These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Plan the day before
You can ask"When and where is the interview? How will you get there?"
Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Know the name of the person to ask for.
Bring
- photo ID
- Social Security card or number
- a few copies of the resume
- a pen
- list of references
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Public bus
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Buses Mon-Fri about 7:35am-4:30pm; office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. No weekend or holiday service.
2Clean and dressed for the job
Clean, neat clothes that fit the job. Work pants and a plain shirt are fine for most jobs.
Western New Mexico University - Career Closet
Free interview and work clothing
575-538-6628
Juan Chacon Building, 1st floor, 1000 W College Ave, Silver City · Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Silver City Gospel Mission
Clothing bank
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Monday-Friday, 10:00am-1:45pm
At the Gospel MissionGuests can get a shower, laundry and clothes from the clothing bank at the Mission, 111 S. Texas St.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Showers
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am, first come, first served
3Practice the questions
Practice out loud with them. Keep answers short and true.
You can ask"Tell me about yourself." (Answer with work, skills and why they want this job.)
You can ask"Why did you leave your last job?" (Say it simply. Don't blame others.)
You can ask"Is there a gap in your work history?" (Say what they did and that they are ready now.)
You can ask"Why should we hire you?" (On time, willing to learn, works hard.)
Help them think of one question to ask the employer, like "What does a normal day look like?"
The job center can do a practice interview:
NM Workforce Connection - Silver City (America's Job Center)
Job search, training and unemployment help
575-538-3737
420 W. Broadway St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (may close 12-1 for lunch)
4Talking about a record
Be honest and brief. Say what happened, what they learned, and what they are doing now.
You can say"I made a mistake. I've done my time, and I'm ready to work. Here's what I've done since."
Federal Bonding Program (through NM Workforce Connection)
Free job-honesty bond to help people with records get hired
575-538-3737
420 W. Broadway St., Silver City · Job center weekday hours
5After the interview
Say thank you. Call or email a thank-you the same day or the next.
If they don't hear back in a week, call and ask politely.
Not hired? Ask what would help next time, and keep applying.
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.