discussion 34: What are you looking for?

Most people are looking for work because they are in need of money. Many people look for a job because they want to explore new experiences and find themselves. Some people look for a certain type of job because its fashionable (i.e. interior decorating. photography, etc.)
Reality is that an individual needs to look for a job that fits their individual personality, their family’s needs and one that suits their skill level. Money should be the last thing on your list.
Money is simply a pacifier, it can only get you so far. As human beings, our work should mean more than a paycheck. We should feel successful and confident in our choice. So tell us, what kind of job are you looking for? Any specifics? Why do you feel like this job will suit you?

  
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Hiring Event 3-6-13
HOT Workforce Center - Room 130
10AM-4PM
Positions include Insurance Agents and Regional Team Leader
Job Posting Numbers: 6231652, 4901876, 4910015

 

Midway ISD Job Fair 3-23-13
8200 Mars Drive
8:30AM-11:30AM
Register at midwayisd.org/apply

 
The following is a list of Job Postings in WorkinTexas that are actively looking for the right candidate. These positions have a high possibility of resulting in an interview for those who apply through WorkinTexas.
Posting ID & Position
4902512 Catering – part time
6218571 Combo Truck Driver
3152471 Truck Driver
4903010 Truck Driver
3152671 Driver/Merchandiser
3149542 Production Assistant
8212217 Commercial HVAC helper
2677963 Dean of Instruction – Technical Education
8208746 News Reporter
6871232 Production Assistant
8209220 Maintenance Worker
3140805 Program Director Occupational Therapy
6862607 Data Base Specialist
8205261 Programmer Analyst
4898211 Division Chair – Nursing
6221574 Business Consultant
8213052 Business Consultant
4903291 Parts Specialist
4903294 Management
6871587 Driver
8213336 Retail
3145460 Route Sales
2663630 Cost Engineer
6867116 Driver
6867121 Driver
3151816 CNC set up programmer
6872409 Account Representative
2664023 System Application Integrator
8196811 College Police Officer
2679923 CNC Machinist – Day
6871054 CNC Machinist – evening
3151391 Driver
6225618 Diesel Mechanic
3158536 Insurance Agent
3159469 General Maintenance
2668814 Substitute Teacher

Discussion 33: Interviewing Continutation

This is the question we ask you all to answer last week in Discussion 32:

Of the following five behaviors that candidates exhibit during a job

interview, what do you believe is the one behavior most interviewers find

unforgivable?

1. Poor personal appearance/hygiene

2. Overemphasis on money

3. Failure to look at interviewer while interviewing

4. Did not ask questions

5. Late to interview

The following is the answer given by the author of the book Interviewing Skills:

“If you guessed #4, you are correct! Job applicants who donʼt ask questions make

interviewers lose confidence in them and it makes them feel that you might not possess

the ability to take on a job as great as the one he is offering you. So, remember to have

your questions ready.”

However, it is our belief at CampusJobXpress that the answer should be all of the above.

We found all of your answers very informative, well thought out, and applaud the way you

answered. The following is the remainder of the discussion from the author and we

welcome your thoughts and opinions.

“Now, back to what other situations interviewers view

negatively during a job interview. Make sure you donʼt do any of these:

• Late to the interview (Big No-No)

• Personal appearance that is unprofessional

• Overbearing, overaggressive or egotistical behavior

• Lack of positive purpose

• Failure to look at interviewer while interviewing

• Lack of interest and enthusiasm —passive and indifferent

• Lack of confidence and poise, nervousness

• Over emphasis on compensation

• Evasiveness, making excuses for unfavorable factors in work history

• Lack of tact, maturity and courtesy

• Condemnation of past employers, managers, projects or technologies

• Inability to carry on a conversation

• Lack of commitment to fill the position at hand

• Failure to ask questions about the position

• Persistent attitude of “What can you do for me?”

• Inability to take criticism

• Indecisive, cynical, or lazy

• Lack of preparation for the interview—failure to get information about

the company resulting in inability to ask intelligent questions.

Employers hire people they like; they do not hire people they do not like.

Therefore — first and foremost— be likable and create a good first

impression on your interview. People get hired — experience alone does

not!”