Post on 24-Dec-2015
Getting the Job You Want
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Objectives
Discuss the parts of a résumé.
Describe the elements involved in the application process.
Discuss how employers and job candidates both benefit from a job interview.
The Main Idea
One of the first steps in finding a
job is to prepare a résumé.
A résumé tells an employer what a
worker has to offer.
Cover letters, job applications, and
interviews also provide information
about potential employees.
Key Terms
Résumé – a summary of your skills, education, and work experience
Chronological Résumé – a résumé that lists your achievements in time order
Job Objective – a statement about what type of job you want
Cover Letter - a letter that tells the employer about you and why you are applying for a job
Job Interview - a formal face-to-face discussion between an employer and a potential employee
Beginning Your Job Search
You should avoid limiting your
job search to one type of job.
The more you apply for the better your
chances are of getting a job
Some jobs may require no
experience, while others will
require different levels of
experience.
Preparing Your Résumé
Preparing a résumé is one
of the first steps in
finding a job
Your résumé shows an
employer what you have
to offer the company
Preparing Your Résumé
If your résumé is disorganized and
full of mistakes, your chances of
getting an interview will be slim.
Why do you think this is
important?
Try to limit your résumé to one page
and be sure to check your grammar
and spelling.
Why do you think it should be
one page?
Preparing Your Résumé
The most common type
of résumé is the
chronological résumé.
It clearly spells out your
experience in an easy
to read fashion
The five parts of a résumé are:
Heading Job objective Skills summary Work experience Education
Parts of a Resume
Preparing Your Résumé
Heading Contains your contact information
Job Objective The second part of a résumé Describes your intentions
Skills Summary Includes job-specific skills and transferable skills.
Contact Info
Objective
Summary
Preparing Your Résumé
Education Section List the names and locations of secondary and postsecondary schools you have attended List the dates you finished or the date you will finish
Work Experience Lists the jobs you have done and tasks/experience associate with the job
Education
Experience
Job Leads
A job lead is information about a job opening
Job leads can come from several sources, including a network of people who could help you.
Some of them might also give you a referral, or a recommendation to an employer or another job lead.
Contacting Potential Employers
The process of applying for a
job includes the following steps:
Submitting a cover letter
Filling out a job application or
submitting a résumé
Taking an employment test
(occasionally)
Being interviewed
Cover Letter
You should always include a
cover letter with your
résumé.
A cover letter can be used
to inquire about possible job
openings.
Cover Letter
Your cover letter needs to be formatted and error-free
It is a form of a business letter and should be formatted like one
Employment Testing
When you apply for a job, you might be asked to take a test to see if you have the required skills
Jobs for government or law enforcement may require drug and lie-detector testing or back ground checks
Interviewing for Jobs
Employers use the job interview to make hiring decisions.
Job interviews provide you with a chance to see if you really want the job.
They also allow you to showcase yourself for the hiring committee
Job Interview Tips
Do some homework about the company and the job.Be on time.
Wear appropriate clothes.
Put your best foot forward.
Ask questions about the job.
Ask about the next step.
Do not expect an answer right away.
More Interview Tips
In your follow-up letter, restate your objective and describe how your skills and experiences are well suited to the job.
This is your last chance to impress
Learn from your interview experiences and work on your weaknesses.
Activity #1
Answer the following questions:1. What is a résumé and why is it important?
2. What are the five parts of a résumé?
3. Explain the process involved with applying for a
job.
4. How can an employer and a job applicant both
benefit from a job interview?
5. Why is it important to find out as much as possible
about a position before the interview?
Activity #2
Fill out the résumé worksheet
provided
Using your résumé worksheet
compile a résumé using the
templates available in Microsoft
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