Finding a Job and Applying Unit 1 Employability 2016

Things to Consider Transportation Location Preferences Meeting the requirements Education

Methods of Finding a Job Job Lead Networking Job Fairs School Resources Newspaper Ads Employment Agencies Internet/Social Media linkedIn

Job Lead A job lead is information about a job opening. It can be a tip from a friend, a classified ad in the newspaper of information from a teacher or school guidance counselor.

Networking Family, Friends, Teachers, Acquaintances Getting “the hook-up” Inside Knowledge

Job Fairs Gathering of employers and job hunters Dress professionally What to bring – Resume – Blue or black pen – Know your social security number – Reference information

School Resources Your school counselor may be able to help you get into a school-to-work program. School-to-work program – students gain work experience and training while in school and when they graduate, they usually get preference for jobs at the businesses brings schools and local businesses together.

Newspaper Ads Jobs will be advertised in local newspapers Many jobs can be applied for online Don’t just apply, be persistent – Follow up on your lead, don’t just wait on them to call you. – Give them 48 hours and then call them to check in if they have not called.

Employment Agencies Employment agencies – a matchmaker between job seekers and companies with job openings. Job seekers fill out applications at the agency; businesses call the agency when they have openings; agency brings the two together. Two kinds of agencies: public and private. Public agencies provide free placement services. Private agencies charge a fee, which may be paid by either the job seeker or the employer. Private agencies give more personal services and list jobs not on file with the public agency.

Internet/Social Media Internet Internet – is a worldwide electronic community that links millions of computers and computer users. Jobs will be advertised in the Internet using various websites LinkedIn, Department of Labor, USA Jobs, Job Hunter, etc. You can contact hundreds of potential employers using the Internet and many jobs can be applied for online Don’t just apply, be persistent – Follow up on your lead, don’t just wait on them to call you. – Give them 48 hours and then call them to check in if they have not called.

Job Application Form about your personal, educational, and work experience characteristics as a person & prospective employee 2 types: paper & online

Parts of A Job Application Education History Employment Desired General Information References Former Employers Personal Information

Complete a Job Application Job application aka (application for employment, application form (often simply called an application) is a form(s) that individuals seeking a job and/or employment must complete for a company in which they have interest. It informs the employer of the applicant's availability and desire to be employed, and persuading the employer to offer the applicant employment. Whether online or on paper, you must fill out the application completely!!! Always be neat, use only dark blue or black ink. Do not complete applications in pencil!! Always sign the application to make it official!

Part One: Personal Info. Print today’s date Print your name and social security number Print your present address/ Print your regular address if your present address is TEMPORARY. If not print “Same” on the line. Print your phone number (where you can be reached)

Part Two: Employment Desired List the job you are asking for, when you can start, and the pay you expect Check yes or no here Put previous dates and locations if you have applied here before

Part Three: Education Name the schools you have attended the years you attended when you graduated the main subjects you studied

Part Four: General Info. Name any special subject you have studied Name if any the branch of service you have been in and your rank.

Part Five: Former Employers Starting with your last job name the company and address List what you were paid and your position Your reason for leaving.

Part Six: References Name 3 adults who can say what type of worker you are Fill out (completely) addresses and how long you have known each person.

Part Seven: Authorization This statement is written for you! Use today’s date and sign your name

Paper Job Applications Pros More diverse pool of applicants Personal connection between employer & applicant Cons No ability to update after submitted Wastes paper

What to bring! A blue or black pen Your I.D. Your Social Security Card Insurance Card Work Permit if under 18- work permit shows that you have been advised of laws restricting the hours young people can work and the kinds of jobs they can hold. (get from school’s counseling office )

Online Job application Pros More popular Easier Speeds it up the hiring process Cons Favors the youth Overwhelming number of applicants Only gives people with computers a chance

The Do’s & Don’ts of Job Applications Do’s Read application & directions carefully Be truthful Turn it in on time Fill it out yourself Double check it Complete at job site Don’ts Use correction fluid (paper) Write in script (cursive) Leave blank spaces Be unclear

Q UICK T IPS FOR A S UCCESSFUL J OB S EARCH

N ETWORK ! Communicating with people you know or that you can get to know that you are looking for employment. Research shows that most people find jobs through networking and applying directly to an employer.

M AKE A "T O D O " LIST EACH DAY. Follow up on any leads you have immediately and, if possible, apply for jobs as soon as they are posted and early in the day. This makes a good impression.

K EEP AN ORGANIZED LIST OF EMPLOYERS Keep an organized list of employers contacted, dates of contact, and people with whom you've talked to about employment. Be sure and keep the list current and to keep in touch with potential employers and related contacts.

C REATE A RESUME. Resume is a written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, that is prepared by and applicant for a job.

S END A COVER LETTER WHEN INQUIRING ABOUT OR APPLYING TO JOB. Letters should be typed, have good grammar and spelling. Give basic information such as your name, address, phone number and job skills. Contain a request for a job interview.

R ESEARCH POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS Research potential employers before applying for or interviewing for a position so that you know more about the company. Call employers to find out the best days and times to make job applications. Consider applying to several companies in the same area to save time and money.

B E PREPARED. Show up to your interview on time and have everything you need for your job search and interviews. This includes your: resume References any professional certificates or school records (especially important if this is your first job) pens, writing paper identification (such as your driver's license and/or social security card).