Employment Skills How to get a job and keep it.

Where to find a job? Who to talk to or where to look? – Newspaper – Talk to Family and Friends – On-line Web employment pages/data bases – Stop in and ask businesses – Any other ideas?

Job Applications – Paper Copies Fill out in BLUE or BLACK Ink Write neatly Spelling Counts N/A (Not Applicable) Be professional when picking up and dropping off Be HONEST

Job Applications – Online Spelling and Capitalization Counts No Texting lingo Proof before hitting submit Fill in all areas or use N/A Be HONEST

Job Applications Personal information may be collected from: – Social Security Card Number example – Birth Certificate – Resume – Drivers License – Portfolio

References Must be an adult Must ask them permission BEFORE writing them down Who could you ask? – Former Boss or Supervisor – Teacher – Neighbor

Job Application Your Turn! – Please fill out the practice job application.

Job Interviews Dress Appropriate – Appearance = First Impression – What does that look like? Appropriate for Job sought Clean and Pressed Conservative Easy on: cologne, perfume, and make-up

Job Interviews Arrive at least 10 minutes early Hand shakes – Interview beginning and end Be Prepared Be Pleasant – Both VERBAL & NON-VERBAL Communication – What does that look or sound like?

Job Interview Questions Tell me about yourself. Why are you interested in this position? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Tell me about a time you had a problem and you solved it. Who is your role model and why?

Job Interviews Example of Good and Bad Interviews – You Tube Video You Tube Video Your Turn! – Practice your job interview skills with two students

You Got the Job… Now Keep it! Work Permits- City of Oshkosh How can you keep a job? – Be RESPECTFUL – Don’t Gossip – Work Hard – Be RELIABLE and Responsible How could someone get fired from a job?

Good Luck! Remember: Don’t burn your bridges! – 2 week notice – References Happy employment!