1. “Putting Your Best Foot Forward”
LESSON 2_rev C
”FINDING A JOB”
…..what kind of job would I like?
Lesson 2 ―
“Finding A Job”
and
“Putting Your Best Foot Forward”

2. MY HELP WANTED AD LESSON 2_rev C ”FINDING A JOB”
…..what kind of job would I like?
MY HELP WANTED AD
What Can You Tell From a Help-Wanted Employment Ad?
(Answer the following questions for the ad you have selected.)
YES NO
Can you tell what kind of work the person hired will be doing? ______ ______
Can you tell how much the job pays? ______ ______
Does the ad describe the required skills or training? ______ ______
Can you tell what company is advertising this position? ______ ______
Can you tell if you can apply for this job by phone? ______ ______
Can you tell is this is the kind of work you would enjoy doing? ______ ______
Circle any words, abbreviations or phrases that you do not know. Find out what they mean in class discussion and write the answers here:

3. Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2015
LESSON 2_rev C
”FINDING A JOB”
…..what kind of job would I like?
TEXAS WAGE SUMMARY
Stats From: Texas Workforce Commission, 2015

4. LESSON 2_rev C
”FINDING A JOB”
…..what kind of job would I like?

5. LESSON 2_rev C
”FINDING A JOB”
…..what kind of job would I like?

6. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE:
A SMILE

7. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE:
PEN AND PENCIL

8. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE:
A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

9. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE:
AN INTEREST IN THE JOB

10. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE:
GOOD GROOMING

11. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE:
RESUME LISTING EDUCATION
AND JOB EXPERIENCES

12. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… FOR REALLY GOOD IMPRESSION, TAKE THESE:
Brad Pitt
18732 Pitts Road
Richmond, TX
Sandra Bullock
2 Talent Blvd.
Seabrook TX
Emeril Lagasse
785 Gourmet Way
Katy, TX
WRITTEN REFERENCES

13. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… FOR ANOTHER REALLY GOOD IMPRESSION, TAKE THESE:
ATTENDANCE & GRADE RECORDS
FROM SCHOOL

14. JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . . DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT . . .
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
… AND, FOR AN ESPECIALLY GOOD IMPRESSION, TAKE THESE:
COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FROM $AW CLASSES

15. JOB APPLICATION LESSON 2_rev C ”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
JOB APPLICATION

16. TEN WAYS TO GIVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
LESSON 2_rev C ”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD” ...job applications and interviewing
TEN WAYS TO GIVE A
SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
APPEARANCE – The interviewer is expecting to see a person who is clean and well groomed. Your clothes, attitude and gestures give silent messages about you.
DRESS FOR THE OCCASION – Choose an appropriate outfit for the interview.
SMILE AND HANDSHAKE – Know the title of the person interviewing you, if possible. Introduce yourself, shake hands, and smile. A firm handshake and eye-to-eye contact conveys confidence.

17. TEN WAYS TO GIVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
LESSON 2_rev C ”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD” ...job applications and interviewing
TEN WAYS TO GIVE A
SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
WHAT TO BRING – Pen or pencil and writing pad; copy of your resume or personal information sheet, references, etc.
BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE JOB – Knowing what the company does and something about the job you’re applying for may give you a significant advantage.
ASK QUESTIONS, CONVERSE, BUT ALSO LISTEN – Be prepared to discuss your interests, qualifications, and short-term career objectives. Do not ask about salary until you have been offered the job.

18. TEN WAYS TO GIVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
LESSON 2_rev C ”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD” ...job applications and interviewing
TEN WAYS TO GIVE A
SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
APPLY ONLY IF THE JOB IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU!
BE HONEST. IT’S OKAY TO SAY “I DON’T KNOW”!
SHOW INTEREST, BE MOTIVATED, EMPHASIZE POSITIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS – Show interest in the job and opportunities with the company. Take notes, if appropriate. Try some of these questions:
How many employees work for the company?
How often do you hire new employees?
Do you hire people with my background? What
additional skills or courses would I need to move
ahead within the company?
Do you promote from within the company rather than
hire from the outside?

19. LETTER FROM A BUSINESS MANAGER…
LESSON 2_rev C
”PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD”
...job applications and interviewing
LETTER FROM A BUSINESS MANAGER…