1. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 1 Chapter 4 LESSON 4.3 Apply for a Job Objectives: by the end of class, students will be able to:  Identify ways to find out about job openings  Explain the job application process

2. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 2 Chapter 4 Look for Job Openings  People you know  Potential employers  Newspapers  Employment agencies  Temporary agencies  Jobs online

3. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS KEY TERMS  Referral – the recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows.  Temporary agency – a private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses.  Résumé – a brief summary of your job qualifications, including your education and training, job skills and work experience.  Cover letter – your letter of introduction.  Reference – a person the employer can contact to verify your training, experience or character.

4. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Look for Job Openings  People you know  Potential employers  Newspapers  Employment agencies  Temporary agencies  Jobs online Slide 4

5. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Application Process  Preparing a résumé  What to include?  Writing a cover letter  Completing the application  References © 2010 South- Western, Cengage Learning Slide 5

6. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 6 Chapter 4 Application Process  Preparing a resume  Writing a cover letter  Completing the application  References

7. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Student Practice/Application:  Your Task  1. Read pages 136-143 in your Economics textbook.  2. Complete questions 1-7 on Page 143 of your Economics textbook. (Try These)  Extra Credit: Complete questions 8 & 12 on Page 143 of your Economics textbook. (Think Critically) Slide 7 Chapter 4