When a student visits the Career Center, interested in getting a part time job, Mr Loessel will ask them to sit down and then ask  “Why should an employer hire you”? In most cases the student is not sure why they should be hired. In fairness they may not be ready for that question. But it’s important they know what to say. It’s important that the student knows why the employer should hire them instead of somehow else … especially the person they interviewed maybe an hour ago. Why should the employer offer them a job? There should be no hesitation when a student’s asked that question. Some students will sit there a few minutes and wonder what to say. In the actual interview such uncertainty could lead to no job offer.  The student is wasting their time and the employer’s.

On the contrary, a student ready for employment knows what skills their bringing to the position. They will share those skills during the interview. There will be no hesitation. They will speak with confidence knowing they are the best person for the position. The employer will hear the confidence and will want them on their team.  The student will also ask for the job to indicate to the employer they are ready to be employed. And in most cases students who are ready for employment, get the job offer and stay employed through the entire school year.

Mr Loessel is available, in the Career Center, to assist students in preparing for interviews.