1. Finding a Job and Applying
Unit 1 Employability
2017
Finding a Job and Applying

2. Introduction
If you know what kind of job that you want, the exploration can begin. Half of the battle of job hunting is finding openings.
The other half is getting interviews with employers.

3. Finding Leads Job hunting takes work.
Therefore, job openings will not wait for you. YOU must find them.
Sources of job leads include:
school placement services
direct employer contact
want ads; newspaper ads
Friends and relatives
trade and professional journals
state and private employment services
Internet
Social media
Remember: The more sources you use, the more job openings you will likely find.

4. Things to Consider When Job Hunting
Transportation
Location
Preferences
Meeting the requirements
Education

5. Job Lead A job lead is information about a job opening.
It can be a tip from a friend, a classified ad in the newspaper of information from a teacher or school guidance counselor.

6. Methods of Finding a Job
Job Lead
Networking
Job Fairs
School Resources/School Placement Services
Direct Employer Contact
Newspaper Ads (want ads or Classified ads)
Blind Ad
Employment Agencies
Internet/Social Media
linkedIn

7. Methods Terminology
Networking – is talking with people and establishing relationships that can lead to more information or business opportunities.
Both social and professional networks can help you find a job.
Human resources department – handles various responsibilities in an organization related to employment which includes screening potential job candidates, interviewing applicants, filing the necessary employee paperwork, and overseeing company benefits such as health insurance and paid vacation time.

8. Blind ad – a job advertisement that does not include the name of a company or contact person for the position; only wants you to respond to a post office box, fax number or e- mail address.
Job search websites – sites designed to find job openings posted at a variety of locations which includes websites for companies, newspapers (ex. Monster.com, LinkedIN, SimplyHired.com & Indeed.cm)
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9. Networking Family, Friends, Teachers, Acquaintances
Getting “the hook-up”
Inside Knowledge

10. Job Fairs Gathering of employers and job hunters Dress professionally
What to bring
Resume
Blue or black pen
Know your social security number
Reference information

11. School Resources
Your school counselor may be able to help you get into a school-to-work program.
School-to-work program – students gain work experience and training while in school and when they graduate, they usually get preference for jobs at the businesses brings schools and local businesses together.

12. Newspaper Ads Jobs will be advertised in local newspapers
Many jobs can be applied for online
Don’t just apply, be persistent
Follow up on your lead, don’t just wait on them to call you.
Give them 48 hours and then call them to check in if they have not called.

13. Employment Agencies
Employment agencies – a matchmaker between job seekers and companies with job openings.
Job seekers fill out applications at the agency; businesses call the agency when they have openings; agency brings the two together.
Two kinds of agencies: public and private.
Public agencies provide free placement services.
Private agencies charge a fee, which may be paid by either the job seeker or the employer.
Private agencies give more personal services and list jobs not on file with the public agency.

14. Internet/Social Media
Internet – is a worldwide electronic community that links millions of computers and computer users.
Jobs will be advertised in the Internet using various websites
LinkedIn, Department of Labor, USA Jobs, Job Hunter, etc.
You can contact hundreds of potential employers using the Internet and many jobs can be applied for online
Don’t just apply, be persistent
Follow up on your lead, don’t just wait on them to call you.
Give them 48 hours and then call them to check in if they have not called.

15. Applying for a Job Unit 1 Employability
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16. Job Search Terminology
Personal fact sheet- a brief written summary of key facts that helps a person write letters of application, prepare job resumes and fill out applications.
Letter of reference – a recommendation from somebody you have worked for describing your qualities and work abilities.
Video resume – a short one to three minute video presentation used to reinforce the material present on your resume. This can be posted on your personal website or networking sites.

17. Portfolio- a well-organized collection of materials that provides solid evidence of your qualifications. Can be used during an interview to show your talents.
Letter of application (or cover letter) – to get an employer interested in your qualifications so he or she will ask for an interview.

18. Job Application Form about your
personal, educational, and work experience
characteristics as a person & prospective employee
2 types: paper & online

19. Parts of A Job Application
Personal Information
Employment
Desired
Education
History
References
General Information
Former
Employers

20. Complete a Job Application
Job application aka (application for employment, application form (often simply called an application) is a form(s) that individuals seeking a job and/or employment must complete for a company in which they have interest. It informs the employer of the applicant's availability and desire to be employed, and persuading the employer to offer the applicant employment.
Whether online or on paper, you must fill out the application completely!!!
Always be neat, use only dark blue or black ink.
Do not complete applications in pencil!!
Always sign the application to make it official!

21. Part One: Personal Info.
Print today’s date
Print your name and social security number
Print your present address/ Print your regular address if your present address is TEMPORARY. If not print “Same” on the line.
Print your phone number (where you can be reached)

22. Part Two: Employment Desired
List the job you are asking for, when you can start, and the pay you expect
Check yes or no here
Put previous dates and locations if you have applied here before

23. Part Three: Education Name the schools you have attended
the years you attended
when you graduated
the main subjects you studied

24. Part Four: General Info.
Name any special subject you have studied
Name if any the branch of service you have been in and your rank.

25. Part Five: Former Employers
Starting with your last job
name the company and address
List what you were paid and your position
Your reason for leaving.

26. Part Six: References
Name 3 adults who can say what type of worker you are
Fill out (completely) addresses and how long you have known each person.

27. Part Seven: Authorization
This statement is written for you!
Use today’s date and sign your name

28. Points to Remember
Read the entire application before you begin writing any information.
Carefully follow the instructions for filling out the form.
Compete every question on both sides of the form.
You may wish to omit your social security number and write “will provide if hired”.
Write “open” or “negotiable” for any question regarding salary requirements.
In the job section “reason for leaving” avoid writing negative comments about yourself or a former employer.
Be neat as possible. Do not get the form dirty or stained and do not scribble out words. Draw a neat line through it.

29. Paper Job Applications
Cons
Pros
More diverse pool of applicants
Personal connection between employer & applicant
No ability to update after submitted
Wastes paper

30. What to bring! A blue or black pen Your I.D. Your Social Security Card
Insurance Card
Work Permit if under 18-
work permit shows that you have been advised of laws restricting the hours young people can work and the kinds of jobs they can hold. (get from school’s counseling office)

31. Online Job application
Pros
Cons
More popular
Easier
Speeds it up the hiring process
Favors the youth
Overwhelming number of applicants
Only gives people with computers a chance

32. The Do’s & Don’ts of Job Applications
Read application & directions carefully
Be truthful
Turn it in on time
Fill it out yourself
Double check it
Complete at job site
Use correction fluid (paper)
Write in script (cursive)
Leave blank spaces
Be unclear
Scribbled out words

33. Quick Tips for a Successful Job Search

34. Network!
Communicating with people you know or that you can get to know that you are looking for employment.
Research shows that most people find jobs through networking and applying directly to an employer.

35. Make a "To Do" list each day.
Follow up on any leads you have immediately and, if possible, apply for jobs as soon as they are posted and early in the day. This makes a good impression.

36. Keep an organized list of employers
Keep an organized list of employers contacted, dates of contact, and people with whom you've talked to about employment.
Be sure and keep the list current and to keep in touch with potential employers and related contacts.

37. Create a resume.
Resume is a written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, that is prepared by and applicant for a job.

38. Send a cover letter when inquiring about or applying to job.
Letters should be typed, have good grammar and spelling.
Give basic information such as your name, address, phone number and job skills.
Contain a request for a job interview.

39. Research potential employers
Research potential employers before applying for or interviewing for a position so that you know more about the company.
Call employers to find out the best days and times to make job applications. Consider applying to several companies in the same area to save time and money.

40. Be prepared.
Show up to your interview on time and have everything you need for your job search and interviews.
This includes your:
resume
References
any professional certificates or school records (especially important if this is your first job)
pens, writing paper
identification (such as your driver's license and/or social security card).