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Obtaining a Job

Obtaining a Job. Just FACS. Sources of Job Leads. Family and Friends Newspaper Want Ads Placement Offices (in schools and colleges) Employment Agencies Unemployment office. Websites www.groovejob.com www.snagajob.com www.teen4hire.org www.indeed.com. Getting Ready to Apply.

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Obtaining a Job

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  1. Obtaining a Job Just FACS

  2. Sources of Job Leads • Family and Friends • Newspaper Want Ads • Placement Offices (in schools and colleges) • Employment Agencies • Unemployment office • Websites • www.groovejob.com • www.snagajob.com • www.teen4hire.org • www.indeed.com

  3. Getting Ready to Apply • Social Security Card • Personal Data Sheet • Education • Work Experiences • Special skills • Organizations and Activities in which you been involved • Honors or awards received • References

  4. Sample Personal Data Sheet • Education • Worth County High School Sylvester, GA • Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA • Ball State University Muncie, IN • Work Experiences • Spencer High School • Appling Middle School • Hutchings Career Center • Brooks County High School • Fast Payday Loans of Kentucky • Wal-Mart • Hardin County Public Schools (Substitute) • Special Skills • Can type 90-100 wpm • Can operate all Microsoft Office Programs, Internet Explorer, etc. • Sew and Design Clothes • Organizations and Activities • Dance Captain in high school marching band • Cheerleader in High School • Softball team • Flag Captain in college marching band • FCCLA • SGA • Kappa Delta Epsilon • Habitat for Humanity • Student AAFCS

  5. Data Sheet Continued • Honors or Rewards Received • Graduated as Honor Graduate from High School • Hope Scholar • Presidential Scholar • America’s Who’s Who in High School • Star Student Scholarship • Student with highest GPA in department for 3 years • Dean’s list 4 years • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from College • State Spelling Bee Winner in Middle School • America’s Who’s Who for Teachers

  6. Filling Out the Job Application • Always fill out in blue or black ink • Have your personal data sheet with you to avoid mistakes • Fill out the job application completely and neatly • Determines whether you get called in for an interview • When asked wage or salary write “open” or “negotiable” • Read through the form first • Write n/a in spaces that do not apply to you • Be specific about which job you want • Be observant of the amount of space that is designated for you to put your information in.

  7. Your Resume • Your resume is a brief outline of your education, work experience, and other qualifications. • Usually should be one page in length • Categories it should include • Job Objective • Education • Work Experience • Honors and Activities • Special Skills and Interests • References • Try not to make your resume too long (its best to try to keep it to one or two pages)

  8. Letter Of Application • Also referred to as a cover letter; helps to introduce yourself. • Three to four strong paragraphs • Include in your paper • The title of the job you are seeking • Where you heard about the job opening • Your strengths, skills, and abilities that are suited for this job • When you are available to begin work • A request for an interview • List enough major accomplishments so that the employer will want to interview you

  9. Your Portfolio • A collection of your best work! • Samples or pictures of your work • Letters of recommendation • News articles about you with your name highlighted • Reports or special projects that you have completed • This can be done electronically or physically.

  10. Conclusion • It is best to have all of these materials together and ready to go for jobs. • Make sure to go back periodically and update information as it changes, to ensure your job packet is always up to date.

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