The 5 Job Interview Stories That Will Get You Hired

Well-crafted career stories can be a powerful tool to show a prospective employer what kind of worker you are. And, when you craft your stories ahead of time, you’re less likely to stray off topic, talk too much or give information that you’d rather not.

The 5 Job Interview Stories That Will Get You Hired – The Savvy Intern
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Preparing for your interview will not only help keep you relaxed, but helps your chances of getting hired. These 5 Interview Stories are examples of winning stories that helped people, just like you, get hired. Did you know that the library has books specifically about preparing for job interviews? Take a look at this article, then come in to the library and take a look at the books we have that will have you feeling confident, ready and able to tackle your next employer with the confidence you already have!

Preparación para la entrevista no sólo ayudará a mantenerte relajado, pero ayuda sus posibilidades de ser contratado. Estos 5 Historias son ejemplos de entrevistas que les ayudaran ser contratados. ¿Sabía usted que la biblioteca tiene libros específicamente sobre cómo prepararse para una entrevista de trabajo? Echa un vistazo a este artículo, después ven a la biblioteca y echa un vistazo a los libros que tenemos que le va sentirse seguro, dispuesto y capaz de hacer frente a su próximo empleador con la confianza que ya tiene!

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers

We spoke with a bunch of hiring managers and asked them to reveal their toughest interview questions.

Prepare to answer these tough interview questions before your next big job interview:

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers | Careerbliss

Going to an interview soon? Not sure what type of questions that they’ll ask? Don’t get blindsided! Take a look at this article by Careerbliss that breaks down the hardest interview questions asked by Hiring Managers and Human Resources Professionals. The more prepared, the better your chances are at getting your dream job!

Books about Interviewing @ Brentwood Library:
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
How To Say It: Job Interviews
Don’t Blow the Interview: How to prepare, What to Expect, and how to React

How to Explain Your Winding Career Path to a Hiring Manager

So, how, exactly, do you do this? Here’s the advice I offered to the yoga teacher turned real estate advisor turned HR person.

How to Explain Your Winding Career Path to a Hiring Manager (Daily Muse)

How would you explain a career change to Hiring Managers during an interview? If you need help, this article, brought to you by theDailyMuse, can help you explain why you’re best qualified for the job.

Nursing and Other Jobs At Stony Brook University

Here is a list of new job postings for Nursing and all other Positions available at Stony Brook University. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read the file, which may be downloaded from Adobe’s website here. It’s an 82 page document with vacancies in a variety of departments. These listings are current as of May 5th, 2013.

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For most positions, you will need to fill out a State Application. Click here to go to the State Application Page. 

Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems

In fact, what matters most to applicant tracking systems is the uniqueness or “rarity” of the keyword or the keyword phrase, says Ciampi. That is, the keywords and phrases must be specific to a particular job ad. Applicant tracking systems, which “see” all job ads a company has ever published, determine which keywords and phrases in a specific job ad are unique to that job ad, says Ciampi.

Jon Ciampi, CEO of Preptel, explaining how Applicant Tracking Systems Work (Career Geek Blog)

If you’ve applied online to anywhere from a local small business to a major multinational employer, you have used an Applicant Tracking System. It is a complete break from the past and a new way to select employees. Want to know how it works? Click on the link to see how you can avoid being part of the 75% of applicants that are automatically rejected by this new method of hiring employees. This link by Cio.com will also give you 5 Insider Secrets for optimizing your resume for an ATS. A major difference: Cio.com recommends making your resume longer than a page.

5 Ridiculous Things Not to do in an Interview

these interview mistakes certainly aren’t the most common ones around but they are definitely the most ridiculous and memorable.

5 Ridiculous Things Not to do in an Interview (Doostang.com)

These tips should go without saying, but bear reiterating: Don’t Be Rude to the interviewer, Don’t wear inappropriate clothing (Click here to get tips on How to Dress for an Interview), Don’t bring your criminal record with you, don’t get too comfortable with the interviewer, and don’t go to your interview if you are noticeably sick. Also, don’t talk badly about your previous employment. Stay positive!

Jobs in Brentwood 4/30

 

• CVS is looking for a Pharmacy Cashier in their Islandia location. Must be able to pass a drug test and work a flexible schedule, with weekends, days, nights and afternoons required.
• Oldcastle is looking for a Daytime Glass Tempering Furnace Operator in Hauppauge. They are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience running a glass tempering oven.
• Capital One Bank is looking for a full time Teller to work in the Bay Shore-South Shore Mall. Applicants must have a High School Diploma (Or GED, or equivalent) and at least 6 months of customer Service experience.
• Family Dollar is looking for a NY Customer Service Representative to work out of their Suffolk Avenue Location. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• FEGS is looking for a Social Worker for the Mobile ACT Department. They are located in Central Islip. Applicants must have a Masters in Social Work as well as a valid Tri-State (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) Drivers License.
• SolarCity is looking for a PV Installer in Hauppauge. Requirements include 1 year in roof working, GED or High School Diploma, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a clean driving record.
• ABCO is looking for a Warehouse Associate to work out of their Hauppauge Warehouse. Requirements include certification with driving a forklift or Hilo, as well as an ability to lift 50+ lbs. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply, as per the ad.

How to Apply to a Suffolk County Civil Service Position

Because of the popularity of prior posts regarding Civil Service Positions, The Brentwood CDC has created a handy primer on applying to Suffolk County Civil Service Positions.

Step 1: The Current Openings for Civil Service Positions are found on the Suffolk County Government web site, which is http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov.

Step 2: Hover your mouse over the Government Tab, which will open up a new frame. There’s no need to click on the tab, it should open automatically.

If you see this frame, click on “Civil Service” (It’s been highlighted for your convenience.)

Step 3: Now that you’ve clicked on the Civil Service Link, you should be on the Civil Service Page. You would also be able to reach this link by typing in http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/civilservice.aspx.
Step 4: Once you’ve reached this page, click on the Green Button Titled “Current List of Exams”. This will give you a listing of all the open Suffolk County Government Civil Service Positions.
Tip: It’s always good to check back regularly, as postings are added every few weeks.
Tip: Check the FAQ’s section on the Civil Service page because it contains important information on what an Open-Competitve Exam is, a Promotional Exam, how long lists are open, and how to subscribe to Automatic County Examination Announcements.

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers

“Why do you want to work here?”

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers – Careerbliss.com

Careerbliss.com came out with a post today listing 6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by employees, and how to prepare for them. Questions such as the one listed above, as well as salary, relationships with co-workers and your learning curve are all covered in this post. They not only answer why a hiring manager would ask these questions and what type of answer they want, but how you could mentally prepare to answer these difficult questions. Make sure to keep these questions in mind before your next interview!

How to Decipher Job Ads So You Actually Know What You’re Applying For

If you’re suspicious that a job ad might be a scam, research the company. Google “Name of Company Scam” and see what comes up. If you conclude the company can’t be trusted, report it. We don’t need more of these clogging up job boards.

How to Decipher Job Ads So You Actually Know What You’re Applying For | Brazen Careerist

Job ads are hard to understand. Different websites have different ways of letting you know whether they are posted through an agency, an employer, or direct marketing. If you see a good job, it may be hard to distinguish whether it’s a great opportunity or too good to be true. Brazen Careerist has made a short primer on determining what type of job you’re applying to by looking at the ad. They covered all the bases, helping job-seekers today. Don’t forget, you could also ask the librarians or valuable employees at the Career Center to help you figure out whether the ad is too good to be true. Ask! We could be located to the left of where you’re sitting (if you are on the Career Center Computers). If not, come to the library and see what services we have to offer.