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Resume/Cover Letter Templates

Resume Template (PDF/WORD)

Cover Letter (PDF/WORD)

Instructions:

  • Be honest.
  • If you do not have anything to put in a field just delete the category.
  • If you are emailing your resume, always submit it as a PDF, never as a Word doc.
  • If you need help, please contact hr@eriecountypa.gov or myuille@eriecountypa.gov.

Practice Tests

Pre-Interview

  • Review the job posting you applied to.
  • Review your skills and experience that relate to the position you applied to.
  • Familiarize yourself with Performance Based and Behavior Descriptive interview questions.
  • Performance based question example:
    • In your current or previous role, can you describe a time where you had to pay close attention to small details in order to be successful?
  • Behavior descriptive question example:
    • Can you describe a time in your professional career when you were faced with a conflict with a peer? How did you handle it and what was the outcome?
  • Familiarize yourself with the STAR Method described below.
  • STAR Method: When preparing your responses to behavior descriptive interview questions, we recommend using the STAR method. This is a logical way to provide the interview team the information they are looking for.
    • Situation: Describe a situation you were involved in. The situation can be from a previous job, a volunteer experience, school or any other relevant event.
    • Task: Describe the tasks that were involved in the situation.
    • Action: What actions did you take? Focus on and highlight your individual actions or contributions even if you were working as part of a team.
    • Result: What results were achieved due to your actions?

Post-Interview

  • Send a Thank You note to your Interviewer.
  • Be Patient.

Interview Attire

What To Wear

  • Men: slacks, dress shirt, tie, blazer, dress shoes.
  • Women: dress pants, pencil skirts, knee-length dresses, blazers, neutral or light-colored blouses, sweaters, cardigans, tights, and suits are all acceptable forms of interview attire. Dress shoes should be closed-toed heels, flats, or short boots.

What Not To Wear

  • Men & Women: shorts, tie dye, sales tags, political buttons, neon colors, torn clothing, wrinkled clothing, too-tight clothing, dirty clothing, and loud clothing (crazy-bright colors and wild-and-crazy patterns).

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Recruitment Process

What Does The General Hiring Process Look Like?

  • Apply online.
  • Receive an email/phone call requesting an interview.
  • Attend in-person interview.
    • Prepare for second interview (if applicable).
  • Complete Background check.
  • Get the job!