1. Unit C Decision Making & Career Planning
Competency 6.00 Create a job application package and career portfolio.
Objective 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

2. Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment
Resume
Cover Letter
Job Application
Interview
Pursuit of Employment Leads
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

3. Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Resume
A summary of one’s
Personal information
Education
Skills
Activities
Interests
Employment experience
Many types
Functional
Chronological
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

4. Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Cover Letter
Career Management
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Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Cover Letter
Cover Letter
A letter of introduction and purpose
A one-page letter a job seeker sends to an employer telling them who he/she is and why he/she is sending a resume
Sent with the resume
Basic parts: Return address, Date, Inside Address, Greeting, Body, Closing, Typed name
Basic parts: Return address, Date, Inside Address, Greeting, Body, Closing, Typed name
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.
6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

5. Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Job Application
Career Management
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Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Job Application
Job Application
Document that job seekers fill out (complete) so employers can use it to screen applicants
Have your own pen and data sheet
Be prepared to complete at company
. In person
b. Telephone
c. Letter of application
d. On-line
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Apply In person, by Telephone, Letter of application, On-line
6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.
6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

6. Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Interview
A formal, personal meeting, especially on arranged for formal discussion or to evaluate an applicant
Be prepared with potential answers and with questions to ask
Be Particular of how you Dress
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

7. Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Networking
Pursuit of Employment Leads
Newspaper
Networking
Internet
Colleges
Telephone
Employment agencies
Referral
Employment Security Commission
Follow-up letter
Importance of career portfolio
Selection and acquisition of references
Networking-Communicating with people one knows or can get to know to share information and share advice
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

8. Understand Pre-employment Requirements
Documentation
Social Security Card
Work Permit I9
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

9. Understand Pre-employment Requirements-Tests
Ability
Performance
Physical agility
Drug screening
Polygraph
Psychological
Physical exam
Health certificates
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

10. Understand Pre-employment Requirements-Taxes
Form W-4 (Federal)
Withholdings
Allowances
Exemptions
Form NC-4 (State)
Form I9 (Proof of US citizenship)
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

11. Understand Pre-employment Requirements-Pay & Benefits
Payment Options
Hourly
Salary
One time
Commission
Components of a paycheck
Net pay
Gross pay
Deductions/withholdings
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement
Cafeteria plans/flexible spending accounts
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

12. Employability Skills Needed To Maintain Employment
Interpersonal skills
Honesty
Dependability
Professionalism
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Management of Resources/Inform ation/Technology
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

13. Employability Skills To Advance Employment
Keep a journal of accomplishments.
Display a positive attitude.
Accept feedback well
Demonstrate professionalism.
Be friendly & outgoing.
Get to know your supervisor.
Volunteer to help.
Keep informed.
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

14. Procedures To Follow When Leaving A Job
Determine to exit with dignity and honor
Count the cost of leaving your present job
Give your employer a chance to address your issues
Honor your commitments to your current employer.
Don’t look for another job on company time or with company
Don’t conspire with others to leave the company.
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

15. Sources Career Management Curriculum Competencies 6.00 Objective 6.01
7 Steps to Take Before You Quit Your Job take-before-you-quit-your-job.html
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6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.