9.01 Understand Procedures to Obtain a Job

1. 9.01 Understand Procedures to Obtain a Job

2. What is a Job Lead? Job Lead:Research or information used to find potential job openings. • Cooperative education, work experience and Internships. • Newspaper and trade magazines ads. • Employment agencies • Public: Supported by federal and state funding. Free service for both employees and employers. (Employment Security Commission) • Private or Temporary: Agencies in the business for profit and must charge a fee for service. (Manpower Employment Agency)

3. What is a Job Lead? • Company personnel/human resources offices • Internet (hotjobs.com) • Letters of inquiry

4. What is Networking? Networking:Building relationships from the people you know to the people they know. • Links from people to people. Not formal groups with formal rules

5. What is Networking? • “Word of mouth” – very powerful form of communication. • Establishing contacts • Join clubs, lunch, church, conferences, trade associations. • Contacts can be a source of endless possibilities if managed well.

6. Obstacles in Networking? • Personal barriers (shy, selfish, trust) • Lack of knowledge (lack of know-how, don’t understand benefits) • Lack of foresight (can’t look ahead to the value) • Lack of work ethic (satisfied to just do enough to keep a job)

7. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Step 1: Application: A form provided by a company on which the applicant provides information to be used in the hiring decision. • Write clearly, spell correctly • Use blue or black ink • Use full name, not a nickname • Give specific job title • Complete education information • Give complete employer information • Complete every section (NA) • Ask permission from your references and provide complete information

8. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Cover Letter: • A letter that accompanies the resume and introduces the applicant t the company. • Contains a few strengths that would qualify the applicant for the job. • Requests an interview.

9. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Resume: A personal data sheet providing a summary of information about the individual. • Heading • Job Objective • Education and Training • Work Experience • Personal Accomplishments • References

10. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Electronic Resume: Applying online • Format should be text only • Avoid bold, italics, and underlining • Use a common traditional font (12-14 points) • Because resumes can be scanned for key words, use phrases and nouns related to the job/industry • Submit resume as an attachment or part of the email.

11. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Step 2: Prepare for the interview. • Dress Professionally • Plan to arrive 10 Minutes early • Be knowledgeable by studying the company • Review questions that might be asked

12. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Prepare effective questions to ask the interviewer • Practice • Have a friend/parent practice the interviewing process • Practice shaking hands (beginning and end) • Think of ways to sell yourself.

13. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Step 3: Make a good first impression. • Appearance:fresh, clean, and proud. • Dress in the clothes that would be worn for the job. • Clothes: neat, clean, ironed, and shoes clean and shined. • Avoid trendy fashions. • Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, or cologne. • Attitude: enthusiastic and motivated to work.

14. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Step 4: Follow up the interview • Write a thank you letter • Appreciation • Reaffirm interest in job • Include information not mentioned in the interview. • A phone call could be appropriate, but is not as effective.

15. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Step 5: Resignation Letter: Written to inform your employer that you will be leaving your current job. • Intention to resign-your acceptance of another job and the reason for leaving. • Include last day of employment (2 weeks) • Thank the employer • When leaving a job always follow company policy.

16. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Step 6: Reference Letter: Letter from your previous employer containing statements about your character, skills and attitudes. • Before leaving your job, ask employer for a Reference Letter. (valuable for future) • Keep original Reference Letter and distribute copies.

17. Steps in Applying for a Job? • Step 7: After you are hired: • Thank all interviewers. • Maintain a list of accomplishments, keep work samples, save reviews/evaluations. • Strive to learn new skills. • Continue networking contacts. • Volunteer for duties…team player.

18. Company Policy and Regulations • Company Policies: An overall plan adhering to the goals and procedures of a company. Included are: • Work schedules (hours, lunch, holidays, sick days, vacation, jury duty) • Hiring procedures (references, Americans with Disabilities Act) • Compensation (Paydays, Overtime, promotions, longevity) • Benefits (Health, life, dental,SSN, retirement)

19. Company Policy and Regulations • Regulations Rules dealing with details and procedures. (conduct, customer transactions, general workplace issues) • For example, Management should: • Know the frequently used schemes • Forging receipts • Pilfering merchandise • Fictitious payroll

20. Company Policy and Regulations • Keep a close eye for signs of internal theft. • Find people that can be trusted. • Make it hard to steal • Work together with employees. • Provide alternatives to stealing. • Determine clear policies.