CAREER RESEARCH

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CAREER RESEARCH

• Applying for a Job
• PL-HS-4.3.3

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Making an Informed Career Decision

• Includes a self-evaluation of interests
• Making future career projections
• Selecting personal goals
• Goals are the end result of something a person
  intends to acquire, achieve, do reach, or
  accomplish sometime in the near or distant future
• Short term goals are accomplished with one year
• Long term goals are accomplished in more than one
  year

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CAREER VS JOB

• What is the difference between a job and a
  career?
• Career
• A commitment to a profession which requires
  continued training and offers a clar path for
  occupational growth
• Job
• An employment position obtained mainly to earn
  money

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Pick a career path with job opportunities in the
  future
• Three main factors influencing future job
  opportunities
• Population
• Labor force
• Demand for goods and services

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RESOURCES

• Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook
  Handbook
• www.bls.gov
• For hundreds of different jobs the handbook tells
  you
• The training and education needed
• Earnings
• Expected job prospects
• What workers do on the job
• Working Conditions
• Opportunities for Advancement

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EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

• Each level of education takes a different amount
  of time to complete
• Professional degrees take the longest amount of
  time and varies depending on the profession
• Doctorate degrees 4-6 years beyond
  undergraduate degrees in college
• Master Degrees - 2 years beyond undergraduate
  degrees in college
• Bachelors Degree 4 years beyond high school
• Associates Degree 2 years beyond high school

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Applying for a Job

• There are not always prescribed steps to follow
  that will lead to career decisions
• You must research your apptitude, your education,
  your location, and opportunitites that are
  available to you in order to make career
  decisions.

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Applying for a Job

• Four methods of contacting employers regarding
  possible jobs
• You can Apply by Phone
• Apply in Person
• Apply in Writing
• Apply on Line

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Applying for a Job

• When applying in Person You MUST
• Give proper attention to your dress and grooming
• You clothes should be clean and appropriate for
  the job you are applying for

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Applying for a Job

• When applying for a job in person you should
  take
• Resume
• And
• Personal Data Sheet

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RESUME

• One-page description of a job seekers history
  and qualifications for employment
• Required Parts of the Resume
• Heading
• Objective
• Education
• Experience
• Skills
• Honors, awards, activities, volunteer service
• References

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REFERENCES

• A personal reference is someone who can give an
  honest opinion about your personal character
• A professional reference is often people whom
  have had supervision over an individual in the
  work force and can speak about your work skills
  and character.

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Information That Should Not Be Included in a
Resume

• Weight
• Height
• Social Security Number
• Birthdate
• Marital Status

• Photographs
• Salary Histories
• Reasons for leaving past jobs
• Hobbies, activities and memberships (not related
  to the job being applied for)

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LETTER OF APPLICATION

• A Personalized, three to four paragraph business
  communication which generally accompanies a
  candidates resume
• The purpose of the letter is to get an interview
• A well written cover letter presents your ability
  to communicate in writing
• Resumes should be accompanied by a cover letter
• Letters should be one page and signed with black
  ink

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JOB APPLICATION

• A job application is a written request for
  employment on a form provided by the potential
  employer.
• It is used to help gather information about your
  qualifications.
• Read the directions before you start filing out
  the application
• Always take a black pen with you to use on the
  application

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Obtaining a Job

• THE INTERVIEW
• This will sell you to the company, or not, so it
  is the most important part of the job application
  process

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THE INTERVIEW

• Shake hands and introduce yourself
• Sit down only when asked to
• Do not chew gum
• Dress appropriately
• Do not complain about your past job
• Be attentive to what you are being asked
• Do not look at your watch

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THANK YOU LETTER

• The applicant should send a brief note of
  appreciation after being interviewed
• Offer a sincere thank you for his/her time and
  interest