Huddleston says many young African Americans go to a job interview totally unprepared and with the wrong attitude. That interview with a recruiter on campus can be a crucial first step toward landing the job. Jenkins says many students interviewing with him are too relaxed and don't take the interview seriously. Don't be too casual about the interview process. Our recruiters are looking for a professional image to go along with your education.
Most telecommunications companies are still very conservative.
While we're loosening up a little, you have to keep that in mind when you're looking for a job in our industry. A good recruiter is looking for qualified candidates, but the edge will go to the one who comes prepared, knows something about our company, and who will fit into the corporate culture. Our companies want fresh ideas from innovative thinkers who can think outside the box, but we're generally not ready for the dramatically different. Telecommunications companies are very traditional, says Huddleston. If you want to work in this industry you need to project a professional image.