WORKFORCE CONNECTION
Hiring Event
Tips for a Successful Interview
PRACTICE
~ Prepare an interview space
~ Dress the part
~ Recruit a friend/family
~ Practice answering interview questions
POISE
~ Smile & give firm handshake
~ Keep your composure
~ Be clear and concise
~ Good posture & stance
~ Stay confident & positive
PRESENT
~ Dress for success
~ Be on-time
~ Introduce yourself politely
~ Be respectful to the interviewer(s)
~ Bring a resume
Practice Questions
Practice responding to these questions in a manner that highlights your accomplishments.
• Tell me about yourself.
• Why do you want to work for this company?
• What interests you about this position?
• What type of salary do you expect to be earning in five years?
• Why should I hire you?
• What do you consider to be your greatest strength? Your biggest weakness?
• Describe a situation/project where you had to be a problem solver.
• How do you handle working under pressure?
• What has been your greatest accomplishment?
• What has been your greatest failure? What did you learn from it?
• Do you prefer to work alone or with others?
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APRIL Calendar
MONDAYS
2:00PM CalJOBS Job Seeker ServicesVirtual Workshop (Spanish)
TUESDAYS 9:00PM Job Hub 9:30PM Orientation (In-Person) 2:00PM Veterans Job Club Workshop (In-Person and Virtual)
WEDNESDAYS 2:00PM State Employment Workshop ( Virtual )
THURSDAYS 9:30AM Orientation ( Virtual ) 2:00PM Resume & Interviewing Skills Workshop ( Virtual )
Hiring Event
Kern County All Trades APRIL 15th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Kern Ag Pavilion 3300 E. Belle Terrace, Bakersfield
EVENTS
3.26.26 Kern County Career & STEM Expo
Job Hunting can be a stressful and exhausting process if you are not prepared. Having strategies when beginning can help broaden and simplify the process. We created a guide for completing a job application so that you are more prepared when you’re ready to apply.
Read the instructions carefully before you begin writing
Complete all sections, even if you have a resume; if it doesn’t apply, write “N/A”
Print neatly , using your best handwriting and grammar
When asked what job you are applying for, enter a specific job title
Explain in details all of your past work experience
Completing a Job Application
Don’t forget to put down activities such as volunteer work, hobbies, civic work, etc.
Decide who your references will be ahead of time (i.e. teachers, family friend, etc)
Sign your name and date the application
Double-check your completed application before turning it in
Return your completed application as soon as possible
Return the application to the manager or person doing the hiring; dress professionaly when you submit it. You may get an interview on the spot!
Follow-up with the person you gave it to a week later or when they tell you to follow-up
