If you are seeking employment in today’s highly competitive job market and are called for a job interview, here are some tips which may help you:

Be prompt for your job interview

Be polite and stress your qualifications and interest in the job

Learn as much as you can beforehand about the business to which you are applying

Know why you want to work for that business

Know the type of work you are looking for and avoid saying, “I’ll take anything.”

Be prepared to give references of at least three reliable persons who know you well

Before you accept a job, understand what is required of you and the wages you will be paid

Dress neatly

Current job openings are on file at the Roanoke Rapids ESC/JobLink in the following areas:  RN Supervisor, Physician Extender I, hog farm workers, duct installers and helpers, county social services director, CNAs, PCAs, warehouse supervisor, day care teachers, inventory clerk, delivery drivers, Smart Start Director, RNs, utility/relief workers, corrections officers, industrial plant workers, stock clerks, cashiers, grounds worker, tellers, financial service officer, housing inspector, finance director, office administration instructor, career insurance agents, housekeeper, desk clerk, servers, secondary school teacher, satellite equipment installer, and food service officer.

For more information about these jobs and others, visit the Employment Service (ES)/JobLink Career Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.  Employers may call 537-4188 or fax 535-7943 to list job openings, or they may visit www.ncjobconnector.com to list job openings and find applicants. Applicants may inquire about jobs also at www.ncjobconnector.com.  Contact Tommy McKnight, ES/JobLink Manager, at 537-4188 for more information.