1. Planning for a Job

2. What kinds of things do you need to do to help you find a job?

3. Steps in Planning for a Job 1. Think about your personal goals, abilities, and interests. 2. Locate job opportunities in a field that interests you. 3. Fill out a job application. Create a cover letter/ resume. 4. Improve interviewing skills. Interview for available positions. 5. Consider job offers. Accept a job that meets financial and personal requirements. 6. Plan and implement a program for career development.

4. …But what if I am not sure what I want to do with my life yet? Or...you just hate your job.

5. Step 1:  Assess your personal interests & abilities.  Take BOTH of the following: Aptitude test: help you to find your natural abilities and talents. Aptitude test: help you to find your natural abilities and talents. Interest inventories: help you identify the activities you enjoy most. Interest inventories: help you identify the activities you enjoy most.  My Teacher Website My Teacher Website

6. If you had to get a job within the next week, what would you do to find the job…where would you look?

7. Step 2: Locate job opportunities.  It often takes months of time and effort to find a job that matches your qualifications and desires.  Try looking for job in the following places: Classified ads Classified ads Internet; job sites Internet; job sites Company websites Company websites Trade & Professional Associations websites Trade & Professional Associations websites

8. Most Common… Job-Search Methods

10. 1. Partner up with another student interested in same/ similar career field. *I have arranged these groups based on the information you provided in previous class. 2. Using job search sites, you and your partner will locate 5 jobs in the surrounding area. My Teacher Website My Teacher Website 3. Upon finding job postings, you are to list 5 common things you found in all your job postings.

11. Exit Slip: List 3 things you learned in discussion about your groups chosen career.

12. Fill out a Job Application Form  Use black ink or type  Read carefully whether to write first or last name first  Education: write last school attended first  Work Experience: write last job held first  Be careful when mentioning reasons for leaving past jobs  Fill in all blanks, including NA where necessary  When asked about salary put open or negotiable  Include phone number  Always pick up 2 applications

13. Top 10 Mistakes! 1. Misspelled words 2. Crossed out writing 3. Failure to print 4. Wrinkled application 5. Folded application 6. Incomplete information 7. Unanswered questions 8. Incomplete work history 9. Late – deadline 10. Neglecting to sign

14. This is Jonathan Korbar…  Jon needs to find a job, as he was recently terminated from Panera for smuggling & eating all of the Gluten Conscious Monster Cookies with Nuts. He was nuts about those damn cookies, so nuts that some of his coworkers branded him the real “Cookie Monster”, as he often resembled him as he ate his cookies.Cookie Monster  That being said, Jon is looking for another job so he can pay for gas and insurance for his car, where the speedometer never sees more than 15 mph.  Jon’s BFF Mikey “I Can’t Stop Smiling” Sanguinetti, tells Jon of a job opening at a local Starbucks.  Let’s help to give poor Jon his best chance at the job by helping him to fill out a job application for the job…

15. What is the real purpose of a cover letter? It's important to remember that the cover letter is a marketing tool. Use it to show how your experience and skills can directly help the employer. Doing so demonstrates to them that you have taken the time to customize your application to meet their needs. This, along with your resume, might be just the ticket to getting chosen for a job interview.

16. Cover Letter  6 Secrets To Writing A Great Cover Letter 6 Secrets To Writing A Great Cover Letter  A formal, personal letter that you present along with your resume. Tells a potential employer why you are interested in a particular job and why it would be worthwhile for the interviewer to interview you. Tells a potential employer why you are interested in a particular job and why it would be worthwhile for the interviewer to interview you.

17. Cover Letter Essentials: 1. Return Address: 1. Shows your address to the person to whom you are writing so that he or she can write back. 2. Letter Address: 1. Contains the name and address of the person or company you are writing to. 3. Salutation: Greeting; addresses your letter to the particular person you want to read the message. Follow name with a colon, or nothing at all- no comma. Avoid ‘To Whom It May Concern’

18. Essentials continued… 4. Body: 4. Contains four basic parts and should be three to four paragraphs long. o First Paragraph: o Attracts attention. o Identifies the purpose of the letter-why you are writing. o This paragraph needs to be as specific as possible; tell the reader why you are writing or how you learned about a job opening. o Should refer to specific job title or type of position you are seeking. o Middle Paragraph or Paragraphs: Give reasons why you should be considered for the job You may want to relate past experiences that you have had, classes you have taken, or skills you possess, to make letter more interesting and relevant.

19. & some more! o Closing Paragraph: Requests action from the employer; seeks interview. Give reader your phone number and a good time to call. Make it clear that you would like to hear from the reader A.S.A.P., and give times you are available for an interview. 5. Complimentary Close: Phrase such as ‘Sincerely yours’, courteously ends your letter. Your name appears several lines below closing, to allow space for signature.  Cover Letter Template Cover Letter Template

20. Don’t Mess Up!  Do’s: Customize your letter. Address the specific position advertised. Get to the point. Write and edit your letter with great care.  Don’ts: Send a generic cover letter. Make the reader work too hard to know you are in the right position. End your letter passively. Generally, the cover letter should be on white, standard size (8 ½ x 11) Mailing envelope should be of the same color.

21. What is a Resume?  A one-or two-page summary of your education, training, experience, and qualifications.

22. How long do employers typically look at a resume? b.3 minutes c.1 minutes a.Less than 30 seconds Employers receive 100’s of resumes for a single position. Therefore, they do not have the time to pour over every word on each one. This increases the importance of the smallest details.

23. What information should you include in a resume?

24. The Parts of a Resume… 1. Heading: Formal name, address, and telephone number (area code), and e-mail address. DO NOT include age, sex, marital status, or ethnic background. DO NOT include age, sex, marital status, or ethnic background. 2. Career Objective: Specific, one sentence explanation about the type of job you are seeking. 3. Education: List all schools you have attended, starting with the most recent and working backwards. You may include your GPA, extracurricular activities, or classes you have taken that relate to the job opening. You may include your GPA, extracurricular activities, or classes you have taken that relate to the job opening.

25. Parts of a Resume (cont.) 4. Work Experience: This includes a listing of all previous employers, address, dates of employment, and job title. Also, include at least two one-line descriptions about your job duties and responsibilities. Also, include at least two one-line descriptions about your job duties and responsibilities. 5. Volunteer Activities: List special activities you participated in, school or community. Include the years in which you participated. Include the years in which you participated. 6. Summary of Skills: Here, you may want to list your computer skills or other languages you might speak. 7. References: 2-3 people you have known for at least one year, who can provide information about your character, achievements, or work ethic. Should be over 18 and unrelated to you. Should be over 18 and unrelated to you. Best types of references include teachers, school counselors, former employers, and adults in business. Best types of references include teachers, school counselors, former employers, and adults in business.  Sample Resume Sample Resume

26. Let’s think of some resume “Do’s & “Don’ts”….

27. Resume Do’s & Don’ts!  Keep your resume to one page. I  Do not use the word “I”, instead use a verb. Resume Words Resume Words 8 ½ x 11  Use 8 ½ x 11 resume paper.  Proofread carefully. Your resume should be free of errors. Exhibit AExhibit A  Do not falsify any information. Exhibit B & last but not least, Exhibit CExhibit BExhibit C