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Applying for a job Career and Life

Applications Tip 1 – ask for a second copy so 1 can be a draft Tip 2 – ask for permission to take application form Tip 3 – Read entire application before starting Tip 4 – follow instructions Tip 5 – Write neatly, print in ink Tip 6 – Answer all questions completely NA or not applicable

Application tips cont. Tip 7 – Provide accurate information Tip 8 – Know your rights Convicted is found guilty Tip 9 – State specific position you want Tip 10 – Be careful about what you write for the expected pay amount Tip 11 – Add finishing touches to your application (spelling and grammar) Tip 12 – Follow up

Application for Employment Section A: Personal Information

Application for Employment Section B: Employment Desired

Application for Employment Section C: Education

Application for Employment Section D: General

Application for Employment Section E: Former Employers

Application for Employment Section F: References

Application for Employment Section G: Physical Record

Resume Summary of information about a person, your strengths and abilities First and only impression One minute overview Need to be attractive and well-written

Resume Information Personal information/ Contact Information Objective – Career Profile Education and training Work Experience/ skills Highlights – awards, accomplishments, and recognitions References

Formatting Resume Margins no less than 1 inch Think about upper and lower case letters Use boldface to make different jobs more evident Use bullets as little as possible

Cover Letter Way of introducing you to the employer Opening paragraph introduces you Second paragraph tells your qualities, accomplishments, and successes Final paragraph thanks person, asks for an interview, and follow up information

Developing a Portfolio Statement indicating items are original work and should not be duplicated Introductory letter w/ philosophy Resume Letters of recommendation School transcript Copies of writing samples (reports, journals, web pages) Math samples/ problem solving samples Computer projects Designs Volunteer service projects (show involvement) Awards and certificates References and thank you showing how much your appreciated All in a nice 3-ring notebook Have evidence available

Additional Employment Steps Complete Employment test Drug testing Additional documents Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Work permit

Child Labor Laws Included in the FLSA You must be at least 16-years-old to work in most non-farm jobs. You must be at least 18-years-old to work in non-farm jobs declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor. If you are 14- or 15-years-old, you may work these hours: 3 hours per school day, but no more than 18 hours per school week 8 hours per non-school day, but no more than 40 hours per school week and between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (except between June 1 and Labor Day when nighttime work hours are extended to 9 p.m.) Different rules apply in agricultural employment.