Job-Hunting Tips
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Employers have a lot to say about summer job applicants, and much of it isn’t good. Here are some tips on making a good impression.
* Wear appropriate clothes. “It doesn’t take much to stand out against the rest,” said Gary J. Vien, director of administration at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, adding that teen-agers sometimes arrive barefoot at his office.
* Be on time for the interview.
* Don’t chew gum during an interview.
* Don’t answer questions with a simple yes or no. Employers want you to talk. “I don’t want to have to probe for answers,” said Loren Farell, owner of Regal Cleaners in Tarzana.
* Don’t call and ask if any jobs are open. Instead, go in person and ask during business hours. If the firm advertised a specific time period for accepting applications, go near the beginning of it, not the end.
* Don’t bring friends or relatives to the interview.
* If you have a resume, include school activities, foreign languages, computer training and any courses that may have required special skills.
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