1. Finding A Job & Applying

2. Things to Consider Transportation Location Preferences Meeting the requirements Education

3. Methods of Finding a Job Knocking on Doors Networking Job Fairs Newspaper Ads Yellow Pages

4. Knocking on Doors Go to the business of your choice Dress professionally Ask to speak with the manager Ask if they are hiring Be prepared for an interview – Know social security number – Know personal information for your references

5. Networking Family, Friends, Teachers, Acquaintances Getting “the hook-up” Inside Knowledge

6. Job Fairs Gathering of employers and job hunters Dress professionally What to bring – Resume – Blue or black pen – Know your social security number – Reference information

7. Newspaper Ads Jobs will be advertised in local newspapers Many jobs can be applied for online Don’t just apply, be persistent – Follow up on your lead, don’t just wait on them to call you. – Give them 48 hours and then call them to check in if they have not called.

8. Yellow Pages A great source for local businesses Provides a way to look for a job in the convenience of your own home. Provides contact with a vast array of potential employers. Call the business and ask for the manager on duty. If manager is there – Introduce yourself – Ask if they are hiring – Try to schedule an interview

9. 4 Worst Ways of Finding a Job Using the Internet – 4 to 10 % Mailing out Resumes – 7% Answering Ads in professional or trade journals – 7% Going to private employment agencies – 5 to 28%

10. What is a Job Application? Form about your personal, educational, and work experience characteristics as a person & prospective employee 2 types: paper & online

11. Paper Pros More diverse pool of applicants Personal connection between employer & applicant Cons No ability to update after submitted Wastes paper

12. Online Pros More popular Easier Speeds it up the hiring process Cons Favors the youth Overwhelming number of applicants Only gives people with computers a chance

13. The Do’s & Don’ts of Job Applications Do’s Read application & directions carefully Be truthful Turn it in on time Fill it out yourself Double check it Dress to Impress Complete at job site Don’ts Use correction fluid Write in script Leave blank spaces Be unclear

14. What to bring! A blue or black pen Your I.D. Your Social Security Card Insurance Card Work Permit if under 18

15. Parts of A Job Application Education History Employment Desired General Information References Former Employers Personal Information

16. How to Fill Out Job Applications Activity

17. Part One: Personal Info. Print today’s date Print your name and social security number Print your present address Print your regular address if your present address is TEMPORARY. If not print “Same” on the line. Print your phone number (where you can be reached)

18. Part Two: Employment Desired List the job you are asking for, when you can start, and the pay you expect Check yes or no here Put previous dates and locations if you have applied here before

19. Part Three: Education Name the schools you have attended, the years you attended, when you graduated, and the main subjects you studied

20. Part Four: General Info. Name any special subject you have studied Name if any the branch of service you have been in and your rank.

21. Part Five: Former Employers Starting with your last job, name the company and address. List what you were paid, your position, and your reason for leaving.

22. Part Six: References Name 3 adults who can say what type of worker you are. Fill out addresses and how long you have known each person.

23. Part Seven: Authorization This statement is written for you! Use today’s date and sign your name

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