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Chapter 4

Chapter 4. Applying for A job Cano. Overview. 4.1 Data Sheets and Job Applications 4.2 Writing a Resume 4.3 Contacting Employers. 4.1 Data Sheets and Job Applications. Objectives Prepare a personal data sheet Complete a job application. Personal Data Sheet.

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Chapter 4

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  1. Chapter 4 Applying for A job Cano

  2. Overview • 4.1 Data Sheets and Job Applications • 4.2 Writing a Resume • 4.3 Contacting Employers

  3. 4.1 Data Sheets and Job Applications Objectives • Prepare a personal data sheet • Complete a job application

  4. Personal Data Sheet • A personal data sheet is a summary of personal, educational, and occupational information.

  5. Parts of a Personal Data Sheet • Identification • Educational background • Employment history • References • References are a list of individuals who are qualified to provide information about you to a potential employer.

  6. Sample of A Personal Data Sheet

  7. Job Application Form • A job application form is a form used by employers to collect personal, educational, and occupational information from a job applicant.

  8. Job Application (Top)

  9. Job Application (Bottom)

  10. Tips for Completing a Job Application Form • Read the entire form before filling it out • Be as neat as possible • Print even if the form does not say to • Use your correct name, not a nickname • Answer all questions on the form • Answer all questions honestly • List the specific position or job for which you are applying

  11. Tips for Completing A Job Application Form (continued) • Check your spelling • Write “open” in the space provided for “wages or salary expected” • Provide an appropriate reason for leaving a previous job • After completing the form, check it carefully before handing it in or mailing it • Double check application if applying online

  12. Lesson 4.2 Writing A Resume Objective • Understand the parts of a resume • Writing a Resume

  13. Resume • A resume is a one-page description of a job seeker’s history and qualifications for employment.

  14. Parts of a Resume • Personal Information • Career Goals • Educational background • Work Experience • References

  15. Sample Resume

  16. Write Your Resume • Provide enough detail to give an employer the information needed to judge your qualifications • Prepare a neat, error-free document that has a professional appearance • Use attractive page design • Print on good-quality paper using a good printer

  17. 4.3 Contacting Employers • Explain four methods off contacting employers about a job • Describe the two most common types of pre-employment tests

  18. Four Methods of Contacting Employers • Applying in person • Applying by telephone • Applying in writing • Applying online

  19. Applying in Person • Be well groomed and dressed appropriately • Introduce yourself • State your interest in the job advertised • Be prepared to fill out a job application form • Be prepared for an interview

  20. Applying Online • E-Mail • Online Application form • Post a resume to an online database

  21. Applying in Writing • Send a cover letter and resume A cover letter is a letter of application accompanied by a resume that is sent to a potential employer. • Use mail, e-mail, or fax

  22. Sample Cover Letter

  23. Applying By Telephone • Get organized before you call • Call from a quiet place • Speak clearly • Give your name • State your business • Be courteous, friendly, and interested • Write down information quickly • Ask for an appointment

  24. Pre-Employment Test • A pre-employment test is a paper-and-pencil test or performance test administered by an employer as part of t he job application process.

  25. Civil Service Test • A civil service test is a type of pre-employment test administered to a job applicant seeking a government job. • Intended to promote fairness in employment • Applicants with the highest scores are given preference in hiring

  26. Types of Pre-Employment Tests General Ability Tests • Problem-Solving • Mathematics • Reading Skills Performance Test • Assessments Professions who have to pass performance tests • Teachers • Lawyers • Border Patrol

  27. Taking A Test • Listen to the instructions • Work steadily and carefully

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