Getting the Job You Want

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Objectives

Discuss the parts of a résumé.

Describe the elements involved in the application process.

Discuss how employers and job candidates both benefit from a job interview.

The Main Idea

One of the first steps in finding a

job is to prepare a résumé.

A résumé tells an employer what a

worker has to offer.

Cover letters, job applications, and

interviews also provide information

about potential employees.

Key Terms

Résumé – a summary of your skills, education, and work experience

Chronological Résumé – a résumé that lists your achievements in time order

Job Objective – a statement about what type of job you want

Cover Letter - a letter that tells the employer about you and why you are applying for a job

Job Interview - a formal face-to-face discussion between an employer and a potential employee

Beginning Your Job Search

You should avoid limiting your

job search to one type of job.

The more you apply for the better your

chances are of getting a job

Some jobs may require no

experience, while others will

require different levels of

experience.

Preparing Your Résumé

Preparing a résumé is one

of the first steps in

finding a job

Your résumé shows an

employer what you have

to offer the company

Preparing Your Résumé

If your résumé is disorganized and

full of mistakes, your chances of

getting an interview will be slim.

Why do you think this is

important?

Try to limit your résumé to one page

and be sure to check your grammar

and spelling.

Why do you think it should be

one page?

Preparing Your Résumé

The most common type

of résumé is the

chronological résumé.

It clearly spells out your

experience in an easy

to read fashion

The five parts of a résumé are:

Heading Job objective Skills summary Work experience Education

Parts of a Resume

Preparing Your Résumé

Heading Contains your contact information

Job Objective The second part of a résumé Describes your intentions

Skills Summary Includes job-specific skills and transferable skills.

Contact Info

Objective

Summary

Preparing Your Résumé

Education Section List the names and locations of secondary and postsecondary schools you have attended List the dates you finished or the date you will finish

Work Experience Lists the jobs you have done and tasks/experience associate with the job

Education

Experience

Job Leads

A job lead is information about a job opening

Job leads can come from several sources, including a network of people who could help you.

Some of them might also give you a referral, or a recommendation to an employer or another job lead.

Contacting Potential Employers

The process of applying for a

job includes the following steps:

Submitting a cover letter

Filling out a job application or

submitting a résumé

Taking an employment test

(occasionally)

Being interviewed

Cover Letter

You should always include a

cover letter with your

résumé.

A cover letter can be used

to inquire about possible job

openings.

Cover Letter

Your cover letter needs to be formatted and error-free

It is a form of a business letter and should be formatted like one

Employment Testing

When you apply for a job, you might be asked to take a test to see if you have the required skills

Jobs for government or law enforcement may require drug and lie-detector testing or back ground checks

Interviewing for Jobs

Employers use the job interview to make hiring decisions.

Job interviews provide you with a chance to see if you really want the job.

They also allow you to showcase yourself for the hiring committee

Job Interview Tips

Do some homework about the company and the job.Be on time.

Wear appropriate clothes.

Put your best foot forward.

Ask questions about the job.

Ask about the next step.

Do not expect an answer right away.

More Interview Tips

In your follow-up letter, restate your objective and describe how your skills and experiences are well suited to the job.

This is your last chance to impress

Learn from your interview experiences and work on your weaknesses.

Activity #1

Answer the following questions:1. What is a résumé and why is it important?

2. What are the five parts of a résumé?

3. Explain the process involved with applying for a

job.

4. How can an employer and a job applicant both

benefit from a job interview?

5. Why is it important to find out as much as possible

about a position before the interview?

Activity #2

Fill out the résumé worksheet

provided

Using your résumé worksheet

compile a résumé using the

templates available in Microsoft

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