Research Click the button to begin! Applying The Phone Call Before the Interview The Day of the Interview During the Interview After the Interview 1

Research 2 Click to go to the menu.

Research: Part I Look for a job that interests you and matches your skills and talents. Look for jobs in your local newspaper or on-line (only go to reliable websites). 3

Research: Part II After you have found a job that you like, think about: how far away the job is how you will get to the job the hours you will be working 4

Research: Part III Find out more about the place of employment on the company’s website. Read the company’s policies and mission statement. 5

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7 Where can you look for jobs? a. Local newspaper b. On-line c. Both a and b d. None of the above

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10 What do you need to think about after you have found a job that you are interested in? a.Distance the job is from your house and how youDistance the job is from your house and how you will get to the job (mode of transportation) b. Time you will be working d. None of the above c. All of the above

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What should you try to find out about the company? 13 a. Mission statement b. Policies c. All of the above d. None of the above

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Applying 16 Click to go to the menu.

Applying: Part I You may apply by: Completing an application on-line OR Completing a hard-copy application 17

Applying: Part II Read the application carefully, and look for the following items: –Application Deadline –Additional Documents for the Application (resume, cover letter, references, letter of recommendations, etc.) * These are explained on the next slides. 18

Applying: Deadline Submit your application a few days before the deadline. 19 Mark your application’s due date on a calendar.

Applying: Resume Applications require that you submit a resume. Resumes consist of the following: –Contact information (address, phone number, and address) –Objective (what job you want to obtain) –Education –A list of skills that you have as well as the activities that you have participated in 20

Applying: Cover Letter Some applications may require a cover letter. The cover letter contains the following: –Contact information (phone number, address, and ) –How you found the job –Your qualifications –Your interest in the job 21

Applying: References When you apply, you may need to list references. –References are people (other than your family members) who know your work skills and potential Some applications may require letters of recommendation. – These are letters that you ask others, who know you well (but not family members), to write about your skills 22

Applying: Part III After you have understood all the requirements and directions, start filling out the application. When you fill out the application do the following: –Answer the questions honestly –Spell accurately and use proper punctuation –Have someone (i.e. your parent) proofread your work 23

Applying: Part IV After you have completed your application either submit it electronically (if you are completing it on-line) or mail it (if it is a paper application). Remember to submit your application before the deadline and to follow directions when submitting it. 24

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What should you do before you fill out the application? 26 a. Read the directions carefully and understand the requirements that are needed for the application (resume, cover letter, etc.) d. None of the above c. Just start filling out the application before you read any of the directions b. Put the application off to the side, and fill it out in a month or two months

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What is a resume? 29 a.It is a letter that mentions how you found out about the jobIt is a letter that mentions how you found out about the job b.It contains your objective, education, skills, andIt contains your objective, education, skills, and activities that you have participated in c. It is a letter that another person writes about you d. It is one of your references

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32 What is a letter of recommendation? a.It is a letter that mentions how you found out about the jobIt is a letter that mentions how you found out about the job c. It is a letter that another person writes about you d. It is one of your references b. It contains your objective, education, skills, and activities that you have participated in

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When you are filling out your application what should you do? 35 a. Answer the questions accurately b. Use proper punctuation c. Spell words accurately d. All of the above

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The Phone Call 38 Click to go to the menu.

The Phone Call After you have submitted your application, you may receive a phone call from the company asking you to come in for a job interview. If you do get asked to be interviewed, this does not mean you will necessarily get the job. If you do not receive a phone call, do not get discouraged. Keep on searching for jobs! 39

Before the Interview 40 Click to go to the menu.

Before the Interview: Part I Practice! To practice for the interview you can do the following: –Practice with your family members. For example, your mom can be the interviewer and you can be the interviewee. –Tape record your practices and review them. Ask yourself: what do I need to change? 41

Before the Interview: Part II When you are practicing make sure you are doing the following: –Firmly shake your interviewer’s hand –Answer the questions that you are being asked –Speak slowly and clearly –Use appropriate language –Be serious yet enthusiastic You need to do the above things at the real interview! 42

Before the Interview: Part III Gather all the information that you need to bring to the interview. This may include the following: –Your identification –Resume –Portfolio Bring all these papers in a folder, and make sure the folder is organized so that you can find the papers. 43

Before the Interview: Part IV Do you know how to get to the Interview? Get directions to the interview site and practice going there so you do not get lost on the day of the interview. Arrive early to the interview (be minutes early). 44

Before the Interview: Part V The day before the interview, make sure that you have all the information that you need ready. It is important that you are relaxed. Listen to your favorite music, watch a movie, or do yoga. Get a good night’s sleep and set your alarm clock. 45

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What should you do before the interview? 47 a.PracticePractice d. All of the above c. Know the directions to your interview site b. Gather all the information that you need to bring to the interview

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What should you not do the day before the interview? 50 a.RelaxRelax d. Choices a and b c. Become nervous b. Get a good night’s sleep and set your alarm clock

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The Day of the Interview 53 Click to go to the menu.

The Day of the Interview: Part I Make sure you do the following: –Shower –Eat a healthy breakfast –Brush your teeth –Wear professional clothes –Have the information that you need to bring (such as your resume) ready 54

The Day of the Interview: Part II You need to wear professional clothes for the interview. Wear khakis and a nice shirt and tie. 55

The Day of the Interview: Part III Arrive at the interview site early (10-15 minutes early). 56

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Click on the clothing that you should wear for the interview. 58

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Click on the type of shoes that you should wear for the interview. 61

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During the Interview 64 Click to go to the menu.

During the Interview: Part I What do you do when you have arrived at the interview site? Let the secretary know that you have arrived. Follow the secretary’s directions. Say thank you to the secretary. 65

During the Interview: Part II When you meet the interviewer, introduce yourself and firmly shake his or her hand. 66

During the Interview: Part III During the interview: –Listen when the interviewer is talking –Understand what the interviewer is asking, and answer all the components of the question –Speak clearly and slowly –Be serious and enthusiastic –Say thank you at the end of the interview –Ask for your interviewer’s business card, if he or she has not given it to you 67

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Which of the following should you do during the interview? 69 a. Talk when the interviewer is talking b. Say thank you at the end of the interview c. Talk quickly d. Do not shake hands

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After the Interview 72 Click to go to the menu.

After the Interview Write and send a thank you card to your interviewer. 73

Congratulations! You have learned about the interview process. Please refer to this information every time that you are searching for a job and preparing to go on an interview. Good Luck! 74