Applying for juvenile detention officer job, interview Tuesday with supervisor?

Question

I faxed my resume Friday night, and will be applying for the job Tuesday as well as interviewing with the Supervisor in charge. I have a clean background, am 18 with a high school diploma, and am very good with people. part of the resume i sent in is this,

Skills -

• Typing speed of 65+ wpm

• Knowledgeable with computers

• Fast learner

• Never late

• Great with people

• Adapts quickly to abrupt changes in work

• Friendly and courteous to all

• Excellent writing abilities

• Communications skills

• Experienced with customer service

• Gets work done on time

• Great with computers

Education -

• Distinguished High School Diploma

Taft High School

• ****, Texas, *****

• Completed - Computer Science 1

• Keyboarding

• Business Computer Information Systems 1

• Internetworking Technologies 1

Employment Skills -

• Excels with customer Service

• Works well under stress

• Fast worker

• Adapts fast to abrupt changes

• 65+ wpm

• Knowledgeable in computer tasks and issues

• Finishes all tasks in timely matter

• Solves conflicts quickly while maintaining professionalism

• Helps co-workers

• Clean appearance

• Does tasks outside of job requirements when needed

• Pays attention to detail

• Stays aware of what’s happening in my surroundings

• Straight forth and honest

• Able to work in a fast paced environment

• Will work long hour

Do you think i will be hired, and is there a demand for detention or correctional officers? I live in Texas, applying for San Patricio County.

Answer 1

If you have an interview scheduled already, it sounds like it is going well so far.  A big part of the hiring process is the in-person interview, so be prepared to make a good impression.  There is a demand for correctional officers in the state of TX, but I can't say for certain about the county you are referring to--obviously, there is at least one opening there.  One hint that I will give you for future reference with your resume is that I would omit the skills or employment skills portion of it.  You list many qualities in both lists, so it appears redundant.  Also, I would condense your computer skills to one line.  For example: "proficient and skilled in utilizing computers, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, etc."  List specific programs like Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, etc. that you are proficient in, especially if it is pertinent to the job that you are applying for.  A lot of people would say that they are skilled in computers because they do yahoo answers and World of Warcraft.  As far as the interview, mentally prepare yourself for what the supervisor might ask.  Read the job description thoroughly and think of what qualities you have that would make you a good detention officer.  Be prepared to answer what your greatest weakness is--this is asked in almost every job interview.  Another popular question is, "where do you see yourself in 5 years?"  Do as mush research as you can to appear knowledgeable and confident.  Seeming uncertain or having to think a lot can be a definite drawback, as can not appearing to know what to say.  Good luck in your interview!