© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 31 LOOKING FOR A JOB Preparing to Look for a Job Finding Job Leads Chapter 3

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 32 PREPARING TO LOOK FOR A JOB Describe the importance of clarifying job goals before looking for employment Explain how to get a Social Security number and work permit Lesson 3.1 Objectives

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 33 JOB GOALS Thinking about job goals Benefits of work experience Learning occupational skills Developing employability skills Establishing a work record Earning while you learn Discovering career interests and goals Recognizing the relationship between education and work Remaining employed after graduation Lesson 3.1

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 34 GETTING READY You need a Social Security number. You may need a work permit. Lesson 3.1

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 35 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER The government uses this number to keep track of your earnings. Each number is unique. Your number remains with you for life. Lesson 3.1

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 36 WORK PERMIT Minors are people who have not reached the full legal age. A work permit is a form issued by school officials that gives students legal permission to work during school hours as part of a work experience education program. Lesson 3.1

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 37 FINDING JOB LEADS Identify different sources of job leads Illustrate how to prepare a job-lead card Lesson 3.2 Objectives

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 38 SOURCES OF JOB LEADS Family and friends In-school sources Newspaper classified ads Job service Private employment agencies Direct employer contact Internet Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER LEADING OCCUPATIONS FOR WORKERS AGED 16– Cashiers 2. 2.Cooks, except short-order 3. 3.Stock handlers and baggers 4. 4.Waiters and waitresses 5. 5.Janitors and cleaners 6. 6.Secretaries 7. 7.Laborers, except construction Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER LEADING OCCUPATIONS FOR WORKERS AGED 16– Waiters’ and waitresses’ assistants 9. 9.Sales workers, apparel Receptionists Child-care workers, except private household Food counter, fountain, and related occupations Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER LEADING OCCUPATIONS FOR WORKERS AGED 16– Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants Supervisors and proprietors, sales occupations Child-care workers, private household Truck drivers, light Bank tellers Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER LEADING OCCUPATIONS FOR WORKERS AGED 16– Construction laborers Garage and service station related occupations Farm workers Carpenters Bookkeepers and accounting and auditing clerks Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER LEADING OCCUPATIONS FOR WORKERS AGED 16– General office clerks Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farmers Computer operators Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 314 KEEPING TRACK OF JOB LEADS Preparing job-lead cards A job-lead card is a card on which to record information and notes about a job lead. Benefits of job-lead cards Following through Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 315 PARTS OF JOB-LEAD CARD Part 1: Job Lead Source Date Type of Position Person to Contact Company Name Address Phone Numbers URL Part 2: Action Taken Call Made To Date Contact Made With Date Results Date, Time, and Place of Appointment Follow-up Lesson 3.2

© Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 316 SAMPLE JOB-LEAD CARD Lesson 3.2