9.01 Understand Procedures 9.01 Understand Procedures to Obtain a Jobto Obtain a Job

What is a Job Lead?Job Lead: Research or information

used to find potential job openings.– Cooperative education, work experience

and Internships.– Newspaper and trade magazines ads.– Employment agencies

Public: Supported by federal and state funding. Free service for both employees and employers. (Employment Security Commission)Private or Temporary: Agencies in the business for profit and must charge a fee for service. (Manpower Employment Agency)

What is a Job Lead?

– Company personnel/human resources offices

– Internet (hotjobs.com)– Letters of inquiry

What is Networking?

Networking: Building relationships from the people you know to the people they know.– Links from people to people. Not formal

groups with formal rules

What is Networking?– “Word of mouth” – very powerful

form of communication.– Establishing contacts

Join clubs, lunch, church, conferences, trade associations.Contacts can be a source of endless possibilities if managed well.

Obstacles in Networking?Personal barriers (shy, selfish, trust)Lack of knowledge (lack of know-how, don’t understand benefits)Lack of foresight (can’t look ahead to the value)Lack of work ethic (satisfied to just do enough to keep a job)

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Step 1: Application: A formprovided by a company on which theapplicant provides information to be usedin the hiring decision.

– Write clearly, spell correctly– Use blue or black ink– Use full name, not a nickname– Give specific job title– Complete education information– Give complete employer information– Complete every section (NA)Complete every section (NA)– Ask permission from your references and provide Ask permission from your references and provide

complete informationcomplete information

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Cover Letter: – A letter that accompanies the resume

and introduces the applicant t the company.

– Contains a few strengths that would qualify the applicant for the job.

– Requests an interview.

Resume: A personal data sheet providing a summary of information about the individual.– Heading– Job Objective– Education and Training– Work Experience– Personal Accomplishments– References

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Electronic Resume: Applying online– Format should be text only– Avoid bold, italics, and underlining– Use a common traditional font (12-14

points)– Because resumes can be scanned for key

words, use phrases and nouns related to the job/industry

– Submit resume as an attachment or part of the email.

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Step 2: Prepare for the interview.– Dress Professionally– Plan to arrive 10 Minutes early– Be knowledgeable by studying the

company– Review questions that might be

asked

Steps in Applying for a Job?– Prepare effective questions to ask

the interviewer– Practice

Have a friend/parent practice the interviewing processPractice shaking hands (beginning and end)Think of ways to sell yourself.

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Step 3: Make a good first impression.– Appearance: fresh, clean, and proud.– Dress in the clothes that would be worn

for the job.– Clothes: neat, clean, ironed, and shoes

clean and shined.– Avoid trendy fashions.– Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, or

cologne.– Attitude: enthusiastic and motivated to

work.

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Step 4: Follow up the interview– Write a thank you letter

AppreciationReaffirm interest in jobInclude information not mentioned in the interview.

– A phone call could be appropriate, but is not as effective.

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Step 5: Resignation Letter: Written to inform your employer that you will be leaving your current job.– Intention to resign-your acceptance of

another job and the reason for leaving.– Include last day of employment (2 weeks)– Thank the employer– When leaving a job always follow

company policy.

Steps in Applying for a Job?Step 6: Reference Letter: Letter from your previous employer containing statements about your character, skills and attitudes.– Before leaving your job, ask

employer for a Reference Letter. (valuable for future)

– Keep original Reference Letter and distribute copies.

Steps in Applying for a Job?

Step 7: After you are hired:– Thank all interviewers.– Maintain a list of accomplishments,

keep work samples, save reviews/evaluations.

– Strive to learn new skills.– Continue networking contacts.– Volunteer for duties…team player.

Company Policy and Regulations

Company Policies: An overall plan adhering to the goals and procedures of a company. Included are:– Work schedules (hours, lunch, holidays, sick

days, vacation, jury duty)– Hiring procedures (references, Americans

with Disabilities Act)– Compensation (Paydays, Overtime,

promotions, longevity)– Benefits (Health, life, dental,SSN, retirement)

Company Policy and Regulations

Regulations Rules dealing with details and procedures. (conduct, customer transactions, general workplace issues)

For example, Management should:– Know the frequently used schemes

Forging receiptsPilfering merchandiseFictitious payroll

Company Policy and Regulations

Keep a close eye for signs of internal theft.Find people that can be trusted.Make it hard to stealWork together with employees.Provide alternatives to stealing.Determine clear policies.