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Chapter 7Applying for a Job

Chapter 7Applying for a Job

Lesson 7.1 Presenting Yourself

Lesson 7.1 Presenting Yourself

2Chapter 7 Applying for a Job

Presenting YourselfPresenting Yourself

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How to organize information about yourself in a résumé

What a cover letter is and why it is important

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DiscoverDiscover

Tips for filling out job applications



Why It’s ImportantWhy It’s Important

One day, you’ll apply for a job. Whether or not you get the job may depend on how you present yourself to the employer.



Key TermsKey Terms

résuméformatpersonal fact sheetcover letterpersonal career portfolio

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Key TermsKey Terms

job applicationreferencesletter of recommendation



Putting a Résumé TogetherPutting a Résumé Together

In the world of work, a summary of personal information is known as a résumé.

A résumé describes your education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.



Résumé FormatsRésumé Formats

There are two basic formats of résumés.

The format is the arrangement of information in a résumé.



Information is presented in reverse time orderPeople who’ve had a series of jobs in one career field use this format

Highlights skills and accomplishmentsA good choice for first-timers in the job marketFocuses on strengths instead of experience

Résumé FormatsRésumé Formats

ChronologicalChronologicalRRésuméésumé

SkillsSkillsRRésuméésumé



Which Format Is Better?Which Format Is Better?

The kind of résumé you choose may depend on the job you want.

It can also depend on what you want to emphasize: work experience or skills.



Résumé TipsRésumé TipsGraphic OrganizerGraphic Organizer

Keep your résumé short. One page is

usually plenty.

Keep your résumé short. One page is

usually plenty.

Your résumé should be neat and easy to read.Your résumé should be neat and easy to read.

Check for errors in spelling and grammar.

Check for errors in spelling and grammar.

RRésuméésuméTipsTips



Try This ActivityTry This Activity

Take steps now to create a personal fact sheet with the information you will need to create a résumé.

Take steps now to create a personal fact sheet with the information you will need to create a résumé.

Develop aPersonal FactSheet


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A personal fact sheet contains basic information about you and your education, experience, qualifications, and skills.

A personal fact sheet contains basic information about you and your education, experience, qualifications, and skills.



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Make a List List your education and experience in chronological order. Then list your other qualifications for employment, including your skills and how you have used them.

Make a List List your education and experience in chronological order. Then list your other qualifications for employment, including your skills and how you have used them.



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Develop a Résumé Use your personal fact sheet to develop your résumé for an employment opportunity in your career interest area.

Develop a Résumé Use your personal fact sheet to develop your résumé for an employment opportunity in your career interest area.





Electronic RésumésElectronic Résumés

A popular way to send résumés to employers is via the Internet.

It is a good idea to have an electronic résumé ready.




An electronic résumé is a résumé that is created on a computer and formatted so it can be sent electronically.




Here are some tips for creating a computer-friendly résumé:

Use black and white paper.Avoid boldface, italic, and other formatting.

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Type headings in capital letters.Include keywords that describe your skills and experience.



Writing Cover LettersWriting Cover Letters

No résumé should go anywhere without a cover letter.

A cover letter is a one-page letter telling who you are and why you’re sending a résumé.



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I’m applying for a job I saw on the Internet. The ad says to e-mail résumés. Do I need to send a cover letter?

I’m applying for a job I saw on the Internet. The ad says to e-mail résumés. Do I need to send a cover letter?

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You don’t need to mail a paper cover letter, but you need to send a cover e-mail with your résumé.

Include the same information you would in a regular cover letter.

You don’t need to mail a paper cover letter, but you need to send a cover e-mail with your résumé.

Include the same information you would in a regular cover letter.



Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career PortfolioMarketing Yourself With a Personal Career Portfolio

A great way to showcase your accomplishments and personal growth is to create a personal career portfolio.



Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career PortfolioMarketing Yourself With a Personal Career Portfolio

A personal career portfolio is a collection of information about you.

You can use a personal career portfolio to market yourself and to set you apart from other job applicants.



Filling Out Job ApplicationsFilling Out Job Applications

Many businesses will have you fill out a job application.

A job application is a form that asks questions about your skills, work experience, education, and interests.




Complete a job application form for a job in your career interest area.Complete a job application form for a job in your career interest area.

Complete a JobApplicationComplete a JobApplication

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Check Your Work Read the entire application before you begin filling it out. Follow directions. Double-check all of your answers when you are finished.

Check Your Work Read the entire application before you begin filling it out. Follow directions. Double-check all of your answers when you are finished.

Complete a JobApplicationComplete a JobApplication



Supplying ReferencesSupplying References

You should be prepared to supply references on a job application.

References are people who will recommend you to an employer.



Supplying ReferencesSupplying References

Some references will supply you with a written letter of recommendation.

A letter of recommendation is a letter in support of you from a reference.



Why should you always send a cover letter with a résumé when applying for a job?Why should you always send a cover letter with a résumé when applying for a job?

Critical Thinking Review

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

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You should include a cover letter because, in a cover letter, you identify the job for which you’re applying. Including a cover letter is standard business practice, and you may give an employer a bad impression if you do not provide one.

You should include a cover letter because, in a cover letter, you identify the job for which you’re applying. Including a cover letter is standard business practice, and you may give an employer a bad impression if you do not provide one.



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What can an employer learn about someone from the look of his or her job application?

An employer can learn how neat and thorough someone is, and whether he or she can follow directions and pay attention to details.

What can an employer learn about someone from the look of his or her job application?

An employer can learn how neat and thorough someone is, and whether he or she can follow directions and pay attention to details.



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