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Career Development CD1 Job Seeking

Career Development: Job Seeking Notes Page

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Finding Available Jobs

Job Inquiries

Applying for a job

Resume Information



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General Resume Information

Cover Letter

Writing a Cover Letter



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Completing Applications

Before an Interview

During an Interview

Questions you might be asked

Questions you should ask



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What should you do after an interview?

Follow up letter or email


Career Development: Job Seeking CD1.1

What’s the Problem?

678 Lemon Street Lake Town , MO

821-9876 [email protected]

Samantha (Sam) Jones

Objective Secretarial position advancing into sales

Experience 2012-2014 The Golf Course Lake Town, MO Maintenance Worker

Mowed greens, painted, cleaned carts, watered

Bob 224-1234

Babysitter Watched my cousins while theyre mom worked

2010-2011 Aunt Jeanny 665-8965

Education Expected Grad date: 2014 Lake High School lake Town, MO

one time Student of the Qrt

Lake Elementary School – student of the month – Novemer 2005

Interests Shopping, video games, child care, sporths

References



Finding Available Jobs

Locate ten available jobs in the area using the methods discussed within this lesson. At least

three different methods MUST be used. Complete the chart below and be prepared to share

results with the class at the completion of this activity.

AVAILABLE JOB AND DESCRIPTION RESOURCE FOR

FINDING JOB

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

What was the easiest and/or most convenient way to find available jobs?



Putting Together My Resume

Fill each box with all available information.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EMPLOYEMENT OBJECTIVE(S)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

WORK EXPERIENCE

OTHER INFORMATION

REFERENCES



Resume Peer Review

Complete the peer review below, placing a check mark in boxes where items are complete.

Comment boxes are available for new ideas or ways to improve.

COMPLETE COMMENTS

OVERALL LOOK AND SPACING

No extra white spaces

Spacing is equal and balanced

Margins are consistent and make sense

Clear format – information is easy to read and understand

Professional font – boldface, underlines, and italics used

effectively

CONSISTENCY

Format is consistent throughout resume – if date is listed first,

all dates are listed first; fonts used in consistent manner; tabs

used consistently

SPELLING AND GRAMMAR

No spelling or grammatical errors

RESUME FORMAT

No sentences

Uses action verbs

More important topics are listed first – education and work

experience

All addresses and phone numbers (include area code) are

complete

Personal contact information is easy to read

Personal contact information is eye-catching

PROFESSIONALISM

Objective makes sense and is attainable

No slang or “youth” type references

Email address is professional

PERSON IS “HIRABLE”

Based on resume, I would want to schedule an interview with

this person

Evidence of work experience pertaining to employment

objective

Person has accomplished something – honors, awards, GPA,

etc.

OTHER COMMENTS



Cover Letter Peer Review



COMPLETE COMMENTS

1ST PARAGRAPH

Indicate reason for writing

Specific position or type of work for which writer is applying

How he/she learned of opportunity

Refer to previous conversation or correspondence

2ND PARAGRAPH

Mention why he/she is interested in position, company, and/or

products or services

Indicate what applicant can do for employer

Academic background qualifications

Specific achievements or unique qualifications

3RD PARAGRAPH

Refer reader to enclose resume or application that summarizes

qualifications, training, and experience

States where credentials may be obtained

CLOSING PARAGRAPH

Indicates desire for personal meeting

Suggest dates and times for meeting or that writer is flexible

to meet

Include phone number and way to ensure speedy response

Sentence asking if contact person desires more information or

references

OVERALL AFFECT

Short but complete sentences

None of the paragraphs exceed five sentences

“I” is not overused

OTHER COMMENTS



Completing a Job Application





Job Application Peer Review



COMPLETE COMMENTS

JOB APPLICATION

Application is neat

Application is typed or black ink is used

No blanks are left open, but filled with N/A

All words are spelled correctly

Directions on application have been followed

Information is filled out completely – addresses, references,

phone numbers, etc.

General Comments:



Am I Ready for an Interview?

Complete the boxes below:

POINTERS TO REMEMBER BEFORE AN INTERVIEW

POINTERS TO REMEMBER DURING AN INTERVIEW

QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT BE ASKED DURING AN INTERVIEW

SOME QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK DURING AN INTERVIEW

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER AN INTERVIEW?



Job Interview Peer Review



COMPLETE COMMENTS

APPEARANCE

Clothing was clean, conservative, in style, and appropriate for

interview

Hair was neat and clean

Voice was positive, natural, and expressive

GREETINGS

Greeted interviewer with a smile

Called interviewer by name

Introduced himself/herself confidently

Shook hands firmly

Waited to sit until asked to do so

BODY OF INTERVIEW

He/she exhibited interest in the job

Listened carefully to interviewer and maintained eye contact

Took appropriate amount of time to think before answering

questions

Answered questions briefly but thoroughly

Exhibited tact and courtesy during interview

Demonstrated sense of humor when appropriate

INTERVIEWEE

Asked questions about the job and its responsibilities

Asked questions about general company policies

Thanked the interviewer before leaving

OTHER COMMENTS



The Total Job Interview

COVER LETTER SCORECARD

COMPOSITION POSSIBLE

POINTS

SCORE

Proper Format 10

Punctuation 10

Grammar 10

Spelling 10

General Appearance 10

Composition Sub Total: 50

CONTENT

Career Goal Specified 15

Proper Qualifications 35

Content Sub Total: 50

Total Score: 100

Comments:




RESUME SCORECARD

GENERAL APPEARANCE POSSIBLE

POINTS SCORE

Typed, printed in black 15

Pleasing to the eye:

Captures interest

Layout

Easily read

40

Grammar:

Punctuation

Typing

Spelling

20

General Appearance Sub Total: 75

COMPOSITION

Personal data 5

Career objective 5

Educational background 20

Work experience 20

Special experiences:

Leadership roles

Activities

Honors

20

References 5

Composition Sub Total: 75

Total Score: 150

Comments:




JOB APPLICATION SCORECARD

POSSIBLE

POINTS SCORE

Overall impression 20

Legible 10

Appearance:

Grammar

Punctuation

20

Complete and Accurate 20

Consistent with Resume 30

Total Score: 100

Comments:




JOB INTERVIEW SCORECARD

POSSIBLE

POINTS SCORE

Appearance and courtesy 45

Greetings and Introduction 45

Speech:

Grammar

Vocabulary

Volume

Enunciation

45

Attitude and personality

Forcefulness

Poise

Temperament

Sincerity

45

Ability to convince or impress interviewer

Persuasiveness

Self-confidence

45

Knowledge and presentation of abilities

Educational experience

Occupational experience

45

Reliability

Frankness

Consistency

Accuracy

45

Poise and professionalism

Tact

Discretion

Questions asked to interviewer

45

Career objective

Degree to which contestant has determined and

committed to career objective

45

Conclusion of interview 45

Total Score: 450

Comments:



Job Seeking Alternative Evaluation

1. Which of the following is a good method of making a job inquiry as discussed in

class?

a. A proposal for employment

b. Radio communications

c. By telegram

d. Direct contact with manager

2. What are three ways to find out about job openings?

a.

b.

c.

3. Which items should appear first on a resume?

a. Education and work experience

b. Employment objectives

c. Names and addresses of reference

d. Name, address, and telephone number

4. Which work experience is listed first on the resume?

a. The one liked best

b. The best experience

c. The most recent experience

d. The first work experience

5. When should you leave blanks on applications?

a. When you have nothing to say

b. You should not leave blanks

c. If you do not like the question

d. At the end of the page

6. Which of the following does NOT belong on a resume?

a. Work experience

b. Education experience

c. Height, weight, nationality

d. Name and telephone number

7. When should an employment objective be changed?

a. Each time you update the resume

b. Every six months

c. Every year

d. Each time you apply for a job



8. What characteristics should a person serving as a reference have?

9. What information should be included on a list of references?

10. Which of the following should be done in a job interview?

a. Bring a friend in case you have to wait

b. Be fashionably late (15 minutes or so)

c. Wear appropriate clothing

d. Chew gum to keep your teeth from chattering

11. Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of applying for a job?

a. Contact the employer

b. Participate in FFA activities

c. Interview with the business

d. Follow up after the interview

12. Which of the following should occur after the interview?

a. Send a follow-up letter or email

b. Make the initial contact

c. Call the interviewer every other day until you get the job

d. Research the company

13. Which of the following is NOT a point to remember when interviewing for a job?

a. Make a good first impression

b. Give a firm handshake

c. Be polite and use good manners

d. Make sure you explain all of you good qualities

14. What are three questions that might be asked during a job interview?

a.

b.

c.

15. What is one question a prospective employee might ask during an interview?

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