Job Seekers Workshop

How to Search for a JobApply for a Job

andWhat to Do After the Interview

What We’ll Cover

How to find job openings

Writing a cover letter

Creating a resume using Microsoft Word

Interviewing tips

Etiquette for after the interview

Where are the jobs?

Print resourcesNewspaper classifiedsCompany bulletin boardsIndustry Journals

BooksThe Houston Job BankYour 24/7 Online Job Search GuideJob Searching Online for Dummies

Searching the Web Local

Houston Chronicle http://www.chron.com/class/jobs/index.html

JOBS: Houston Employment Magazine and Website http://www.jobshouston.com/ 

Houston Jobs, A division of Online Job Source, Inc. http://www.houstonjobs.com/

National Monster.com

http://www.monster.com Career Builder

http://www.careerbuilder.com America's Job Bank

http://www.ajb.dni.us/  Federal Government Jobs

http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

I Found One…Now What?

Read the requirements on the posting thoroughly

Note what is being asked forapplication, cover letter, resume,

curriculum vitae, KSA’s, etc…Write cover letter and resume

How To Write A Cover Letter Should be brief

Name Position applying for Name of company Short description of some unique quality you can

bring to the company RELATED TO THE JOB

When in doubt look at some examples in the following books Cover Letters That Knock ‘Em Dead 101 Best Cover Letters How to Write Attention-Grabbing Query & Cover Lett

ers

ResumesTwo types

ChronologicalSkill-Based

Which should I choose?General guideline: The standard chronological

format works well if you're staying in the same field and moving up in your career--especially if your work history shows continuous progression, or if you've worked for prestigious companies. A skill-based ("functional") resume may work better if you're making a career change--especially to a different field or to a much higher level of responsibility.

From The Damn Good Resume, http://www.damngood.com/catalog/problems.html#anchor274858

How Do I Create A Resume? Pre-formatted Resumes - just plug in your information

Select Microsoft Word from the pull-down menu after you log in

Once MS Word opens, if you see a box on the screen asking you to type your initials in, just click "ok“

Now, click on File, then NewThen click on "Other Documents" in the window that

opensThen, choose a template, such as Professional Resume

or Contemporary ResumeReplace the sample resume information with yours …

….OrUse the Resume Wizard

Follow Steps 1-4 on the following pageThen the Resume Wizard will prompt you for

your personal information and formats and displays your resume when done

…or type your own from scratchOpen a Blank Document in Microsoft Word

and Begin TypingDon’t Forget A Resume Should Not Exceed 2 Pages

Resources on ResumesCheck out the following books for more

ideasResumes! Resumes! Resumes!How to Write a Winning Resume101 Quick Tips for a Dynamite ResumeResumes for Mid-Career Job Changes

And check out these web sites10 Minute Resume

http://www.10minuteresume.com/JobStar Central

http://jobsmart.org/tools/resume/index.cfm (also includes sample cover letters)

I Got An Interview…

Now What?

Dress Appropriately

Avoid Heavy Scents

Make Eye Contact

Smile

Be Prepared

Research the company to know the basics (CEO’s, mission/vision of company)

Keep up with industry trendsBring extra copies of resumes,

recommendations, and anything specific you were asked to bring

Relax

Sample Interview QuestionsCheck out these sites for sample

questions for interviews Interview Network

http://www.pse-net.com/interview/Bank/QuestionBankIndex.htm

Interview Question Databasehttp://www.quintcareers.com/interview_question_database/

25 Most Difficult Questions You’ll Be Askedhttp://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

After the Interview

Follow up with a Thank YouFor tips on writing business thank you

notes, check out these books…The Random House Book of Contemporary B

usiness LettersSincerely Yours: How to Write Great LettersWriting Business Letters for Dummies

Complete any additional requirements in a timely fashion

Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

I Got The Job!