Finding and Applying for a Job: A Comprehensive Guide

1. Chapter 38 finding and applying for a job Section 38.1 Finding a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job

2. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 CONNECT Ask your networking contacts to show you their résumés. What do they have in common?

3. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 • Name the legal document needed to begin working. • Write a letter of application and complete an application form. • Write a résumé and a cover letter. • Prepare for an interview.

4. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 When you find some job possibilities that interest you, apply for them. You must then complete application forms, write letters of application, and prepare your résumé.

5. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 • standard English • references • cover letter • résumé

6. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 How to Apply for a Job

7. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 How to Apply for a Job

8. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Getting a Work Permit Work Permits In some states, work permits are required for minors. Generally, minors under 18 years of age must attend school A designated school official usually issues work permits.

9. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job Hiring Criteria How well can you do the job? How willing are you to do the job? How well will you fit in?

10. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job Use standard English in all your communications with a company. standard English The formal style of writing and speaking learned in school.

11. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job references Someone who knows your work habits and personal traits and will recommend you for a job.

12. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job cover letter A letter written by a job applicant to introduce the applicant to an employer in the hope of convincing the employer to read the résumé.

13. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job Always include a cover letter when you send a résumé to an employer. résumé A brief summary of personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

14. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job Characteristics and Features of Each Type of Résumé

15. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job Characteristics and Features of Each Type of Résumé

16. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job Parts of a Résumé Objective Identification Experience Education Activities and Awards References

17. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job

18. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job All applicants must be given the same consideration.

19. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job

20. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job Young Job Applicants Often Have Problems with These Questions: What type of work would you like to do? What compensation (wage or salary) do you expect?

21. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job

22. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job

23. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 After You Are Hired

24. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Section 38.2 1. List the basic categories of information to include in a résumé. Basic information includes personal identification, your objective, experience, education, activities and awards, and references.

25. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Section 38.2 2. Name three steps to achieve a successful interview. Three steps toward a successful interview include preparation, appropriate conduct, and follow-up with a thank-you letter or phone call.

26. Applying for a Job Section 38.2 Section 38.2 3. Describe how to learn about a company in order to prepare for an interview. Ways to learn about a company include reading company brochures, catalogs, quarterly reports, and online articles; visiting the company’s Web site; and asking members of your network.

27. End of Chapter 38 finding and applying for a job Section 38.1 Finding a Job Section 38.2 Applying for a Job