In today’s highly competitive job market, applicants for jobs need to present as good of an image as possible to employers during job interviews. 

It is more important what a person does on a job interview than what he/she does not do, and the “don’t” list varies from employer to employer.  However, many employers agree with the following list of things not to do on a job interview:

• Do not take friends or relatives to an interview
• Do not ask about wages until after you have been made an offer
• Do not be negative about former employers
• Do not chew gum or smoke
• Do not slouch in your chair
• Do not dwell on your shortcomings or weaknesses

Job openings are currently on file in the following areas at the Roanoke Rapids Employment Service/JobLink: bobcat operators, RNs, Physician Extender I, hog farm technicians, social services director, warehouse supervisor, day care teachers, delivery drivers, Smart Start Program Director, corrections officers, manufacturing plant workers, CNAs, stock clerk, cashier, grounds worker, teller, financial services officer, housing inspector, finance director, office administration instructor, career insurance agent, housekeeper, desk clerk, servers, secondary school teacher, satellite TV equipment installer, food service officer, paraprofessional, warehouse team members, maintenance mechanic, assistant retail manager, foster care resource coordinator, forklift operator, automotive mechanic, plumber, and HVAC maintenance.

For more information about these jobs and others, visit the ES/ JobLink 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 at www.ncjobconnector.com.  Contact Tommy McKnight, ES/JobLink Manager, at 537-4188 for more information.