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Applications and Resumes

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Lesson1. Job Openings Go

2. Application Go

3. Résumé Go

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Lesson 1 – Job Criteria

Job search starts with you.

What are your job criteria?

Education and experience required

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Lesson 1 – Finding a Job

Networking◦ Classmates◦ Family members◦ Personal Contacts

Internet Job Fairs Internships or

Temporary Employment

Career Placement◦ Employment agencies◦ School counselors

Job fairs Newspapers

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Lesson 1 – Equal Employment Opportunity

According to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

Employers are not allowed to discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disabilities or age.

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Lesson 1 – Equal Employment Opportunity

You may legally not be hired for these reasons:

◦ Not a U.S. resident and have no work visa.

◦ Not old enough

◦ Not able to perform job duties

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Lesson 2 – Application for Employment

Provides information about the applicant’s experience, education, etc.

Applicant’s ability in terms of: ▫ Following directions▫ Being complete▫ Being accurate▫ Working neatly▫ Spelling correctly

Be honest

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Lesson 2 – General Information

Includes:▫ The applicant’s

personal information▫ Age▫ Work status▫ Past employment with

company

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Lesson 2 – Type of Employment

Includes:▫ Desired position▫ Referral method▫ Type of work▫ Date available

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Lesson 2 – Education

The Education section tells the employer about the applicant’s education.

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Lesson 2 – Work History

Applicant’s work experience and the details of each job.

Listed in order with the most recent job listed first. Use action verbs.

List volunteer experience

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Lesson 2 – Special Skills and Qualifications

Under Special Skills and Qualifications, the applicant should list any interests, activities, honors, and awards that are related to the job.

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Lesson 2 – References Person who can speak

positively about the applicant

Include:▫ Teachers▫ Counselors▫ Supervisors▫ Co-workers▫ Co-members of

organizations▫ Clergy

Get the person’s permission

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Lesson 2 – Acknowledgment

Agree to the terms of the application

Includes:▫ Declaration that all

information is truthful▫ Realization that the

employer may investigate all information

▫ Understanding that employment is not guaranteed

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Lesson 3 – Résumé

Highlights the applicant’s qualifications for employment

Shows proof of reliability and capability

Provides information about the applicant in terms of these skills:▫ Being organized.▫ Being concise.▫ Being accurate.

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Lesson 3 – Résumé Styles

There are résumé styles to suit every situation. ▫ Professional▫ Contemporary▫ Elegant

People should consider the type of job they want as well as their own personal taste when they choose their résumé style.

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Lesson 3 – Entry-level vs. Professional

An entry-level résumé is suitable for people who are just entering the workforce.

A professional résumé is suitable for people who are mid-career professionals.

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Lesson 3 – Functional vs. Chronological

A functional résumé highlights skills acquired through work and volunteer experiences and activities.

A chronological résumé highlights work experience.

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Lesson 3 – Objective

Opening statement at the top of a résumé. ▫ It tells an employer

what type of job an applicant wants.

▫ It states why the person is qualified for the job.

An objective should be as specific as possible.

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Lesson 3 – E-mailing/Posting Résumé

Format must be changed for e-mailing or online posting

For example, convert to a plain text file

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Lesson 3 – Cover Letter Included with a

résumé

Includes four paragraphs: 1. Why the person is

writing – to apply for a job.

2. Highlights the applicant’s qualifications.

3. Expresses the applicant’s interest in an interview.

4. Thank the employer.