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Careers : The “Right Job” , Job Applications, Resumes , Covers Letters

Careers : The “Right Job” , Job Applications, Resumes , Covers Letters. Ag Survivor B, Ms. Rabbe March 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.

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Careers : The “Right Job” , Job Applications, Resumes , Covers Letters

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  1. Careers: The “Right Job”, Job Applications, Resumes, Covers Letters Ag Survivor B, Ms. Rabbe March 3-7, 2014

  2. Unit Outline • Know Yourself • Finding the Right Job • Selling Yourself on Paper • Marketing Yourself in Person • Keeping the Job

  3. “That’s the dream.”

  4. Personal Data Sheet

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. Job Hunting Tips

  8. Unit Outline • Know Yourself • Finding the Right Job • Selling Yourself on Paper • Marketing Yourself in Person • Keeping the Job

  9. Job Application Fails

  10. 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!

  11. Selling Yourself on Paper:Job Applications • References • Employers, teachers, mentors • Non-family! • “Sing Your Praises” … realistically. • Who would be on your reference list?

  12. Filling out Job Applications Practice Pass to your neighbor to review, make corrections/critiques

  13. 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

  14. How many seconds does a recruiter/hiring manager look at a resume? • A. 6 seconds • B. 20 seconds • C. 45 seconds • D. 60 seconds

  15. How many seconds does a recruiter/hiring manager look at a resume? • A. 6 seconds • B. 20 seconds • C. 45 seconds • D. 60 seconds

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