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