Applying for a job

1. Applying for a job Section 6.2

2. Read to learn • How to prepare for and complete a job application • How to write an effective resume and cover letter

3. Main Idea • Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing a job

4. Key concepts • Preparing to apply • Job applications • Preparing a Resume • Writing Cover Letters

5. Key Terms • Social Security Number • Work Permit • Standard English • Job Application • Personal Fact Sheet • References • Resume • Cover Letter

6. Preparing to apply

7. Be confident • Do your best to project confidence and a positive, professional image every time you communicate with an employer

8. Be prepared • The first step in applying for a job is having a social security number • 123-45-6789 • Key Term: Social Security Number- A unique nine-digit number issued by the federal government that is required for all workers

9. Be prepared • If you are not a US citizen or permanent resident, you may need a work permit • Some states require work permits is you are under the age of 16 or 18 Key Term: Work Permit- A document that shows you are allowed to work in the United States

10. Communicate effectively • When you communicate with an employer, use Standard English • Avoid using filler words like um, like, and you know. • What should you do instead? Key Term Standard English The form of English you are taught in school

11. Job applications • The Job application is one way an employer can screen job applicants • http://www.nowhiring.com/job-apps/starbucks-job-application.pdf Key term: Job Application A form that asks questions about a job applicant’s skills, work experience, education and interests

12. Job Applications • Creating a personal fact sheet will help you complete accurate job applications • You already completed this!!! • What was some of the information on your personal fact sheet? • Keep in your class portfolio Key Term: Personal Fact Sheet- A list of all the information about yourself that you will need for a job application form

13. Job applications

14. Job Applications • Employers do not have a right to ask about the following: • Age • Disability status • Race • National origin • Gender

15. References • Teachers, counselors, and former employers make good references Key Term: References- People who will recommend you to an employer

16. Practice • To get practice completing job applications, obtain a real-world application from a local company or find one online To do: • Complete provided Job Application • Have your peer partner check it for neatness and accuracy

17. Taking tests • When you apply for a job, you may have to take one or more of the following tests: • Performance or skills test • Drug test • Polygraph test

18. Job app. Exit Ticket • Give two examples of questions that potential employers do not have the right to ask you on a job application • How should you communicate when speaking to a potential employer? • Who are some of the most trusted people to use as references?

19. Preparing a resume • A Good resume may get you an interview • Resumes are submitted by regular mail, email, or fax Key Term Resume- A brief summary of a job applicant’s personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests

20. Preparing a resume • If you do not have work experiences on your resume, focus on the skills, education, and training you have. • You can list your references or indicate that you will provide them on request • Resume Tips: • Avoid negative information • Keep it brief (one page) • It should be typed or word-processed • Check spelling, grammar, and usage • Evaluate it as though it belonged to someone else • Make sure it is well-written and organized

21. Organizing your resume • A chronological resume presents your experience in reverse time order • This type of resume shows your growth in experience

22. Dates of work experience is in reverse order (most recent is listed first)

23. Organizing your resume • A skills resume is organized around skills or strengths • This type of resume allows you to highlight your strengths and accomplishments

24. In a skills resume, you are highlighting the mastery of certain skills. Mostly used in highly technological areas as seen in this example

25. Scannable and electronic resumes • Some companies only use emailed or electronically submitted resumes • Other companies scan paper resumes, copying and storing them electronically. • Making your resume easy to scan: • Keep the resume clean • Use crisp, dark type • Avoid italics, underscores, and other formatted type • Use white paper • Use keywords

26. Resume exit ticket • What is the difference between a chronological and a skills resume? Why would you use one style over the other? • When writing your resume, what should you concentrate on if you do not have work experiences to list? • List the main components you should include on your resume

27. Writing cover letters • When writing a cover letter, emphasize facts that make you especially well qualified for the job Key Term: Cover Letter- A brief letter that introduces you to the employer and explains why you are sending your resume

28. Opening Paragraph Body Closing Paragraph

29. Writing Cover Letters • Opening Paragraph – Explains why you are writing • Body – Persuades someone to hire you • Closing Paragraph – Tells how you will follow up

30. Writing Cover Letters • You Cover Letter should be free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. • “Employer Ready” • Ask someone to proofread your cover letter

31. 6.2 exit ticket • Name three documents you may need when you apply for a job • Explain why it is important to use standard English on a job application • What are the three main parts of a cover letter and what should you include in each?