1. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART Section 6.2 Applying for a Job

2. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to prepare for your job search Procedures for creating effective résumés and cover letters

3. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

4. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 You should display confidence and be positive every time you communicate with an employer by phone, in writing, or in person. Be Confident and Be Prepared

5. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 An employer will require you have certain documents. A Social Security number is a number issued by the federal government that is required for all workers. Be Prepared

6. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A work permit shows that you have been advised of laws restricting the hours young people can work and the kinds of jobs they can hold. If you are under 16 (or 18 in some states), you will need a work permit. Be Prepared

7. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A résumé lists your experience, education, and skills in a formal manner. Employers will see your résumé as a reflection of you, so make sure it is well written and polished. Be Prepared

8. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Standard English is the form of writing and speaking you’ve learned in school. If you have trouble with grammar and usage, now is the time to polish those skills. Communicating Effectively

9. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 The job application form asks questions about your skills, work experience, education, and interests. Filling Out the Job Application

10. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Read and follow directions exactly. Keep the application neat and clean. Make your statements positive. Keep your opinions open. Prepare any lists of information in advance. Filling Out the Job Application

11. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 References are people who will recommend you to an employer. Employers trust teachers and former employers most. Filling Out the Job Application

12. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Get permission to use people as references. Filling Out the Job Application

13. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Employers do not have the right to ask you about your: Filling Out the Job Application race,religion,sex, children, or marital status.

14. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 You don’t have to tell if you’ve been arrested. You are required to tell if you’ve been convicted of a felony. Filling Out the Job Application

15. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A résumé is a brief summary of your: Preparing a Résumé personal information, education,skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

16. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A good résumé can get you an interview. A bad résumé can kill your chance for a job. Make yourself look good! Preparing a Résumé

17. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 In your résumé, focus on your skills, education, and training. Don’t hesitate to include awards, hobbies, or activities. Preparing a Résumé

18. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A résumé should usually not be longer than one page. It must be neatly printed, and there should be no errors in spelling, grammar, or usage. Preparing a Résumé

19. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A chronological résumé gives your experience in time order, listing your most recent experience first. You organize your education and other information in the same reverse order. Preparing a Résumé

20. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 The advantage of a chronological résumé is that is shows your growth in experience. It works best for a person with continuous work experience. Preparing a Résumé

21. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A skills résumé is organized around your skills and accomplishments. The advantage of this résumé format is that you can emphasize your strengths. Preparing a Résumé

22. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Increasingly, companies copy and store résumés electronically. When companies need to hire someone, they do an electronic search of their stored résumés. Electronic Résumés

23. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Here are some tips for making your résumé scannable: Electronic Résumés Keep the résumé clean. Use crisp, dark type. Avoid italics, underscores, and fancy type. continued

24. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Use white paper. Use keywords in describing your experience. Electronic Résumés

25. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Always send a cover letter with your résumé. A cover letter is a one-page letter telling the employer who you are and why you’re sending your résumé. Writing Cover Letters

26. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Your cover letter should reflect your understanding of the company and how you are able to meet its needs. Writing Cover Letters

27. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 The opening paragraph of your cover letter should explain why you are writing. Writing Cover Letters

28. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 The body of your cover letter should be your sales pitch. Highlight personal qualities, skills, and experiences that make you a good candidate for the job opening. Writing Cover Letters

29. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 The closing paragraph should tell how you will follow up. Always include your telephone number in this paragraph so that the employer can contact you. Writing Cover Letters

30. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 Your cover letter should be free of errors in spelling and punctuation. If possible, ask someone else to proofread your cover letter. Try to personalize your cover letter. Writing Cover Letters

31. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 A performance test evaluates how well you can do a particular task. A drug test is a blood or urine test for illegal drugs. A polygraph test is a lie detector test. Taking Tests

32. Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Applying for a Job 6.2 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART End of Section 6.2 Applying for a Job