Prepare for Job Fair Career • Top, last semester’s job fair drew a big crowd, whether it was students looking for a job or just freebies. To the right, Michelle Spalter, dress for success, demonstrates what would be an appropriate outfit for an interview. For interview, job, resume advice and more, turn to the special section inside. Bottom: Tracey Roman / Daily Forty-Niner, Right: Jamie Rowe / Online Forty-Niner Interview clothes Women • Senior broadcast journalism major Michelle Spalter demonstrates what women should wear to job interviews in the center left picture. To the left she appears in her normal everyday clothing, while to the far bottom left, she wears an outfit that may seem acceptable, but is not. In this case, Spalter’s denim skirt is too short, which would not be considered acceptable in the work place. Also, some companies do not allow open-toed shoes due to safety regulations. Her button-up shirt and tie combo give her a professional look, however. Men • Ben Hooker, a senior journalism major, wears his normal school clothes at right. He provides an example of the proper attire for a job interview in the center left photo. He wears a not-quite-right outfit in the far bottom right photo. While his button-up shirt is nice, jeans should only be worn on casual Fridays, after he has begun working at the company. Jamie Rowe / Online Forty-Niner Octsoberfest Safety • The Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Program at Cal State Long Beach hosted Octsoberfest Wednesday to focus on promoting safer partying, including tips to prevent date rape and car accidents, such as always having a sober friend and sticking close to the group you went to the party with. Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Program

Job Fair

• Mock, mock, whose there? Your life
  While walking past the receptionist who has confirmed a 10 a.m. interview for your dream job, a flutter of butterflies and the memory of using platinum sweat guard deodorant reminds you that after shaking hands with the company’s recruiter, life as you know it will ultimately change for better or worse. What’s a person to do?
  
• Engineering shortage offers graduates ample opportunities
  On a campus with more than 35,000 students, the most popular majors on campus may not be the most popular majors on campus may not be the most needed.
  
  
• Companies looking for experienced teamworkers
  Students for whom graduation is right around the corner, knowing where and how to apply for jobs can be a daunting task. Yet students are unsure of where to look, or where to apply or better yet, what companies are looking for.
  
• Maxson remembers CSULB job interview
  For President Robert C. Maxson the application process for the position of president at Cal State Long Beach was no walk in the park.
  
• Common mistakes hinder new graduates
  Going through an interview can be nerve-wracking. The spotlight is shining down, the person on the other side of the desk is frowning, and you are wondering if your Volcom T-shirt was the best thing to wear.
  
• Tips assist job hunters; foibles not always hiring detriment
  The time has come for the infamous arranged meeting of two or more people known as the job interview. Your palms sweat, your heart pounds and when your interviewer asks what goals you have you answer “Ummm, apple pie.” Sound familiar?
  
• Hauth Center videotaping improves interviewing skills
  The Hauth Center for communication skills at Cal State Long Beach helps students conquer fears of interviews and learn the secrets of becoming a better communicator.
  
  
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• AS Senate appoints Academic Senate member, public defender
  At the Associated Students Senate meeting Wednesday, Executive Director of AS Richard Haller and Associated Students, Inc. President Jamie Pollock gave their weekly reports. The Senate also voted a new member into the Academic Senate and voted on a new public defender.

Opinion

• Our View: President needs charisma and Beach Pride
  As everyone knows by now, President Robert C. Maxson is retiring, leaving behind a university that collectively adored and appreciated his constant efforts.
  
  
• Dating and rum-swigging do not mix — beware
  At 17 I was asked out on my very first date by the hottest, most bad-ass boy at school. His name was Zack. He was sexy and good-looking and he knew it. He smoked two packs of Marlboros a day and reeked of cheap musk.
  
  
• Government bureaucracy sweeps away blame
  Bureaucracy, thy name is government touts the Republican Party in its usual coercive fury, wanting to reduce the extent and influence of the government after having fought bitterly to win executive control and majorities in both houses.
  

Diversions

• M.I.A.: Good beats, rapping needs work
  Move over Mya, there is fresh new talent on the rise. Maya Arulpragasam, most commonly known as M.I.A., has released her first official album in April, called “Arular,” after the success of her promotional mix tape “Piracy Funds Terrorism Vol. 1.”

• Apple delivers mature brand of music
  You can count on Fiona Apple to make fresh music while staying true to the piano driven throaty style to which her fans have become accustomed.
  
• ‘American Visions,’ depicts America through the lens
  The Los Angeles Getty Center presents “American Visions,” a special showcase of four exhibits featuring some of the finestphotographers and memorable images that span 75 years of American photography.