1. Applying for a job
Career and Life

2. Applications Tip 1 – ask for a second copy so 1 can be a draft
Tip 2 – ask for permission to take application form
Tip 3 – Read entire application before starting
Tip 4 – follow instructions
Tip 5 – Write neatly, print in ink
Tip 6 – Answer all questions completely
NA or not applicable

3. Application tips cont. Tip 7 – Provide accurate information
Tip 8 – Know your rights
Convicted is found guilty
Tip 9 – State specific position you want
Tip 10 – Be careful about what you write for the expected pay amount
Tip 11 – Add finishing touches to your application (spelling and grammar)
Tip 12 – Follow up

4. Application for Employment Section A: Personal Information

5. Application for Employment Section B: Employment Desired

6. Application for Employment Section C: Education

7. Application for Employment Section D: General

8. Application for Employment Section E: Former Employers

9. Application for Employment Section F: References

10. Application for Employment Section G: Physical Record

11. Resume
Summary of information about a person, your strengths and abilities
First and only impression
One minute overview
Need to be attractive and well-written

12. Resume Information
Personal information/ Contact Information
Objective – Career Profile
Education and training
Work Experience/ skills
Highlights – awards, accomplishments, and recognitions
References

13. Formatting Resume Margins no less than 1 inch
Think about upper and lower case letters
Use boldface to make different jobs more evident
Use bullets as little as possible

14. Cover Letter Way of introducing you to the employer
Opening paragraph introduces you
Second paragraph tells your qualities, accomplishments, and successes
Final paragraph thanks person, asks for an interview, and follow up information

15. Developing a Portfolio
Statement indicating items are original work and should not be duplicated
Introductory letter w/ philosophy
Resume
Letters of recommendation
School transcript
Copies of writing samples (reports, journals, web pages)
Math samples/ problem solving samples
Computer projects
Designs
Volunteer service projects (show involvement)
Awards and certificates
References and thank you showing how much your appreciated
All in a nice 3-ring notebook
Have evidence available

16. Additional Employment Steps
Complete Employment test
Drug testing
Additional documents
Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Work permit

17. Child Labor Laws Included in the FLSA
You must be at least 16-years-old to work in most non-farm jobs.
You must be at least 18-years-old to work in non-farm jobs declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor.
If you are 14- or 15-years-old, you may work these hours:
3 hours per school day, but no more than 18 hours per school week
8 hours per non-school day, but no more than 40 hours per school week and between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (except between June 1 and Labor Day when nighttime work hours are extended to 9 p.m.)
Different rules apply in agricultural employment.