1. RESUMES Why write a RESUME ?

2. I can think about myself as something for sale as a product. Me = A worker for hire I need to advertise myself so that I can tell the employer what type of worker he will get if he employs me. How to advertise?

3. What would your poster look like?

4. My Poster=My Resume Product Name=My Name How to get the product=My contact details What the product is made of=My Abilities

5. My Poster=My Resume What the product = My Skills does Extra features = My other interest or hobbies People who would recommend the product because = Referees they have used it or know about it and trust it

6. Where are the jobs? Look at the newspaper job advertisements Look on the internet job sites Look out for notices when you are out shopping Speak to people in work

7. Ways to find jobs that are not advertised Use my networks Visit the business Call businesses on the telephone

8. Networking Who is in your network? Friends and their parents Family Your neighbours Teachers Your church Your Sporting club Who else do you know?

9. Visiting the workplace to cold call Take a letter to introduce yourself and explain what your have to offer Take your resume to leave as your advertisement Dress and behave well to give a good impression

10. Telephoning for a job Be organised Think about what you want to say and practice it Have a pen and paper ready to take notes