1. 9.01 Understand procedures to obtain a job

2. What is a job lead? Cooperative education/Internship Newspaper and trade magazines Employment agencies Company personnel/human resources offices Internet Letters of inquiry

3. What is networking? Links from people to people Not formal groups with formal rules “Word of mouth” Establishing contacts

4. What are obstacles in networking? Personal barriers Lack of knowledge Lack of foresight Lack of work ethic

5. What are the steps in applying for a job? Step 1: Application –Cover letter –Résumé –References –Electronic résumé Step 2: Prepare for the interview

6. What are the steps in applying for a job? (con’t) Step 3: Make a good first impression Step 4: Follow up the interview Step 5: Reference letter

7. What should I do after I am hired? Thank all of the interviewers Maintain a list of accomplishments Keep learning new skills Keep network contacts Volunteer and be a team player