It says
here you can still get savings. Now all shoppers can receive sale
prices. They had this club card since 1998. I got one in
2010. I hardly ever go grocery shopping, and when I buy something from
Safeway, I put it on my mom’s card by giving my phone number.
One time
I did buy something and brought my card, but they said that this item wasn’t on
sale so it wasn’t necessary. I’ll cut up this card, like I cut up my
Rogers Video card.
Apr. 9 Job
articles: Here’s something I haven’t done in awhile: read and write about
job articles. This is something from Job Seeker newsletter:
Phone
interview help: The unexpected phone
screen:
Have a
copy of your resume close at hand.
Know
which companies you’ve applied to.
Have the
job description easily accessible.
The
scheduled phone interview:
Dress up.
Control
your environment.
Have your
resume, job description and company information ready.
Be aware
of your voice.
Know what
your weaknesses are.
My
opinion: I’ve done those interviews
before. That reminds me of the time I did a phone interview at a bank,
and I was very prepared for it. I had my resume, a cup of water, and
anticipated the phone call.
Application
problem: “The #1 Problem with your Job
Application.” It’s “You aren’t tailoring your application to match the
job.” One of the tips is this:
“Instead
of a general work experience, use more specific examples that fit with the job
description. For example, instead of “supervised several projects” write that
you “supervised [research] and [data gathering] projects which were used by the
company to [improve our services].” This will show success and achievement in a
specific area.”
My
opinion: I apply to receptionist positions
and they could be for salon, dental, or medical so on the job objective I
insert what place it is before the word “receptionist.”
Follow-ups: “Job application follow-ups: What NOT to do.”
1.
If the job description specifically states ‘do not contact us regarding your
application’… don’t contact them.
2.
Do not say you “are the best candidate for the job”.
3.
Give it time.
4.
Do not mention why you need the job.
Research: “What to Look for When Researching a Company.” They
mentioned looking into social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, and not
just the official website. Go on Linked In and email some of the
company’s workers.
“LinkedIn is a great source for researching as well – don’t ask to
connect to people you don’t know, but use the contacts you have to gain
information and ask questions. If a friend of a friend worked at the company in
question, simply ask your friend to get some insight or advice. You are simply
looking for information, but who knows, you may even get a referral this way.”
My
opinion: I have not thought of looking at
social media websites. I always look at the company website and that’s
it.
Resume
don’ts: “5 (More) Things You Shouldn’t
have on your Resume.”
- A photo.
- Your High School.
- Your (ok) GPA.
- A header or footer.
- Lies!
Here is
our first list of 5 things you don’t need on your resume:
- An objective line
- A list of all your skills
- Details on every past role
- A list of references
- The reason you left your job
My
opinion: Onto the first list. I know
not to put a photo, but not about high school. It says the longer you
have been out of high school; don’t put it on your resume. It says don’t
put your GPA on it because grades may not matter, depending on the
industry. I don’t put my GPA on it.
Emailing
your resume:
Always
include something in the content of the email.
Use your
own (appropriate) email address.
Should I
have a separate cover letter?
Should I
apply online as well?
Generally, you should either apply online or by email,
not both. Apply by the method stated in the job posting first. If you have a
contact at the company, you can email them your resume, but say you have also
applied by the standard method as well.
My
opinion: I know to use a professional
email address like my name is in it and not something fun. My sister
works at company and they’re hiring. She saw a resume that has the work
email address of the current job they’re working at. What if the other
company keeps track of your emails and can access your work computer?
They know you’re looking for another job.
That also
reminds me of Post Secret where a postcard says: “I spend a lot of time at work
looking for another job.”
Apr. 13 Disney:
On Mar.
6, 2014, I read in the news that
Disney laid off 700 people in the games department.
Staples: I read that Staples will close down 225 stores by the end
of 2015. Staples is selling really well
online, just not in the store.
CBC: I read that CBC
plans to lay off 657 people in the next two years.
Post
Media: This is a newspaper company that
saw quarterly losses by 60%.
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