How Do I Get There?

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How Do I Get There?

• 4.00 Understand job search techniques.
• 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and
  make a plan for employment.

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Employment Documents

• Job Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Thank you letter

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Job Application Why is it important?

• A Job Application is more than just a piece of
  paper. It provides employers with the first
  impression of a potential employee. An
  application that is sloppy or contains inaccurate
  information will always end up in the trash.

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Job Application What is the purpose?

• Provides personal data, education, and work
  history
• Demonstrates ability to read and follow simple
  directions
• Demonstrates ability to write neatly, spell, and
  provide clear and concise descriptions of work
  history and education
• To verify honesty

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Job Application Guidelines for Completing

• Read entire form first
• Application Tool Box
• Pen with blue or black ink, preferably blue
• Social security number
• Work history including dates, addresses, phone
  numbers
• References
• Answer all questions completely and honestly
• Write NA (not applicable) if an item does not
  apply to you

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Job Application Components

• Personal information name, social security
  number, address, phone number(s)
• Position applied for list the specific job
  applying for
• Education schools and colleges attended,
  degrees and certifications earned, dates
• Work experience job titles and descriptions,
  employers, hours, and wages
• Criminal history applicants arrest record, if
  any
• Signature Full name, not nickname. Signature
  implies that information on application is true
  and complete
• References former employers, teachers, and
  advisors

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Reference Guidelines

• Use references who
• Know your character, experience, skills and work
  ethics
• Will give you a positive recommendation
• Always ask permission before using someone as a
  reference

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Résumé What is the purpose?

• Summarizes applicants qualifications
• Provides personal data, education, work history,
  and reference information
• Stimulates interest of employer
• Determines if applicant is worth interviewing

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Résumé Guidelines for Keying

• Limit it to one page, if possible
• Showcase skills and qualifications, but be honest
• Use reverse chronological order for education and
  work experience
• Use action verbs such as created, designed
• Use present tense in describing a current job and
  past tense for others
• Get permission to use names as references
• Key and proofread carefully

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Résumé Components

• Personal Data Name, address, phone number,
  e-mail
• Objective Position applied for
• Education Schools attended or currently
  attending, specialized subjects or programs,
  graduation dates (or expected graduation date)
• Work experience/volunteer work Employment
  history, volunteer positions, apprenticeships
• Skills and abilities Job-related skills and
  abilities
• Honors and Activities Honors, awards,
  activities that indicate leadership and teamwork
  ability or relate to position
• References May include statement indicating
  that references are available upon request

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Cover Letter What is the purpose?

• To introduce the applicant to the potential
  employer
• To explain reason for applying
• To describe qualifications
• To request an interview
• To complement the résumé

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Cover Letter Guidelines for Keying

• Must be keyed in 11 or 12 pt font
• Must be error-free
• Address to a specific person, avoid Dear Sir
• Content should be clear and concise
• Letter should be brief
• Use personal business letter format
• Use high quality paper

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Cover Letter Components

• Paragraph 1 What position you are applying for
  and how you found out about the job
• Paragraph 2 Why you should be hired.
  Information about your qualifications and
  experience.
• Paragraph 3 Request an interview and provide
  contact information

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The Interview What is the purpose?

• Most important step in the employment process
• Applicants opportunity to
• Showcase self and qualifications
• Learn about opportunities for advancement
• Learn about the employers management style
• Learn about the expectations of the job
• Employers opportunity to
• Assess the applicants personality, motivation,
  knowledge, and work ethic
• Determine if the applicant is a right fit for
  the company

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Types of Interviews

• Formal Face-to-face (F2F) meeting of applicant
  and employer
• Group - Sometimes called a panel or tag team
  interview
• Conducted by an employer and one or more staff
  members
• Applicant is asked questions by all team members
• Measures how applicant interacts with different
  people
• Tests how applicant handles stress
• Informational - Initiated by the jobseeker
• Get advice/information from employer people in
  career field
• Network for job leads and referrals
• Make first impression with employer
• Telephone Often used to screen applicants and
  determine which applicants warrant a F2F interview

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Before the interview

• Research the company and industry
• Plan and practice
• an introduction of yourself
• what to say about your skills, knowledge,
  abilities, experience and goals
• a list of questions to ask
• Select appropriate attire
• Prepare a résumé (if needed)
• Make a list of references (with permission)
• Plan to go alone
• Print directions (if needed)

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During the interview

• Arrive on time not too early or late
• Exhibit confidence and positive attitude
• Speak clearly
• Give firm handshake
• Display appropriate body language
• eye contact
• hand gestures
• active listening
• Sell yourself and qualifications
• Be truthful
• Answer and ask questions
• Thank the interviewer for the interview

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After the interview

• Follow up with a thank you letter
• Shows employer that you are interested in the job
• Opportunity to clarify something you said or
  forgot to say during the interview
• Guidelines
• Keep it short and error free
• Thank interviewer for taking time to talk with
  you
• Restate your interest in the job and why youd be
  an asset to the company
• Use personal business letter format
• Send no later than two days after the interview
• Be persistent, but not a pest