1. JOB SEARCH SUCCESS

2. OBJECTIVES Where and how do I look? Filling out an application How to write your resume Carry out an interview with professionalism

3. CAREER DECISIONS “If you don’t know where you are going, how are you going to get there?” Try to find a job that you are going to be happy with. Remember you will be spending a large portion of your time there. If you are happy, you will do a better job and stay longer.

4. CAREER PATHS Assess – Work needs – Work desires – Your skills and training levels – Willingness to return to school – Salary concerns – Commuting

5. THE HUNT Most job seekers spend their time checking and responding to want ads. However, employers hire the least number of people through want ads. The solution: Identify companies you want to work for, fill out an application, leave a resume and keep checking back.

6. WHERE TO LOOK Networking Internet Hiring or job fairs Pound the pavement Want Ads

7. THE APPLICATION In many cases, the application is the first thing that a potential employer will see from you. It will give the employer an outline of your work history. They typically pay close attention to work history, length of employment, specific duties, reasons for leaving, and references.

8. FIRST IMPRESSIONS Wear interview appropriate clothing Bring your own pens Print clearly

9. ON THE APPLICATION Use black ink Take your time Use correct spelling Avoid abbreviations NEVER leave blank spaces

10. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS Be positive BE HONEST Be accurate Ask permission before you use someone as a reference Don’t give an expected salary Give a positive reason for leaving your last job FOLLOW UP on your application

11. RESUME A résumé is a document that contains a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education. The résumé is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment.

12. RESUME APPEARANCE Good quality paper Clean and crisp – No tears, wrinkles, folds, worn corners, smudges, or handwriting No typos, misspellings or grammatical errors Copies need to be clean and clear.

13. FORMAT Normal Margins Simple professional Fonts Keep it short – Resume should be no more than one page – Avoid long paragraphs

14. WORDING Clearly written and organized Use action verbs to emphasize achievement Don’t be vague BE HONEST Eliminate not related and non- essential details

15. REFERENCES List a minimum of three of each type – Professional – Personal Keep the heading the same as your resume page

16. INTERVIEW First impressions are everything! Up to 60% of hiring decisions are made in the first three minutes of the interview. By preparing both physically and mentally, you will feel more organized and ready. Remember it is natural to feel nervous.

17. DRESS FOR SUCCESS Wear well fitting clothes in darker subdued colors – Dress a step above standard job attire Clean, polished, closed toe shoes in good repair Hair clean and controlled Clean hands and well cared for nails

18. ATTENTION TO DETAILS Modest low key accessories You may carry a briefcase or small handbag but not both Less is best for makeup and scents Remove all loose threads Try to avoid having jangling pocket contents

19. WHAT NOT TO WEAR Slit or too short skirts Bright annoying colors Sleeveless shirts Low necklines Dirty or ill-fitting clothing Overlong nails or odd colored polish Strong cigar or cigarette smoke smells Hats Sunglasses either on your face or on the top of your head Large rings or earrings Dangling or chunky jewelry Excessive piercings Heavy makeup

20. BODY LANGUAGE IS IMPORTANT Eye contact Facial expressions Posture Personal space (30- 36 inches) Gestures ( keep your movements slow and deliberate) SMILE!

21. SELL YOURSELF Be ten minutes early Don’t bring anyone with you BE HONEST When meeting the interviewer – Call him/her by name – Shake hands firmly – Introduce yourself – Thank him/her for their time Write a thank you letter and keep in touch

22. ONLINE IMAGE What is your email address? What does your My space, Facebook etc. look like?