1. Job Hunting

2. When you are old enough to start looking for a job, how do you plan to begin your search?

3. 1. Research your Job Hunting Resources
Family & Friends
They know of your interests and abilities
They have contacts in the community
Networking
Make use of personal connections when searching for job opportunities (teachers, coaches, family friends, etc.)
Search Employment Websites
Post your resume so employers can search for you
Monster.com, Hotjobs.com, CareerBuilder.com
Search “Help Wanted” Listings in the Newspaper

4. Job Hunting Resources (Cont.)
Employers
Contact business employers to learn of available jobs
Even if there are no openings, they may contact you in the future
Employment Agencies
Help people find jobs by matching applicants’ qualifications with job openings
Public agencies are free; Private agencies charge fees
Career Counselors & Advisors
At schools and at colleges

5. 2. Determine if the Job Is Right For You
A. Evaluate yourself.
B. Evaluate the job.

6. A. Evaluate Yourself What skills do you have to offer?
Are they transferable skills?
Are they specialized skills?

7. Evaluate Yourself (cont)
Transferable Skills: the skills that can be used in many different situations
Also known as soft skills
Examples:
Writing
Working well with others
Time management
Making decisions
Specialized Skills: the skills necessary to do a specific job (like knowing PhotoShop, Flash, or typing 80 WPM)

8. List your Skills
Transferable Skills:
Specialized Skills:

9. List your Achievements
Think of things you have done that make you stand out….(Science fair winner, perfect attendance, MVP, citizenship award) 1. 2. 3.

10. B. Evaluate The Job Required education or training Compensation
Do you need a college degree? Will there be on-the-job training?
Compensation
What is the wage/salary? Is there potential for raises?
Employer benefits
Fringe Benefit: Something you receive at little or no cost (paid vacation, sick leave, child care, health insurance, etc.)

11. Evaluate The Job Job outlook Working conditions Nature of the work
What is your job description? What will you be doing?
Working conditions
The work environment.
Inside or outside? Independently or with others?
Location (commute)? Work schedule? Travel requirements?
Job outlook
Are there jobs available? Are there future opportunities in this occupation?

12. Try out the career by …. Job shadowing Working with a mentor
Completing an
Internship

13. 3. Complete A Job Application
Read all the way through before completing
Write clearly and spell correctly
Complete all questions or label “NA” (not applicable) if the question doesn’t pertain to you
Give factual and positive answers to questions about education, work history, and past experience
Keep an updated list of previous employers, addresses, and phone numbers

14. 4. Prepare a Resume
Use recommended strategies and complete a quality resume that makes you stand out among other candidates.

15. 5. Create a Portfolio or a Website
Very often employers want to see a Portfolio which displays samples of work and accomplishments
You can also create a website to promote yourself

16. 6. Prepare for your Interview
Dress for success
Arrive on time
Be prepared to answer tough questions
Research the company and position so that you can ask intelligent questions

17. 7. Send a Thank You Letter
Always send a thank you letter to the company that granted you their time for an interview
The letter should be in business format contain no grammatical or punctuation errors

18. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FUTURE JOB HUNT!