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Page 14—WORKING—W6ek of January 14,1996
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718 Miscellaneous
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Job Hunting step by step
Looking for a job can be an exercise in frustration or an exciting challenge, depending on how it’s
approached. Planning your approach step by step can lead to a successful outcome.
The Resume
An employer will get many responses to an advertisement.
He or she will often first review resumes to decide which
applicants are to be interviewed.
A resume is an introduction. It should be concise (one
™ page if possible) and easy to read. Avoid irrelevant informa-
tionsuch as age, height, weight, family details, and detailed military information
(date, highest rank, and brief description of responsibilities are enough).
There are two primary ways to prepare a resume: The form used may be based
on the information to be presented.
Chronological Resume
This resume is prepared with the experience listed in sequence starting with the
current or last position and working back. This is especially good if the work
background is consistent and shows good progression from early jobs to the
present.
Functional Resume
When there is a variety of unrelated job experiences or when different skill
areas need to be emphasized, the best resume format to use is the functional
resume. In this format, the information is presented in a way that makes it easy for
the employer to pick out your areas of expertise.
__Research
Knowing about the company with which you are
interviewing will set you apart from most of the others being
interviewed. Spending time to learn about the services,
W products, market area, primary concerns, focus and
financial history will make you a concerned and knowledge
able applicant.
Once an interview is scheduled, find out as much as you can. There are some
tools in the library that make getting information easier than you may imagine.
Check: ,
• Standard and Poor’s Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives
• The Thomas Register of American Manufacturing and Thomas Register File
• Moody’s (lists more than 20,000 corporations)
• The Million Dollar Directory and The Career Guide by Dun and Bradstreet offer
information on companies in alphabetical order, by career field and geographic
area. On microfiche is another listing of local businesses. Check with your local
librarian if you need help. There are many other books, magazines and even vid-
eos and a computer available for information gathering.
Another good source is the chamber of commerce. They will have not only a
list of all the chamber members, with product and service information, but a list of
manufacturers.
With the information you’ve accumulated, you can ask questions relevant to that
company. During your interview, mention what you’ve learned. The interviewer will
be impressed with your interest.
START 1996 OFF RIGHT!
PRIVERS
If you own 90 or newer
pickup or van.
Local Delivery Routes
available in N. Pallas,
Richardson ^ Mid. Cities
12141641-0703
Looking for that certain something?
Check our garage sales every day in the
SELL Classified. _______________________
2SELL CLASSIFIED
Your choice for everything you need.
|AREA ASSISTANT MANAGER^
$500/wk.
□ National company expanding, n
Needs full time young
men and women
□ No experience necessary. □
Benefits & paid vacations. H
Call Mon.-Sat. 9:00-5:00
□ 3B7-4660 □
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Person Needed To Clean New LI
Homes
Plano/Lewisville. P
E7 per hour, part or full-time
& 618-5388 ^
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city of piano.
Lifeguard (Part-Time)(Noon Swim)
Hours: ll:45am- 1:45pm, weekdays, days flexible
Salary Range
$5.52/Hour
Water Safety Instructor I (Part-Time)
Hours: 9am-Noon and/or 6pm-8:30pm, Monday thru Thursday
Library Page (Part-Time) (Harrington Library)
$7.21 /Hour
$7.93/Hour
Hours: 20/week, flexible with ability to work weekends & evenings as
well as days
WORK FROM HOME
Excellent opportunity for person
desiring additional income Call tor
telephone interview. The National
Kidney Foundation from 1pm to 4pm.
Metro 817) 265-7545
or 445-5483
COLLECTORS
Agency seeking mature
individuals with collection
or related experience.
Must be dependable and
hard-working. Full time or
Part time. 1-30 in Garland.
226-1010
KITCHEN CLEANERS NEEDED.
Piano area. 3-4 hrs. /day. M-F,
during school year.
$6 per hr.
Call 276-5858, ]-5pm^
Wear and Sell High
Fashion Jewelry.
Excellent profits. Direct sales.
PT/FT. Call today!
288-6561 • 288-8065
Coppen ISD Schools
Now Hiring Cafeteria and
Custodial Help. Varied
Hours. Must have own trans. ■
214-304-4019
FLORAL DESIGNER
EXPERIENCED
Appletree Flowers
985-9038
(Plano)
TIKMB INV.
214'285'5530
CUSTOM
ASSEMBLY WORK.
MESQUITE AREA.
CALL FOR
APPOINTMENT
^^ Personal Assessment
What can I do? What do I want to do? What do I do best?
These are the questions that need to be answered. You can’t
sell yourself until you know your product well! The period
between jobs is a good time to analyze strengths,
weaknesses, likes and dislikes.
Here is a simple project:
List all the work duties you have had in the past. The list will probably be varied
and long. That’s fine. Add anything that comes to mind, no matter how small.
Now highlight all the things on the list you really enjoy doing. Next, check all the
things you were successful doing. Ideally, there will be some overlapping. ;
Now list all the skills required to do the highlighted tasks. You may end up with
something like this:
Food Preparation Specialist (Part-Time)
Hours: 6am-2pm, 3 days/week
Library Clerk (Part-Time)
$8.03/Hour
$8.50/Hour
Hours: 20/week, flexible with ability to work weekends & evenings as
The Interview
Don’t underestimate first impressions. Being properly
I dressed won’t get you 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 par-
■ ticular 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: Interviewing for a warehouse position that probably
requires jeans, wear slacks and a nice sport shirt.
well as days; 2 positions: Haggard and Harrington Libraries
Municipal Court Clerk (Part-Time)
Hours: 30/week
Water Aerobics Instructor (Part-Time)
Hours: 6:30pm-9:30pm, Monday thru Thursday
$10.02/Hour
$11.68/Hour
$13.16/Hour
Public Services Librarian I (Part-Time)
Hours: 20/week, flexible with ability to work weekends & evenings as
well as days; Harrington Library
Public Services Librarian II (Part-Time)
$14.08/Hour
CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPS/PHOTOGRAPHERS
I am looking for four good people
who are bright, energetic, fun
and resourceful. We offer good
pay, benefits and a fun working
atmosphere.
For more information, call
Chuck at 316-0562.
GLAMOUR SHOTS
- Vista Ridge Mail
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Full time COUNTER HELP /
Counter exp. necessary. Apply at J
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1702 S. Highway 121
Valid TX DL, Must be over 18yrs age. /
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; House Cleaners Needed ;
GREAT PAY!
■ Flexiable hours. If you are I
■ dependable & hard working call !
I Michelle at 888-0037, leave
message (Lewisville area)
J.
City of
McKinney
P/T LIBRARY CLERK
LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICES
$6.10/HR. TO $7.43/HR. MAX.
OPEN UNTIL 01/12/96
MAKE SERIOUS
MONEY!
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520-4449
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304-3647
Looking for aggressive, money
motivated people to help expand
marketing co. for full time.
Call 991-7897
No phone interviews.
CASTING-MOVIE
EXTRAS
‘Production Trainees
‘Major Studio
214-601-7414
DUTIES
order parts
arrange for pick-ups
repair transmissions
greet customers
^ do inventory
^ operate inventory computer
sell additional services
^ repair warehouse equipment
pack and ship orders
^ monthly forecast
customer records
supervise loaders
SKILLS
use catalog/forms
scheduling
mechanical
communication
math
math/typing
communication/sales
mechanics
detai l/dexterity
math
organizational
leadership
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 ana-
lyzed 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 th
needs to be discussed, do it in a factual manner and without emotion.
Hours: 20/week, flexible with ability to work weekends & evenings as
well as days; Haggard Library
Secretary II (Municipal Court Judge)
Jailer I
$l637-2239/Month
$l637-$2239/Month
Hours: Shift work, must be willing to work weekends & holidays
when required.
Public Safety Communications Recruit $1803/Month
Hours: 10-hour, 4-day work week, shift work, weekends
& holidays required.
Route Driver Trainee
Hours: 7am-5:30pm, 4 days/week
Crew Leader (Signals)
Electrical Technician (Parks)
Hours: 7am-3:45pm, Monday through Friday
$ 1473-$2016/Month
$l837-$2549/Monlh
$1857-$2549/Month
WATER SUPERINTENDENT
WATER/WASTEWATER DEPTS.
Base $3,023/MO. TO $3,869/MO. MAX
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
ACCOUNTANT I
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Base $2,036/MO. TO $2,606/MO. MAX
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
P/T CUSTODIAN
BUILDING OPERATIONS
Base $6.00/HR. TO $8.00/HR. MAX
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
DISPATCHER
POLICE & FIRE COMMUNICATIONS
Base $1,816/MO. TO $2,213/MO. MAX
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
What this shows you is that your favorite duties are ones that require math
skills. Your strongest areas were math and mechanics.
This understanding will make it easier to explain you strengths to an interviewer.
The jobs that are geared toward using these skills would be the most suitable and
satisfying.
Follow-up
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 interview. If you don’t have anything to add, restate
your reason for feeling you are a good candidate for the posi-
tion. Emphasize again your interest in the job.
Getting the job you want requires planning, determination and followthrough.
With the proper effort the reward will be a fufilling part of your life,
A GREAT JOB.
FIRE RESCUE SPECIALIST: The Civil Service Exam for
Fire Rescue Specialist will be given at Sam Saturday, Feb. 10,
1996. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY 5pm FRIDAY,
JAN. 19, 1996. For further information, call (214) 578-7402.
City of Plano Human Resources/Personnel Dept.
Municipal Center -1520 Avenue K
Plano, TX 75074
For Further Information, Call Career Information Line
578-7116
ADA/EOE/AA
PATROL OFFICER
POLICE/PATROL DIV.
Base $27,582/YR. NON-CERTIFIED
TO $35,307/YR. CERT.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
MAINTENANCE WORKER
STREET DEPT.
$1,473/MO. TO $1,794/MO. MAX
OPEN UNTIL 01/19/96
FIRE FIGHTER/PARA.
FIRE DEPT.
$9.60/HR. TO $11.71/HR. MAX
OPEN UNTIL 01/26/96
222 N. Tennessee
McKinney
Metro 238-0091
Ext. 355 or 214-542-2675
ADA/EOE/AA
Dry cleaners in Plano
now hiring
COUNTER HELP
964-4046 or 964-8530
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I 288-1374
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TWO HOME IMPROVEMENT
CANVASSERS. Exp. preferred.
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Call Mark
817-469-1090
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$8.75-59.75 per hr:
No experience necessary.
Work in home or office.
800-240-9102
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Opportunity is
Knocking!!
$6-$7hr to start.
'Earn upto $15/hr in six months
*F/P 1 *3 Metropk* Eoiations
Call TPI now! 315-0176
I AREA ASST. MANAGERS
$500 WK
National wholesale co expanding
needs full-time energetic men and
women. No expr. necessary.
Benefits and paid vacation. 9-5,
Mon-Fri, 620-1277.
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Call our Jobline
385-2700
5 WORK FROM HOME8
$500-$1200, part-time;
$2000-$6000, full-time
Full training
Call for information
S. 491-2958 ■"
Let the Power of
SELL CLASSIFIED
Work for You
422-SELL
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