Volunteer By Dmitry Kharitonov

Volunteer

By Dmitry Kharitonov 

 A person getting involved with a career should overview their experience requirements. Prerequisites amongst various careers in New York, such as a social worker would require many internship/volunteer works done. With support of volunteering and New York City being so diverse our opportunities grow in numbers and we just are amongst very job posting. Struggles for getting a job in New York may be very competitive, to step up the game we all got to volunteer and cope with new ideas how to take over the jobs. The youth will have to put in more work than usual, since the older generations have the jobs and would step down soon the younger will have to replace. We live and learn the educational systems elevate every year and we have to promote our wellness and self-advertisement through connections. Intellectual people have been stepping up into job positions now, the more background we have sculpted on our resumes more employers are looking forward to hiring someone in today’s economy. Overall, we all have to get our people to understand volunteering is important during college years no matter what career you are in. Background knowledge is very important for the fundamentals of a job position that you are applying for. Volunteering promotes diversity and develops communities. We help rebuild environments and help us build a better New York City for all!

Interviewing Skills By Latrisha Maynard

Interviewing Skills

By,

Latrisha Maynard

         When it comes to interviews, I usually practice on a scenario basis. I am always thinking of different situations in my head and how I would go about doing it so practicing an interview is something I do to help me prepare. Most interviews are predictable, because a lot of employers ask the same questions to potential employees such as, "tell me about yourself", or "What are your strengths/weaknesses”. I would use those questions as a template to help me prepare to the best of my ability. I do not want to sound cliché or generic when answering questions that interviewer might ask me, so it is good for me to practice my “elevator pitch". Recently, I sat down with a career advisor to do a mock interview. I must say that the interview really helped me because the advisor gave me great feedback and advice to help me in future interviews. I will continue to seek advice and help from the career development center to become a great interviewee, and land the job I want.  

Professional Etiquette in the Workplace by Brandon Figueroa

Brandon Figueroa

Professional Etiquette in the Workplace

“Professional etiquette is an unwritten code of conduct regarding the interactions among the members in a business setting. When proper professional etiquette is used, all involved are able to feel more comfortable, and things tend to flow more smoothly. Professional etiquette plays a monumental role in making a lasting positive first impression.

First Impressions in Business Etiquette:

Greetings:

Showing confidence when you greet someone for the first time gives a good first impression. Etiquette expert Emily Post suggests you should always do five things when meeting someone – look them in the eye, give a firm handshake, greet them by name, say your own name slowly and clearly; and smile. These will show the other person that you are positive and confident. Show the other person that the meeting is important to you by thanking them for meeting with you and by always having a positive attitude.

Conversation Etiquette:

To give a good first impression, make sure you do not do all the talking. One rule of thumb is to try to spend at least as much time listening as talking. Demonstrate that you are interested in the other person and what they have to say by taking the time to ask questions and listen. Maintain eye contact with the person you are talking to and give him your full attention. Make sure you are speaking clearly and loudly enough for the other person to hear – this will also show confidence.

       Body Language:

You body language is one of the first things a person will notice meeting you. If you body stance is slouched and closed, you will send the message that you are not interested in the other person. Standing straight and naturally, with your shoulders back, arms at your side and head up, indicates that you are interested and enthusiastic and ready to do business. When listening to someone, face the other person with your shoulders squared to theirs, keep your hands at your side and maintain eye contact. This demonstrates you are focusing entirely on the other person.

SOURCE: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/first-impressions-business-etiquette-2908.html