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Tips for More Successful Job Seeking
The following are suggestions to help you be more successful in your search for your perfect job with San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Although we can't guarantee you a position if you adhere to these guidelines, you will certainly be more successful throughout the process.
Application Tips
- Read directions thoroughly--on the Job Announcement, Application, and Supplemental Application.
- Fill in the Application and Supplemental Application completely and neatly--either typed or printed.
- Give the Application and Supplemental Application a lot of thought.
- Proofread your application and ask someone else to read it with a critical eye to errors.
- Take responsibility for copying the required attachments prior to submitting your Application packet.
- Attach all the required documents, e.g., letters of recommendation, copies of certification, etc.
- Be sure to make a copy of your Application packet for your own files.
- Meet all deadlines.
- Also check the following:
provenresumes.com
jobsearch.com
Testing Tips
- Practice taking tests through books from the library or on websites such as:
testtakingtips.com
sabes.org
dtae.org
acenet.edu
- Be on time. If you're late, you will not be admitted to the test and will lose your opportunity for a job.
- Scope out the location for the test ahead of time.
- Relax and give a lot of thought to each response.
- Review your responses before you leave.
Test Taking Practice Websites
CLERICAL
This is a basic online clerical test.
CUSTODIAN
This is a website with a practice quiz and other resources. In left column of site is information on safety and restroom cleaning procedures.
FOOD SERVICE
This website has a variety of information on food service safety for school employees.
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE/PARAEDUCATOR
MATH
Practice math questions from the GED test.
TYPING
Here are two sites to practice and test your speed at typing.
VOCABULARY
Website information for practice tests has been provided by CODESP. For more information regarding CODESP, please visit their website at www.codesp.com. San Luis Coastal Unified School District does not endorse any of the websites listed above. The information is provided as a resource tool only. Should you have any questions, please contact the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Personnel Office at 805-549-1233.
Interview Tips
- Dress appropriately and don't wear cologne or perfume.
- Don't be late--even try to be 10 minutes early.
- Scope out the location for the interview ahead of time.
- Practice using a firm handshake.
- Listen carefully to the question and don't ramble in your response.
- If the question asks for a "yes" or "no" response, provide a brief example to clarify your answer.
- The following websites provide still more suggestions: interview.monster.com; job-interview.net; joblink-use.com/interview.htm
Fingerprint Requirements
All prospective employees must receive tuberculosis clearance and fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice prior to beginning work.
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