HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOBHOW TO WRITE A RESUME

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A JOB INTERVIEWHOW TO BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY

Entering the World of Work

How to present yourself

Getting a job can be a challenging process for anyone

Every job offer is a two-way agreement that benefits both the employer and the employee

The employer wants a good workerYou want a job that you can do well and that

pays an acceptable wageThe way you present yourself when you apply

for a job determines whether your get it.

Applying for a job

Employers are required by law to use a fair and competitive process to hire new employees.

Steps: Completing a job application Submitting a resume and cover letter Interviewing

Resumes

Review of your own abilities and experiencesSelf-review leads to developing a written

summary of your jobA resume is a typed document that provides a

brief history of your work experience and education

Many employers ask for a resume along with your application

Employers

When there is a large number of applicants employers will narrow down the field by selecting the best resumes

Poorly written resumes-misspelled words, grammar will be eliminated

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Cover Letters

Informs the employer that you are applying for a position in the company

A successful cover letter has four major parts A salutation and a reference to the specific job for

which you are applying Information regarding your knowledge of the company A positive statement about the contribution you can

make to the company Your desire for an interview, plus follow-up

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Interview

First impressions happen in the first 10 seconds of meeting someone

Interviewers tend to highly rate those who appear genuine, enthusiastic, and share the same values as the company

Dress properly for a job interviewT-shirts are not appropriate

Interview

During the interview let the interviewer take the lead in the conversation

Focus on hearing the questions and answerSit up straight, smile and lean toward them

directlySave questions regarding wages and benefits

until you know that you are a finalist for the job

You should always end the interview with a positive statement of your interest in the job

FIND A JOB!

Local newspaperPen and paperCut out 5 ads that interest you and glue them

to a sheet of paperBeneath each ad, list ways a person in this

job would use technologyHow is technology changing the workplace?