9.02 Demonstrate the skills needed for obtaining employment

Sources of job leads Job Leads (methods of finding a job) Networking Professional/Trade Organization College Career/Alumni Offices Cold Contact/Direct Mail Job/Career Fairs Online Job Sites/Job Boards Corporate Career Centers Recruiters/Headhunters Want Ads

Resumes for SEM career Resumes are brief summaries of an individual’s: Personal information Education Skills Work experience Activities Interests

Resumes for SEM career Growing trend for employers to use online resumes

Parts of a resume Contact Information Name Address Telephone number address

Parts of a resume Objective Identifies position or type of job in which an applicant is interested Describes the skills or qualifications an applicant has acquired

Parts of a resume Experience and Employment History List of related job experience, including volunteer work Dates, names and location of former employers

Parts of a resume Experience and Employment History (con’t) Description of duties and responsibilities Traditionally listed in reverse chronological order (begin with the most recent date)

Parts of a resume Education List of schools attended and degrees earned Should include dates attended and related coursework Include list of certificates, training, and/or licenses obtained

Parts of a resume Activities and Awards List of affiliations with personal or professional organizations including volunteer or charitable organizations Include personal and professional awards or recognition

Parts of a resume References List of people prospective employers may contact for more information regarding an applicant Include the name, title, name and location of business, telephone and fax number, and address

Parts of a resume References (con’t) Avoid using family members as references Portfolio (collection of relevant work) might be requested by some employers

Proper interviewing techniques Preparing for the interview Know information about the company. Dress appropriately. Bring a copy of resume and references for the interviewer. Arrive five to fifteen minutes prior to the interview. Be prepares to answer job-related interview questions. Be prepared to ask the interviewer appropriate job-related and company-specific questions.

Proper interviewing techniques During the Interview 1. Use a firm and proper handshake 2. Be enthusiastic 3. Wait until offered a seat before sitting 4. Sit up straight 5. Listen to the interviewer and act interested at all times 6. Speak clearly using proper grammar, make eye contact when speaking 7. Thank the interviewer for his/her time 8. Shake hands before leaving

Proper interviewing techniques After the interview 1. Reflect on the interview experience. Make notes about things that went well and things needing improvement. 2. Send the interviewer a brief thank you letter as soon as possible. 3. Follow-up phone call to employer one week after the interview.