1. Job Interview Skills and Resources
Career Unit Overview
Learning Objective:
Students will learn about the documents needed to apply for a job.

2. Applying for a Job Three important documents
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Job Application may also be required by the company

3. Resume A snapshot of your skills and experiences
Never use the word “I”
Only 1-2 pages long
BE HONEST
References go at the bottom
Check spelling and grammar
Need only one resume per field
If you are applying to five jobs in architecture, just print the same resume out 5 times
If you are applying to a job in architecture and a job in engineering, you need to make a resume for each

4. Cover Letter
Personalized for every position and company to which you apply
A more personal way to introduce yourself
A way to show interest in the company
No more than 1 page long
Always ask for an interview at the end
Check spelling and grammar
Be sure to sign

5. References ONLY professional references
No one related to you
Not your best friend
Do not list as a reference the manager for a work experience where you made a bad impression
May include at the bottom of your resume or on its own page

6. Job Application May be required by the company
Complete in blue or black ink
BE HONEST
Good idea to keep a list of references and work experiences and all pertinent information (phone number, address, etc.) on you to help fill out the application

7. Work Ethic What is Work Ethic?
Work ethic is reflected in a person’s attitudes, feelings, and beliefs towards work.
Work ethic is the morals and values in the work place.
Hill (1999) defines work ethic as:
Interpersonal skills
Initiative
Being dependable
What do these three items mean?

8. What is Ethical Behavior?
Work Ethic
What is Ethical Behavior?
Ethic behavior includes:
following personal and professional codes of ethics
Honesty
maintaining good attendance (and explaining any absences)
starting work on time and being productive while at work
keeping confidential matters to yourself
avoiding gossip and disputes
following workplace rules and regulations
Respecting your co-workers
keeping your promises.

9. As a Student, What is Your Work Ethic?
As a group discuss the following:
How are your interpersonal skills?
How is your initiative?
Are you dependable?
Why or why not?
Interpersonal skills Initiative Being dependable