1. Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself
Chapter 7
Applying for a Job
Lesson 7.1
Presenting Yourself

2. How to organize information about yourself in a résumé
Discover
How to organize information about yourself in a résumé
What a cover letter is and why it is important
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3. Tips for filling out job applications
Discover
Tips for filling out job applications

4. Why It’s Important
One day, you’ll apply for a job. Whether or not you get the job may depend on how you present yourself to the employer.

5. personal career portfolio
Key Terms
résumé
format
personal fact sheet
cover letter
personal career portfolio
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6. letter of recommendation
Key Terms
job application
references
letter of recommendation

7. Putting a Résumé Together
In the world of work, a summary of personal information is known as a résumé.
A résumé describes your education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

8. Résumé Formats
There are two basic formats of résumés.
The format is the arrangement of information in a résumé.

9. Résumé Formats Chronological Résumé Skills Résumé
Information is presented in reverse time order
People who’ve had a series of jobs in one career field use this format
Highlights skills and accomplishments
A good choice for first-timers in the job market
Focuses on strengths instead of experience

10. Which Format Is Better?
The kind of résumé you choose may depend on the job you want.
It can also depend on what you want to emphasize: work experience or skills.

11. Graphic Organizer Résumé Tips
Keep your résumé short. One page is usually plenty.
Your résumé should be neat and easy to read.
Résumé
Tips
Check for errors in spelling and grammar.

12. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet
Try This Activity
Develop a
Personal Fact
Sheet
Take steps now to create a personal fact sheet with the information you will need to create a résumé.
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13. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet
Try This Activity
Develop a
Personal Fact
Sheet
A personal fact sheet contains basic information about you and your education, experience, qualifications, and skills.
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14. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet
Try This Activity
Develop a
Personal Fact
Sheet
Make a List List your education and experience in chronological order. Then list your other qualifications for employment, including your skills and how you have used them.
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15. Develop a Personal Fact Sheet
Try This Activity
Develop a
Personal Fact
Sheet
Develop a Résumé Use your personal fact sheet to develop your résumé for an employment opportunity in your career interest area.

16. Electronic Résumés
A popular way to send résumés to employers is via the Internet.
It is a good idea to have an electronic résumé ready.

17. Electronic Résumés
An electronic résumé is a résumé that is created on a computer and formatted so it can be sent electronically.

18. Here are some tips for creating a computer-friendly résumé:
Electronic Résumés
Here are some tips for creating a computer-friendly résumé:
Use black and white paper.
Avoid boldface, italic, and other formatting.
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19. Electronic Résumés
Type headings in capital letters.
Include keywords that describe your skills and experience.

20. Writing Cover Letters
No résumé should go anywhere without a cover letter.
A cover letter is a one-page letter telling who you are and why you’re sending a résumé.

21. Q and A
I’m applying for a job I saw on the Internet. The ad says to résumés. Do I need to send a cover letter?
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22. e-mail with your résumé.
Q and A
You don’t need to mail a paper cover letter, but you need to send a cover
with your résumé.
Include the same information you would in a regular cover letter.

23. Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career Portfolio
A great way to showcase your accomplishments and personal growth is to create a personal career portfolio.

24. Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career Portfolio
A personal career portfolio is a collection of information about you.
You can use a personal career portfolio to market yourself and to set you apart from other job applicants.

25. Filling Out Job Applications
Many businesses will have you fill out a job application.
A job application is a form that asks questions about your skills, work experience, education, and interests.

26. Complete a Job Application
Try This Activity
Complete a Job
Application
Complete a job application form for a job in your career interest area.
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27. Complete a Job Application
Try This Activity
Complete a Job
Application
Check Your Work Read the entire application before you begin filling it out. Follow directions. Double-check all of your answers when you are finished.

28. Supplying References
You should be prepared to supply references on a job application.
References are people who will recommend you to an employer.

29. Supplying References
Some references will supply you with a written letter of recommendation.
A letter of recommendation is a letter in support of you from a reference.

30. Critical Thinking Review
Why should you always send a cover letter with a résumé when applying for a job?
Critical Thinking Q
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31. Critical Thinking Review
You should include a cover letter because, in a cover letter, you identify the job for which you’re applying. Including a cover letter is standard business practice, and you may give an employer a bad impression if you do not provide one.
Critical Thinking A
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32. Critical Thinking Review
What can an employer learn about someone from the look of his or her job application?
An employer can learn how neat and thorough someone is, and whether he or she can follow directions and pay attention to details.
Critical Thinking Q A

33. Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself
End of Chapter 7
Applying for a Job
Lesson 7.1
Presenting Yourself