Question: I want to do a job in NY .What am I do so? I like to do a job in New York. I am an Asian.So how I got a job. Please describe step by step.

Answer: My top advice for you...\n\n* Be yourself! Be confident and be bold! No matter how you feel, make sure you do this! \n\n* Make sure that they can tell you want the job - but at the same time, dont make yourself look desperate. \n\n* Don't tell them that you are nervous, especially since the job is one where you will need to be confident.\n\n* Don't be afraid to ask questions\n\n* Let them know your skills! \n\n* Smile\n\n* Speak clearly and at an appropriate volume. Annunciate \nyour words properly.\n\n* Dress appropriately. Maybe a pair of black pants and a buttonup shirt, or a nice long skirt and top to go. \n\n* Let them know that you are eager to learn and are willing to take advice\n\n* Have fun\n\n* Arrive early!! VERY IMPORTANT!\n\n* Make sure you are presented well - you look clean and nice and your hair is neat etc.\n\nHow long do you have until the interveiw? Maybe prepare in your head the type of things you may be asked. For this job, they could be...\n\n* Do you listen to that radio station?\n\n* What school do you go to? / What are you studying?\n\n* What music do you like?\n\n* Who do you admire?\n\n* Why do you want the job?\n\n* HAve you had any prior experience?\n\nI do think that it is very important that you know why you want the job. I do not personally think you should practise, just have an idea of what to say.\n\nEmployability Skills and attributes that employers tend to look for are:\n\n* Communication skiils\n* Team Work Skills\n* Problem-solving skills\n* Initiative and enterprise skills\n* Planning and organisational skills\n* Self management\n* Learning skills\n* Technology Skills\n* Loyalty\n* Commitment\n* Honesty and Integrity\n* Enthusiasm\n* Reliability\n* Personal Presonation\n* Commonsense\n* Positive self-esteem\n* Sense of Humor\n* Motivations\n\nMake sure you act like yourself though!!!\n\nHave you made up a career portfolio and/or a resumae?\n\nA career portfolio provides a personal collection of materials documenting your:\n* Work History (can include work experience)\n* Professional developement (do you coach sports etc?)\n* Achievements (awards, sports etc)\n* Employability skills\n* Career plans\n* Job application\n\nInclude stuff like rusumaes, cover letters, certificates, reference letters, referee lists, educational achievement records, awards, previous applications and more. You don't have to go overboard. \n\nTO prepare you should\n\n* Research the radio statoin \n* Prepare some questoins to ask to show that you know the industry\n* Perhaps practise with family, but don't have it polished - make it real\n* Take your job application folder with you\n\nFor the interview be:\n\n* Punctual - at least 10 minutes early to make yourself familiar with the setting \n* Well prepared - take everything you need with you\n* polite - look attentive, smile and shake hands\n* thoughtful - take your time when answering questions\n* positive - don't downplay your achievements or anything else\n* confident - ask questions\n* calm - try not to get flustered, it will help you in the end!\n\n* If you are really nervous and it is showing, tell the interviewer.\n\nMake sure you\n\n* Turn off your mobile\n\n* Dress appropriatly - keep makeup, jewlery and bright colours to a minimum\n\n* are aware of your body language and tone of voice\n\n\nPossible questions could be:\n\nCan you tell us a bit about yourself?\nWhy do you think you are suitible for the job?\nWhy would you like the job?\nWhat are your strenghts/weaknesses?\nDo you work well in a team?\nWhy should we employ you?\nWhat can you offer us?\n\nTry to use words such as 'achieved', 'managed' and 'improved' in your answers.\n\nAt the end, thank the interviewers by name. Make sure that you shake hands if they put their hand out. Sustain eye contact and restate your intrest. Do not ask about salary until a job offer is made\n\nGood luck!!!!! Please email me if you want more help!
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