$AW Lesson 2 ― “Finding A Job” and “Putting Your Best Foot Forward”

$AW MY HELP WANTED AD What Can You Tell From a Help-Wanted Employment Ad? (Answer the following questions for the ad you have selected.) YES NO Can you tell what kind of work the person hired will be doing?____________ Can you tell how much the job pays?____________ Does the ad describe the required skills or training?____________ Can you tell what company is advertising this position?____________ Can you tell if you can apply for this job by phone?____________ Can you tell is this is the kind of work you would enjoy doing?____________ On the ad selected circle any words, abbreviations or phrases that you do not know. Find out what they mean in class discussion and write the answers here: LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT Sales, Marketing, Financial, Purchasing, Engineering, Human Resources, Natural Sciences, Information Systems $56, $26.98 $152, $73.15 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE COMPUTER & MATHMATICAL Programmers, Computer Science Teachers, Computer Services Support, Financial Analysts, Accountants, Insurance Underwriters, Real-estate Appraisers $46, $22.39 $ 100, $48.44 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace, Nuclear, Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Marine $51, $24.55 $126, $61.05 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE LEGAL Lawyers, Judges, Court Reporters, Paralegal, Arbitrators, Mediators, Title Examiners $45, $21.87 $154, $74.42 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL Loan Officers, Financial Analysts, Statisticians, Budget Analysts, Personal Financial Advisors $42, $20.51 $ 95, $45.79 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Geoscientists, Psychologists, Physicists, Economists, Astronomers, Atmospheric & Space Scientists, Material Scientists $37, $17.80 $118, $56.96 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE HEALTHCARE PRACTICIONERS AND TECHNICAL Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, Podiatrists, Dentists, Optometrists, Veterinarians $37, $18.20 $ 95, $45.89 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND LIBRARY All Teaching Professionals $26, $ $ 63, $30.52 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

$AW HARRIS COUNTY OCCUPATIONS Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2007www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win/ WAGE SCALES ENTRYEXPERIENCE ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINEMENT, SPORTS AND MEDIA Fashion Designers, Producers & Directors, Media & Communications Equipment Workers, Writers & Authors $20, $ $ 56, $27.23 LESSON 2 ”FINDING A JOB” …..what kind of job would I like?

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$AW LESSON 2 ”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”...job applications and interviewing TEN WAYS TO GIVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW APPEARANCE – The interviewer is expecting to see a person who is clean and well groomed. Your clothes, attitude and gestures give silent messages about you. DRESS FOR THE OCCASION – Choose an appropriate outfit for the interview. SMILE AND HANDSHAKE – Know the title of the person interviewing you, if possible. Introduce yourself, shake hands, and smile. A firm handshake and eye-to- eye contact conveys confidence. WHAT TO BRING – Pen or pencil and writing pad; copy of your resume or personal information sheet, references, etc.

$AW LESSON 2 ”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”...job applications and interviewing TEN WAYS TO GIVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE JOB – Knowing what the company does and something about the job you’re applying for may give you a significant advantage. ASK QUESTIONS, CONVERSE, BUT ALSO LISTEN – Be prepared to discuss your interests, qualifications, and short-term career objectives. Do not ask about salary until you have been offered the job. APPLY ONLY IF THE JOB IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU! BE HONEST. IT’S OKAY TO SAY “I DON’T KNOW”!

$AW LESSON 2 ”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”...job applications and interviewing TEN WAYS TO GIVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW SHOW INTEREST, BE MOTIVATED, EMPHASIZE POSITIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS – Show an interest in the job and in your opportunities with the company. Take notes, if appropriate. If you are asked and if you have any questions, try some of these: How many employees work for the company? How often do you hire new employees? Do you hire people with my background? What additional skills or courses would I need to have for this position? To move ahead within the company? Do you promote from within the company rather than hire from the outside? SAY THANK YOU – Thank the person at the conclusion for sharing his or her time and for the opportunity to interview. Ask for a business card. After leaving, send a follow-up thank you note

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