1. Applying for a Job Presenting Yourself
Lesson 7.1 – Part 1
Presenting Yourself

2. Career Portfolio: My Accomplishments
Title Your Paper “ACCOMPLISHMENTS”
List all the accomplishments you have received. (Example: awards, certificates, etc.)
List the things you would like to accomplish in the future.

3. Analyze personal qualifications
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Analyze personal qualifications
How to organize information about yourself in a résumé
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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. Word Wall Terms
Flexible Qualifications
Dependable Experience
Candidate Requirements
Preference Availability
Willingness

8. 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.

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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. 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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16. Electronic Résumés
Type headings in capital letters.
Include keywords that describe your skills and experience.

17. My First Résumé
Develop a Résumé for an employment opportunity in your career interest area.

18. Applying for a Job The Cover Letter
Chapter 7
Applying for a Job
Lesson Part II
The Cover Letter

19. What a cover letter is and why it is important Parts of a cover letter
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What a cover letter is and why it is important
Parts of a cover letter
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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. Applying for a Job Job Applications
Chapter 7
Applying for a Job
Lesson Part III
Job Applications

26. 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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27. 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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28. Tips for filling out job applications
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Tips for filling out job applications

29. 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.

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

31. 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.

32. Complete a Job Application
Try This Activity
Complete a Job
Application
Complete a job application form for a job in your career interest area.
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.

33. Critical Thinking Review
What can an employer learn about someone from the look of his or her job application?
Critical Thinking Q

34. Critical Thinking Review
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 A

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