Chapter 6

 Getting a job is the beginning of a new lifestyle ◦ You will meet new people, be in new surroundings, have new challenges, and earn income.  Job Lead- is information about a job that is available. ◦ It can be a tip, ad in the newspaper or internet, or from an organization

1-Networking Networking- is communicating with people you know or meet to share in formation and advice about jobs. ◦ Most effective way to find a job lead ◦ 60%-80% of jobs are found this way ◦ They may work for the company and help you get an interview  Contact list- a list of people you know who might be helpful in your job search.

AssociationsDescriptionsExamples PersonalAll the people you know personally Classmates, neighbors, family, friends ProfessionalThe people you know through their business, your business, or a professional organization Your doctor, plumber, coworkers supervisors, customers, colleagues OrganizationalPeople you know from clubs or organizations Deca, art club, baseball team, church, temple OpportunisticPeople you meet by chance The person sitting next you on the bus OnlinePeople you chat withYour buddies or on an online bulletin board

 Referral- a recommendation from a contact who is part of your network…someone you know who knows of someone who is hiring.

 School to work programs- programs that bring businesses together with schools ◦ You get valuable training and work experiences ◦ A Great References ◦ May be given preferences for jobs

 Only 20% of job seekers find their jobs in the classified ads.  Includes newspapers, magazines, and publications for a particular industry  Classified ads are usually breif containing ◦ Job title ◦ Job tasks ◦ Pay ◦ Location ◦ Skills required

2 types of calls  1-“Hot call”- a call made to a specific person such as a follow up to a job lead

2-“cold call” a call to a perspective employer to whom you know nothing about. Guidelines to cold calling: 1.Identify the places you want to work 2.Write a script as to why you are calling “are there any job openings?” 3.Request a referral or the name of someone else you could speak to about getting a job 4.Write down all important information when speaking to someone about the job.

 Business notify the agency when they have a job opening.  The agency usually gets a small % of the salary of the job they are able to fill  Temp job- temporary job  Temp-to-hire-job- a temporary job that becomes a permanent job after a period of evaluation by the potential employers.

 Monster.com is the most popular website that connects job seekers with employers. ◦ You post your resume and companies view it. ◦ If they like what they see, they will contact you.  Major companies will usually have a spot on their own website which would tell you what positions they have open at only their company

 Be confident- project a positive professional image every time you communicate with an employer  Be prepared- make sure you have all the important information needed to fill out a job application properly. (ss#, references, a pen, employers phone #s) ◦ work permit - if you are underage or not yet a citizen this will show you are allowed to work in the US

 Communicate effectively- the way you write and speak if the strongest impression you will make. ◦ Speak in Standard English- the English you are taught in school ◦ No slang

 A form that asks questions about your skills, work experience, education & interests ◦ A personal facts sheet- lists all the information about you that is on the application ◦ Employers cannot ask your age (except if they think your under 16), race, religion, or gender on an application. ◦ References- people who will recommend you to an employer (teachers, counselors, and former employers make good references)  Be sure you ask them to be a reference before you list them on an application

 Some companies may ask you to take a test before they hire you. ◦ A skills test (writing, computer literacy, typing) ◦ Drug test ◦ Polygraph test ◦ Finger print

 Race  Color  Sex  Religion  National origin  Birthplace  Age  Disability  Marital/family status

 A Resume- a brief summary of a job applicants education, skills and work experience ◦ A good resume will get you an interview ◦ Carefully choose what information you want to include on your resume. ◦ If you have no work experience, focus on your skills, education and training. ◦ Never more than 1 page long ◦ Free from grammar and spelling errors ◦ Have another person look it over before you give it out. ◦ If ing your resume, make it a PDF so no one can change it.

 Chronological- presents your experiences in reverse time order. ( your most recent job first)  Skills- presents your skills, strengths & accomplishments (this is a good choice if you have limited work experience)

 Some companies will have you send them your resume via . (cuts down on snail mail)  Make it a PDF  Tips for Faxing Resumes ◦ Keep it clean ◦ Use crisp dark type ◦ Avoid italics, underscores ◦ Use white paper

 You always send this along with your resume.  It is a brief letter that introduces you to an employer and explains why you are sending them your resume. ◦ It is basically 3 paragraphs 1 st you tell them why you are writing and what job you are interested in. You may also want to tell them where you heard of the job opening. 2 nd you highlight your personal qualities, skills and experiences that make you a good candidate 3 rd Explains how you will follow up. Include your and phone number so they can contact you.