chapter 21(getting a job)

a cover letter is

a one-page letter that tells the employer about you and why youre applying for the job

a reference is

a person an employer can contact to find out about your experience, education, and character(they should be listed on a seperate sheet)

a referral is

a personal recommendation to an employer or other job lead

job application form presents you to

a potential employers so you should carefully follow the directions

Employment Objective

a section of a resume that tells the hiring company why the job applicant is seeking employment

a résumé is

a summary of ypur skills, education, and work experince

you education and work history tell an employer about youe

abilities and work ethic(include volunteer work youve done)

want ads help you find out quickly if

any jobs are listed in which you might be interested

extracurricular activities are

any social activities in which you take part outside of school

dont leave any ----on a job application(if a question doesnt apply to you write not applicable or N/A

blanks

employers might check school records for information about your

character and personality

the process of applying for a job includes serveral steps

cover letter, job application, job interview

employability skills

different jobs require different qualifications, or education, skills, and work experince to do a particular job

a few things to keep in mind about your interview are

do some homework about the job, be on time, wear appropriate clothes, put your best foot forward, ask questions about the job, don't expect an answer right away

qualifications are

education, skills, and work experince to do a particular job

a cover letter should be specifically addressed to the ---

employer

it is important to get some kind of ----- either through a school program, volunteer work, or even helping out at a family business

experience

extracurricular activities indicate

extra effort on your part(as well as possible leadership ability and time management)

high school dropouts have ---- opportunities, escpecially if they have no previous work experince

fewer

the appreance of your résumé makes the ---- impression to an employer

first

a job interview is a

formal face-to-face discussion between an employer and a potential employee

the character ad personality traits employers value are

honesty, dependability, a willingness to work hard, good attitude, a desire to do the job well, and the ability to get along with other workers

want ads will give you a good idea about

how much certain jobs pay

a job lead is

information about a job opening

if you seem fidgety or bored during an interview, it looks like you have short attention or arent

interested in the job

the databases are updated often and usually provide detailed descriptions of

jobs

you can search local and national databases on the internet for

jobs

why is it important

most employers follow similar procedures when they have job openings to fill

body language is

nonverbal communication

the more skills and experience a job requires, the better it

pays

your network consists of

people you know such as friends, relatives, neighbors, and members of groups yo which you belong

the beggining of ypur résumé includes

personal information such as your name, address, and telephone number(dont use cutesie e-mail address)

you can also call a comany's ----- ------ or check their website to see if they have job openings

personnel office

a résumés purpose is to

persuade potential employers to grant you an interview

employment agencies can be --- or ----

public or private

the factors that make a persons employability skills are

qualifications, character, personality, and ability to work with other

the federal job information center has

regional agencies that can givr you information about government job openings

good attendence and punctuality indicate that youre

reliable and will show up for work on time

employers often post job openings at ----

schools

employment agencies are

services that help people find jobs

be sure the résumé is neatly formatted and that the information is presented clearly, check ----- and -----

spelling and grammar

body language often says more about you than you ----- or ---- words

spoken or written

public agencies are usually run by the

state or local governemt(might be connected with the unemployment office)

personal references are used to

testify to your character

call or write a letter ----- the interviewer

thanking(this shows youre still interested in the job, allows you to add anything you forgot to mention in the interview, and gets your name in front of the interviewer one more time

job and school references are used to

verify that you worked and went to school where you claimed

the more skills and educations you have, the ---- the job market will be for you

wider

your school might have a ---- ----- office

work placement

job leads can come from several sources those being

your network, you school, want ads, local businesses, and employment agencies