1. Workforce Preparation  Resume  Cover Letter  Job Interview

2. Writing A Resume

3. Resume  Designed to give the employer information about your background skills, job experience and education.  Should be tailored for each job.  Purpose is to get an interview.  Most resumes should be one (1) page, but no more than (2) pages.

4. Resume Items to include in your resume: 1) Name and address. 2) Objective. 3) Education. 4) Experience. 5) Activities. 6) Skills. 7) References.

5. Resume Assignment due this Friday  Due Friday 8/30/13 along with your speech  May be typed or handwritten  Must include all items on Word Document  + 10 points if you type it and use an easy to read format

6. Resume  Good website to use: http://www.career.vt.edu/ResumeGuide/F ormatSamples.html Let’s take a look at some good resume examples

7. Writing Cover Letters

8.  Preview to your resume.  Should be brief, ½ page, but not more than one (1) page.  Great website: http://www.career.vt.edu/jobsearchguide /CoverLetterSamples.html Let’s look at it together…

9. Cover Letter Items to include: 1) Position you are applying for. 2) Outline your key selling points. 3) Address the needs of your employer. 4) Invite employer to contact you.

10. Job Interviews

11. Job Interviews  Cover letter sent in to assist in establishing an interview date.  Follow-up phone call is typically recommended to secure interview.

12. Job Interviews  Resume is sent with cover letter. Typically suggested that the individual bring a copy of resume to the interview as well.  Individual should dress in professional attire.

13. Job Interviews  Prepare for the interview and application process.  Practice common questions asked during an interview.

14. Job Interviews – Top 5 Questions 1) What are your three greatest attributes or strengths? 2) What are your three biggest weaknesses or things you would like to improve upon? 3) Where do you want to be in five years? 4) What leadership qualities can you bring to our company? 5) Why are you the best candidate for job?

15. Your Turn! On a separate piece of paper, answer the top five job interview questions

16. Job Interviews Gather information typically requested during the application process. 1) General Applicant Information- name, date of birth, address, email, phone. 2) Education- name of school attended, degree obtained, graduation date, etc.

17. Job Interviews Gather information typically requested during the application process. 3) Previous Work Experience- dates employed, address, name of supervisor, etc. 4) References- name, address, phone, email.

18. Questions?  About Resumes?  About Cover Letters?  About Job Interviews?