Unit 6: Employment Skills

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Unit 6 Employment Skills

• By David Agnew
• Arkansas State University

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Objectives

• 1.   Define terms related to Employability
  Skills. 6.1
• 2.   Identify information skills needed in
  applying for a job.  6.23.   Analyze a help-
  wanted ad.  6.2.14.   Draft a sample résumé.
  6.2.25.   Complete sample application forms. 
  6.2.36.   List factors that contribute to a
  successful interview. 6.37.   Demonstrate
  successful job interview skills.  6.3.18.  
  Discuss job management skills. 6.4 9.  
  Demonstrate positive on- the- job procedures
  behaviors.  6.4.1

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Objective 1 Define Terms

• Applicanta person applying for a job
• Application formthe tool that employers use to
  find out basic information about job applicants
• Co-workera person who works with you
• Deduction amount of money taken from an
  employees gross pay for taxes, insurance, social
  security, and other benefits

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Objective 1 Define Terms

• Discriminationtreating someone unfairly because
  of his or her race, religion, or sex
• Employerthe person who has hires someone to do a
  job
• Fringe benefitsextras provided by employers
  (other than wages)
• Gross paythe total amount of an employees
  earnings before deductions are taken out
• Help-wanted adsnotices that employers put in the
  classified section of the paper describing their
  job openings
• Interviewa formal meeting between an employer
  and job applicant about a job opening
• Job leadany information about possible job
  openings
• Net paythe amount of a paycheck after the
  deductions are taken out
• Networkinga resource that involves communicating
  information with others
• Procedurean action or series of actions
  determined by an employer for a specific process

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Objective 1 Define Terms

• Punctualitybeing on time for work
• Referencea person who will give a favorable
  report of a job applicant to the employer
• Résuméa short written description of an
  applicants personal data, education, and
  experience, related to a job
• Salaryfixed amount of money earned, regardless
  of hours worked
• Screen outto eliminate unwanted applicants
• Wagepayment for work, usually figured by the
  hour
• Work ethicrules of behavior in the workplace

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Objective 2 Identify information skills
needed in applying for a job. 6.2

•  Sample job applications
• Look at the types of information that is
  requested.
• http//www.wccobelt.com/pdf/employment_application
  .pdf
• Power point describing how to file out a job
  applications
• http//henry.sandi.net/exhibition/lesson_plans/ppt
  /jobapp.ppt
• Placing your application on the internet.
  http//www.authorstream.com/presentation.aspx?pu
  nricheux-6939-job-application-project-manager-tel
  ecom-018-v2-entertainment-ppt-powerpointvwenmLat
  estUploadspg1

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Objective 3 Analyze a help- wanted ad. 
6.2.1How to read and understand a help wanted ad?

• Most new ads are published Wednesdays and
  Sundays, so pay attention to these days. Read the
  want ads cover to cover, because jobs that
  interest you may be listed in unexpected places.
  For example, want ads for drywallers might be
  listed under construction, painters, laborers,
  home builders, carpenters, etc.
• When reading and responding to want ads be aware
  of the following
• Some ads do not give a company name, you reply to
  a P.O. box, making it impossible to do any
  research on the company.
• Ads that promise a big paycheck with little
  experience required usually indicate sales
  positions that work on commission.
• If the contact for the ad is an employment
  agency, find out if they will charge you a fee.
  Some agencies charge the employer a fee, some
  charge the job-seeker a fee.
• Multiple position ads usually indicate a new or
  expanding company. Competition is often fierce
  for these positions.
• Some ads use the word preferred (degree
  preferred, two years experience preferred, etc.).
  This usually means you can apply if you do not
  have that particular skill or ability as long as
  you have the other qualifications.
• When sending a resume in response to a want ad
  make sure you meet the minimum requirements. If
  the ad says certification, license, degree,
  experience, etc. required, you might be wasting
  your time if you do not have those
  qualifications. If it says no phone calls, do
  not call.
• Source http//www.hirevetsfirst.gov/e-tap/lms/uni
  t3/unit3-7a.cfm

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Objective 3 Analyze a help- wanted ad.  6.2.1
General Maintenance Applicant needs a good
understanding of electrical appliances and
general plant maintenance. A competitive wage
benefit package is available for the successful
candidate. Apply at Employment Security
Commission 2726 S. Bend St. Whynot, AR
Receptionist/Human Resources Assistant Duties
Include Greeting Customers Answering the
Telephone Coordinating Assisting Payroll Some
Administrative Task Minimum Qualifications HS
Diploma 3 years experience Experience with Excel,
MS Word. Apply at the Human Resources office at
1111 S. Church St. Wine, NC 27215

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Objective 4 Draft a sample résumé. 6.2.2Parts
of a Resume

• Your Name and Contact information
• Education
• Where and when you graduated
• Diploma or degree received
• Maybe GPA
• Work experience
• Starting with most recent
• Leadership experiences
• Memberships and offices held in clubs and
  organizations
• Service activities
• Awards and special recognitions
• References

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Objective 4 Drafting a sample résumé. 6.2.2 Tip
for writing a resume

• Visit this website
• http//www.sampleresumezone.com/resume_writing_tip
  s.htm
• Consider taking their resume quiz
• http//www.sampleresumezone.com/resume_quiz.htm

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Objective 4 Draft a sample résumé. 6.2.2Sample
Resumes

• See more sample resumes at Monster.com
• http//career-advice.monster.com/sample-resumes/ho
  me.aspx

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Objective 5 Complete sample application forms. 
6.2.3
See sample Job application at this site
http//www.nhlink.net/employme/example.htm
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See Application Do and Dont at the ArCOTA
Website

• http//www.arcota.org/CO20Employability/Employabi
  lity20Application20Do's2020Don'ts.doc

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Objective 6 List factors that contribute to a
successful interview. 6.3

Visit the site below to see tips for a successful
job interview http//units.sla.org/toronto/resour
ces/career/success.htm
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Objective 7 Demonstrate successful job interview
skills.  6.3.1

• Have a mock Job interview
• Invite employers from the area

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Objective 8 Discuss job management skills. 6.4
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Objective 9 Demonstrate positive on- the- job
procedures behaviors.  6.4.1

• Present students with a special problem that they
  must solve.
• Discuss the skills need to solve the problem

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The End