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Exploring Business & Marketing--Jobs
Obtaining a Job Exploring Business & Marketing--Jobs
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the steps to obtaining a job
Objective Understand the steps to obtaining a job
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What is required to obtain a job?
Obtaining a Job What is required to obtain a job?
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OBTAINING A JOB IS A PROCESS
Obtaining Job OBTAINING A JOB IS A PROCESS There are certain steps that, if taken, will help your job search be more successful
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Steps to Obtaining a Job
Determine what you want to do and what you are good at Obtain the proper education and training Search for job openings in your chosen field Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Complete job applications Create resumes Compose cover letters Practice interviewing Interview Show gratitude
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Determine what you want to do and what you are good at
STEP 1 Determine what you want to do and what you are good at
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STEP 1 Ask yourself... Determine what you want to do and
what your are good at Ask yourself... What are your interests? What are your talents? What are your hobbies? What do you want to do? What can you do well? What are your aspirations? Then find a job or jobs that match your answers
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Obtain the proper education & training
STEP 2 Obtain the proper education & training
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STEP 2 Obtain the proper education and training
Find out what you need to know... ...And then learn it
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Search for job openings in your chosen field
STEP 3 Search for job openings in your chosen field
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Search for job openings in your chosen field
STEP 3 Search for job openings in your chosen field Conduct job searches Internet searches Company websites Job search websites Contacts/Networking Walk-ins Phone calls
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Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references
STEP 4 Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references
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Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references
STEP 4 Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Job Descriptions Research Companies References Job requirements Compensation Application guidelines Websites Contacts Online reviews Product reviews Choose people who will say good stuff Ask permission before listing references Discuss qualifications with references
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Complete job applications
STEP 5 Complete job applications
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Complete job applications
STEP 5 Complete job applications Job applications are created by business looking to hire employees and are used to find out information about potential employees Job applications ask: Name & contact information Position applying for Education Employment Skills Certifications Availability References Other information related to the job Businesses job application responses to help them start researching you
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STEP 6 Create resumes
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Each job you apply for should have its own resume
STEP 6 Create resumes Resumes are created by job applicants--they can put whatever they want on them A resume is a QUICK GLANCE document that is used to learn more about the applicant Each job you apply for should have its own resume
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STEP 7 Compose cover letters
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STEP 7 Compose cover letters
A cover letter is written to the interviewer Cover letters allow applicants to expound on a few of their accomplishments Each job you apply for should have its own cover letter
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Practice Interviewing
STEP 8 Practice Interviewing
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DON’T “WING” THE INTERVIEW Common Job Interview Questions
STEP 8 Practice interviewing Practice Makes Perfect DON’T “WING” THE INTERVIEW Common Job Interview Questions Tell me about yourself. What do you know about our company? How well do you work in groups? What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest weaknesses? Tell me about a conflict you have faced at work and how you dealt with it. Where do you see yourself in five years? Why should we hire you?
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STEP 9 Interview
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First impressions are everything!
STEP 9 Interview First impressions are everything! How to Look How to Act Professional dress--2 steps above what you will wear if hired Shiny shoes Nice hairstyle and/or haircut Fresh breath Relaxed and confident Professional--don’t do weird stuff Arrive minutes early No cell phone use Greet everybody Be gracious Firm handshakes
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STEP 10 Show gratitude
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Use your manners consistently and constantly
STEP 10 Show gratitude Use your manners consistently and constantly Within a few hours of your interview, send an to your interviewer thanking him/her for the time taken out of their schedule to interview you
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Steps to Obtaining a Job
Determine what you want to do and what you are good at Obtain the proper education and training Search for job openings in your chosen field Review job descriptions, research companies, and acquire references Complete job applications Create resumes Compose cover letters Practice interviewing Interview Show gratitude
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