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How to Dress for an Interview on a Budget INSIDE Helpful Articles How to Dress for an Interview on a Budget....................................................................2 Prevent Anxiety...........................................................3 5 Things Making Your Resume Look Dated.................................................. 4 Ask Questions................................................................5 Network the Right Way..........................................6 What Employers Never Want to Learn About Candidates Online....................7 Employers Ready to Hire Brewer Dental Center..............................................2 Eckroth Music.............................................................. 4 Pizza Hut..........................................................................2 Sheridan College..........................................................5 Sidney Health Center................................................7 Sysco..................................................................................6 West Park Hospital................................................... 8 Get the Job is a special advertising section of The Billings Gazette

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By MARGOT CARMICHAEL LESTER Monster Contributing Writer Tips for Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Everyone knows you should look your best for an interview, but what if you can’t afford — or can’t fit into your old — fancy work clothes? Not to worry. We’ve got some cost-conscious tips for pulling together stylish interview outfits.

Access Accessories The easiest way to look like an Alist candidate on a D-list budget is to accessorize wisely. The right accent piece shows you know how to dress for an interview, tastefully and inexpensively. Start by putting your best foot forward — literally — and invest in a really good pair of shoes. “You don’t need to go crazy and spend $500 on the latest Manolos,” cautions professional stylist Ruth Levy, who co-owns The Fashion Code with her sister, Sara Levy. “Just get a good pair of leather shoes in a neutral tone which suits your outfit. Keep in mind too, even if you’re paying double what you normally would spend, good shoes should last twice as long as cheap ones, so it all works out in the end.” Other important accessories for women include scarves, simple but elegant earrings and necklaces, and a good handbag or briefcase. For men, a good-quality tie and belt are musts, as well as a nice pocket square and a good briefcase. If you really want to wow them, “an outstanding pair of cuff links should do the trick,” says fashion expert Amy Salinger.

Closet Couture Before you buy any big-ticket items, check your closet. “We have found that most people — regardless of their budget — have exactly what they need to get started hanging right there at home,” says Levy. “You might be thinking, ‘What? That old stuff?!’ But many times, all your clothing needs to look more stylish and updated are a few simple alterations to get it to sync with your body’s own unique proportions,” she continues. “Something as minor as changing a skirt hem or jacket length can magically transform an old suit into an elegant new suit.”

Designer Discount If you have to shop for new interview clothes, shop smart. “Going to a discount designer store will save you money, and you can still purchase something that is great quality,” says Salinger. Outlet stores are a great option, too. Courtney Greer, a Raleigh, North Carolina, fashionista on an educator’s budget, is the queen of the sale. She shops high-end stores during sales and in the off-season, when items are deeply discounted. Her best find? “A long cashmere coat that looks great over suits. It was an expensive piece that I purchased for under $100. It was a great deal and a timeless piece.” And don’t forget “gently used” clothes. Consignment shops and vintage boutiques are great places to find designer interview clothes at low prices. Some larger cities even have suit rental services, too.

Versatile Vestments Get the most bang for your buck by picking up two suits in basic colors like navy, black, grey or brown. “You can mix and match all week long,” Levy notes. “If you buy a navy and a grey suit, you can mix the navy jacket with

the grey slacks and the grey jacket with the navy skirt. By changing out your shirts and accessories and adding a new tie or scarf, you can have a whole new look every day, but with a minimal amount of clothing investment.”

Fine Fit Whether you’re working with your existing wardrobe or a new one, fit is crucial. “I always say that a good tailor is like a good surgeon, you should have one readily available,” quips Salinger. “If a sleeve is too long on you, the entire jacket will appear oversized and drown you,” Salinger says. “Changing the buttons on any jacket will quickly vamp up the feel and quality of the suit.” And pay attention to skirt and pant hems. A good tailor will know where they should fall for you — just remember to take your dress shoes along for the fitting. “These quick alterations will completely update your wardrobe and not cost you.” Following these tips will help you dress for interview success. Says Greer: “You want to feel self-assured in the interview clothes you select. Once you know how to dress for an interview, that confidence will show in how you present yourself.” 

Prevent Anxiety Green Shoot Media Especially if you’re not consistently hearing back from companies to which you apply, the job search can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. A lukewarm job market can negatively impact your confidence and leave you wondering what you can improve to better your job opportunities. If you’re unemployed, financial worries can amplify your anxiety even more.

Consider New Industries Maybe you have a background of customer service within the retail industry. You’re great with people and take pride in maintaining customer relationships. Just because you’ve specialized in retail settings doesn’t mean you couldn’t bring the same skill set to the legal, entertainment or manufacturing industries. Keep your options open when searching for a job or you

could pigeonhole yourself into a job sector that may limit you professionally. Create two separate resumes: one for the retail industry and one that indicates you’re open to transitioning into a new setting. This will help recruiters and hiring managers get a sense of your specific goals. Maintaining a positive, flexible approach to your job search can help you make new connections and feel confident about taking on new challenges.

Don’t Over-analyze It is human nature to wonder why you’re not getting the attention you feel you deserve. You put in the work of finding an open position, tailor your resume for it and submit your ma-

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terials. Then the waiting comes. The longer you wait, the more frustrated you become. It’s during this time that your mind can wander. Does your experience not match what the company is looking for? Are you lacking some kind of training or project experience called for by the job? Sometimes asking yourself these questions can do more harm than good, and it’s best to stay focused on your objective: finding a job. Keep plugging away with your job search and stay positive. It’s impossible for you to figure out what a hiring manager is basing his or her decisions on. The job could have been awarded to an internal employee with more experience with the company’s processes. Maybe the job announcement has been extended. Regardless, staying focused on what you can control can help you maintain a good outlook on your opportunities to find a new job. 

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5 Things Making Your Resume Look Dated By JACQUELINE LISK, Monster contributor

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Don’t just dust off your resume— check it for these missteps that can make you look like a dinosaur. Your resume is your first chance to grab a recruiter or hiring manager’s attention. But you don’t want to be remembered for the wrong reasons. That happens more often than you might think. In the last month, Donna Svei of Los Angeles-based AvidCareerist says she has seen lots of things that make resumes look outdated: A rotary telephone icon next to an applicant’s phone number, an envelope or stamp icon next to the physical mailing address, and when it comes down to it, the physical mailing address itself. “It’s unlikely that a prospective employer is going to mail you anything,” she says. “It’s irrelevant.” When your resume looks outdated, you raise concerns about your own professional expertise, Svei says. “Those aren’t good signals to send to prospective employers.” Even if it’s been only a few years since you last looked for a job, there may be things on your C.V. that you might as well have written on a typewriter. Avoid these five things that can make your resume look outdated.

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Of course you want to include as much relevant information as possible, but the key idea here is “relevant.” Rambling on and on about every job you’ve ever had, going back to lifeguard during summer vacation in high school, is only going to make it harder for the recruiter to find the information about how you doubled sales every quarter for a year at a software startup. In most cases, you want to “limit your resume to one page and use sharp keywords that grab a recruiter’s attention,” says Alexa Merschel, U.S. Campus Recruiting Leader at PwC.

It lists an objective This darling of earlier resume times is now seen as a has-been, experts say. Your objective, current thinking goes, is to get the job you’re applying for—and by applying, you’re stating that objective. And

including an objective section on your resume screams desperation, says Brenda Collard-Mills, owner of Robust Resumes and Resources in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. Today, your resume should be all about marketing yourself, Collard-Mills says. Focus on a personal statement that brands your experience, talents, accomplishments and value you can bring to a future employer, maybe something like ‘Persistent and aggressive president’s club sales hunter’ or an ‘Orchestrator of awesome events and social media campaigns.’ This makes it easier for hirers to see how you might fit in the organization.

It brags about the basics If you highlight skills and accomplishments that are now considered givens, it may signal to hirers that you haven’t made an effort to learn new things. For example, listing Microsoft Office may imply that you’re not familiar with Google Docs, says Steve Gibson, director of JotForm, where he’s in charge of staffing at the San Francisco office. Another example might be listing the number of words you type per minute — that’s necessary only for professions where typing documents is literally all you do, he says.

It touts ‘References available upon request’ “This statement is a given and won’t be found on any current resumes,” says Adrienne Tom at Calgary-based Career Impressions. If you’re applying for jobs, you should have references at the ready.

It lacks social profile links In many fields, social media has become the go-to way for establishing expertise. And recruiters and hiring managers are definitely looking to see that you can play that game. “For many types of job roles, I look up the social media presence of candidates,” says John Boese, founder of EliteHired. com in New York City. “If you don’t have a website, LinkedIn or Twitter link in your resume, it tells me that you either don’t know social media or don’t know how to write a modern resume. Both of these are bad.” 

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Ask Questions Green Shoot Media There are only so many ways to answer the same old questions that seem to always come up in the interview process. Why should we hire you? What is your greatest strength? Your greatest weakness? The fact is, your experience will tell your story for you. It’s how you answer the questions that hiring managers are paying the most attention to. Are you nervous in interview settings? Are you boastful or braggadocios about your career achievements? These characteristics usually don’t bode well for a candidate in an interview. One of the best ways to make a memorable impression on your potential employers is by fl ipping the script and asking a few questions yourself. Doing so shows hiring managers that you researched the company, have a genuine interest in its mission and are analytical in your thinking.

How to Frame Your Questions Here are a few ways to frame your questions to make the biggest impact. Start your questions with these statements:  In researching a few articles on your company...  Your website has details on (insert project X)...  One particular part of your job description really caught my attention...

Kicking off your questions with these types of introductory statements shows hiring managers that you took the time to look into the company and its key initiatives. This is a great way to earn some extra points from hiring managers, especially when the time comes for their team to discuss how the interviews went.

Questions to Ask and When to Ask Them The timing of your questions can be just as important as what you ask. Try to let the hiring managers control the flow of the fi rst third of the interview, but don’t wait until the “Do you have any questions for us” prompt that generally comes near the end of the interview. Once a tone is set for the interview, feel free to throw in a few questions of your own. If there is a natural transition into a question you would like to ask, jump in. This is a great way of turning the traditional, stale interview into a more collaborative process. Hiring managers will appreciate this, too. 

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Network the Right Way Green Shoot Media In today’s competitive job market, it’s not enough to simply send out your resume and wait for companies to get back to you. You have to get out there! As the old saying goes, it’s not what you know but who you know. Your community is likely teeming with networking opportunities in the form of associations, job workshops, alumni groups and even the local gym. The best ways to make connections for potential job opportunities is by simply extending your hand and introducing yourself to people in the appropriate settings. The best thing about networking? It’s free. Building relationships takes only the investment of your time. Meeting new people can unlock doors to career opportunities that may not have been on your radar.

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Even when you are not actively looking for jobs, networking is a great way to build relationships that could benefit you in the future. Meeting new people can unlock doors to that next career or volunteering opportunity. Professional associations or trade groups are great for widening your network of connections. Some business networking groups or chambers of commerce even host networking dinners to help connect professionals. Many of these types of events are industry-specific, which can help you build connections with targeted populations.

Online Networking To find new connections, start with your old ones. You can use various networking sites to find prior connections who may be able to introduce you to decision-makers within your preferred companies. Online networking sites have made this easier than ever before.

Send out a personalized message to a former connection to re-establish the relationship. Endorse their skills online and write recommendations for their pages. These gestures are professional courtesies that can lead to partnerships down the line.

Benefits of Face-to-Face Interactions Today’s focus on technology has made it easier to network with fellow professionals online rather than face to face. This is convenient and should be a critical piece of your job-seeking approach, but there is no replacement for interacting with connections in person. Through conversations over lunch or coffee, you can find out if someone has access to opportunities that may interest you. Additionally, you may be able to help out someone else with a job opportunity, connection or advice. Professional associations or trade groups are great for widening your network of connections. They give you access to other professionals who may work for or have contacts within companies you want to join. Many are even job-specific, helping you get directly to the people with major influence within your industry. Your college or university’s alumni associations offer another way to make professional connections. You can start by contacting your alma mater’s alumni relations office to join the group and gain access to any online member databases. There is no limit to the benefits of personal networking, especially if you make the effort to get involved on a regular basis. It takes some extra effort on your part, but is worth it if it leads to more quality job leads for you in your search. 

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What Employers Never Want to Learn About Candidates Online By CATHERINE CONLAN, Monster Contributing Writer

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These days it’s easy to find out a lot about a person online through professional sites, blog posts and articles, or social media. As hiring managers use Google to get more information about candidates applying to their organizations, they can sometimes find out things they didn’t want to know about those applicants. Here are some things hiring managers don’t want to find out about any of their job candidates online.

It can be hard to avoid engaging in political debates or discussing the hot-button issues of the day online, but if you do, make sure your opinions aren’t connected to your job search. This can include things such as “political rants that go on endlessly,” says Joni Daniels of Daniels & Associates. When weeding out potential candidates, hiring managers are looking for reasons to ignore your resume, and those are some big ones.

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Whether it comes from a candidate’s social media profile or some other source — such online police reports or publications — bad decisions have a way of getting out, says Hank Boyer of Boyer Management. He says some examples include: ● Pictures and comments that demonstrate a candidate has “a substance abuse lifestyle.” ● Tweets, comments and other posts that demonstrate a candidate is racist. ● Learning a candidate was convicted — or even just arrested — for prostitution, theft, drugs, drunk and disorderly, violence, and so on from online news sources and police blotters. If any of these things happened a long time ago and you’ve since moved on, it might not necessarily wreck your chances of getting hired, but it’s an important reminder to make an effort to keep past mistakes in the past.

Your words have a way of coming back to haunt you. If a candidate badmouths former employers, co-workers or clients online, that can get back to future employers, Boyer says. This can include “disparaging comments made in employer reviews or tweets that speak negatively about co-workers or employers,” Boyer says. If you feel like you absolutely must dish about a former employer, find a way to do so anonymously.

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Their Private Lives Even if your private life isn’t full of hijinks, it’s just good sense to keep your personal and professional profiles separate. Activities and interests you have aren’t relevant to a hiring manager unless they have something to do with the job you’re interested in, says Robin Dopp of Slam Dunk Resumes. “Keep much of your private life private, initially at least!”  Get The Job 2016

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