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LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST JOB?

Get Your First Job!
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What Jobs Are Available for Youth on the Rez?

 

 

  •              Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Youth Jobs
                                     Chief's Office Intern-Youth Job Application                                                                                                                             Cherokee Youth Gardeners-Youth Job Application
 
                          
  •             Qualla Arts & Crafts- Click the images to view Application
                                                            Click Here for Job Details
 
  •             WIA Program- is a grant funded program designed to provide on hands training/ work experience and educational material on job search and interviewing skills.  (Click Here for Requirements)  
                                   
 
  •             EBCI Summer Youth College Experience Program- provides high school rising juniors and/or seniors  the tools needed to assist with being better prepared for entry into a post-secondary education.     (Click Here for Requirements)
 
  •   Other Youth Job Resources for Teens
                       Santa's Land- sfranks@santaslandnc.com                     
                       New Found Lodge Restaurant- newfoundlodgerest@yahoo.com
                                
                       
 
 
                        

Documents You Need with Most Applications:

 

Updated Resume

Copy of your Enrollment Card and Drivers License

Copy of any diploma's or certificates

3 References

 

Your First Interview

Women's Interview Attire

  • Suit (navy, black or dark grey)

  • The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably

  • Coordinated blouse

  • Conservative shoes

  • Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)

  • No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry

  • Professional hairstyle

  • Neutral pantyhose

  • Light make-up and perfume

  • Neatly manicured clean nails

  • Portfolio or briefcase

 

 

Young Men's Interview Attire

  • Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)

  • Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)

  • Belt

  • Tie

  • Dark socks, conservative leather shoes

  • Little or no jewelry

  • Neat, professional hairstyle

  • Limit the after shave

  • Neatly trimmed nails

  • Portfolio or briefcase

Interview Tips

  1. Do some research on the business before the interview. (See "How to Find a Job," "Research the Employer.")

  2. Practice interviewing.

  3. Go alone. Do not take children or friends.

  4. Greet the employer with a handshake.

  5. Make frequent eye contact.

  6. Smile, be polite, and try to relax.

  7. Listen carefully to the questions asked. Ask the interviewer to restate a question if you are confused.

  8. Answer questions as directly as possible.

  9. Be upbeat and make positive statements.

  10. If you've worked before, talk about what you learned from it.

  11. Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job.

  12. Bring your "Fact Sheet" with telephone numbers and addresses of your references and former employers, just in case you are asked to complete an application. (See "The Application," "Fact Sheet.")

Interview Tips

Practice Questions for your Interview:

Why should we choose you?​

What are your two strengths?

What are your two weaknesses?

Situational questions tailored to your job.

What do you want to gain within this position?

What can you give our organization if we hire you?

 

Click Here for Interview Question & Answer Help!

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