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Job Application Guide for Career Success

Learn how to complete a job application in pen, create a resume, write a cover letter, and ace job interviews. Understand the purpose of a job application, key points to consider, and resume writing tips to secure your dream career.

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Job Application Guide for Career Success

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  1. Agenda • Career Plan • Complete a job application • Needs to be done in pen • Create a resume that reflects your career plan • Write a cover letter to an employer in your field • Electronic Portfolio that hosts • Job Interviews • Feb. 2 & 3

  2. Completing a Job Application Revised May 2010 Some information on this PowerPoint was adapted with permission from Utah State Office of Education

  3. What is a Job Application? • A job application is an employment form that requests personal information about an individual. • Purpose: • Shows applicant is legally eligible for work • Minor test of the applicant’s literacy, penmanship, and communication skills • May require information for use in a background check • Learn applicant’s availability • Usually will require a resume and cover letter in addition to the job application

  4. Points to Consider • Criminal Record: If you have one, ask to discuss it, not just write about it • Work History • Laid off: Take credit for the job you had • Fired: Ask to discuss it with the employer • “Job Hunting” is a legitimate reason for an employment gap • Job Hopping: If you’ve had more than 3 jobs in the past 5 years, have good reasons for leaving • No work history? List community involvement! • Bring your list of references with you to put on the application.

  5. Don’t Forget to… • Use a pen, and print information neatly • Read directions carefully • Answer every question, even if you have to use N/A • Write “open” if the application asks you for an expected salary • Be honest and accurate • Sign and date the application

  6. Resume Writing Marketing

  7. Resume • What is a resume? • A selling tool • Outlines your skills and experiences • Details your achievements • Allows an employer to see how you can contribute to the employer's workplace.

  8. Purpose of a Resume • What is the purpose of a Resume? • To create a document that presents and effectively sells your most relevant and positive credentials. • It’s your First Impression (Employers decide within 15-20 seconds rather to keep or toss) • Background Check

  9. Resume • Why do I need a resume? • Employment • Admission into schools, clubs, organizations, etc.. • Scholarship opportunities • Professional purposes

  10. Components of a Resume • What is included on a resume? • Contact Information • Objective • Summary of Qualifications • Education • Work Experience • Volunteer Experience • Skills • Awards • References *With a resume not on a resume

  11. Resume Components • Contact Information • First & Last Name • Mailing Address • Street, City, ST, Zip Code • Home Phone # (if applicable) • Cell Phone # (if applicable) • Professional Email • Website • Be smart about this….if online only give email

  12. Professional Email v. Unprofessional Email • Your email address is an impression of you • A professional email does not imply anything other than your name. • An unprofessional email is usually: • Cute • Funny • Offensive *Avoid politics, religion, & personal interests

  13. DECA Email Addresses…… • hotchexmixx@yahoo.com • Caras_a_catapilliar@hotmail.com • Slip_93knot@yahoo.com • 928omar@gmail.com • RIP71108@yahoo.com • chueyperez13@yahoo.com • prisskilla@gmail.com • partiifreaxx@yahoo.com • Earviniscool@rocketmail.com • dfjgrl@gmail.com • chillassdude27@yahoo.com

  14. Examples of Unprofessional Emails • Which of the following is an example of a professional email for Jane Doe? • ifartalot@hotmail.com • jdoe@hotmail.com • ihateschool@aol.com • uknowimcool@gmail.com

  15. Resume Components • Objective Statement • States the purpose of your resume • Be brief • Should not exceed 10 words • Needs to be tailored to the job you are applying for • To gain employment • To obtain a position as a sales associate working at Foot Locker • If generic, don’t include • Use Summary of qualifications instead

  16. Resume Components • Summary of Qualifications • Usually 3-5 bullet points • Only list things that are relevant to the position you are applying for • Example Food Handlers Card • Highlight specific achievements • List certifications & licenses you possess • Detail computer skills you have • Account for “soft skills” • Time Management, Organized, Flexible, Good Communicator, motivated, etc…

  17. Summary of Qualifications All skills listed relate to his objective of finding a summer job at the local library

  18. Components of a Resume • Education • School(s) Attended • High School Only • City/State of High School • Graduation Year • Include valuable “Bonus” Information • GPA if it is 3.0 or higher • Class rank if higher than 15% • Electives that add value to your resume • Organizations/Clubs/Teams you are involved in • DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, Stuco, Football, Basketball, etc…

  19. Education Examples

  20. Components of a Resume • Work Experience • Use reverse chronological order, listing the most recent job first • Place of Employment • City/State of Employment Place • Dates Worked There • Job Title • Job Duties • Must list at least 2 • Need to keep verb usage consistent • ---ed endings, ---ing endings, etc…. • Handled money • Dealing with customers • Be Specific – Successfully completed over 100 customer orders in a 3 hour time span.

  21. Work Experience Example

  22. Work Experience Example

  23. Components of a Resume • Volunteer Experience • Place where volunteer work occurred • City/State of volunteer location • Dates volunteered there • Job Title • List Job Duties if short on information

  24. Examples of Volunteer Work

  25. Components of a Resume • Skills • Language – Do you speak 2 or more • Computer – All programs you know • No MySpace, Facebook, references • Trade Skills: • Cars • Construction • Welding • Office Skills: • Answering Phones • Making Copies • Type Fast (50 words or more a minute) • DO NOT PUT SPORTS • I run fast • I had 10 tackles or 5 goals or 23 points

  26. Components of a Resume • Awards • Athletic Awards • MVP • All-Conference • Academic Awards • All A’s • Honor Roll • Citizenship • Principal’s Award • Citizen of the Month • Scholastic • Perfect Attendance

  27. Components of a Resume • References • Should have 3-5 references • People who think you would be a good candidate for whatever it is you apply for • Past Employers • Places where you’ve volunteered • Coaches • Teachers • NOT RELATIVES unless you worked for them • NOT FRIENDS • Employers are not impressed with what a 18 year old teenager who goes to the mall with you thinks!

  28. Sample Reference Ms. Melissa Shaffer CTE Teacher Renaissance High School 6558 Waldon Road Clarkston, MI 48346 (248) 623-8060 mlshaffer@Clarkston.k12.mi.us

  29. Resume Do’s • Proofread – AVOID TYPO’s • Do keep personal information to a minimum • Do use matter-of-fact language (Avoid I thinks) • Be Brief • Write out abbreviations • you = u • before = b4 • with = w/

  30. Resume Don’ts • Don’t use slang or abbreviations • cuz, ssup, banging, dripping, u, poppin’, kick it, etc.. • Don’t’ use Humor • Don’t use graphics • Don’t use construction paper or stationary to print it on • Don’t Handwrite • Don’t exaggerate • Don’t use large or unusual fonts • Size 10 or 12 point font • Arial or Times New Roman: Serif Fonts Only • Don’t include your age, height, weight, religion, nationality, etc…

  31. Resume Requirements • Your resume must be a full page • The back side of your resume needs to consist of at least three references • Give detailed info. About each reference • Bad Example: Mary Smith (928) 502-6000

  32. Assignment • Using a template in Microsoft Word or Publisher complete a rough draft of your resume • Log onto the computer & open Microsoft Word • File Menu  New Document  Templates on my computer  Other Documents tab • Choose a resume option • Professional, Contemporary, or Elegant • You can use the resume wizard to help • Begin creating your resume • Print & Email Rough Draft by end of hour

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