1. Applying for a job

2. Applications
Form that asks questions about your skills, work experience, education and interests

3. Hints to filling in an application
Read it first all the way through
Follow directions
Be truthful, neat, and complete
Write NA on blanks in which you do not have a response for
Use blue or black ink
Do not cross something out- use white out

4. Many employers now use electronic application centers at their locations or allow people to apply on line.
How does this benefit the employer and applicant? How could this hurt the applicant

5. Resume and Cover Letter

6. Resume Terms term definition Job objective Work experience Education
Honors and activities
State the job that you are applying for
List all work you have done, include volunteer
List schools attended and dates
Awards you have received and groups you are a members of

7. Resume terms terms definitions Special skills and abilities
Skills you have that will help with the job

8. Resume Hints Keep the resume short- 1 page
Resume should be well organized
Resume should be easy to read
Resume should be free of errors
Use black ink
Headings in capital letters

9. Cover Letter Tell who you are Tell why you are sending the resume
Takes place of your handshake
Tell highlights about yourself related to job you are seeking

10. Parts of a cover letter term explanation Your name and address Date
Company name and address
Salutations
opening
Who is sending the letter
Date letter is written
Who you are sending it to
Dear
Introduce self, state job applying for, how you found out about the job

11. Parts of a cover letter term explanation Main body Closing name
Describe skills and experiences you have for the job. Tell that a resume is attached
Ask for an interview, thank person for time and interest, include way to contact you
Sincerely and your name in cursive and print

12. Cover letter tips Write in business format Single space
Left side flush
Each paragraph followed by a blank line

13. Why is a cover letter like a hand shake?

14. The interview and follow up letter

15. Preparing for the Interview tips
Learn as much about the job as possible before the interview
Practice or role play interviewing
Dress a bit better than you would on a normal day
Be neat, clean, well groomed
Loose most of the jewelry, perfumes, and make up

16. The day of the interview tips
Have a positive attitude
Smile
Be enthusiastic
Good eye contact
Completely answer all questions
Speak clearly and at a speed that can be understood

17. The day of the interview tips
Strong handshake
Maintain good body posture
Introduce yourself to the interviewer
Eliminate nervous actions
When leaving, shake hand again, smile and make eye contact

18. Common interview questions
What can you tell me about yourself?
What are your greatest strengths?
What are your greatest weaknesses?
Do you prefer to work alone or with someone?
Why do you want this job?
What are your career goals?

19. Common Interview questions
Why should I hire you?
What was the hardest challenge you have ever faced?
How would you handle the following situation? …
What are some of your hobbies
How would someone describe you?

20. Follow Up Letter
A short thank you note

21. Parts of a follow up letter
On the envelope
Your return address
Address and name of person you interviewed with

22. Parts of a Follow up letter
Inside the letter
Date
Dear and name of interviewer

23. Parts of the follow up letter
One paragraph should include
thank you for interview
remind them the job you interviewed for
remind them of your qualities
remind them why you should have the job
thank them again for time and patience
Sincerely, your name in cursive and in print

24. Follow up letter tips Single space Left side flush
Use blue or black ink
No misspellings
Spell the name of the interviewer correctly