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CHAPTER 4 1© Thomson/South-Western Slide
APPLYING FOR A JOBAPPLYING FOR A JOB
4.14.1 Data Sheets and Job Applications
4.2 4.2 Writing a Resume
4.3 4.3 Contacting Employers
Chapter 4
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DATA SHEETS ANDDATA SHEETS ANDJOB APPLICATIONSJOB APPLICATIONS
Prepare a personal data sheet
Complete a job application form
Lesson 4.1
ObjectivesObjectives
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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEET
A personal data sheet is a summary of personal, educational, and occupational information.
Lesson 4.1
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PARTS OF A PARTS OF A PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEET
Identification Educational background Employment history References
References are a list of individuals who are qualified to provide information about you to a potential employer.
Lesson 4.1
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SAMPLE OF ASAMPLE OF APERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEET
Lesson 4.1
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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETIDENTIFICATION SECTIONIDENTIFICATION SECTION
Lesson 4.1
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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETEDUCATION SECTIONEDUCATION SECTION
Lesson 4.1
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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETEMPLOYMENT SECTIONEMPLOYMENT SECTION
Lesson 4.1
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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETREFERENCES SECTIONREFERENCES SECTION
Lesson 4.1
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JOB APPLICATION FORMJOB APPLICATION FORM
A job application form is a form used by employers to collect personal, educational, and occupational information from a job applicant.
Lesson 4.1
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JOB APPLICATIONJOB APPLICATION
Lesson 4.1
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JOB APPLICATION (TOP)JOB APPLICATION (TOP) Lesson 4.1
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JOB APPLICATION (BOTTOM)JOB APPLICATION (BOTTOM) Lesson 4.1
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TIPS FOR COMPLETING TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORMA JOB APPLICATION FORM
Read the entire form before filling it out. Be as neat as possible. Print even if the form does not say to. Use your correct name, not a nickname. Answer all questions on the form. Answer all questions honestly. List the specific position or job for which you are
applying.
Lesson 4.1
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TIPS FOR COMPLETING TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORMA JOB APPLICATION FORM
Check your spelling. Write “open” in the space provided for “wages or
salary expected.” Provide an appropriate reason for leaving a previous
job. After completing the form, check it carefully before
mailing it or handing it in.
Lesson 4.1
(continued)
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WRITING A RESUMEWRITING A RESUME
Understand the parts of a resume
Write a resume
Lesson 4.2
ObjectivesObjectives
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RESUMERESUME
A resume is a one-page description of a job seeker’s history and qualifications for employment.
Lesson 4.2
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PARTS OF A RESUMEPARTS OF A RESUME
Personal information Career goals Educational background Work experience References
Lesson 4.2
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SAMPLE RESUMESAMPLE RESUME
Lesson 4.2
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WRITE YOUR RESUMEWRITE YOUR RESUME
Provide enough detail to give an employer the information needed to judge your qualifications
Prepare a neat, error-free document that has a professional appearance
Use attractive page design Print on good-quality paper using a
good printer
Lesson 4.2
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CONTACTING EMPLOYERSCONTACTING EMPLOYERS
Explain four methods of contacting employers about a job
Describe the two most common types of pre-employment tests
Lesson 4.3
ObjectivesObjectives
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FOUR METHODS OFFOUR METHODS OFCONTACTING EMPLOYERSCONTACTING EMPLOYERS
Applying in person Applying by telephone Applying in writing Applying online
Lesson 4.3
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APPLYING IN PERSONAPPLYING IN PERSON
Be well groomed and dressed appropriately. Introduce yourself. State your interest in the job advertised. Be prepared to fill out a job application form. Be prepared for an interview.
Lesson 4.3
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APPLYING BY TELEPHONEAPPLYING BY TELEPHONE
Get organized before you call. Call from a quiet place. Speak clearly. Give your name. State your business. Be courteous, friendly, and interested. Write down information quickly. Ask for an appointment.
Lesson 4.3
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APPLYING IN WRITINGAPPLYING IN WRITING
Send a cover letter and resume. A cover letter is a letter of application
accompanied by a resume that is sent to a potential employer.
Use mail, e-mail, or fax.
Lesson 4.3
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SAMPLESAMPLECOVER LETTERCOVER LETTER
Lesson 4.3
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APPLYING ONLINEAPPLYING ONLINE
E-mail Online application form Post a resume to an online database
Lesson 4.3
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTSPRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS
A pre-employment test is a paper-and-pencil test or performance test administered by an employer as part of the job application process.
Lesson 4.3
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CIVIL SERVICE TESTCIVIL SERVICE TEST
A civil service test is a type of pre-employment test administered to a job applicant seeking a government job. Intended to promote fairness in
employment Applicants with the highest scores are
given preference in hiring
Lesson 4.3
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TYPES OF TYPES OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTSPRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS
General ability tests Performance tests
Lesson 4.3
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BEFORE TAKING A TESTBEFORE TAKING A TEST
Exercise Relax Eat well Get plenty of sleep
Lesson 4.3
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TAKING A TESTTAKING A TEST
Listen to the instructions Work steadily and carefully
Lesson 4.3