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APPLYING FOR A JOBAPPLYING FOR A JOB

4.14.1 Data Sheets and Job Applications

4.2 4.2 Writing a Resume

4.3 4.3 Contacting Employers

Chapter 4

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DATA SHEETS ANDDATA SHEETS ANDJOB APPLICATIONSJOB APPLICATIONS

Prepare a personal data sheet

Complete a job application form

Lesson 4.1

ObjectivesObjectives

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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEET

A personal data sheet is a summary of personal, educational, and occupational information.

Lesson 4.1

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PARTS OF A PARTS OF A PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEET

Identification Educational background Employment history References

References are a list of individuals who are qualified to provide information about you to a potential employer.

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SAMPLE OF ASAMPLE OF APERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEET

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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETIDENTIFICATION SECTIONIDENTIFICATION SECTION

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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETEDUCATION SECTIONEDUCATION SECTION

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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETEMPLOYMENT SECTIONEMPLOYMENT SECTION

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PERSONAL DATA SHEETPERSONAL DATA SHEETREFERENCES SECTIONREFERENCES SECTION

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JOB APPLICATION FORMJOB APPLICATION FORM

A job application form is a form used by employers to collect personal, educational, and occupational information from a job applicant.

Lesson 4.1

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JOB APPLICATIONJOB APPLICATION

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JOB APPLICATION (TOP)JOB APPLICATION (TOP) Lesson 4.1

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JOB APPLICATION (BOTTOM)JOB APPLICATION (BOTTOM) Lesson 4.1

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TIPS FOR COMPLETING TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORMA JOB APPLICATION FORM

Read the entire form before filling it out. Be as neat as possible. Print even if the form does not say to. Use your correct name, not a nickname. Answer all questions on the form. Answer all questions honestly. List the specific position or job for which you are

applying.

Lesson 4.1

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TIPS FOR COMPLETING TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORMA JOB APPLICATION FORM

Check your spelling. Write “open” in the space provided for “wages or

salary expected.” Provide an appropriate reason for leaving a previous

job. After completing the form, check it carefully before

mailing it or handing it in.

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WRITING A RESUMEWRITING A RESUME

Understand the parts of a resume

Write a resume

Lesson 4.2

ObjectivesObjectives

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RESUMERESUME

A resume is a one-page description of a job seeker’s history and qualifications for employment.

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PARTS OF A RESUMEPARTS OF A RESUME

Personal information Career goals Educational background Work experience References

Lesson 4.2

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SAMPLE RESUMESAMPLE RESUME

Lesson 4.2

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WRITE YOUR RESUMEWRITE YOUR RESUME

Provide enough detail to give an employer the information needed to judge your qualifications

Prepare a neat, error-free document that has a professional appearance

Use attractive page design Print on good-quality paper using a

good printer

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CONTACTING EMPLOYERSCONTACTING EMPLOYERS

Explain four methods of contacting employers about a job

Describe the two most common types of pre-employment tests

Lesson 4.3

ObjectivesObjectives

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FOUR METHODS OFFOUR METHODS OFCONTACTING EMPLOYERSCONTACTING EMPLOYERS

Applying in person Applying by telephone Applying in writing Applying online

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APPLYING IN PERSONAPPLYING IN PERSON

Be well groomed and dressed appropriately. Introduce yourself. State your interest in the job advertised. Be prepared to fill out a job application form. Be prepared for an interview.

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APPLYING BY TELEPHONEAPPLYING BY TELEPHONE

Get organized before you call. Call from a quiet place. Speak clearly. Give your name. State your business. Be courteous, friendly, and interested. Write down information quickly. Ask for an appointment.

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APPLYING IN WRITINGAPPLYING IN WRITING

Send a cover letter and resume. A cover letter is a letter of application

accompanied by a resume that is sent to a potential employer.

Use mail, e-mail, or fax.

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SAMPLESAMPLECOVER LETTERCOVER LETTER

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APPLYING ONLINEAPPLYING ONLINE

E-mail Online application form Post a resume to an online database

Lesson 4.3

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTSPRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS

A pre-employment test is a paper-and-pencil test or performance test administered by an employer as part of the job application process.

Lesson 4.3

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CIVIL SERVICE TESTCIVIL SERVICE TEST

A civil service test is a type of pre-employment test administered to a job applicant seeking a government job. Intended to promote fairness in

employment Applicants with the highest scores are

given preference in hiring

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TYPES OF TYPES OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTSPRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS

General ability tests Performance tests

Lesson 4.3

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BEFORE TAKING A TESTBEFORE TAKING A TEST

Exercise Relax Eat well Get plenty of sleep

Lesson 4.3

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TAKING A TESTTAKING A TEST

Listen to the instructions Work steadily and carefully

Lesson 4.3