1. How Do I Get There? 4.00 – Understand job search techniques. 4.02 – Understand how to apply, interview, and make a plan for employment.

2. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.2 Employment Documents  Cover Letter  Resume  Job Application  Thank you letter

3. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.3 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

4. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.4 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

5. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.5 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

6. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.6 Résumé – What is the purpose?  Summarizes applicant’s qualifications  Provides personal data, education, work history, and reference information  Stimulates interest of employer  Determines if applicant is worth interviewing

7. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.7 Résumé Guidelines for Keying  Showcase skills and qualifications, but be honest  Limit it to one page, if possible  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

8. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.8 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

9. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.9 Job Application Why is it important? It’s 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.

10. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.10 Job Application What is the purpose?  Provides personal data, education, and work history  Demonstrates ability to read and follow directions  Shows an ability to write neatly, spell, and give descriptions of work history and education  To check your honesty

11. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.11 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

12. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.12 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

13. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.13 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

14. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.14 The Interview What is the purpose?  Most important step in the employment process  Applicant’s opportunity to Showcase self and qualifications Learn about opportunities for advancement Learn about the employer’s management style Learn about the expectations of the job  Employer’s opportunity to: Assess the applicant’s personality, motivation, knowledge, and work ethic Determine if the applicant is a “right fit” for the company

15. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.15 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

16. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.16 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)

17. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.17 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

18. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.18 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 you’d 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