APPLYING FOR A JOB

Chapter 4 APPLYING FOR A JOB CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.1 PERSONAL DATA SHEET • Personal Data Sheet = is a summary of personal, educational, and occupational information. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.1 PARTS OF A PERSONAL DATA SHEET • Identification • Educational background • Employment history • References = are a list of individuals who are qualified to provide information about you to a potential employer. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.1 JOB APPLICATION FORM Job application form = is a form used by employers to collect personal, educational, and occupational information from a job applicant. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.1 TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORM • Read the entire form before filling it out. • Be as neat as possible. • Print even if the form does not say to. • Use your correct name, not a nickname. • Answer all questions on the form. • Answer all questions honestly. • List the specific position or job for which you are applying. Continued on next slide. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.1 TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORM (continued) • Check your spelling. • Write “open” in the space provided for “wages or salary expected.” • Provide an appropriate reason for leaving a previous job. • After completing the form, check it carefully before mailing it or handing it in. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.2 RESUME • Resume = is a one-page description of a job seeker’s history and qualifications for employment. • Parts of a resume include: • Personal information • Career goals • Educational background • Work experience • References CHAPTER 4

SAMPLE RESUME Lesson 4.2 CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.2 PREPARING YOUR RESUME • Provide enough detail to give an employer the information needed to judge your qualifications • Prepare a neat, error-free document that has a professional appearance • Use attractive page design • Print on good-quality paper using a good printer CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 FOUR METHODS OFCONTACTING EMPLOYERS: 1. Applying in person • Be well groomed and dressed appropriately. • Introduce yourself. • State your interest in the job advertised. • Be prepared to fill out a job application form. • Be prepared for an interview. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 2. APPLYING BY TELEPHONE • Get organized before you call. • Call from a quiet place. • Speak clearly. • Give your name. • State your business. • Be courteous, friendly, and interested. • Write down information quickly. • Ask for an appointment. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 3. APPLYING IN WRITING • Send a cover letter and resume = A cover letter is a letter of application accompanied by a resume that is sent to a potential employer. • Use mail, e-mail, or fax. CHAPTER 4

SAMPLECOVER LETTER Lesson 4.3 CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 4. APPLYING ONLINE • E-mail • Online application form • Post a resume to an online database CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS Pre-employment test = is a paper-and-pencil test or performance test administered by an employer as part of the job application process. CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 CIVIL SERVICE TEST • Civil service test = is a type of pre-employment test administered to a job applicant seeking a government job. 1. Intended to promote fairness in employment. 2. Applicants with the highest scores are given preference in hiring CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 TYPES OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS • General ability tests • Performance tests CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 BEFORE TAKING A TEST • Exercise • Relax • Eat well • Get plenty of sleep CHAPTER 4

Lesson 4.3 TAKING A TEST • Listen to the instructions • Work steadily and carefully CHAPTER 4

APPLYING FOR A JOB