1. Agenda Career Plan Complete a job application
Needs to be done in pen
Create a resume that reflects your career plan
Write a cover letter to an employer in your field
Electronic Portfolio that hosts
Job Interviews
Feb. 2 & 3

2. Completing a Job Application
Revised May 2010
Some information on this PowerPoint was adapted with permission from Utah State Office of Education

3. What is a Job Application?
A job application is an employment form that requests personal information about an individual.
Purpose:
Shows applicant is legally eligible for work
Minor test of the applicant’s literacy, penmanship, and communication skills
May require information for use in a background check
Learn applicant’s availability
Usually will require a resume and cover letter in addition to the job application

4. Points to Consider
Criminal Record: If you have one, ask to discuss it, not just write about it
Work History
Laid off: Take credit for the job you had
Fired: Ask to discuss it with the employer
“Job Hunting” is a legitimate reason for an employment gap
Job Hopping: If you’ve had more than 3 jobs in the past 5 years, have good reasons for leaving
No work history? List community involvement!
Bring your list of references with you to put on the application.

5. Don’t Forget to… Use a pen, and print information neatly
Read directions carefully
Answer every question, even if you have to use N/A
Write “open” if the application asks you for an expected salary
Be honest and accurate
Sign and date the application

6. Resume Writing
Marketing

7. Resume What is a resume? A selling tool
Outlines your skills and experiences
Details your achievements
Allows an employer to see how you can contribute to the employer's workplace.

8. Purpose of a Resume What is the purpose of a Resume?
To create a document that presents and effectively sells your most relevant and positive credentials.
It’s your First Impression
(Employers decide within seconds rather to keep or toss)
Background Check

9. Resume Why do I need a resume? Employment
Admission into schools, clubs, organizations, etc..
Scholarship opportunities
Professional purposes

10. Components of a Resume What is included on a resume?
Contact Information
Objective
Summary of Qualifications
Education
Work Experience
Volunteer Experience
Skills
Awards
References
*With a resume not on a resume

11. Resume Components
Contact Information
First & Last Name
Mailing Address
Street, City, ST, Zip Code
Home Phone # (if applicable)
Cell Phone # (if applicable)
Professional
Website
Be smart about this….if online only give

13. Professional Email v. Unprofessional Email
Your address is an impression of you
A professional does not imply anything other than your name.
An unprofessional is usually:
Cute
Funny
Offensive
*Avoid politics, religion, & personal interests

14. DECA Email Addresses……

15. Examples of Unprofessional Emails
Which of the following is an example of a professional for Jane Doe?

16. Resume Components Objective Statement
States the purpose of your resume
Be brief
Should not exceed 10 words
Needs to be tailored to the job you are applying for
To gain employment
To obtain a position as a sales associate working at Foot Locker
If generic, don’t include
Use Summary of qualifications instead

17. Resume Components Summary of Qualifications Usually 3-5 bullet points
Only list things that are relevant to the position you are applying for
Example Food Handlers Card
Highlight specific achievements
List certifications & licenses you possess
Detail computer skills you have
Account for “soft skills”
Time Management, Organized, Flexible, Good Communicator, motivated, etc…

18. Summary of Qualifications
All skills listed relate to his objective of finding a summer job at the local library

19. Components of a Resume Education School(s) Attended
High School Only
City/State of High School
Graduation Year
Include valuable “Bonus” Information
GPA if it is 3.0 or higher
Class rank if higher than 15%
Electives that add value to your resume
Organizations/Clubs/Teams you are involved in
DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, Stuco, Football, Basketball, etc…

20. Education Examples

21. Components of a Resume Work Experience
Use reverse chronological order, listing the most recent job first
Place of Employment
City/State of Employment Place
Dates Worked There
Job Title
Job Duties
Must list at least 2
Need to keep verb usage consistent
---ed endings, ---ing endings, etc….
Handled money
Dealing with customers
Be Specific – Successfully completed over 100 customer orders in a 3 hour time span.

22. Work Experience Example

23. Work Experience Example

24. Components of a Resume Volunteer Experience
Place where volunteer work occurred
City/State of volunteer location
Dates volunteered there
Job Title
List Job Duties if short on information

25. Examples of Volunteer Work

26. Components of a Resume Skills Language – Do you speak 2 or more
Computer – All programs you know
No MySpace, Facebook, references
Trade Skills:
Cars
Construction
Welding
Office Skills:
Answering Phones
Making Copies
Type Fast (50 words or more a minute)
DO NOT PUT SPORTS
I run fast
I had 10 tackles or 5 goals or 23 points

27. Components of a Resume Awards Athletic Awards Academic Awards
MVP
All-Conference
Academic Awards
All A’s
Honor Roll
Citizenship
Principal’s Award
Citizen of the Month
Scholastic
Perfect Attendance

28. Components of a Resume References Should have 3-5 references
People who think you would be a good candidate for whatever it is you apply for
Past Employers
Places where you’ve volunteered
Coaches
Teachers
NOT RELATIVES unless you worked for them
NOT FRIENDS
Employers are not impressed with what a 18 year old teenager who goes to the mall with you thinks!

29. Renaissance High School
Sample Reference
Ms. Melissa Shaffer
CTE Teacher
Renaissance High School
6558 Waldon Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248)

30. Resume Do’s Proofread – AVOID TYPO’s
Do keep personal information to a minimum
Do use matter-of-fact language (Avoid I thinks)
Be Brief
Write out abbreviations
you = u
before = b4
with = w/

31. Resume Don’ts Don’t use slang or abbreviations Don’t’ use Humor
cuz, ssup, banging, dripping, u, poppin’, kick it, etc..
Don’t’ use Humor
Don’t use graphics
Don’t use construction paper or stationary to print it on
Don’t Handwrite
Don’t exaggerate
Don’t use large or unusual fonts
Size 10 or 12 point font
Arial or Times New Roman: Serif Fonts Only
Don’t include your age, height, weight, religion, nationality, etc…

32. Resume Requirements Your resume must be a full page
The back side of your resume needs to consist of at least three references
Give detailed info. About each reference
Bad Example:
Mary Smith
(928)

35. Assignment
Using a template in Microsoft Word or Publisher complete a rough draft of your resume
Log onto the computer & open Microsoft Word
File Menu  New Document  Templates on my computer  Other Documents tab
Choose a resume option
Professional, Contemporary, or Elegant
You can use the resume wizard to help
Begin creating your resume
Print & Rough Draft by end of hour