1. The Official Guide to Getting and Keeping a Job
The Job Search Process
The Official Guide to Getting and Keeping a Job

2. Why Job Search
The job search process is a never-ending process, it is continuous.
The average American changes jobs a total of seven times and careers three times.
The way that you conduct your job search will directly influence the career path that you take.

3. Step 1: Assess Yourself Personal Profile Personal Qualities Interests
Skills
Aptitudes
Personal Values
Work Values

4. Step 2: Research Newspaper Referrals Job Fairs Trade Journals
State Indexes
Yellow Pages
Internet
Occupational Outlook Handbook

5. Step 3: Prepare or Revise Your Resume
Also known as a Personal Data Sheet
Details education, work experience, skills, activities, job objective, references…
Marketing tool that matches the job seeker to the employer

6. Step 4: Apply for the Job
Letter of Application
Job Application

7. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
Accompanies the Resume
Used to seize attention, perk interest, show your stuff
Asks for an interview
Your first impression on the employer

8. Job Application Supplied by potential employer
Asks a variety of questions
Name, Address, Phone
References
Job History
Education
Convicted of a Felony

9. Step 5: Get the Interview
Call Employer
Present yourself professionally
You will not always get the interview

10. Step 6: Prepare for the Interview
Plan Appearance
Practice Questions
Research Company
Plan Dress
Find the Place
Leave Early

11. Step 7: The Interview
Be Confident
Be Polite
Be Honest
Be Complete

12. Step 8: Follow-up Thank you letter Phone call
Express if you want the job

13. Step 9: Evaluate the Offer
Do you like the organization
Will you fit into the organization
Will you benefit the organization
Will you benefit from the organization
Is there possibility for advancement
Does it meet your needs

14. What is a Resume?
Webster’s—Summary. Specifically, a short account of one’s career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position.
One 8 ½ x 11 sheet that summarizes and emphasizes your high school courses, grades, academic honors, extracurricular activities, sports particiaption, work experience, volunteer experience, and special skills.

15. Why is a Resume so Important?
Helps to:
Organize your thoughts
Recognize your skills and interest
Make more educated college and career choices
Ultimately achieve your goals
Most importantly, feel good about yourself and your accomplishments

16. Three Types of Resumes
Chronological—Describes employment and education, starting with the current or most recent event and ending with the least recent.
Functional—Organizes your background by areas of skill and experience, such as computers, customer service, writing, and languages.
Targeted—Includes both of the above section.

17. Parts of Your Resume Objective Statement Heading School Information
What is the purpose of the resume
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Include Name, Address, Phone
School Information
Honors
Activities
Work History
Skills
References