Below are resume and interview tips submitted by an employer (El Paso Electric).
Cover Letter
- Name and contact information.
- Position applying for.
- Highlights of your accomplishments that pertain to the position that you are applying for, briefly stated.
Resume Don’ts
- Do not submit a resume that is not updated.
- Do not leave out vital dates.
- Do not submit a resume that is too wordy or difficult to read.
- Do not provide a questionable email address.
Resume Do’s
- Provide a career objective that relates to the position applying for.
- Provide a summary of qualifications in bullet format.
- Provide detail job related accomplishments.
- Apply only for those positions for which you qualify and meet the minimum requirements.
- Tailor you resume for each position that you are applying for.
- Ensure that your resume has no misspelled words.
- Remember that resumes should be neat and presentatble.
- Remember a resume is your opportunity to make a first impression.
Job Descriptions
- Education and or special training requirements
- Experience and minimum requirements
- Essential job functions
- Environmental demands
- Physical demands
Interview
- Do not try and set your own schedule.
- Note the date, time & location.
- Be on time, not too early or late.
- Dress to impress!
- When you enter the room, introduce yourself and offer a handshake.
- Ensure that you are familiar with the position, do your homework.
- Come prepared to talk about the company for which you are interviewing for.
- Maintain eye contact with the interviewee.
- Remember this is your time to sell yourself.
- Answer the questions as straight forward as possible without being too brief or rambling on.
- Do not take notes during the interview.
- Be prepared to ask questions after the interview.
- When the interview is over, thank the interviewee for their time and end with a handshake.
