Week Four Employment Portfolio

8/14/2019 Week Four Employment Portfolio

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Please Take Your Pre-Test

Lecture Will Begin Shortly

Ohio/Marshall County SPOKESInstructor Vicki Mentzer

Created By; Dena Conner Class Graduate and Teachers Aide


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Employment Portfolio

Week Four


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Portfolio Should Includev Credentials-resume, references, GED,

certificates, letters of referencev Computer Literacy Skills-excel, powerpoint,

publisher, wordv Writing Skills-professional writing, creative writing


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Activity Time!!!! Turn to the activity in your book labeled CAN

YOU FOLLOW DIRECTIONS? You havethree minutes to finish this test.

Lets see if you can follow directions


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Class Discussion Lets take a look at the employment portfolio

check list. If you have made a portfolio this is a good

check list to make sure you have everythingincluded in it.


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Tips for filling out job application

Dress appropriately. Make a good firstimpression. Also, you might be called on rightthen for the interview.

Read the directions before you begin writing onthe application. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONScarefully.

Be prepared. Take all the information you mightneed with you: Dates/ addresses/ telephonenumbers of previous work experience (includingvolunteer experience); Names/ Addresses of schools attended; License numbers, socialsecurity number, health card, etc.; Resume, Job

Interview Pocket Guide.


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Continued Answer all items or explain items left blank. Include any and all skills that apply to this

job. Include skills learned throughvolunteering, hobbies, clubs etc.

Attempt to write your skills and experience tomatch what you think the employer is lookingfor in an employee.

SELL YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Continued If there are problem questions about your health,

legal status, reason for leaving school or jobs, or criminal history, try to be as positive as possible andleave long explanations for the interview.

Take your own pen (blue or black ink). Have someone proofread your application if you fill it

out at home. Dont take anyone with you to help fill out the

application.


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Job Application Resource Guide

1) Read the applicationquickly and follow allinstructions given

2) Use blue or black ink3) Fill in every space if it

doesnt apply to you.Answer N/A not applicable

4) Use your legal name5) Know what position you

are applying for with thecompany

6) Full time or part timeemployment mark part time

even if you want full time

7) Friends/Relativesworking in the companydo not lie but dont puttheir name because youdont know what kind of

worker they are with thecompany8) Criminal Convictions

dont lie about your criminal background

9) Other experiences or skills section fill thissection in, you are tryingto sell yourself so you

can get that interview


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Key Points For Filling Out Your

Information-make sure you fill in as much informationas possible and if it doesn't apply to you put N/A you

need to inform the interviewer of your skills andabilities so he will want to meet with you Honesty-this should be a given you should always be

honest but especially with a prospective employer because if they find out you are lying that is a reasonnot to hire you or worse a reason to FIRE you

Legibility-make sure you write neat if they cant readwhat is on the application they are not going to knowwhat skills you have and most likely you are not goingto even get an interview


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Cover Letter The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce

yourself to an employer and to state your interest in an organization or a particular position. A cover letter is an opportunity for

you to highlight aspects of your backgroundthat are especially relevant to the potentialemployer. A cover letter should alwaysaccompany your resume.


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Cover Letter Dos and Donts

Dov Do send an original letter with

each resumev Do address the letter to the correct

individualv Do use Dear Sir or Madamv Do use simple language and

eliminate all unnecessary wordsKeep it sweet and simple

vDo indicate you have the minimumrequirements for the position

v Do tell the employer how you canmeet his or her needs

v Do use action verbsv Do proofread your cover letter

DontDon't ever mail or fax a resumewithout a cover letter Dont be wordy

Dont send a cover letter thatcontains misspellings, incorrectgrammar, or is poorly printedDont repeat your resume in your cover letter

Dont forget to sign the cover letter (with blue ink if possible)


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Resume In about 20 seconds an employer will quickly scan

your resume. If your resume makes a positive firstimpression, he or she will read the rest of your resume. To make a positive impression you should:

Answer the question, Why should I hire you? Communicate who you are and where you want to

go Show that you are a well rounded individual Give the employer a desire to meet you


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Resumes Continued Think of the resume as an advertisement

because you are selling a product and thatproduct is YOU. Your selling your skills to apotential employer.


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Interview The interview is the hardest part of the job seeking

process Practice with a friend Leave a few minutes early so you can sit in your

car an relax Make sure you know enough about the company

so you can ask the interviewer questions Make sure they know that you are as interested in

their company as they are in you


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Types of Interviews Directed Interview-this interview involves the

interviewer using an outline and asking specificquestions within a certain time frame. The interviewer works from a checklist and takes notes. This type of interview is impersonal and seeks to reveal facts.

Undirected Interview-this interview is unstructured andallows candidates to discuss their qualificationsopenly. This interview gives the candidates a measureof control over the interview, providing for anopportunity to concentrate on strengths and to show


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Types of Interviews Continued Panel Interview-involves a number of interviewers

which could include a supervisor, a manager, humanresource officer, shift leader, another employee. Theyusually ask one question; a piece that represents their area of concern.

Group Interview-Some large companies or organizations interview several prospective employeesat one time. The interviewers may ask questions in anunstructured manner, therefore, the questions andcomments may be unrelated to one another.


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Types of Interviews Continued Stress Interview-this interview is one of the more

difficult types it intentionally creates and promotesdiscomfort. The interviewer may have an abrupt or brash attitude. Alternately, the interviewer may stare,be silent, and spend time taking notes. The purpose of this type of interview is to test the candidate's ability tobe assertive and handle difficult situations.

Behavioral Interview- candidates are asked to respondto questions that require examples of previousactivities undertaken and behaviors performed.


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Thank You Letters

A thank you letter should be sent out 24-48 hours after the interview. The purpose of the letter is to let the interviewer know how much youappreciated the time he or she spend interviewing you

Show your interest in the position Remind the employer of your qualifications Demonstrate your manners Provide any follow up information the interviewer may have requested Demonstrate your written communication skills Help you stand out from other applicants Allow you to include something important you may have forgotten

during the interview


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REVIEW OF TEST QUESTIONS

Important Notes


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Important Note Name three things that should be included in

your employment portfolio.

CREDENTIALS COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS WRITING SKILLS


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Important Note How long will an employer scan your

resume?

20 SECONDS


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Important Note The purpose of a cover letter is to ______

yourself to an employer and to state your interest in an organization or a particular position.

INTRODUCE


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Important Note Make sure you follow all ________ on the

application

DIRECTIONS


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Important Note The hardest part of the job seeking process

is the __________.

INTERVIEW


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Important Note Think of your resume as an _________.

ADVERTISEMENT


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Important Note The thank you letter should be sent out 24-

48 hours after an interview. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE


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Important Note What three key points should you consider

when filling out your application.

INFORMATION HONESTY LEGIBILITY


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Important Note An interviewee needs to have questions to

ask of the interviewer. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE


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Important Note List two types of interviews:

DIRECT INTERVIEW UNDIRECTED

PANEL GROUP STRESS


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