Find the Perfect Summer Job in Retail at Sherway Gardens' Summer Job Fair April 2, 2011

Put your best foot forward in your job search! If you are looking for a job in retail this summer visit Sherway Gardens Summer Job Fair (Hwy 427 & the QEW) on Saturday, April 2 from 9:30am – 6pm. Some of Sherway's fine retailers will be on site in Sherway Square recruiting for summer staff. Bring lots of copies of your resume and be prepared to interview on the spot! Call 416-621-1070 for more information or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

Some of the participating stores include: The Bay, Bench, Capezio, Danier, Ecco Shoes, Fruits & Passion, Gap Kids, Holt Renfrew, Illuminata, Laura, The LEGO Store, Lenscrafters, Le Chateau (Ladies & Menswear), Scotch & Soda, Sears, Sporting Life, TEN, Town Shoes, Treasures

Sherway Gardens has prepared some helpful tips on preparing for a job fair:

1. Research participating retailers in advance. This allows you to pose intelligent questions and demonstrate your interest in the organization.

2. Dress for success. You want to leave a lasting impression so make sure your clothes are neat, clean and professional.

3. Allow enough time to visit with employers. Spend at least 10-15 minutes with an employer and visit potential employers by yourself, not with a group of friends.

4. Be outgoing and friendly when approaching interviewers. Remember to smile, shake hands firmly, and make eye contact.

5. Be ready to be interviewed on the spot.

6. Speak slowly and confidently.

7. Sell yourself to potential employers – know your strengths and weaknesses.

8. Be prepared to answer basic questions about your skills, qualifications, education and career goals.

9. Don’t be scared to ask for clarification if you don’t understand the question.

10. An interview should not be one-sided. Ask your own questions.

11. Bring a pad of paper and a pen with you to write down brief notes after each interview. Make sure to write down any points that you need to follow-up on.

12. Ask for a business card or write down the interviewers name and contact information so that you can send them an email thanking them for the interview.

13. Bring several copies of your up-to-date resume with you and make sure to leave a copy with each interviewer.

14. Let the interviewer know you are interested in the position before leaving.

About Sherway Gardens:
Sherway Gardens is a Cadillac Fairview property, one of North America’s largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate. For over 50 years, Cadillac Fairview has been leading the way in commercial real estate with innovative design, development and management. With a portfolio valued at more than $17 billion, Cadillac Fairview and its affiliates own and manage 84 properties across North America. Cadillac Fairview is wholly-owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which invests to secure the retirement income of 284,000 active and retired teachers in Ontario.

Sherway Gardens is a leading fashion shopping destination. Officially opened in 1971, the centre covers 972,540 square feet of leasable space, has 205 shops and services, and is be home to many influential retailers such as Apple, Michael Kors, Bench, Coach, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie and Hollister. Current anchors include Sears, The Bay, Holt Renfrew and Sporting Life. Sherway Gardens is a winner of numerous awards for excellence in Marketing and Operations, including several Maple Leaf Awards from the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC). It attracts 12 million visitors annually. For more information please visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

Official Website: http://www.sherwaygardens.ca