News from JVS Detroit

JVS Detroit in June

In This Issue

Networking Meetings

Job Search Tips

Workshops

Open Networking Meetings for Job Seekers

No RSVP necessary

Everyone welcome

"J Seekers"

Tuesday

June 11, 2013

10:30am - 11:30am

Jewish Family Service

6555 West Maple

West Bloomfield, MI

48323

"J Seekers"

Thursday

June 20, 2013

1:30pm - 2:30pm

JCC - JPM Branch

15110 W 10 Mile Rd

Oak Park, MI 48237

Quick Links

JVS Website

Find/Post a Job

JVS Calendar

Donate to JVS
Archive

Are You Working?

If you have landed with a new employer,

we want to know!

Click here to tell us about your job.

Check out Job Postings at

ParnossahWorksDetroit

Non-Verbal Communication in an Interview

OR: Body Language Speaks Volumes

As the saying goes it not only what you say it's how you say it. Your behavior in a job interview tells the employer as much about you as does your responses to questions.

Here are a few tips to relay confidence in your non-verbal communication in the interview.

No dead fish handshake. Have a firm handshake when you first meet the interviewer and at the end of the interview.
Maintain good eye contact throughout the interview. Looking at the interviewer shows the employer that you are interested in what they are saying. Looking away tells them you'd rather be somewhere else.
Sit upright in the interview. No slouching. Good posture conveys professionalism and confidence.
Use a normal tone of voice so that the interviewer is able to hear you. You can show enthusiasm and interest by varying your voice tone but it is never a good idea to speak very loudly or shout in the interview.
Keeping your hands on your lap and gesturing naturally will make you appear relaxed, animated and interesting. Don't hold anything in your hands. This will prevent you from playing with, dropping or clicking a pen or other object which is distracting in an interview.
Remember to smile. Smiling helps you to develop rapport in the interview and increases your likeability to the interviewer.

To learn more interviewing tips

attend the JVS Get a Job Seminar Series which is held each month

and led by a JVS Employment Specialist. To learn more call 248-559-5000 or visit www.jvsdet.org.

Workshops for Job Seekers

To register, contact 248.233.4245 or wtarrow@jvsdet.org.

Social Networking Seminar Series

Learn how to present yourself online

and connect with key people.

JVS

Rose & Sidney Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076

LinkedIn 101: Getting Started

Tuesday, June 4, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102: Getting Connected

Wednesday, June 5, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 103: Building Your Brand

Thursday, June 6, 10 - 11:30am

Blog Basics: Getting Started
Friday, June 7, 10 - 11:30am

Get A Job Seminar Series

Learn how to conduct a successful job search.

David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Center

6600 W. Maple Road (inside the JCC)

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, June 25, 1pm - 4pm

Build an attention grabbing, targeted and attractive resume. Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases by capturing job market related and meaningful skills and achievements from a review of personal education and experience and employers. Create additional job search materials including cover and thank you letters, business cards and portfolios.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, June 26, 1pm - 4pm

Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other resources. Discover how to work leads effectively to get interviews. Find new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings. Develop your job search support team.

Networking Basics Workshop

Thursday, June 27, 1pm - 4pm

Avoid the top ten networking mistakes job seekers make. Use your existing contacts to build your network and increase referrals. Forge connections to make better job offers happen faster.

Interviewing Workshop

Friday, June 28, 1pm - 4pm

Become prepared to win your interviews. Learn about the power of research, how to direct the interviewing process, salary negotiation and tips to getting the job offer.

JVS helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with Jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief tht the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.