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Business Briefs Job-search tips for those facing a buyer's market The economic downturn and ris ing unemployment rates have made good jobs scarce and competition for the preferred positions fierce. !; For almost every position, recruiters are receiving up to 10 times as many resumes as they did in 1989. The human resource department unsolicited resumes each week. In this kind of atmosphere, it takes more than a shoeshine to get inside the cor porte door. "It's clearly a buyer's market for employers at this time," said Janis Hailey, human resource manager, Nike Inc., in Memphis. "When sifting through the resumd pile, human resource man agers now look for reasons to screen applicants out rather than screen them in," said Mary Ann Luciano, assistant vice president of recruiting and reten tion for Olsten Temporary Services. Based on feedback from its client base of more than 100,000 companies throughout North Ameri ca, including the Fortune 1000, Olsten Temporary Services offers the following tips on conducting a suc cessful job search in the 1990s. Starting the Search ? Remember that getting a job is a job unto itself. If you are currently unemployed,, make the search your fulltime job. If yoti have a job, set aside a few hours a day, either during lunch, in the evenings, or on week ends. _?_Getting a job is generally easier when you are employed so don't quit your present job until you have accepted another orte. ? If you cold call, get as much information about each company as possible. Check classifieds to see if they are already advertising for posi tions.' When inquiring about open ings, be job specific and know what you are looking for. ? Networking is very effective. . Even if one company cannot hire you, ask if they know of anyone else in the industry who is looking for someone with your skills. Resumts~^~ ? Be specific, demonstrate clear ly and concisely that you are quali fied for the position for which you are applying. ? ? Address most recent accom plishments and responsibilities first. ? If you have one to five years of professional experience, your resume should never exceed one page in length. With five or more years, it should never exceed two pages. ? If applying for positions in dif ferent industries, write one version of your resume to target eaQh industry. ? If you know someone who is already working in your industry, ask him to review your resuind. Cover Letter ? Always attach a brief, business like cover letter to your resume. Because many resumes are being pro fessionally developed, remember that cover letters now take on more weight. ? If possible, personalize the let ter, making sure to check the spelling of the company name and the recipi ent's name. Include recipient's title. ? State precisely which position you are applying Tor and how you -qualify. ? Write with the reader's needs in mind. Express how your experience fits the job description and how you can contribute to the company's busi ness objectives. Interviewing ? Research the company before hand. Get an annual report. Read newspaper or magazine articles on the company. Speak to other compa nies in the same industry. Visit the 1 ite^ Knowledge of a potential employer's business will never fail to impress him. ? Rehearse and be prepared to do about 75% of the talking. An inter viewer will want to see how effec tively you can express yourself and how knowledgeable you are about his industry. v. ? Cite specific examples of how your past professional experience is relative to the position for which you are applying, and how your skills relate to the company's needs. ? Ask questions about the com pany and about the position to demonstarte your interest and initia tive. ? Be prepared to answer ques tions concerning where you see your self in the next three to five years. ? If you are looking to change jobs, be prepared to say why. NCDOT to host Civil Rights Conference The N.C, Department. o( Transportation _l_ r(NCDOT) will host the Federal Highway. ?Administration, Region IV Civil Rights , Conference April 8-f2, in Charlotte. Local and state government officials will be trained on the new policies and pro cedures for administering the goals program ,for highway construction projects that have federal participation. Members of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) will have the opportuni ty to meet with those government represen tatives who assist DBEs in the process of participating in highway construction pro jects. . p ? . More than 1 ,000 DBE contractors have been invited to the conference. "The U.S. Congress will be working on the reauthorization bill for the Surface Transportation Act of 1991 said C. Mor gan Edwards, an assistant secretary for the NCDOT. "It is anticipated that the new act will continue the goals program with a 10% goal for DBEs. "This could Tnean billions of dollars in federal-aid state projects for the DBE con tracting community. "At the state level, the $9.2 billion Highway Trust Fund Program, approved by the N.C. General Assembly in 1989, includes a 10% goal for minorities and a 5% goal for women," said Edwards. Other Region IV states have similar programs for awarding disadvantaged busi ness contracts. Region IV consists of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. Vir ginia and other Region III representatives may also attend the conference. The biannual conference will be held at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in down town Charlotte. For additional information concerning the conference, contact Jerry Armstrong in the NCDOT Office of Civil Rights at (919) 733-2300 or P.O. Box 25201, Raleigh, N.C. 27611. * * ^ ' -Hn? if * The Winston-Salem will be publishing a Directory of Minority Businesses in Winston-Salem ??? ; . . \\ : T: :\'i ;-v-i'-vv V>? FREE LISTING for all Minority Businesses There is no cost to list your business in this directory: 1. NAME . 2. MAILING ADDRESS 3. BUSINESS NAME (Street) (County) gipCod.) 4. BUSINESS ADDRESS 5. CONTACT PERSON _ 6. Home Telephone TStreetf (bounty) _ TITLE KCCOM) Business Telephone 7. Date "Business Established 8. Type of Business Number of Employees 9. Describe Products or Services Offered Please bring or mail your completed form to: Winston-Salem Chronicle, 617 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (919) 722-8624 !_?. Check here if you are interested in advertising your services in the directory. 1 Minority Businesses Working Together For A Better Business Community ? Remember that a top priority for most companies is work ethic. If you worked your way through col lege, had part-time jobs while in school, or have recently been promot ed, make an opportunity to communi cate this to the interviewer. ? Take meaningful, but not copi ous notes during the interview. In most eases, this is an accepted prac tice. ? Don't ask about benefits on the first interview. References ? References should be able to indicate your professional acom plishments, rather than just what a nice person you are. ? Make sure that your references are aware of possible calls from prospective employers, and of the positions for which you are apply ing. ? Prepare a formal list of refer ences, with names, titles, addresses, and phone numbers, that you can give to a potential employer upon request. Computers & Office Automation ? If you are computer literate, be sure to mention it. ? If you have taken outside class es in computer applications, mention it on your resume* and in interviews. 7 ? If appropriate to the job, com muicate your ability to operate stan dard office equipment such as comp puters, fax machines, voice mail sys tems and photocopiers. Marilyn Gilliam ? Odorless Chemicals Vice President ? Certified Radon Testers ? One time. Monthly or 9uarterly Service ? Money Back Guarantee Triad Pest Control isoffering its customized Pest Control Service for $252e ? inside and out. Excluding flies, fleas, and wood destroying organisms. 1535 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive 788-3020 1 -800-TRIAD-99 N.C. Lic.#FW967 - N.C. Watts Reebok International and the East Winston Community Development Corp. ?r ' ' Are ? The ? Proud ? Sponsors ? Of Pntniu Hity Voung at Chronicle Staff Report With spring in the air and sum mer vacation noj far behind, keep ing young folks busy in a produc tive and creative way can be a chal lenge. But, there are a number of programs available. The Creative Children's The atre offers a place where young peop!e can actually perform onstage. A group of dancers, actors, and musicians decided to reach out to the talented children they saw in the community who were not focus ing their energy in the right direc-. tion and steer them in a more pro ductive outlet of their talents. The Creative Children's The atre began by offering classes in singing, acting, dance, and move ment with the goal of having the children perform and exhibit their talents. Dorothy Bigby, the director of the Creative Children's Theatre, emphasizes their programs are open to all children in the area. However, children must audition to partici pate. There is a scholarship fee for each student. The Love Community Choir offers a unique opportunity for chil dren to be exposed to and perform some wonderful music. It was formed in 1985 with Laura Wall and eight children. Since its inccp tion, its roll has grown to contain approximately 110 names of chil dren from all over the country. Its founding purpose was to give the children creative ways to enhance their lives. The Choir is open to all chil dren and meets every Saturday from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Winston Lake YMCA. It provides an outlet for the children to express themselves and improve their self esteem, and it shows them the value of giving back to the community. They perform anywhere they are invited in the community. Another choir is also available for young people. The Spirit of Life Community Choir, originally formed to involve children in the area in the Martin Luther King Tribute "Shine the Light" earlier this year and co-sponsored by the Ambassadors for Christ Choir and Urban Arts of The Arts Council Inc., has become a permanently active youth choir in the city. Directed by David Allen, the choir is open to any children inter ested in participating. It meets twice a month on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the Ambassador's Cathedral. It offers a great alternative for youth for positive self-expression. Dancers Unlimited has recently reorganized since its initial annual recital in 1982. The group offers children of all ages the opportunity I and access to free dancc classes every Saturday at the C. E. Gaines Complex on the campus of Win "ston-Salem State University. The I organization's director, producer, I and choreographer, Ms. Wyenia Mathews, strongly believes in the I mission of her group. Children are I given an opportunity to develop 1 self-confidence and self-esteem I through the discovery of their natu- I ral talents. I The Afternoon Music Program, I organized by Ms. Fostenia Holman, also makes its home at WSSU. I Each semester at the college, Ms. I Holman and three other music 1 teachers from the Winston-Salem area accept approximately twenty children and teach them piano and handbells after school. The classes I provide a place where young people ? can become musically literate. First Baptist Church of East I Winston created the Summer I Adventure Camp with children in ; I mind. Ms. Louise Smith, Director I of Christian Education at the I church, believes this special ca&p, ; I which* is open to all ages from;! infants to senior high school stu- ;| dents, can offe^ the children some- :J thing special to do over the sum-ll mer. Summer Adventure Crmp nmsH Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. '.I until 4 p.m. ;| |/\ "Reinvestments in the Community" is a weekly column appearing * I in API publications throughout the^USA.
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