Seven reason you may not get the job!

You’re ready to job hunt. You’re excited about the next step in your life. But what if getting a job is not as easy as you expect. Here are some under-the-radar issues that can keep you from being hired.

You have unreasonable expectations. Everybody wants the perfect job. But if your criteria are too high, if you're too demanding, you may not get a callback. Nobody wants to be told to compromise, but in today’s economy, you will probably have to do just that. Analyze your wants and needs. Which are must haves? Which are negotiable?

You rely too much on one search technique. You can’t just apply online, or only network, or only use employment agencies, or only approach companies you know are hiring. Don't limit yourself to just one job-search method. Try them all. Cast a wide net, continue to build your connections, get creative.

You use the word "I" too often in your cover letter. The most effective way to make potential employers want to talk to you is to put the focus more on them than on you. Show the interviewer you've done your homework and know what your target companies are seeking. Then tell them how you can fill those needs.

You do not demonstrate long-term potential. You need a job now. But employers, the good ones at least, tend to think long term. They want to know not only how you will contribute today but in the future, too. Be able to answer the "Where do you see yourself in five years?" question. They really want to know.

You unknowing repeat mistakes. After every interview, take time to analyze how the interview went. What was said? How did you feel you performed? Trying to understand why you didn’t get a job may cause you to change your approach.

You don’t rehearse. You don’t prepare a list of expected questions and rehearse the answers because you don’t want to sound phony. You want to be yourself. But your chances will be better if you practice your answers until you can speak comfortably and confidently.

You put your job search on hold while waiting to hear back. Don't fall into this trap! If you have a couple of super interviews with your dream employer, you may want to sit back and wait until you hear from them before interviewing with other companies. Don’t do it. Keep on networking, applying, interviewing, and researching until you have a firm job offer in hand.

Adapted from an article on Yahoo Finance written by Karen Burns, author of career advice The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use.

May Rotary Students of the Month!

Anastasia Janecke & Joben Lorenzo ~ HS3

Updated scholarship list!

Scholarship 2009-2010
List #13
NOTE: The scholarships listed are intended for SENIORS ONLY; HOWEVER, sometimes a scholarship will be listed for students in other classes – they will be noted as such. Remember that all colleges have specific scholarships, so be sure to check with the financial Aid Office at the college of your choice. If you want information on these scholarships, see Mrs. Fichamba in the Career Center.


1) Bill Maynard Memorial Scholarship
Senior
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 27, 2010
More Info: Stop by the College & Career Center for an application

2) White Center Ambassador Scholarship Program
Senior
Amount: varies
Deadline: June 25, 2010
More Info: stop by the college & career center for an application or online June 1st www.jubileedays.com/ambassador/application


3) Mary Cline Memorial Scholarship
Senior
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 4, 2010 return to your College & Career Center
More Info: stop by the college & career center for an application

South Seattle College Night 2009!

“Come to South Seattle Community College’s College Night!"

You and your families are formally invited to come to join in on the COLLEGE NIGHT festivities at South Seattle Community College on Tuesday, May 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Learn about what programs and resources are offered at South. Talk to Instructors, Advisors, and Student Leaders. Find out about resources that could help you pay for school. Find out about our S.A.T. Prep and Math Tutoring for high school students, and much much more! This is a FREE event, so bring your families and friends. Prizes will be given throughout the night.
You interested?

For more information check out COLLEGE NIGHT at www.southseattle.edu or call 206.768.6691. See you at COLLEGE NIGHT, May 25th at SSCC!!!!”

Community & Technical College Mini Fair

Craig And Shamsodin register for college!
Checking out what Seattle Central has to offer!

Steven register's for Highline Community!

We are FLI we are Future of the Law!

We are FLI we are Future of the Law!

Victoria, Yara, Nefi, Malen & Corey!

Interviews come from good Resumes!

Setting you apart from the flood of others who apply for a position is the resume’s job. A resumé can’t just be adequate in today’s competitive job market. It must be great!
Your resumé, whatever form it takes, should highlight your plusses and hide or disguise your shortcomings. The resume should be set up to record your skills, strengths, and experience in the most effective manner.

Your resumé should be tailored to fit an employer's specific needs, which means a one-size-fits-all will not work. Sending out a generic resumé and hoping that an employer can read through the lines to know how good you would be in a job won’t get you in the interviewing door.
A targeted, “Just-for-You” resumé focuses on a specific company, environment or industry and shows what a good fit you are for the position advertised.

Objectives are out. Profiles are in. Employers don’t want to hear what you desire in a job. They want to know what you can bring to the company. The best idea for a resume is to provide a Candidate Profile that shows your areas of experience or expertise. Such resumés will be effective in any job market and against the competition.

Candidate Profile
Experience working with children
Excellent skills in organizing groups
Exceptional communicator with all age groups
Recognized leader
Skilled in customer service
Effective at implementing activities
Outstanding work ethic
Creative activity developer for groups

Congratulations Thuan!

Thuan Pham is the recipient of a $2000 scholarship from Washington State PTA. This will go to fund his education at UW as he studies Pharmacy. Thuan is a very humble person so I am bragging for him on his behalf.
~ Mrs. Leonardson

Where they've been accepted..... Class of 2010!

Vise Le’ato ~ Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University (AAA)
Udom Chun ~ WSU & Western (AAA)
Chhengly Sarith ~ WSU (AAA)
Amy Pinon ~ Art Institute (AAA)
Amanda Ngeth ~ Western (AAA)
Rosalina Castro ~ Evergreen (AAA)
Mahlet Assefa ~ Drexel University, UW, Columbia University, Stanford, Yale (HS3)
Leslie Diaz ~ WSU, University of Oregon (HS3)
Denise Alcaraz ~ Adelphie University, Evergreen State (HS3)
Van Anh Mac ~ SPU (HS3)
Victoria Prak ~ UW (HS3)
Tevon Collins ~ Eastern Washington (HS3)
Melissa Nelson ~ University of Idaho (HS3)
Neelofer Vahora ~ UW (HS3)
Christina Cash ~ SPU (HS3)
Thuan Phamm ~ UW, Western (HS3)
Mohamed Sambou ~ Gonzaga University (TEC)
Fabian Valencia ~ UW, WSU, Western, UW T (TEC)
Jonas Nocom ~ Western, Central, UW (TEC)
Alex Sun ~ Central, Western (TEC)
Nina Saechao ~ Bellevue College (TEC)
Cullen Bryan ~ Western (TEC)
Nicolas Malagon ~ WSU (TEC)
Monica Chhoeng ~ UW (TEC)
James Sok ~ UPS & WWU (TEC)
Lisa Nang ~ Bellevue College (TEC)
Robert Eyerman ~ Pima (TEC)
Rosa Nouch ~ Western (TEC)
Kevin Nguyen ~ Western, St. Johns (TEC)
Supi Kaea ~ UW (TEC)
Mary Chhum ~ Bellevue College (TEC)
Hung Duong ~ Western (TEC)
Andrea Drew ~ South Seattle Community College (TEC)
Charlie Quach ~ Highline Community College (TEC)