ey ‘Api 22, 1979- Sada Ne " By KATHRYN: we 7 GALLAGHER - Officer in Charge, North Shore Canada Employment _ Centre . for’. _Students, 120 . Lonsdale, North ‘Vancouver. 5 Congratulations, ‘students! After weeks of trying to job ~. hunt in between final exams _ and essays you have finally managed to be invited in for an interview. . You are getting closer to landing - that all important summer job but you haven’t got it yet. A’ bit of _ preparation before the interview will almost ensure success. If you learn a bit about the - company or before you go you will: be able to discuss intelligently their ‘business and your potential role within it. . The other should know something about is yourself.” This is important. Be ‘able to - ‘identify your strong points and how they relate to the position applied for dnd your career aspirations. Some interviewers love to throw out questions such as “Why ;do you think you would be . “good: for this position?” or “Why do you want to work * for us?” Unless you are prepared for these questions they can throw you. The next step. in preparation for the interview New R& pI. company for B.C. new esearch! and Pan een subsidiary - - Microtel Pacific Research -- has been formed by B.C. Telephone Company. Its job will be to coor- dinate and consolidate the research and development of two other companies” -- Automatic Electric (Canada) Lid. and Lenkurt Electric * (Canada) Ltd. -- which B.C. Tel plans to take over from General Electronics Corporation of Stanford, Connecticut. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30pm ‘organization , thing you . is to determine what at you will ; _‘wear.-Think what you would ° wear if you were actually © working at the job and then -dress half a notch better. Whatever you wear, make - it is neat and clean, — even if it- is a laboring ‘position that you are ap plying for. Be more than on time for’ the interview — be a little early. That will enable you to handle unanticipated ‘delays-without going into a panic. The timé has arrived and. the next 15-20 minutes can determine how you. will spend your summer. If you really want the job you are undoubtedly a little nervous. - That’s O.K. It gets you up for the interview. Just don’t let it get the best of you. Introduce yourself to the employer with clarity and confidence. Answer the questions politely but wit enthusiasm. Employers are impressed by people with energy who are sincerely interested in the position. Let him know that ° willing to learn and to wofk ~ hard. That . .may seem: like 7 you are "just ‘Stating’ the.” obvious but it doés reassure the interviewer that you would be a good choice. _ There are just two “don'ts” » ‘to keep: in mind during’ the’ interview. Don’t complain about a past employer and don’t smoke, even if the interviewer doés. At the end of the interview: the employer will usually ask - you “if -you have any questions: This-is your time to show that you have done a bit of research and thinking. Only ask one or two but make them intelligent. Don’t ask about benefits. That comes when you have actually been offered the job. At the end of the interview thank the interviewer for his time and leave promptly with a courteous farewell. Hopefully your preparation has paid off and in the next day or two a job offer will be made. If it isn’t, chalk it up to experience and go into the next interview wiser for it. A Food Business the. wage or . STUART > _ANDERSON’S ‘BLACK ANGUS RESTAURANT mE "(onion of See Gop) se | STOTHERT GROUP STOTHERT ENGINEERING LTD. has openings for the following staff to work in Vancouver on bleached kraft pulp ‘mills;. ‘sawmills and other challenging Projects. " -- DRAFTERS “INTERMEDIATE PIPING INTERMEDIATE ~ MECHANICAL Is seeking a restaurant bookkeeper, with solid bookkeeping’ &. general office background: : : s Must have -: “experience as A. minimum of. 2 years related experience is Must. be capable “of " required . assuming. responsibility . for~the office & related So restaurant duties. STOTHERT is a 100% Canadian employee owned company and provides full fringe benefits as well as excellent working con- ditions. ; Salary & benefits solid in the.ind try. Reply in writing: | Send resume to: Manager STOTHERT ENGINEERING LTD. Stuart Anderson's ; 1155 West Georgia Street, ack Angus hes Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3N7 1075 Robson - on: vV6G 1C8 Telephone &° VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION DOWNTOWN PROGRAM Seminars for the Small Business Owner Tuesday, April 24,1979 — SMALL BUSINESS FORECASTING - Opportunity A long and well established Pizza business in North Vancouver is looking for an owner-_ operator to run this business on a franchise partnership arrangement. This is a profitable business but interests in other areas require that | seek a dedicated operator to run this location. interested .parties must have a good credit rating and good standing in the community and should have at least $30,000 cash to invest. Include a resume of your personai and financial background to: ~- North Shore News Box 412 1139 Lonsdale North Vancouver, B.C. FOR THE ‘80's This seminar |g designed particulary tor the person who wants to start a Small Business. and ts looking tor ideas We'll have a protessional Economist wito will discuss the trends of the 'B0's ~-the changes that are expected to take place In B.C.'s population —the overall forecasts for the major sectors of the economy in B C We'll then have a pane! of experts who'll discuss with you in a workshop session what op- portunitiea these trends suggest for new Small Businesses We'll discover the Small Businesses the experts are tipping as the possible money-makers of the ‘80's Monday, April 30,1979 — HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PROFITABILITY This seminar ts for the on -accountant, the person who has trouble understanding the nuts and bolts of the money side of running a business We'll look at the key items you must be thinking of all the time if you're to survive in your Small Business and make a profit What are the key . items to profitability? How can your Operating Statement help you in improving your profitability? How can you increase sales and reduce costs? George Whittow, our seminar leader, knows what he's tafking about. He's run his own profitable Small Business Fee $5 00 per session Contact us at Vancouver Community Coltege Continuing Education 324-6323 or 324-5324 E BUCK FORO Saces LTO: CAREER OPPORTUNITY | Due to EXPANSION MALE OR FEMALE WE REQUIRE 3 SALESPERSONS TO COM- PLEMENT OUR SALES ORGANIZATION TO SELL OUR NEW FORD PRODUCT AND OTHER | LATE MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPLICANTS MUST BE CONSCIENTIOUS, HARD WORKING AND SERVICE ORIENTED WITH THE ABILITY TO RELATE: PROFESSIONALLY WITH THE PUBLIC * GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS * ATTRACTIVE DEALERSHIP '* GOOD INVENTORY * NEW CAR DEMONSTRATOR * LUCRATIVE COMMISSION PLAN * GROUP INS. MSA DENTAL PLAN * SALES TRAINING PROGRAM IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING AND REWARDING CAREER PHONE JAIME TORREBADELL 980-2411