1. Obtaining a Job Exploring Business & Marketing--Jobs

2. Obtaining a Job What is required to obtain a job?

3. Obtaining Job OBTAINING A JOB IS A PROCESS There are certain steps that, if taken, will help your job search be more successful

4. Steps to Obtaining a Job Determine what you want to do and what you are good at Obtain the proper education and training Search for job openings in your chosen field Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Complete job applications Create resumes Compose cover letters Practice interviewing Interview Show gratitude

5. STEP 1 Determine what you want to do and what you are good at

6. STEP 1 Ask yourself... ●What are your interests? ●What are your talents? ●What are your hobbies? ●What do you want to do? ●What can you do well? ●What are your aspirations? Determine what you want to do and what your are good at Then find a job or jobs that match your answers

7. STEP 2 Obtain the proper education & training

8. STEP 2 Obtain the proper education and training Find out what you need to know......And then learn it

9. STEP 3 Search for job openings in your chosen field

10. STEP 3 Search for job openings in your chosen field Conduct job searches ●Internet searches ●Company websites ●Job search websites ●Contacts/Networking ●Walk-ins ●Phone calls

11. STEP 4 Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references

12. STEP 4 Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Job DescriptionsResearch Companies References ●Job requirements ●Compensation ●Application guidelines ●Websites ●Contacts ●Online reviews ●Product reviews ●Choose people who will say good stuff ●Ask permission before listing references ●Discuss qualifications with references

13. STEP 5 Complete job applications

14. STEP 5 Complete job applications Job applications are created by business looking to hire employees and are used to find out information about potential employees Job applications ask: ●Name & contact information ●Position applying for ●Education ●Employment ●Skills ●Certifications ●Availability ●References ●Other information related to the job Businesses job application responses to help them start researching you

15. STEP 6 Create resumes

16. STEP 6 Create resumes Resumes are created by job applicants- -they can put whatever they want on them A resume is a QUICK GLANCE document that is used to learn more about the applicant Each job you apply for should have its own resume

17. STEP 7 Compose cover letters

18. STEP 7 Compose cover letters A cover letter is written to the interviewer Cover letters allow applicants to expound on a few of their accomplishments Each job you apply for should have its own cover letter

19. STEP 8 Practice Interviewing

20. STEP 8 Practice interviewing Practice Makes Perfect DON’T “WING” THE INTERVIEW Common Job Interview Questions ●Tell me about yourself. ●What do you know about our company? ●How well do you work in groups? ●What are your greatest strengths? ●What are your greatest weaknesses? ●Tell me about a conflict you have faced at work and how you dealt with it. ●Where do you see yourself in five years? ●Why should we hire you?

21. STEP 9 Interview

22. STEP 9 Interview First impressions are everything! How to LookHow to Act ●Professional dress--2 steps above what you will wear if hired ●Shiny shoes ●Nice hairstyle and/or haircut ●Fresh breath ●Relaxed and confident ●Professional--don’t do weird stuff ●Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early ●No cell phone use ●Greet everybody ●Be gracious ●Firm handshakes

23. STEP 10 Show gratitude

24. STEP 10 Show gratitude Use your manners consistently and constantly Within a few hours of your interview, send an email to your interviewer thanking him/her for the time taken out of their schedule to interview you

25. Steps to Obtaining a Job Determine what you want to do and what you are good at Obtain the proper education and training Search for job openings in your chosen field Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Complete job applications Create resumes Compose cover letters Practice interviewing Interview Show gratitude