Job Seekers
Bronx VESID can help you find a job!
EXPLORING THE WORLD OF WORK
How to start your job search:
- Determine the type of job you are looking for.
- Write your resume to the job.
- Inform your family, friends and other people you know about your job search; they maybe effective in giving you job leads.
- Check newspaper ads, contact employment agencies, visit the Department of Labor and ask for assistance, visit your local library – job information center and surf the internet – American Job Bank for employment opportunities in your field.
- If possible talk with employees from the company/agency in which you would like to work. Inside contacts are the key to information and job leads.
- Develop a list of good references. Focus on people who know you well (character) and people who know your work quality – (habits, ethics, etc.).
- Job interview tips:
- Bring your resume
- Be prepared to answer and ask questions
- Check your appearance
- Go alone
- Arrive early, but not too early
- Show qualities and attitudes of a good worker
- Know yourself; interest, qualifications, hobbies, short and long range goals.
- After your interview, say thank you! Make sure the interviewer knows where you can be reached
- Follow-up! Send a thank you note
QUESTIONS EMPLOYERS CANNOT LEGALLY ASK IN NEW YORK STATE
As a general rule, employers can ask applicants only job-related questions. Questions that an employer cannot legally ask are related to, but not limited to:
- Race, color, creed, or national origin
- Age, except ask if you are under 18
- Sex
- Disabilities
- Arrest record – but an interviewer may ask about any convictions
- Marital status
You may volunteer any of the above information. Check with the nearest office of the New York State Division of Human Rights if you have any questions or complaints. For local offices in major cities, consult your telephone directory, or call the Attorney General’s Civil Right Bureau at (212) 416-8240.