1. Job Application Process
Understand procedures for gaining employment.

2. The procedures to follow when looking for a job include:
Complete a résumé
Write a cover letter (or Letter of Application)
Complete a job application
Interview with the potential employer
Send a thank-you letter

3. The Résumé

4. Purposes of a Résumé
Provide a summary of the applicant’s qualifications
Stimulate interest of an employer
Save time in the interview process

5. Guidelines for Writing a Résumé
Keep it to one page, if possible
Showcase skills and qualifications, but be honest
Use reverse chronological order for education and work experience
Use “action verbs” such as, created, designed

6. Guidelines for Writing a Résumé
Use present tense in describing a current job and past tense for others
Get permission to use names as references
Make it neat and spell everything correctly
Key and proofread carefully

7. Contents of a Résumé
Personal data- Name, address, phone number (where you can be reached), and address.
Job Objective- the job you are applying for.
Education background-list the schools you have attended or are currently attending. Also, includes any subjects or programs in which you are specialized.
Work experience/volunteer work- list your work experience beginning with your most recent job. Also, include volunteer work.

8. Contents of a Résumé
Special skills and abilities- list any job-related skills and abilities.
Honors and Activities- List any honors or awards you have received. Name activities you have participated in that relate to the job you want.
References available upon request- people who will recommend you to an employer. Should not be family members. Teachers, club leaders, neighbors, and anyone you’ve worked for before make good references.

9. The Cover Letter (or Letter of Application)

10. Purposes of a Cover Letter
Serves as a cover letter when mailing the résumé.
Sent in response to want ads

11. Guidelines for Writing a Cover Letter
Neatly type it
Address to a specific person
Keep the letter brief, clear, and businesslike (1 page)
Use personal business letter format

12. Contents of a Cover Letter
First paragraph tells the position you are interested in and where you found out about the position.
Middle or second paragraph stimulates interest in your qualifications and refers to your résumé.
Last paragraph should cause the reader to contact the applicant to arrange for an interview

13. The Job Application

14. Purposes of a Job Application
Indicates an applicant’s abilities
Determines how well an individual can follow directions, understands questions, and organizes answers
Indicates neatness, thoroughness, spelling, and writing abilities

15. Guidelines for Completing a Job Application
Have necessary materials on hand – pen, social security number, résumé, names and addresses of former employers and references.
Read entire form thoroughly before answering any questions.
Complete all blanks; write “NA” or draw a line if an item does not apply to you.
Provide honest, complete and accurate information.

16. Guidelines for Completing a Job Application
Be neat; ask for another form, if necessary.
Spell words correctly and fully.
Print legibly with black or blue ink. Keying an application is also a professional way to complete an application.
Sign properly, if requested.
Review form completely.

17. 6.02 PowerPoint
The Interview

18. Interview Techniques Preparation Interview Etiquette
Following the Interview

19. Interview Preparation
Research the Company
Practice
Dress the Part
Take Résumé and References

20. Proper Interview Etiquette
Be on time
No gum
Go alone
Show self-confidence
Give Introduction and handshake
Maintain good posture
Use appropriate body language (Including eye contact, gestures, etc,)
Speak clearly
Be a good listener
Sell yourself and your qualifications
Show interest in advancement
Tell the truth
Show a positive attitude and enthusiasm
Be prepared to answer questions
Do not criticize other employees
Thank the interviewer for their time

21. Interview Don’ts Chew gum Smoke during or beforehand
Rely on your résumé to sell you
Tell jokes during the interview
Act desperate
Say anything negative about former colleagues
Answer questions with a simple “yes” or “no”
Discuss personal issues
Answer cell phone calls
Ask about salary

22. Following the Interview
Send a thank- you letter
Be Persistent

23. The Thank-you Letter

24. Purposes of a Thank-you Letter
1.  Shows that you are still interested in the job
2.  Allows you a chance to clarify something you said in the interview or mention something that may have occurred to you later

25. Guidelines for Writing a Thank-you Letter
Thank the interviewer for talking to you
Let the employer know that you want the job
Be brief and polite
Send no later than two days following the interview
Proof the letter to make sure there are no mistakes

26. Other Methods of Follow-up
Telephone call
Visit to the company