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This is more or less an informative discussion. Me trying to help others through research that I did in my local area about job hunting. Hope this helps guys. In today's economy, with the cost of gas and living being so high, a job to pay the bills and put a roof over your head is necessary, and yet there seems to be a presing issue. Unemployment seems to be a major problem in this economy. I decided to do a little study around my neighborhood to see for myself just how steep the problem is. After two weeks of extensive research, I found that there are a lot of peopl without jobs and yet looking. So once again I asked myself, how deep does this problem go? Is it that there aren't enough jobs? Is it a matter of education? What exactly is the problem? While different locations do of course vary, I found that while there isn't a huge list of competitive jobs in my area, thee are still jobs. So why is it that so many people are unemployed? I talked to many different Human Resource managers. I sat in the waiting room of several jobs and watched as applicats went in for interviews or filled out applications. I took notes as to all of my surroundings and was surprised when I sat down with my final report. Human Resource maagers stated that it seems anymore that people don't take note of themselves when going in to apply fr a job. Some of them will go in with jeans and a shirt. While they might be nice jeans and a shirt, they are still just that. When filling out their applications, some applicants have several jobs listed under previous employment. After observing for awhile I noticed attitude, facial expressions, etc. There were some that would come in, ask for an application, take their pieces of paper and then leave, saying they would bring it back in later. After weeks of research I think I have finally come up with the right advice to offer job seekers everywhere. These tips don't guarantee a job, but they will certainly help job seekers make an impression on the compny that they are applying for. First off, let's check out the issue of dress code. Even if you are applying for a fast food restaurant, jeans and a t-shirt is not proper attire to wear when actually going in for your interview. For a places such as fast food, more acual dress seems to be acceptable but at the same time, you want to be dressed nicely. Try khakis, a nice shirt, and a nice pair of shoes instead. While this is, of course, still casual looking, it still shows the person who is interviewing you that you take pride in your appearance. Appearance is something of importanace when you are going to be working in places that require you to deal with the public. If you are applying for a more upscale job, such as an office job or business then you might want to change your stye to something a little dressier. A pair of dress slacks and solid colored dress shirt works quite nicely. Next we are going to take a look at over all attutides. If you really want the job that you are applying for then you want to show this to potential employers. Instead of going in, asking for the application and taking it home with you to fill it out, fill it out riht then and there. Bring your own pen as well. This shows that not only can you show up prepared, but it also shows that you have a genuine interest in the job for which you are applying. Walk into the place where you are applying as though you already have the job. If you convince yourself of this it gives you a confidence boost and confidence is something that employers like to see. If you have gone through numerous jobs in a few years or less it might not be the best thing to list all of those jobs, but instead list the ones that you were at the longest and those that you left on good terms. When employers see a laundry list of past jobs it detracts from the appeal of your application. This shows employers that you might not be dependable enough to stick around. When you are finished filling out your application and go to turn it in, ask if there is someone available to speak with. They of course might tell you no, but it wll stick in the back of their minds that, once again, you showed a genuine interest. Finally, when you are called in for an interview, keep up the confidence. Offer a hand shake when your interviewer comes out to greet you. This shows a sign of confidence as well. A simple handshake tells employers that you aren't nervous and that you are the kind of person who can be an impact in the public eye with a strong greeting and a smile. When you are in for your interview make sure that you don't slouch in your seat. Keep your visual outlook very professional. Slouching shows disinterest. To show the person thatis interviewing you that you are interested in the position for which you are applying, ask questions. Don't be nervous orshy. An intervewer will generally ask at the end of the interview if you have any questions. I noticed during my research that most people just say no and bolt out of there. Instead, tell him/her that yes you do. An example of good question is as follows: Are there benefits available? What are the responsibilities of this position? Is overtime available? Are there any other questions you have for me? These are very good questions to ask if they weren't already covered during the interview. These questions tell the employer that you are not only interested in the job but asking questions such as opportunities for advancement shows them that you are willing to stick with it. When you are asked certain things about yoursel, be positive. Hopefully with these tips and advice you will have yourself a job in no time. These steps are definitely the right direction to showing employers that you can make a difference in yourself and the company for which you are applying. If you follow these steps then you should definitely leave a lasting impression and who knows? You might even get a call by the end of the week with an offer for new job. Good luck guys!