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Significant Dates

Discover critical dates for job postings and interviews, starting with applications on October 3, 2011, and interviews from October 18, 2011. This comprehensive guide emphasizes the significance of using your Mohawk College email for all communications and suggests keeping a tracking file. Learn how to maximize your job applications, tips for interviewing successfully, and the importance of making a great first impression. The guide also covers networking channels and essential strategies for revising your resume and preparing for interviews to boost your chances of landing a job.

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Significant Dates

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  1. Significant Dates • Job postings begin: October 3, 2011 • Interviews begin: October 18, 2011 • Work term begins: January 2, 2012

  2. Email • All correspondence (interview schedules/job offers) will be with your Mohawk email account • Mohawk College e-mail address on your resume • Create an email file for tracking purposes

  3. How many jobs can you apply for? • Apply to as many jobs as you wish – be flexible! • Apply ONLY if you have genuine interest and can meet the requirements (e.g. location, use of vehicle, etc.)

  4. Applying For Jobs • Once the job closes, it’s gone! • We encourage employers to post & interview early • The more jobs you apply to the better chance of getting interviews • Employer selects candidates to interview

  5. Notice of Interviews • You will receive a copy of the interview schedule via e-mail if you applied to the job • Mark your calendar – date, time and interview location • Only the students listed on the interview schedule have been invited to the interview • Confirm your interview attendance, with me, via email (preferred) or phone

  6. Rescheduling Interviews • May be altered several times (even daily) • Frequent e-mail checking due to changes • Contact your Consultant immediately if unable to attend • Interviews on campus or at the company’s site

  7. Interviews • If you are granted an interview YOU MUST ATTEND!!! • Bring your portfolio • Research the company • Be on time; allow for contingencies • Attire/Attitude/body language

  8. Interview Preparation • Prepare thoughtful questions ahead of time • Avoid yes/no answers – elaborate on your responses • Research the company/interviewer • Interview skills tapes are available the library

  9. Salary • Pay rates vary • Look beyond pay but know your bottom line • Consider the value of real work experience, references, and full time potential

  10. Not Getting Interviews? • Review your resume: spelling/grammar/ structure/flow • Is your resume targeted? • Don’t wait – have someone look it over

  11. Not Getting Offers? • First Impression – appearance, firm hand shake, eye contact, good posture, SMILE! • Replay the interview; asking right questions? • First Impression – on time, appearance, firm hand shake, eye contact, good posture, SMILE!

  12. Employers are looking for: • Personality/Attitude • Motivation/Initiative • Shows Interest • Able to work Independently & as a Team Player • Flexibility, Adapts to Change • Honesty • Technical Skills • Good Listener • Creative Ideas • Time Management • Productivity • Dependability • Punctuality

  13. Interview Feedback • Part of the interview process • Completed forms available in our office • Contact me to review these feedback forms • Assistance with interview skills available

  14. Job Offers • Are made to you via e-mail from me • Start date and hourly salary • 24 hours to respond to me with decision • Communicate with me directly

  15. Accepting the Offer • Consultant will confirm with employer • You can pick up Confirmation Letter at the Job Centre Reception Desk • Send a thank you letter to the employer to re-affirm your acceptance of the offer • Confirmation Letter

  16. Policies Low Participation Status: • Less than 20% application rate • No contact with Consultant

  17. Own Job – Why? • Develop Job Search Skills • You can focus on a specific type of job/company/city • Some companies want to hire this way

  18. Found Own Job • Program related • Complete and submit Own Job Approval Form • Consultant’s approval required for credit

  19. Networking Talk to people you know: • Friends & Relatives • Former employers • Customers • Teachers

  20. Other Sources • Trade & Technical Magazines • Yellow Pages and Newspapers • Professional Associations • Company Web Sites • Job Posting Websites • Directories in the Career Resource Centre

  21. Record Keeping

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