Interested in a Job in Retail? Visit Sherway Garden's Holiday Job Fair October 3, 2009

Looking for a job in retail this holiday season? Visit Sherway Gardens Holiday Job Fair (Hwy 427 & the QEW) on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 9:30am until 6:00pm in Sherway Square. Participating stores will be conducting onsite interviews for seasonal and permanent staff, so come prepared with resumes in-hand. Call 416-621-1070 for more information or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

The Holiday Job Fair will include such retailers as Bath & Body Works, Costa Blanca & Costa Blanca X, Dynamite, European Jewellery, Jacob & Jacob Lingerie, Laura Plus, Le Chateau, Sears (Sherway), Sporting Life, Sunglass Hut, The Bay (Sherway), The Body Shop, The Source, and Tip Top Tailors.

Sherway Gardens has prepared some tips to help with your job search:

1. Be on time for all interviews and make sure to allow enough time to visit with employers at a comfortable pace. Try to spend at least 10-15 minutes with an employer and visit potential employers by yourself, not with a group of friends.

2. Research participating retailers in advance. This allows you to pose intelligent questions and demonstrate your interest in the organization.

3. Dress for success. You are trying to leave a lasting impression. Your clothes should be neat, clean and professional.

4. When approaching potential employers, be outgoing and friendly. It is important to smile, shake hands firmly, and make eye contact.

5. Be ready to be interviewed on the spot.

6. Be prepared to answer basic questions about your skills, qualifications, education and career aspirations.

7. Speak slowly and confidently.

8. Learn how to sell yourself to potential employees – know your strengths and weaknesses.

9. Bring a pad of paper and a pen with you. Jot down brief notes as you leave each booth. Record your impressions and items needing follow up.

10. Bring several copies of your up-to-date resume with you. Remember to attach copies of your top three letters of reference to each resume you hand out.

Following these tips will help you find the right job, just in time for the holidays!

Official Website: http://www.sherwaygardens.ca