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Job Hunting. When you are old enough to start looking for a job, how do you plan to begin your search?. 1. Research your Job Hunting Resources. Family & Friends They know of your interests and abilities They have contacts in the community Networking
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When you are old enough to start looking for a job, how do you plan to begin your search?
1. Research your Job Hunting Resources • Family & Friends • They know of your interests and abilities • They have contacts in the community • Networking • Make use of personal connections when searching for job opportunities (teachers, coaches, family friends, etc.) • Search Employment Websites • Post your resume so employers can search for you • Monster.com, Hotjobs.com, CareerBuilder.com • Search “Help Wanted” Listings in the Newspaper
Job Hunting Resources(Cont.) • Employers • Contact business employers to learn of available jobs • Even if there are no openings, they may contact you in the future • Employment Agencies • Help people find jobs by matching applicants’ qualifications with job openings • Public agencies are free; Private agencies charge fees • Career Counselors & Advisors • At schools and at colleges
2. Determine if the Job Is Right For You A. Evaluate yourself. B. Evaluate the job.
A. Evaluate Yourself • What skills do you have to offer? • Are they transferable skills? • Are they specialized skills?
Evaluate Yourself (cont) • Transferable Skills: the skills that can be used in many different situations • Also known as soft skills • Examples: • Writing • Working well with others • Time management • Making decisions • Specialized Skills: the skills necessary to do a specific job (like knowing PhotoShop, Flash, or typing 80 WPM)
List your Skills • Transferable Skills: • Specialized Skills:
List your Achievements Think of things you have done that make you stand out….(Science fair winner, perfect attendance, MVP, citizenship award) 1. 2. 3.
B. Evaluate The Job • Required education or training • Do you need a college degree? Will there be on-the-job training? • Compensation • What is the wage/salary? Is there potential for raises? • Employer benefits • Fringe Benefit: Something you receive at little or no cost (paid vacation, sick leave, child care, health insurance, etc.)
Evaluate The Job • Nature of the work • What is your job description? What will you be doing? • Working conditions • The work environment. • Inside or outside? Independently or with others? • Location (commute)? Work schedule? Travel requirements? • Job outlook • Are there jobs available? Are there future opportunities in this occupation?
Try out the career by …. • Working with a mentor • Job shadowing • Completing an Internship
3. Complete A Job Application • Read all the way through before completing • Write clearly and spell correctly • Complete all questions or label “NA” (not applicable) if the question doesn’t pertain to you • Give factual and positive answers to questions about education, work history, and past experience • Keep an updated list of previous employers, addresses, and phone numbers
4. Prepare a Resume • Use recommended strategies and complete a quality resume that makes you stand out among other candidates.
5. Create a Portfolio or a Website • Very often employers want to see a Portfolio which displays samples of work and accomplishments • You can also create a website to promote yourself
6. Prepare for your Interview • Dress for success • Arrive on time • Be prepared to answer tough questions • Research the company and position so that you can ask intelligent questions
7. Send a Thank You Letter • Always send a thank you letter to the company that granted you their time for an interview • The letter should be in business format contain no grammatical or punctuation errors