9.02 Demonstrate the skills needed for obtaining employment

Sources of job leads 1. Company personnel offices 2. Cooperative education experiences 3. Employment agencies 4. Family and friends 5. Former employers 6. Internet

Sources of job leads 7. Internships 8. Job fairs 9. Newspaper ads 10. Placement centers 11. School personnel, such as career development coordinators, counselors and teachers 12. Temporary employment agencies

Resumes for SEM career Resumes are brief summaries of an individual’s: Personal information Education Skills Work experience Activities Interests

Resumes for SEM career Growing trend for employers to use online resumes

Parts of a resume Contact information Name Address Telephone number address

Parts of a resume Objective Identifies position or type of job in which an applicant is interested Describes the skills or qualifications an applicant has acquired

Parts of a resume Experience and employment history List of related job experience, including volunteer work Dates, names and location of former employers

Parts of a resume Experience and employment history (con’t) Description of duties and responsibilities Traditionally listed in reverse chronological order

Parts of a resume Education List of schools attended and degrees earned Should include dates attended and related coursework Include list of certificates, training, and/or licenses obtained

Parts of a resume Activities and awards List of affiliations with personal or professional organizations including volunteer or charitable organizations Include personal and professional awards or recognition

Parts of a resume References List of people prospective employers may contact for more information regarding an applicant Include the name, title, name and location of business, telephone and fax number, and address

Parts of a resume References (con’t) Avoid using family members as references Portfolio (collection of relevant work) might be requested by some employers

Proper interviewing techniques 1. Prepare for the interview Know information about the company and their goods/services Dress appropriately Bring copy of resume and references for interviewer

Proper interviewing techniques 2. During the Interview Use firm and proper handshake Be enthusiastic Wait until offered a seat before sitting Sit up straight

Proper interviewing techniques During the interview (con’t) Listen to interviewer and act interested Speak clearly using proper grammar, making eye contact with interviewer when speaking Ask questions when appropriate

Proper interviewing techniques During the interview (con’t) Thank interviewer for his/her time Shake hands before leaving

Proper interviewing techniques 3. After the interview Reflect on the interview experience Make notes about things that went well and what needs improvement

Proper interviewing techniques After the interview (con’t) Send interviewer a brief thank you note as soon as possible (1 to 2 days) Follow-up phone call to employer one week after interview