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Bronx VESID can help
you find a job!
EXPLORING THE WORLD OF WORK
How to start your job search:
- Determine the type of job you
are looking for.
- Write your resume to the job.
- Inform your family, friends and
other people you know about your job search; they maybe effective in giving you job leads.
- Check newspaper ads, contact
employment agencies, visit the Department of Labor and ask for assistance, visit your
local library – job information center and surf the internet – American Job Bank
for employment opportunities in your field.
- If possible talk with employees
from the company/agency in which you would like to work. Inside contacts are the key to
information and job leads.
- Develop a list of good references.
Focus on people who know you well (character) and people who know your work quality –
(habits, ethics, etc.).
- Job interview tips:
- Bring your resume
- Be prepared to answer and ask questions
- Check your appearance
- Go alone
- Arrive early, but not too early
- Show qualities and attitudes of a good worker
- Know yourself; interest, qualifications, hobbies, short and
long range goals.
- After your interview, say thank you! Make sure the
interviewer knows where you can be reached
- Follow-up! Send a thank you note
QUESTIONS EMPLOYERS CANNOT LEGALLY
ASK IN NEW YORK STATE
As a general rule, employers can ask applicants only
job-related questions. Questions that an employer cannot legally ask are related to, but
not limited to:
- Race, color, creed, or national origin
- Age, except ask if you are under 18
- Sex
- Disabilities
- Arrest record – but an interviewer may ask about any
convictions
- Marital status
You may volunteer any of the above information. Check with
the nearest office of the New York State Division of Human Rights if you have any
questions or complaints. For local offices in major cities, consult your telephone
directory, or call the Attorney General’s Civil Right Bureau at (212) 416-8240.
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