Job Search Skills and Tips

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Job Search Skills and Tips

• OBJECTIVES
• -explain how to find job openings
• -develop a list of potential employers
• -develop vocabulary skills

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The Job Search

• To be successful in the job hunt, you need to
  have a plan.
• 1. List all the companies where you would like
  to work.
• 2. Prepare a resume.
• 3. Contact the person in the company who is
  responsible for hiring.

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Please Note
Job hunting takes work! Job openings will not
wait for you you must find them!
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Sources of Information

• Want Ads (or Classified ads)
• Two types-
• 1. Open Ad- gives specific information about the
  job, pay, benefits, the company.
• 2. Closed Ad- gives general information about
  the job. Salary/wages company name are seldom
  given. Instead you have to write to a PO Box or
  call a number listed for more information.

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Sources of Information- cont.

• Networking- is talking with people and
  establishing relationships that can lead to more
  information about potential openings. Networking
  can begin long before you look for a job.
• Networking involves developing contacts with
  people who are interested in you and are willing
  to help you in your search.
• A good network should benefit all who are
  involved.

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Networking- cont.

• Sources include
• Friends, family, school (college) placement
  services, direct employer contact, teachers, past
  employers, state private employment services.
• Note In networking, the better you know the
  person, the more reliable the information
  personal their interest.

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Sources of Information- cont.

• Internet-
• Use of the web is fast becoming the way to find
  a job. However, many employers want to meet you
  face to face. It is strongly recommended that
  you use this as an entrance to an opening, but
  that you follow up in person. Try to narrow your
  search as much as possible when searching the web.

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Sources of Information- cont.

• Direct Employer Contact
• This is one of the best ways to find a job.
  (Sometimes this is referred to as beating the
  pavement.) This method is successful for about
  half of those who do this. (by far the best
  percentage)
• - Begin by contacting the person responsible for
  hiring. Normally, this is the personnel/human
  resource department.

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Direct Employer Contact- cont.

• If there is no personnel/HR department, contact
  should be made with the manager.
• Ask for the name of the HR Director or manager.
  Using his/her name when speaking with them is
  always a plus.
• It is very helpful to know an employee of the
  company who can speak positively about you.
  (Networking)

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Sources of Information- cont.

• Community Bulletin Boards
• Jobs are often placed on community bulletin
  boards in stores, libraries, or public buildings.
• You may want to place your own ad for a
  position you are looking for on such a bulletin
  board.

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Sources of Information- cont.

• Private Employment Agency- a business that help
  people find jobs. This type of employment agency
  receives a fee from either the employer or
  applicant. If you are asked to sign a contract
  read it over carefully.
• Public Employment Agency- a service that is
  supported by the government. They do not charge
  fees for services.

Created by Loren E. Taber- CBI Coordinator,
KCCC/Clear Fork High School