1. Obtaining a Job
Just FACS

2. Sources of Job Leads Family and Friends Newspaper Want Ads
Placement Offices (in schools and colleges)
Employment Agencies
Unemployment office
Websites

3. Getting Ready to Apply Social Security Card Personal Data Sheet
Education
Work Experiences
Special skills
Organizations and Activities in which you been involved
Honors or awards received
References

4. Sample Personal Data Sheet
Education
Worth County High School Sylvester, GA
Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA
Ball State University Muncie, IN
Work Experiences
Spencer High School
Appling Middle School
Hutchings Career Center
Brooks County High School
Fast Payday Loans of Kentucky
Wal-Mart
Hardin County Public Schools (Substitute)
Special Skills
Can type wpm
Can operate all Microsoft Office Programs, Internet Explorer, etc.
Sew and Design Clothes
Organizations and Activities
Dance Captain in high school marching band
Cheerleader in High School
Softball team
Flag Captain in college marching band
FCCLA
SGA
Kappa Delta Epsilon
Habitat for Humanity
Student AAFCS

5. Data Sheet Continued Honors or Rewards Received
Graduated as Honor Graduate from High School
Hope Scholar
Presidential Scholar
America’s Who’s Who in High School
Star Student Scholarship
Student with highest GPA in department for 3 years
Dean’s list 4 years
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from College
State Spelling Bee Winner in Middle School
America’s Who’s Who for Teachers

6. Filling Out the Job Application
Always fill out in blue or black ink
Have your personal data sheet with you to avoid mistakes
Fill out the job application completely and neatly
Determines whether you get called in for an interview
When asked wage or salary write “open” or “negotiable”
Read through the form first
Write n/a in spaces that do not apply to you
Be specific about which job you want
Be observant of the amount of space that is designated for you to put your information in.

7. Your Resume
Your resume is a brief outline of your education, work experience, and other qualifications.
Usually should be one page in length
Categories it should include
Job Objective
Education
Work Experience
Honors and Activities
Special Skills and Interests
References
Try not to make your resume too long (its best to try to keep it to one or two pages)

8. Letter Of Application
Also referred to as a cover letter; helps to introduce yourself.
Three to four strong paragraphs
Include in your paper
The title of the job you are seeking
Where you heard about the job opening
Your strengths, skills, and abilities that are suited for this job
When you are available to begin work
A request for an interview
List enough major accomplishments so that the employer will want to interview you

9. Your Portfolio A collection of your best work!
Samples or pictures of your work
Letters of recommendation
News articles about you with your name highlighted
Reports or special projects that you have completed
This can be done electronically or physically.

10. Conclusion
It is best to have all of these materials together and ready to go for jobs.
Make sure to go back periodically and update information as it changes, to ensure your job packet is always up to date.