1. Career Orientation— 2 nd Edition Applying for a Job Unit 4

2. Objective 1 - Sources for Job Openings  Friends, family, acquaintances  Employment agencies  Private employment offices  School counselors, placement services  Classified ads  Government offices  Window signs  Direct calls  Networking  Internships, volunteering, community service  Internet resources  Job shadowing experiences

3. Words You Should Know:  Networking : creating links from people you know to people they know, for a specific purpose (such as to find a job); making yourself known by meeting with people formally or informally, in groups or one-on-one  Internship : an outside-the-classroom work experience that is related to your career major or interests

4. Benefits of an Internship  Focus your career interests and objectives  Build your skills for success in the workplace and in a particular job!  Enhance your qualifications and confidence for an interview  May contribute to course credit!  Can often lead directly to a job offer from the internship employer!  Other benefits?

5. Objective 2 - Job Application Documents  Social security card  Birth certificate (original copy)  Driver’s license or other photo ID  Work permit (if appropriate)  Resume  Letters of recommendation  Work samples  Reference list

6. Objective 3 - Resume Information  Personal data  Career objective  Work experience  Education background  Personal skills, qualities  Honors, activities  References

7. Objective 5 - Cover Letters  Brief - not more than 3-4 paragraphs  Identify the job, and how you found out about it  Education and experience relating to the job  Request interview  Type letter and proofread before sending

8. Objective 7 - Job Application Forms  Read it first  Follow directions  Be neat  Leave no blanks  Know what position you want  Double-check when finished

9. Objective 9 - Employment Tests  Performance tests  Aptitude tests  Personality tests  Civil service tests  Psychological profile  Drug test

10. Objective 11 - Employer Looks For  Enthusiasm and interest  Dedication and dependability  Alertness, quickness of mind  Honesty and integrity  Desire to work  Desire to help  Desire to improve  Knowledge of required tasks  Eye contact

11. Objective 12 - Dress for an Interview  Dress to fit the job  Select clothing that becomes you (looks good on you)  Dress conservatively  Be modest and well-groomed

12. Did You Know? Most interviewers form an opinion within the first 90 seconds of the interview.

13. Objective 13 - Interview Information to Obtain Products, services How long in business Expansion, business changes Interviewer’s name, position, title Pronunciation of interviewer’s name Typical salary for the job Working conditions Security and safety precautions Public/customer relations Salary or wages Fringe benefits Advancement opportunities  Before the interview:  During the interview:

14. Objective 15 - Interview Prep  Obtain application form(s)  Prepare resume and cover letter  Complete application form(s)  Mail forms, resume, and cover letter  Respond to requests for interviews  Prepare questions about job and employer

15. Making an appointment by phone:  Plan what you will say before you call  State your name and reason for calling  Ask when would be the best time to come for an interview  Do not ask over the telephone how much job pays  Be polite and courteous  Ask if you should pick up an application or if one will be sent to you before the interview

16. Objective 16 - Interview Practices  Necessary documents  Pen and small notebook  Arrive early  Go alone  Introduction and purpose  Greet by name  Shake hands  Sit when and where indicated  Sit quietly  Try not to show nervousness  Maintain good posture and eye contact  Listen carefully  Do not smoke or chew gum  Show real interest  Use good manners

17. Objective 16 - Interview Practices  Be brief, positive, honest  Avoid slang, offensive language  Be ready to talk about work experience, skills  Discuss positives, not negatives  Ask questions you have at end of interview  Thank the interviewer  Offer added information  Be ready to take a performance test  Use a pleasant speaking voice  Follow up with thank you letter

18. Unit Review  1. Identify eight sources for learning about job openings.  2. List five document to take when you apply for a job.  3. List the types of information you should include in a resume.

19. Unit Review cont.  4. How long should a cover letter be? What should it include?  5. What are guidelines for filling out an application?  6. List four of the types of employment tests.  7. What are seven of the personal characteristics that an employer looks for during an interview?

20. Unit Review cont. Working conditions Pronunciation of interviewers name Company’s products/services Salary or wages Opportunity for advancement Length of time company in business Fringe benefits Company operations/expansion  8. Should you get the following information before or during an interview?

21. Unit Review cont. 1. Obtain _______________________________ 2. Prepare a ____________________________ 3. Complete ____________________________ 4. Mail ________________________________ 5. Respond ____________________________ 6. Prepare questions _____________________  9. Complete the steps to prepare for an interview:

22. Unit Review cont.  10. List ten recommended practices for interviewing.  11. Match the following terms with their definitions: internship networking A. creating links from people you know to people they know, for a specific purpose (such as to find a job) making yourself known B. an outside-the-classroom work experience that is related to your career major or interests

23. Career Orientation— 2 nd Edition Copyright 2007 Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education