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Careers: The “Right Job”, Job Applications, Resumes, Covers Letters
Ag Survivor B, Ms. RabbeMarch 3-7, 2014
+Unit Outline
Know Yourself
Finding the Right Job
Selling Yourself on Paper
Marketing Yourself in Person
Keeping the Job
+“That’s the dream.”
+ Personal Data Sheet
+Finding the Right Job
Core Values/Principles: Central beliefs of a company/business that guide their actions and dealings.
Mission/Vision: Statement that describes the purpose behind what a company is doing.
Goals: Measurable plans for the future to be achieved by the company through the work of its employees.
+Finding the Right Job
Other Vested Interests: Financial ventures of the company that may/may not directly relate to every day business Ex: Harvestland Co-op – AgQuest Financial,
property management in St. Cloud Ex: Land O’Lakes – Winfield Solutions
Other Important Information: Location(s) Opportunities for advancement Company culture
+ Job Hunting Tips
+Unit Outline
Know Yourself
Finding the Right Job
Selling Yourself on Paper
Marketing Yourself in Person
Keeping the Job
+Job Application Fails
+Selling Yourself on Paper: Job Applications
Standardized, in-depth information that company specifically asks for during hiring process.
Best Practices Neat, legible (PRINT or type!) Answer all questions (completely) Proofread – spelling is important!
+Selling Yourself on Paper:Job Applications
References Employers, teachers, mentors
Non-family! “Sing Your Praises” … realistically.
Who would be on your reference list?
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Filling out Job Applications1. Practice
2. Pass to your neighbor to review, make corrections/critiques
+Selling Yourself on Paper: Resumes
Employers “First Impression”
1-2 page summary of: Education Work Experience(s) Leadership/Related Experiences Awards/Certifications that qualify you or show
proficiency for job
+How many seconds does a recruiter/hiring manager look at a resume? A. 6 seconds
B. 20 seconds
C. 45 seconds
D. 60 seconds
+How many seconds does a recruiter/hiring manager look at a resume?A. 6 seconds
B. 20 seconds
C. 45 seconds
D. 60 seconds