Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Lesson 7.1 Presenting Yourself Lesson 7.1 Presenting Yourself

2 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Discover How to organize information about yourself in a résumé What a cover letter is and why it is important continued

3 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Discover Tips for filling out job applications

4 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Why It’s Important One day, you’ll apply for a job. Whether or not you get the job may depend on how you present yourself to the employer.

5 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Key Terms résumé format personal fact sheet cover letter personal career portfolio continued

6 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Key Terms job application references letter of recommendation

7 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Putting a Résumé Together In the world of work, a summary of personal information is known as a résumé. A résumé describes your education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

8 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Résumé Formats There are two basic formats of résumés. The format is the arrangement of information in a résumé.

9 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Information is presented in reverse time order People who’ve had a series of jobs in one career field use this format Highlights skills and accomplishments A good choice for first- timers in the job market Focuses on strengths instead of experience Résumé Formats Chronological Résumé Skills

10 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Which Format Is Better? The kind of résumé you choose may depend on the job you want. It can also depend on what you want to emphasize: work experience or skills.

11 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Résumé Tips Graphic Organizer Keep your résumé short. One page is usually plenty. Your résumé should be neat and easy to read. Check for errors in spelling and grammar. Résumé Tips

12 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Try This Activity Take steps now to create a personal fact sheet with the information you will need to create a résumé. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet Develop a Personal Fact Sheet continued

13 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Try This Activity A personal fact sheet contains basic information about you and your education, experience, qualifications, and skills. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet Develop a Personal Fact Sheet continued

14 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Try This Activity Make a List List your education and experience in chronological order. Then list your other qualifications for employment, including your skills and how you have used them. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet Develop a Personal Fact Sheet continued

15 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Try This Activity Develop a Résumé Use your personal fact sheet to develop your résumé for an employment opportunity in your career interest area. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet Develop a Personal Fact Sheet

16 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Electronic Résumés A popular way to send résumés to employers is via the Internet. It is a good idea to have an electronic résumé ready.

17 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Electronic Résumés An electronic résumé is a résumé that is created on a computer and formatted so it can be sent electronically.

18 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Electronic Résumés Here are some tips for creating a computer-friendly résumé: Use black and white paper. Avoid boldface, italic, and other formatting. continued

19 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Electronic Résumés Type headings in capital letters. Include keywords that describe your skills and experience.

20 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Writing Cover Letters No résumé should go anywhere without a cover letter. A cover letter is a one-page letter telling who you are and why you’re sending a résumé.

21 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Q and A I’m applying for a job I saw on the Internet. The ad says to résumés. Do I need to send a cover letter? continued

22 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Q and A You don’t need to mail a paper cover letter, but you need to send a cover with your résumé. Include the same information you would in a regular cover letter. You don’t need to mail a paper cover letter, but you need to send a cover with your résumé. Include the same information you would in a regular cover letter.

23 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career Portfolio A great way to showcase your accomplishments and personal growth is to create a personal career portfolio.

24 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career Portfolio A personal career portfolio is a collection of information about you. You can use a personal career portfolio to market yourself and to set you apart from other job applicants.

25 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Filling Out Job Applications Many businesses will have you fill out a job application. A job application is a form that asks questions about your skills, work experience, education, and interests.

26 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Try This Activity Complete a job application form for a job in your career interest area. Complete a Job Application Complete a Job Application continued

27 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Try This Activity Check Your Work Read the entire application before you begin filling it out. Follow directions. Double-check all of your answers when you are finished. Complete a Job Application Complete a Job Application

28 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Supplying References You should be prepared to supply references on a job application. References are people who will recommend you to an employer.

29 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Supplying References Some references will supply you with a written letter of recommendation. A letter of recommendation is a letter in support of you from a reference.

30 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself Why should you always send a cover letter with a résumé when applying for a job? Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q continued

31 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself You should include a cover letter because, in a cover letter, you identify the job for which you’re applying. Including a cover letter is standard business practice, and you may give an employer a bad impression if you do not provide one. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking A A continued

32 Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself What can an employer learn about someone from the look of his or her job application? An employer can learn how neat and thorough someone is, and whether he or she can follow directions and pay attention to details. What can an employer learn about someone from the look of his or her job application? An employer can learn how neat and thorough someone is, and whether he or she can follow directions and pay attention to details. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A

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