4.3 Apply for a Job

1. 4.3 Apply for a Job Goals: • Identify ways to find out about job openings. • Describe the job application process.

2. Apply for a Job Key Terms: • Referral • Temporary Agency • Resume • Cover Letter • Reference

3. Think of ALL the people you know 1. Referrals = Networking • THIS IS SO IMPORTANT- NETWORK Studies show that 40% of all employees found their first job through a REFERRAL! A referralis the recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows. • Referrals from successful employees at the company are especially powerful.

4. 2. Apply yourself! • Most businesses keep files of applications that they use when they have job openings. 3. Newspapers • Check the help-wanted ads. Newspapers are likely to have entry-level jobs posted in the want ads.

5. 4. Private Employment Agencies- organizations that help people find jobs and employers find qualified workers. 5. Temporary Agency-is a private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses. • Benefit of Temp Agencies is it allows you to sample many types of jobs and often leads to full time employment.

6. 6. Jobs Online • Online job search sites allow you to search for job openings in your field across the country and globally. • You can often post your resume on these sites. • Many companies post their job openings on their own web sites!

7. The Job Application Process Steps to follow: • Preparing a Resume • Writing a cover letter • Complete the application • References

8. 1. Preparing a Resume • A resume is a brief summary of your job qualifications, including your education and training, job skills and work experience. • Resume are designed to help emphasize your strengths to potential employers.

9. What to include in a Resume MUST HAVES: • Your contact information including your name, address and telephone #’s. • Your objective in seeking a job. • Your education and training. • Your employment history. MAY ALSO INCLUDE: Special qualifications, certifications, honors you have received and volunteer experience.

10. 2. Writing a Cover Letter • A cover letter is your letter of introduction that is sent along with your resume. • The purpose of a cover letter is to encourage the employer to read your resume and ask you for an interview. • Explain why you are applying for the job • Mention strengths that will be most important to the employer • How your services will benefit the employer

11. 3. Completing the Application • When you apply for a job, you will probably have to complete a written application. • Be prepared with the following information: • Your name, address, telephone # and Social Security #. • Information about your education & training. • List of work experience, including company names & addresses, date of employment, supervisor names and reasons for leaving. • The name of the job you are applying for and sometimes the salary you expect to receive.

12. 4. References • Prospective employers usually want you to supply a list of references. • A referenceis a person the employer can contact to verify your training, experience or character. • Reference Guidelines: • Not family members • Always ask for permission to use someone as a reference • Send your references a thank you letter.

13. Potential References Make a list of good potential references: • Previous supervisors • Adult family friend • Teacher • Coach • Club Advisor • Church Leader