Exploring Business & Marketing--Jobs Obtaining a Job Exploring Business & Marketing--Jobs

the steps to obtaining a job Objective Understand the steps to obtaining a job

What is required to obtain a job? Obtaining a Job What is required to obtain a job?

OBTAINING A JOB IS A PROCESS Obtaining Job OBTAINING A JOB IS A PROCESS There are certain steps that, if taken, will help your job search be more successful

Steps to Obtaining a Job Determine what you want to do and what you are good at Obtain the proper education and training Search for job openings in your chosen field Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Complete job applications Create resumes Compose cover letters Practice interviewing Interview Show gratitude

Determine what you want to do and what you are good at STEP 1 Determine what you want to do and what you are good at

STEP 1 Ask yourself... Determine what you want to do and what your are good at Ask yourself... What are your interests? What are your talents? What are your hobbies? What do you want to do? What can you do well? What are your aspirations? Then find a job or jobs that match your answers

Obtain the proper education & training STEP 2 Obtain the proper education & training

STEP 2 Obtain the proper education and training Find out what you need to know... ...And then learn it

Search for job openings in your chosen field STEP 3 Search for job openings in your chosen field

Search for job openings in your chosen field STEP 3 Search for job openings in your chosen field Conduct job searches Internet searches Company websites Job search websites Contacts/Networking Walk-ins Phone calls

Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references STEP 4 Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references

Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references STEP 4 Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Job Descriptions Research Companies References Job requirements Compensation Application guidelines Websites Contacts Online reviews Product reviews Choose people who will say good stuff Ask permission before listing references Discuss qualifications with references

Complete job applications STEP 5 Complete job applications

Complete job applications STEP 5 Complete job applications Job applications are created by business looking to hire employees and are used to find out information about potential employees Job applications ask: Name & contact information Position applying for Education Employment Skills Certifications Availability References Other information related to the job Businesses job application responses to help them start researching you

STEP 6 Create resumes

Each job you apply for should have its own resume STEP 6 Create resumes Resumes are created by job applicants--they can put whatever they want on them A resume is a QUICK GLANCE document that is used to learn more about the applicant Each job you apply for should have its own resume

STEP 7 Compose cover letters

STEP 7 Compose cover letters A cover letter is written to the interviewer Cover letters allow applicants to expound on a few of their accomplishments Each job you apply for should have its own cover letter

Practice Interviewing STEP 8 Practice Interviewing

DON’T “WING” THE INTERVIEW Common Job Interview Questions STEP 8 Practice interviewing Practice Makes Perfect DON’T “WING” THE INTERVIEW Common Job Interview Questions Tell me about yourself. What do you know about our company? How well do you work in groups? What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest weaknesses? Tell me about a conflict you have faced at work and how you dealt with it. Where do you see yourself in five years? Why should we hire you?

STEP 9 Interview

First impressions are everything! STEP 9 Interview First impressions are everything! How to Look How to Act Professional dress--2 steps above what you will wear if hired Shiny shoes Nice hairstyle and/or haircut Fresh breath Relaxed and confident Professional--don’t do weird stuff Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early No cell phone use Greet everybody Be gracious Firm handshakes

STEP 10 Show gratitude

Use your manners consistently and constantly STEP 10 Show gratitude Use your manners consistently and constantly Within a few hours of your interview, send an email to your interviewer thanking him/her for the time taken out of their schedule to interview you

Steps to Obtaining a Job Determine what you want to do and what you are good at Obtain the proper education and training Search for job openings in your chosen field Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Complete job applications Create resumes Compose cover letters Practice interviewing Interview Show gratitude