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Research

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Applying

The Phone Call

Before the Interview

The Day of the Interview

During the Interview

After the Interview 1

Research

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Research: Part I

Look for a job that interests you and matches your skills and talents.

Look for jobs in your local newspaper or on-line (only go to reliable websites).

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Research: Part II

After you have found a job that you like, thinkabout:• how far away the job is• how you will get to the job• the hours you will be working

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Research: Part III

• Find out more about the place of employment on the company’s website.

• Read the company’s policies and mission statement.

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Where can you look for jobs?

a. Local newspaper

b. On-line

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above

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answering the question again.

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What do you need to think about after you have found a job that you

are interested in?

a. Distance the job is from your house and how you will get to the job (mode of transportation)

b. Time you will be working


c. All of the above



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What should you try to find out about the company?

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a. Mission statement

b. Policies

c. All of the above




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Applying


Applying: Part I

You may apply by:

• Completing an application on-line

OR

• Completing a hard-copy application

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Applying: Part II

Read the application carefully, and look for the following items:– Application Deadline– Additional Documents for the Application

(resume, cover letter, references, letter of recommendations, etc.)

* These are explained on the next slides.

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Applying: Deadline

Submit your application a few days before

the deadline.

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Mark your application’s due date on a calendar.

Applying: Resume

• Applications require that you submit a resume.• Resumes consist of the following:

– Contact information (address, phone number, and address)

– Objective (what job you want to obtain)– Education– A list of skills that you have as well as the activities

that you have participated in

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Applying: Cover Letter

• Some applications may require a cover letter.

• The cover letter contains the following:– Contact information (phone number, address,

and email) – How you found the job– Your qualifications– Your interest in the job

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Applying: References

• When you apply, you may need to list references. – References are people (other than your family

members) who know your work skills and potential

• Some applications may require letters of recommendation.– These are letters that you ask others, who

know you well (but not family members), to write about your skills

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Applying: Part III

After you have understood all the

requirements and directions, start filling out

the application. When you fill out the

application do the following: – Answer the questions honestly – Spell accurately and use proper punctuation – Have someone (i.e. your parent) proofread

your work

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Applying: Part IV

• After you have completed your application either submit it electronically (if you are completing it on-line) or mail it (if it is a paper application).

• Remember to submit your application before the deadline and to follow directions when submitting it.

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What should you do before you fill out the application?

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a. Read the directions carefully and understand the requirements that are needed for the application (resume, cover letter, etc.)


c. Just start filling out the application before you read any of the directions

b. Put the application off to the side, and fill it out in a month or two months



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What is a resume?

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a. It is a letter that mentions how you found out about the job

b. It contains your objective, education, skills, and activities that you have participated in

c. It is a letter that another person writes about you

d. It is one of your references



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What is a letter of recommendation?

a. It is a letter that mentions how you found out about the job

c. It is a letter that another person writes about you

d. It is one of your references

b. It contains your objective, education, skills, and activities that you have participated in



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When you are filling out your application what should you do?

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a. Answer the questions accurately

b. Use proper punctuation

c. Spell words accurately

d. All of the above



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The Phone Call


The Phone Call

After you have submitted your application,

you may receive a phone call from the company

asking you to come in for a job interview. If you do

get asked to be interviewed, this does not mean

you will necessarily get the job.

If you do not receive a phone call, do not get

discouraged. Keep on searching for jobs!

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Before the Interview

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Before the Interview: Part I

• Practice! To practice for the interview you

can do the following:– Practice with your family members. For

example, your mom can be the interviewer and you can be the interviewee.

– Tape record your practices and review them. Ask yourself: what do I need to change?

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Before the Interview: Part II

When you are practicing make sure you are

doing the following: – Firmly shake your interviewer’s hand – Answer the questions that you are being asked– Speak slowly and clearly– Use appropriate language – Be serious yet enthusiastic

You need to do the above things at the real

interview!

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Before the Interview: Part III

• Gather all the information that you need to bring to the interview. This may include the following:– Your identification– Resume– Portfolio

• Bring all these papers in a folder, and make sure

the folder is organized so that you can find the

papers.

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Before the Interview: Part IV

Do you know how to get to the

Interview?

• Get directions to the interview site and practice going there so you do not get lost on the day of the interview.

• Arrive early to the interview (be 10-15 minutes early).

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Before the Interview: Part V

• The day before the interview, make sure that you have all the information that you need ready.

• It is important that you are relaxed. Listen to your favorite music, watch a movie, or do yoga.

• Get a good night’s sleep and set your alarm clock.

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before the interview.

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What should you do before the interview?

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a. Practice

d. All of the above

c. Know the directions to your interview site

b. Gather all the information that you need to bring to the interview



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What should you not do the day before the interview?

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a. Relax

d. Choices a and b

c. Become nervous

b. Get a good night’s sleep and set your alarm clock



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The Day of the Interview


The Day of the Interview: Part I

Make sure you do the following:– Shower– Eat a healthy breakfast– Brush your teeth– Wear professional clothes– Have the information that you need to bring

(such as your resume) ready

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The Day of the Interview: Part II

You need to wear professional clothes for

the interview. Wear khakis and a nice shirt

and tie.

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The Day of the Interview: Part III

Arrive at the interview site early (10-15

minutes early).

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the day of the interview.

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Click on the clothing that you should wear for the interview.

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Click on the type of shoes that you should wear for the interview.

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During the Interview

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During the Interview: Part I

What do you do when you have arrived at

the interview site?

• Let the secretary know that you have arrived.

• Follow the secretary’s directions.

• Say thank you to the secretary.

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During the Interview: Part II

When you meet the interviewer, introduce

yourself and firmly shake his or her hand.

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During the Interview: Part III

During the interview: – Listen when the interviewer is talking– Understand what the interviewer is asking,

and answer all the components of the question

– Speak clearly and slowly– Be serious and enthusiastic – Say thank you at the end of the interview – Ask for your interviewer’s business card, if he

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the day of the interview.

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Which of the following should you do during the interview?

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a. Talk when the interviewer is talking

b. Say thank you at the end of the interview

c. Talk quickly

d. Do not shake hands



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After the Interview


After the Interview

Write and send a thank you card to your

interviewer.

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Congratulations! You have learned about

the interview process. Please refer to this

information every time that you are

searching for a job and preparing to go on

an interview. Good Luck!

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