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Getting Started

Getting Started. This Module is divided into three individual lessons. Lesson 1 Introduction: Finding a job is like planning a trip Lesson 2 Questions and Answers Lesson 3 Getting Started. Learning Objectives.

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Getting Started

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  1. Getting Started This Module is divided into three individual lessons • Lesson 1 • Introduction: Finding a job is like planning a trip • Lesson 2 • Questions and Answers • Lesson 3 • Getting Started Getting Started

  2. Learning Objectives • Define the type of information that you will need for preparing your job application • Identify and collect all basic information required to complete employment applications • Articulate the importance of collecting the basic information you need • Prepare a “Master Application” packet you can use when you look for employment Getting Started

  3. Lesson 1: Planning for a Trip • Finding a job is like planning a trip Getting Started

  4. Lesson 2: Questions and Answers • Why do you need this information? • Will you use all of the information that is collected? • What if you don’t have all of this information? Getting Started

  5. Lesson 3: Getting Started • The Master Application • It allows you to collect the information you need • It helps you plan for how you fill out a job application • It helps you identify your own strengths • It helps target job opportunities Getting Started

  6. The Master Application Getting Started

  7. The Master Application • Section 1: Personal Information • Section 2: Previous Addresses • Section 3: Identification • Section 4: Languages • Section 5: Skills Getting Started

  8. The Master Application (Cont.) • Section 6: Personal Qualities • Section 7: Areas of Interest • Section 8: Education • Section 9: Employment • Section 10: Job Description Getting Started

  9. 1. Personal Information Full Name _________________________________________________________ (As it appears on your Birth Certificate, Work Authorization documents or Social Security Card) Address ___________________________________________________ Dates of Residency ___/___ to___/___ City, State, Zip Code ____________________________________________________ Telephone Number _____________________________ Cell phone number ____________________________ (Update outgoing message, let your family know you’re expecting employer calls, and always answer politely!) Email address _________________________________________________________ (A simple, straight-forward address, nothing too crazy!) Getting Started

  10. 2. Previous Address Address ______________________________ Dates of Residency (mo/yr) ___/___ to __/___(mo/yr) City, State, Zip Code ____________________ Getting Started

  11. 3. Identification Social Security Number _________________ Driver’s License # ______________________ Expiration Date ___/___ Authorization to Work Document #__________ Expiration Date ___/___ Getting Started

  12. 4. Languages (List ALL languages other than English ) _______ ( ) Read, ( ) Write, ( ) Speak LEVEL ( ) Beginner ( ) Intermediate ( ) Advanced _______ ( ) Read, ( ) Write, ( ) Speak LEVEL ( ) Beginner ( ) Intermediate ( ) Advanced _______ ( ) Read, ( ) Write, ( ) Speak LEVEL ( ) Beginner ( ) Intermediate ( ) Advanced _______ ( ) Read, ( ) Write, ( ) Speak LEVEL ( ) Beginner ( ) Intermediate ( ) Advanced _______ ( ) Read, ( ) Write, ( ) Speak LEVEL ( ) Beginner ( ) Intermediate ( ) Advanced Getting Started

  13. 5. Skills (Check all that apply) Getting Started

  14. 6. Personal Qualities - (What would an employer who knows you well say are your STRENGTHS?) Getting Started

  15. 7. Education High School Full Name ___________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code ___________________________________________ Telephone Number ____________________________________________ Dates of Participation___________________________________________ Area of Study _________________________________________________ High School Diploma ( ) YES ( ) NO Date / (List most recent first!) College/Vocational/Trade School/Other Education or Training Full Name ___________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code____________________________________________ Telephone Number _____________________________________________ Dates of Participation ___________________________________________ Area of Study _________________________________________________ Certificate or Diploma Earned _____ Date / ________________________________ Getting Started

  16. 8. Employment Employer: _______________________________________________________ Job # ___________________________________________________________ Start Date: _______________________________________________________ End Date: _______________________________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________________________ Employer’s Address: _______________________________________________ Supervisor’s Name and Job Title: _____________________________________ Supervisor’s Telephone Number: ____________________________________ Can you list this person as a reference? _______ If “no,” why not?: _________ Reason for Leaving: ( ) Better Opportunity, ( ) Relocated, ( ) To Pursue Education, ( ) Assignment Ended, ( ) Business Closed, ( ) Seasonal Position, ( ) Will Discuss (What will you say?) _________________________________________________________ Getting Started

  17. 9. Job Description Getting Started

  18. 10. Areas of Interest (Industry) ( ) Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources ( ) Architecture and Construction ( ) Arts, A/V Technology & Communications ( ) Business, Management, and Administration ( ) Education & Training ( ) Finance ( ) Government & Public Administration ( ) Health Science ( ) Hospitality & Tourism ( ) Human Services ( ) Information Technology ( ) Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ( ) Manufacturing ( ) Marketing, Sales, & Service ( ) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics ( ) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Next Step Job Goal? Job title _________________________________________________ Industry (Area) ____________________________________________ Long-term Career Goal? Job title __________________________________________________ Industry (Area) ____________________________________________ Getting Started

  19. Closing Remarks • With a completed “Master Application,” you will be able to confidently fill out any job application Getting Started

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