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Walter Sanders
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over 6 months ago

About UIC

Have anyone been to this job fair before?

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Niara Fleming
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over 6 months ago

Jobs for Teens?

Hi my name is Niara, and I was wondering if this program provides job opportunities to teenagers, I’m 17 years of age.

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Derrick Walker
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over 6 months ago

Job fair

Hi Hello my name is Derrick Walker and I am interested and this year job fair .

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Willie Creater
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over 6 months ago

Hi my name is willie i just registed,looking fordward to coming in getting that job

Hi looking forward of being there in getting the job

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Teresa Welch
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over 6 months ago

Bus aide

Hi my name is Teresa I would love to go the job. Fair for bus in my area n I need a perk card for at least 20 hrs

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David Grosky
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over 6 months ago

Director of New Business Development

What are reasonable expectations as far as number. No quality of employers st this Fair?

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Ashley Wilson
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over 6 months ago

GET that raise!!

Whether you’re looking for a job or have one now, the time will come when you understandably will want to make more money. So, when you feel the moment has arrived to ask for a raise; follow these steps to help make it happen!

1- Make a plan Decide when you will ask and whom you will speak with. If it’s not your boss then who should this discussion take place with? Timing is also important, if your boss is going through a particularly stressful week it might be better to ask at another time!

2- Know it’s ok to ask It doesn’t make you greedy or entitled, so don’t be nervous! Your manager has likely been through this many times before and he/she expects it to happen. Be strong in your ask and know this is what is best for you. If the answer is no, you didn’t do anything wrong. My suggestion would be to follow up and ask them what would be needed to earn a raise! This way you have something to work towards to make that possible. You will also know where you stand and why.

3- Share where you want to go Companies like to know that you are in it for the long haul. So, stop and think about where you see yourself in another year. What can you bring to the company during that time? What do you personally want to accomplish? This is the time to speak up about positive things you want to progress towards at the company.

4- Know your worth and the market It’s important to know how much you are being paid compared to the current market. Sites like GlassDoor and others will help with this! Simply search for your job title, area in which you live, and then look for jobs with similar responsibilities to the ones you have now. This will give you a baseline. If you feel you are being underpaid comparably save the data you have found. This will help you put together a number in your mind that is reasonable and on target with the current market for your position!

5- Map out what you’ve accomplished This goes hand in hand with your plan! Before you ask for a raise spend some time putting together a list of all the things you’ve done over the time you’ve been there (or since your last raise). Note how far you’ve grown from the beginning to end. Be sure to pay attention to any specific accomplishments and highlight these! This will help you prove to your manager that you not only have done great things but are continuing to achieve more.

Good luck : )

Please comment with any questions or suggestions on how to earn a raise.

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Kacey McKain
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over 6 months ago

how to get a job when you have little experience

I'm young so im new to the workforce which means i dont have the same experience a lot of othher ppl do. How do I still stand out from everyone else when i dont really have the same amount of references and years of practice?? plz help!

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Matt Bornhorst
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over 6 months ago

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Ashley Wilson
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Tell me about yourself

One of the most common questions asked during an interview or at a job fair is…

Can you tell me about yourself?

Other variations could include: -Why should we hire you? -Why do you want to work here? -Tell us who you are. -What is it about us that makes you want to work here?

Just know that employers are NOT looking for you to actually tell them about your personal life like your favorite tv shows or how awesome your children are. They are expecting you will tell them about yourself and give them a brief overview of who you are, professionally speaking.

You should be ready with a one-minute answer that summarizes where you are in your career, generally with an emphasis on your most recent job and the strengths of your approach.

Answer these 5 questions to help you plan what to say and impress employers!

1- What are the three strongest reasons I am a great fit for this job?

2- What are some positive things I can say about the company, and how can I connect what they do with what I can bring to them?

3- Why do I really want this job beyond having a steady paycheck and perks?

4- What are three AWESOME things I did in my previous position that I can also offer in this new role?

5- What is the EXACT job description (make sure to write it down) and how do MY skills match up with it? Be as specific as possible.

Answering these questions will help you feel prepared to go into an interview with some great things to say!

Need some help?

Comment below!

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