TIPS: Preparing for a Job Interview

Everyone knows job interviews can be the most stressful part of the job seeking process.  I've compiled a list of tip to help you pull off a successful job interview.

Interview Preparation

Research the position and the company.  Understand the position for which you are applying.  Study the job bulletins and do some online research.  This will help you relate your skills to the requirements of the position.  Know a little history and background of the company.  Working your knowledge of this into the conversation will surely impress your interviewer.

Anticipate questions.  Jot down a few general questions that you would ask if you were interviewing a potential employee.  Think of situational questions such as, "How would you approach a situation in which your supervisor was breaking the rules?"  Jot a few of these down too.  Anticipate difficult questions that your interviewer could throw at you.  Then sit down and answer the questions you wrote down.  Think full sentences rather than one word answers.  Another good idea is to highlight your qualifications or strength in answering these question.

Prepare question for your interviewer.  Think of a few questions to ask your interviewer.  Your questions should be specific and not something that you could have looked up yourself in company literature.  For example, "What type of training will I receive for this position?"  These questions will not only make sure the position is right for you, but will let your interviewer know that you're engaged in the interview lending you some grounded creditability.

Practice and relax.  If you've done the first three steps then you're almost ready.  Now you know the company, the questions that might be asked, and the questions you're going to ask.  It's time to rehearse.  Practice actually saying the answers to your question aloud.  Practice asking your question aloud.  This way you won't be hearing it for the first time at the interview and then realize that you could have put it another way.  Be yourself and be honest.  An interviewer can spot a fibber a mile away.  Plus, if you're honest, then you already have all the answers to the questions.  Once you're satisfied, it's time to relax.  Collect yourself and your thoughts.

This is the first installment of my new TIPS posts.  Every Saturday morning I will post an article with tips related to job seeking.  I hope you will join me for more on Saturday's at 8am.

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Job Seekers Online Resource: State's HireNetHawaii

HireNetHawaii is run by the State Depart of Labor & Industrial Relations.  It's a great place to find jobs that aren't listed on the other commercial websites.

They have a great search parameters and additional services for Teenagers and Veterans.  This a great resources for anyone still looking for a job.  

Check them out at http://www.hirenethawaii.com 

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Securitas Security Hiring Part/Full Time Officers

Securitas Security Services is hiring part-time and full-time security officers.  All they require is that you be at least 18 years of age, and have 6 months of general work experience.  Of course you must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry around 20 lbs or so. 

Apply online at http://www.securitasjobs.com/

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Windward Car Dealership Hiring Salepeople & Cleaners

I got a tip about Windward Auto Sales, Inc. hiring both Retail Salespersons and Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment.  However, I was not given any information on how to apply for the positions.  (This information can be really helpful.)  

Windward Auto Sales, Inc. run Windward Dodge on Kahuhipa Street in Kaneohe (46-177 Kahuhipa St, Kaneohe, HI 96744-3810).

If you're interested in a position with them you might try calling the dealership at (808) 233-6000 or stop by and speak to a representative.

I apologize for not having more information.  I tried to follow up, but I was unable to get more info.  I'm trying to put every lead out there to maximize the opportunities in light of the bleak economic future ahead of us.  If any of you have leads out there, please send them my way.
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Employment Training Centers of the University of Hawaii

The ETC (Employment Training Center) of the University of Hawaii has two main locations.  One at Windward Community College in Kaneohe and the other is next to Honolulu Community College.  They also operate a satellite location in Kalaeloa at Barbers Point.  They offer a great range of non-credited programs that can help jump start your career in a particular field.  Tuition varies from program to program, averaging about $600-$800.  In today's job market, it helps to have a certificate from a program like this.  

Programs offered:

Culinary Arts

Health Careers (Nurse Aid, Primary Care)

Automotive Body & Repair

Facilities Maintenance & Construction

Check their website for updates and other programs.

You can access their website and a complete online catalog in PDF format at http://etc.hawaii.edu 

You can also contact the ETC Administration Office

(808) 235-7362

fax (808) 235-7434

One of the great thing about ETC is that they offer lifetime job placement assistance to anyone who completes one of their programs.  To contact a job placement counselor call (808) 847-9856.

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Hawaiian Airlines Contract Service Openings Still Available

Hawaiian Airlines still has a number of openings.  Among them Contract Serviceman at the Kahului Airport which requires a high school diploma, good driving record, and ability to perform physical demands of the job.  Fourteen other positions are open as well including aircraft mechanic, technical lead, dispatcher.

For more information on employment at Hawaiian Airlines visit their employment page: http://www.hawaiianair.com/jobs 

Thanks to acnglobalrep on twitter for the tip!

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Need Help Building Your Resume? Excellent Resume Resources

JobStar.org is a great place to help you build or update your resume.  It's a good idea to review your resume and update the information, if necessary, before submitting it to a potential employer.  You can save yourself the headache of retyping you resume by saving it to your computer or an online service like Google Docs.

You can find a bunch of very useful information on resumes at JobStar's resume resources page .

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Deadline for C&C of Honolulu Positions Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for the following City & County of Honolulu positions:

ARCHITECT III/IV

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN II

COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST III/IV (AT RISK YOUTHS)

WATERSHED RESOURCE SPECIALIST I

To view these and other City & County of Honolulu jobs please visit the Human Resources Department Job Listings.

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HMS Host Airport Resturants Hiring

According to HMS Host, the company that runs most of the restaurants at Hawaii's airports, they are hiring part-time cooks in Honolulu. When I tried to look for an application on their nationwide website, however, I'm unable to access anything for the Hawaii positions.

Here is the information that I received:

"COOKS

Honolulu International Airport

Part-time positions available at our Dewars Clubhouse and Kona Brewing Company concepts at the airport.

 

Resumes may be sent to Email: resumes.hnl@hmshost.com,  Fax: 808-834-0968 or mail: Attn: Recruiter, PO Box 30428, Honolulu, HI 96820."

I should note that their website also shows that they have openings at the Kahului airport and the Lihue airport.  You may want to call to get more information on these positions.  Good luck!

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Job Seekers Website just for the Neighbor Islands

I should have added this site to my Job Seekers Resources post.  Anyone looking for a job that's not on Oahu should check out http://www.kamaainajobs.com/

Great place to narrow down your search and filter out all the Oahu jobs.

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Dollar Rent-a-Car Hiring Lot Attendants Honolulu and Maui

Dollar Rent a Car is hiring lot attendants at their Honolulu and Maui airport locations.

Here are the details:

Job Summary:  Responsible for servicing and inspecting rental vehicals for customer use, transporting vehicals from service area to customer pick-up area.  Maintain gas logs on vehicals and maintaining cleanliness in the work area.

Required Qualifications:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate large shuttle vehicals
• Ability to operate vehicals in a safe and courteous manner
• General knowledge of automobile mechanics and ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to write clearly and consisely
• Ablility to follow oral and written instruction
• Present a positive professional, enthusiasic attitude and respresent Dollar Rent-a-Car in a poositive manner

Required Education/ Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivilant
• Valid Hawaii Driver's License

Preferred prior experience.

The only downfall to this position is that you need to apply in person at their airport location itself.  There are no mail-in or online application. 

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Wells Fargo Hiring in Wailuku & Hilo

Wells Fargo is hiring what they refer to as Sales Credit Managers.  They would like someone with a BA/BS but the job listing does say that it is a "preferred qualification."  They do say the you don't even need experience.  It's worth a try.

Here's how Wells Fargo describes the position:

"As a Credit Manager, you will play a key role within a small close-knit team, relying on each other as you work together to set and achieve your goals. The Credit Manager utilizes referrals and company provided sales leads to sell customers a variety of financial services products including: unsecured personal loans, credit cards, real estate loans, auto loans etc. The Credit Manager works with customers on the phone and in person throughout the credit application and approval process. Compensation package includes a base salary, plus an incentive plan based on sales volume. "

For more information on the position or to apply online.  Visit Wells Fargo's careers page.  Click "Find Jobs" and then search in Hawaii.

https://www.wellsfargo.com/careers/

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7-11 Has More Than 50 Job Openings on Oahu and Maui

Seven-Eleven Hawaii is still hiring sales associates.  What's great about Seven-Eleven is they have a large number of openings.  At the end of January they still had over 60 openings on Oahu and Maui.  

Job Description  Provide customers with a positive shopping experience by offering good customer service, a clean store, and products that are fresh and in-stock. NUMBER OF OPENINGS 60 - Oahu 4 - Maui E-mail or pick-up an application from any 7-Eleven store or from the Administrative Office. On-site interviews are conducted with completed application at the Administrative Office.

Desired Qualifications  Successful candidates must be responsible, ambitious and possess good people skills.

Education and License Requirements  High School diploma or equivalent

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Castle Medical Center Still Hiring Non-Licensed Positions

Castle Medical Center is still hiring for over 40 positions. Although many of those positions are positions that require licenses like RN or PT, there are still positions that do not require licenses. Among them are Security Officer and Environmental Services Associate (basically heavy cleaner).

For more information visit Castle's Employment Page at http://www.castlemed.com/employment.htm

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Mark Your Calendars: JOB FAIR May 20, 2008

Just a reminders.  Don't forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming job fair.

Job Fair in Honolulu
Where: Blaisdell Center
When: Wednesday May 20, 2008

Details are still being worked out for this event.  Check back for updates.

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C&C of Honolulu Job Deadline Approaching for 4 Positions

February 12, 2009 is the deadline to apply for the following City & County of Honolulu positions:

ARCHITECT III/IV 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN II 

COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST III/IV (AT RISK YOUTHS) 

WATERSHED RESOURCE SPECIALIST I

To view these and other City & County of Honolulu jobs please visit the Human Resources Department Job Listings.

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