© Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 1 Chapter 4 LESSON 4.3 Apply for a Job Objectives: by the end of class, students will be able to: Identify ways to find out about job openings Explain the job application process
© Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 2 Chapter 4 Look for Job Openings People you know Potential employers Newspapers Employment agencies Temporary agencies Jobs online
© Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS KEY TERMS Referral – the recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows. Temporary agency – a private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses. Résumé – a brief summary of your job qualifications, including your education and training, job skills and work experience. Cover letter – your letter of introduction. Reference – a person the employer can contact to verify your training, experience or character.
© Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Look for Job Openings People you know Potential employers Newspapers Employment agencies Temporary agencies Jobs online Slide 4
© Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Application Process Preparing a résumé What to include? Writing a cover letter Completing the application References © 2010 South- Western, Cengage Learning Slide 5
© Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 6 Chapter 4 Application Process Preparing a resume Writing a cover letter Completing the application References
© Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Student Practice/Application: Your Task 1. Read pages in your Economics textbook. 2. Complete questions 1-7 on Page 143 of your Economics textbook. (Try These) Extra Credit: Complete questions 8 & 12 on Page 143 of your Economics textbook. (Think Critically) Slide 7 Chapter 4