I’m Not Having Any Success with Finding a Job

Here are a few things to consider:

1. Get job seeking advice

• Speak to your school’s Career or Guidance Counselor
• Visit your local CTWorks

2. Change where you are looking for work

• A different type of job may be more appropriate

3. Get the right type of clothing for job hunting

• Call for assistance Dress for Success, 203-333-6505 or FSW’s Community Closet, 203-333-6505

Looking for a Job That Matches Your Skills?

The Skills Search function on O*NET Online is designed to help you use your skill set to identify occupations for exploration. You select a set of skills from six broad groups of skills to create your customized skill list. Once this is completed the occupations presented will match at least 75% of your selected skills set.

Source: http://online.onetcenter.org/

What I Can Do to Get the Job?

First of all…Look for a job from the employer’s point of view

Employers are expecting you to have these qualities:

• Honesty
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude
• Skills and experience
• Motivated and ready to learn (may be able to replace lack of skills and experience)
• Match the employer’s image

First Impressions

• The employer will make a decision based on their first impression of you
• First impressions are lasting impressions!
• When talking to the manager be courteous, confident, and professional

What are the steps in making a good first impression?

• Professional appearance
• Positive attitude
• Able to express yourself
• Practice introducing yourself to the manager
• Say your name, what position you are interested in, and why you would be good for the position.

List the type of job you are looking for

Identify and list three of your strengths

• Strengths should based on the type of job you are looking for and what the employer needs
• Be prepared to talk to the manager about your strengths
• Know your weaknesses and be prepared to briefly talk about you how are you improving them