Arizona Career Search Blog

You’ve spent many hours completing job applications, making phone calls, refining and distributing your resume, and then one day it finally happens…you are granted an interview! Congratulations!

Now it’s up to you to present yourself as both competent and confident.

Whether you are a male or female, one of your first thoughts is “What should I wear?” Other details are important, but they all center around your clothes.

A good rule of thumb is to dress one step more professional than the job you are pursing. A nice business suit is the best choice for pursing some jobs, but a statement of over qualification for other positions. If the dress code of your target job is jeans and t-shirts, then one step more professional would be dress slacks and a polo shirt for either a male or female, or a casual dress for a female. If the dress code is ‘business casual,’ then you might try to find a suit.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money, and it doesn’t have to be a brand new suit. Remember, the second time you wore a new outfit, you were wearing used clothing because it was used - by you! Yard sales, thrift shops, and newspaper ads are good sources to consider. But shop wisely, and look for low prices on items that are in good condition.

If you are still unsure, do some research. Go to a different company in the same field. Sit in the lobby, or outside and watch the employees entering and leaving the building. Most of them would be following the company’s dress code.

Another option is to visit your city’s Employment Services Office. Not only can they help you search for a job, but they can usually advise you in prepare for the interview.

So take this information, don the right clothes, and go on your pursuit!

They’re called ‘accessories’ - those little bumps that skim the floor. They’re down so low you would think no one sees them, but they make a statement about what you are bringing to a prospective employer. Take heed, because in a job interview they are more important than you think!

Shoes. They are available in all different styles, textures and colors. Choose them carefully because their voice is easily heard.

What would you like to say about yourself? Say it with your shoes.

The high heeled shoe may make you feel confident, but let’s find another way to portray confidence. This pretty baby is a hit on dates or parties, but is not appropriate for a job interview.

The same is true for color and textures. A shoe that matches your suit shows that you are coordinated and organized, that you “have it all together.” The second choice could be a basic color that blends with your suit, like black, brown, navy. Dark colors, simple patterns and basic styles show that you are serious.

You should inspect your shoes the day before your job interview. Clean them, polish them, replace them if worn. Worn shoes convey either poverty or a lack of self-respect. Being seen as either is a negative statement.

The best choice is a flat shoe in good condition, like a loafer or pump, and is stable as you walk on the floor. It states that you, like the shoe, are a dependable, safe, stable choice. Stick with the simple classics, and your job search will start on the right foot!

You can have an attractive resume, but without good content, it won’t get a second look. Employers get hundreds of resumes—you have to catch their attention in the first few seconds. Let’s assume that you have already customized your resume by researching the employer, and have used action verbs where possible.

An additional way to attract notice is by including as many specifics as possible and attaching numbers to what you’ve done.

Another way to attract attention is to use a superlative in reporting your accomplishments, Anytime you can use words like first, only, most, best, and highest, your reader will be more impressed. Here are some examples using superlatives:

Examples include:

• First undergraduate to serve as research assistant to dean
• Highest-selling Sales Associate in the fastest growing unit in the chain.

Locally-Based Company Supports Local Education

PHOENIX, AZ (PRWEB) November 18, 2005 — ArizonaCareerSearch.com, Arizona’s newest, community based, focused and cost-effective website announced today that starting December 1, 2005, will offer unlimited job postings to all Arizona based schools and educational institutions free of charge as a lifetime offer. The website, a locally based resource for both career seekers and employers hopes to promote education and support the Arizona community.

“ArizonaCareerSearch.com thrives on giving back to the Arizona education system and community,” said Kevin O’Neil, CEO, AZCareerSearch.com. “Building partnerships and relationships with local schools and promoting further education will only increase Arizona’s already strong employment network. With this kind of networking, we are hopeful that Arizona job seekers and companies will very quickly respond to this enhanced, all Arizona, locally owned, job seeking site,” O’Neil added.
AZCareerSearch.com provides employment information for every demographic area in Arizona while keeping it local. The site officially went live on January 14, 2005.

Schools and educational institutions are encouraged to contact e-mail protected from spam bots for additional information and to set up school profile and postings.

About Us:
AZCareerSearch is a targeted recruiting online resource driving thousands of locally focused qualified job seekers each day. AZCareerSearch currently primarily serves the metro Phoenix area as well as the entire state of Arizona. The Company is locally owned and operated with staff dedicated to constantly updating and enhancing the site to make it the best, feature-rich, cost-effective career search resource in Arizona.

AZCareerSearch, Arizona’s new locally owned and operated career seekers resource, will
sponsor and host the first annual Law Enforcement Career Fair at the Holiday Inn Arizona
State University on August 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Tempe, Arizona.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -– AZCareerSearch, Arizona’s new locally owned and operated career seekers resource, will sponsor and host the first annual Law Enforcement Career Fair at the Holiday Inn Arizona State University on August 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Tempe, Ariz.

The non-profit event will provide Arizona job seekers interested in entering the law enforcement field with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with law enforcement agencies from across the state. AZCareerSearch expects more than 25 prospective law enforcement employers to attend the event.

Recruiters will be onsite, hiring for positions at every level including but not limited to: receptionists, 911 operators, cadet officers, corrections officers, deputy sheriffs, detention aides, detention officers, dispatchers, police officers, police records clerks and police telecommunicators.

“There is a great need to fill these important positions and to find those who are willing to protect and serve our community. AZCareerSearch is excited to sponsor this event,” said John Nesvik, CFO of AZCareerSearch. “We are dedicated to providing our job seekers with a wide variety of opportunities across all industries and are happy that we are able to provide the various agencies across the state with professional and qualified job seekers at every career level.”

First Annual Law Enforcement Career Fair:
Event Location:
Holiday Inn Arizona State University
915 E. Apache Blvd. (southeast corner of Apache Blvd. and Rural)
Tempe, AZ 85281

Event Date/Time:
Monday, Aug. 29, 2005
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For a complete roster of participating agencies, visit www.azcareersearch.com.

PHOENIX–JAN 25, 2005 – ArizonaCareerSearch.com today announced the launch of its online career site designed to serve the local employment needs of the entire state of Arizona. The Web site, a locally based resource for both career seekers and employers, will promote companies and job opportunities throughout Arizona.

AZCareerSearch.com provides employment information for every demographic area in Arizona while keeping it local.

“The site was built based on our experiences as human resources professionals who saw a missed opportunity in the job posting process,” said AZCareerSearch.com’s CEO, Kevin O’Neil. “AZCareerSearch.com was built to provide companies with a tool that would help find local people quickly and, more importantly, cost-effectively. We will continue to diversify the site, addressing the needs of job seekers and employers alike, and we’re excited to bring this valuable community resource to all of Arizona.”

In addition to its online source, AZCareerSearch.com also will provide a multitude of services for employers—the most competitive pricing of any career source in Arizona; a functional, user-friendly site; automatic interview scheduler; spotlight jobs and company logos; and much more.

For job seekers, AZCareerSearch.com offers career services, including resume and cover letter review assistance; career expo calendars, and an educational resource center that highlights schools of higher education and developmental programs.

“Supporting and giving back to the Arizona community is such a huge part of AZCareerSearch.com,” O’Neil added. “Building partnerships with local schools and promoting further education, as well as partnering with other local associations, will only increase Arizona’s already impressive employment structure. With this kind of networking, we are hopeful that Arizona job seekers and companies will very quickly respond to this enhanced, all-Arizona, locally owned job-seeking site.”

AZCareerSearch.com officially went live on Jan. 15, 2005.

About AZCareerSearch.com:
Arizona Career Search is a targeted recruiting online resource driving thousands of locally focused qualified job seekers each day. Arizona Career Search currently serves the metro Phoenix Area with expansion plans to include the entire state of Arizona.