Tips for Jobseekers

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WELCOME TO
Detroit Employment
Solutions
Corporation

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Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
HOURS OF OPERATION

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FINDING A JOB
Our offer includes:
• Job placement assistance
• Resource Room with Internet accessible
computers for your self-directed job
search.
Are you looking for a job?
We will assist you in your job search and help you
to prepare for the job you want.

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We help prepare jobseekers for
employment, increasing their
marketability through:
HELP PREPARING FOR A JOB
• Career advisement
• Resume and cover
letter assistance
• Practice to build up
interviewing skills

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RESOURCE ROOM
• Internet ready computers for
self-directed job search
• Software to assist in editing
and formatting your resume
• Learn about the companies
that are hiring and get facts to
present during your interview
Resource Room hours:
- 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon – Wed & Fri
- 8:00am to 6:30pm Thursdays

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CAREER ADVICE
Our Career Advisors can help you
identify and assess your skills,
abilities, and interests.
They can provide you with:
• Information on the labor market
• Growth opportunity occupations
• Career planning assistance

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INCREASE YOUR SKILL SET!
JOIN US FOR A WORKSHOP!
• Email &
Attachments
• eApplications
• Resume Maker
• Resume Magic
• Interviewing Skills
• Basic Computer
• Keyboarding

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Pick up our Monthly Workshop
Calendar at the Reception Desk in the
lobby.
Anyone may attend!
INTERESTED?

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FINDING A JOB
Are you looking for a
job?
We will assist you in your job search and
help you to prepare for the job you want.
Our offer includes:
• Personalized career counseling
• Advice on how to interview for a specific
job
• On-site recruitment events to connect
you to an employer

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• Get updates on job opportunities
• Find out about recruitment events
• Tell your friends!
www.facebook.com/DetroitEmploymentSolutions

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@DES_MI_Works
• Get updates on job opportunities
• Find out about recruitment events
• Tell your friends!

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Detroit Employment Solutions
Corporation has morning
recruitment events daily,
Monday - Friday.
During the recruitment events,
you will have the opportunity to
meet with representatives of an
employer or our Account
Manager for specific job
matching.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #1: Give the event priority in your daily schedule.
Be prepared to spend as much time as it is
necessary for an employer or an Account
Manager to be ready to meet with you.
Be patient and stay focused.
Use the wait time to brush up on the career
story you will present during your interview.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #2: Dress Professionally.
Recruitment Events are in fact job
interviews, so make sure your attire is
appropriate.
You have only one chance to make a
good first impression.
Wear professional clothes and style your
hair conservatively.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Detroit Employment Solutions
Corporation has morning recruitment
events daily, Monday - Friday.
During the recruitment events, you will
have the opportunity to meet with
representatives of an employer or our
Account Manager for specific job
matching.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #2: Dress Professionally.
Ladies should wear minimal
makeup and no excess jewelry.
If you cannot afford business attire,
we can refer you to partners that
may provide it free.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Bring a supply of resumes to hand out to
representatives you will interview with.
Make sure the copies are in pristine
condition.
Take a portfolio or a briefcase to hold
resumes and other interview and job
related materials.
Tip #3: Bring Resumes.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #4: Prepare a "one minute commercial.”
Research the company and position you are
interested in before coming to the event.
Bring gathered material with you if you can.
Think about your relevant skills and strengths, your
career goals, and where you would want to go
within the specific company.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #4: Prepare a "one
minute commercial.”
Be ready to talk convincingly
about these aspects with your
interviewer.
Use the wait time to brush up on
the “story” you would like to
present.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #5: Network.
You may learn some helpful hints, as
well as hear about opportunities of
which you were unaware.
Be highly professional and considerate
while approaching your event peers –
some of them may become your direct
co-workers.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #5: Network.
The pre-interview wait time may also
provide a great opportunity to
network.
Talk to other candidates if it does not
bother you or them focusing on the
interviews to come.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #6: Show initiative and
enthusiasm.
• Shake hands and introduce yourself to
recruiters.
• Be assertive but never pushy.
• Listen before you talk.
• Ask questions. Use creative real-life
examples of your dealing with relevant
situations in your previous workplace.

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RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Tip #6: Show initiative and
enthusiasm.
• Suggest possible solutions whenever
an appropriate opportunity and idea
come your way.
• Employers are looking to bring
enthusiasm to the new positions they
offer. So, project interest in the
company and their job opportunities.
• And do smile!

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Our Monthly Recruitment Calendar
You can access our job postings and upcoming Recruitment
Events on our website:
www.detroitmiworks.com
Visit our Resource Room for more fliers and
upcoming events.

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GO ONLINE TO FIND…
• Upcoming recruitment
events
• Locations and hours
• Training opportunities
• And much more!
www.detroitmiworks.com

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THE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST
Be prepared
Bring extra pens
Dress to impress
Be early
Show the right body
language
Sell yourself
Ask questions
Say thank you

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HONE YOUR SKILLS…
Attend our free
Interviewing Skills
workshop!
Call us at 313.962.9675 or inquire at the Front Desk if
you are interested.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
Wearing a formal suit is always the safest “dress for
success” attire.
While there have been many
companies and industries that have
become known for their informality, a
suit is a safe bet.
TRUE

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DRESS TO IMPRESS
Women's “Dress to Impress” Interview Attire:
• Solid color, conservative suit, coordinated blouse,
tan or light hosiery, moderate shoes
• Limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle, little make-up and no
perfume, manicured nails
• Portfolio or briefcase
Men's “Dress to Impress” Interview Attire:
• Solid color, conservative suit, white long sleeve
shirt, conservative tie, dark socks, professional
shoes
• Very limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle, very gentle or no
aftershave, neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
Being the most qualified candidate for the position
guarantees you will get the job.
FALSE

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• The interview is undoubtedly the most important
part of your job search. Your network and resume
may help you get your foot in the door, but you've
got to ace the interview to get the job.
• Preparing for your interview, improving your skill
set, increasing your education, knowledge of the
labor market, an employment plan with short-term
and long-term goals, all help you to get the
position you want.
Being the most qualified gets you an
interview.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
You should always arrive to
an interview early.
Early is on-time.
On-time is LATE.
Late is unacceptable!

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
Greeting the receptionist when you arrive
and treating him or her with respect is an
important key to your success.
TRUE

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
Your interview begins when you enter the
prospective employer’s door, and all
employees at the workplace should be
treated with respect.
Your attitude and behavior are immediately
on display.

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Remember that any part of the interview,
particularly the most stressful, is a test for you.
• Remain calm and confident.
• Compose your body language
• Watch what you say. Try to figure out your interviewer
and adjust the way you address discussed issues
accordingly.
• When asked a question that stumps you temporarily, try
to turn things around by asking for more information or
explanation. Be honest if you really can't answer.
• Give a strong positive close at the end of the interview.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
Which part of the interview is the most important?
A. first minute
B. answers to the "toughest" questions
C. final minute
D. the entire interview
Answer: D

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Employers rate enthusiasm
for the job, the company and
the industry, your maintaining
eye contact , as well as clearly
expressing your abilities and
related work history among
the key factors to a
successful interview.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
When the interviewer asks you the question, “Tell
me about yourself,” how do you respond?
A. Provide a 10-minute detailed story of your life, from birth to
present.
B. Provide a short narrative of your personal and professional
background and goals and how they relate to the job at
hand.
C. Provide a short narrative of your personal life.
D. Provide a long-winded account of your last vacation.
Answer: B

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Employers rate past performance as the
best indicator of future behavior.
Match your past experiences to the current position.
Prepare concrete examples of achievements and goals.
Prepare commonly asked questions.
SELL
YOURSELF!
Join us for a mock interview at the Interviewing Skills Workshop!

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
You should ALWAYS ask a question when the
interviewer asks if you have any questions about
the job or the company.
TRUE
Employers believe that an employment candidate who does not have
any questions is an employment candidate who is not interested in
working at that specific position for that specific employer.

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK
1. What is the overall structure of the company
and how does your department fit in it?
2. What are the career paths in this department?
3. What have been the department's successes in
the last couple of years?
4. Are there opportunities to work overtime?
5. What are the performance expectations of this
position over the first 12 months?
6. Do you have formal training for new
employees?

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
Answer: FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE?
You should use only examples from your actual work experience
to answer the questions during a job interview.
Ideally, most of your answers will relate
to experiences you had on the job, but
do not hesitate to also leverage valuable
lessons you have learned about work-
related issues.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
Answer: C
How should you respond to the question,
“Where do you see yourself in five years?"
A. "I just want to be at a place in my life when I'm happy with who I
am”
B. "I could see myself starting my own business.”
C. "I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of
increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success.”
D. "I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with."

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Applicants forget that while honesty is
important in an interview, you do not need
to discuss all the truth -- even if you really
do see yourself running your own business
in five years.
Join us at the Interviewing Skills Workshop to learn more!

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
If you have gaps in your employment history and are asked
about what you were doing during that time, you should:
A. talk about volunteering or consulting work you
completed
B. mention that being a parent takes top priority in
your life
C. discuss the long mourning period over the loss
of a loved one
D. state that you tend to need breaks between jobs

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Believe it or not, lots of people end up
having employment gaps on their resumes.
Your goal is to put the best spin on the gap.
Join us at a resume writing workshop to learn how to best
present your work history!

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
If you're asked to discuss your current boss,
whom you dislike, you should tell the truth about
him.
FALSE
It is never a good idea to badmouth a current or former boss or
company. Always speak positively about your current and former
employers.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
•Closing strongly, state your interest in the
position and your hope to continue being
considered.
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•Verbally thank the interviewer for her time
and for the opportunity.
•
•Request a business card and write your
interviewer a thank you note specifically
referencing the interview and the company.

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JOB INTERVIEW QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
At the end of the interview, you should always ask
about the next step in the process.
TRUE
You might say something such as, “I feel very
positive about the fit between your employment
needs and my abilities to do the job, and I would
like to take the next step...

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POPULAR ONLINE JOB SEARCH SITES
Monster.com is one of
the best job search
engines out there. You
can narrow your search by
location, keywords, and
employer. Monster has
plenty of job search
extras: networking boards,
job search alerts, and
online resume posting. Internet-ready computers for self-directed job
search are available in our Resource Room :
8:00am to 4:30pm Mon – Wed & Fri
8:00am to 6:30pm Thursdays

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Just find your city, look
under Jobs, then look
under your job category.
Non-profit, systems,
government, writing, etc.
jobs are all represented
here on Craigslist.org
Internet-ready computers for self-directed job

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CareerBuilder.com
offers job searchers
the ability to find a
job, post a resume,
create job alerts, get
job advice and job
resources, look up job
fairs, and much more.

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LinkedIn.com
combines the best of
two worlds: the ability to
find jobs on the internet
with its job search
engine, and the
opportunity to network
with individuals to
deepen your job search.

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Users can "train" the job
search engine by rating
jobs they are interested
in. SimplyHired.com
gives you the ability to
research salaries,
add jobs to a job map,
and view pretty detailed
profiles of various
companies. Internet-ready computers for self-directed job

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LinkUp.com is a
job search engine
that searches for
jobs within
company websites.

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Dice.com is a job
search engine
dedicated to only
finding technology jobs.
It offers a targeted
niche space for finding
exactly the technology
position you might be
looking for. Internet-ready computers for self-directed job

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USA.gov is your gateway
into the huge world of US
government jobs. Click on
the Jobs and Education
section, then Government
Jobs. You'll find the
resources here to help
you find jobs working for
Uncle Sam.

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Indeed.com uncovers a
lot of jobs that you
wouldn't normally find on
most job search sites,
and they do a good job
of making their job
search features easy to
use.

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BULLET-PROOF YOUR RESUME
A resume is a tool that opens up a
door to an interview.
Your resume must stand out
of the dozens that an
employer reads everyday.
HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL
HINTS TO HELP YOU GET
YOUR RESUME NOTICED…

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You need to make sure that your resume
hooks an employer's attention within a 5-
second glance.
The format of your resume must highlight
the most important information about
your work experience, skills and
education.
Use job titles or skill headings that match the
jobs you target and accurately portray your
related work experience.

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In addition to the skills or needs listed in the
ad, an employer will have many “hidden”
needs you should identify and address in the
resume and cover letter.
Most resumes provide a list of duties that each
applicant has been responsible for--without
explaining the benefit of those skills to
employers.
Use statements that claim how an
employer can benefit from those skills.

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The descriptions you include of your skills
and abilities determine how many interviews
you generate, as well as the level of salary
offers you receive.
Prioritize your statements by importance,
impressiveness and relevance to the job
you want.
Be sure to create an image that presents you
at the appropriate level in relation to the
position and salary you want.

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A jobseeker may have more than one
resume. You will be more successful if you
tweak your resume so that it addresses
the specific skills each employer
requests.
Identify and use specific key words
employers provide in job descriptions.
Tip # 4 Tweak and Target Your Resumes
and Cover Letters

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