Chapter 7 Applying for a Job

Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Lesson 7.2 Putting Your Best Foot Forward

How to prepare for an interview What happens in an interview How to follow up after an interview Discover

Interviews are an important part of applying for a job. The more practice you get, the more confident you’ll be in future interviews. Why It’s Important

interview pre-employment tests body language Key Terms

An interview is a formal meeting about a possible job between a job seeker and an employer. Putting Your Best Foot Forward

The interview is an employer’s chance to meet you and decide if you’re right for the job. Putting Your Best Foot Forward

The interview is your chance to convince an employer that you are the right person for the job, and to decide if the job is right for you. Putting Your Best Foot Forward

What you do before an interview is an important as what you do during the interview. Getting Ready for an Interview

You need to be prepared to answer questions about your interests, skills, work experience, education, and career goals. Be Prepared

Be prepared for pre-employment tests. Pre-employment tests are tests given to a job seeker by an employer to find out if the job seeker fits the job. Be Prepared

Pre-employment tests can evaluate your personality and your skills. Be Prepared

To succeed in an interview, you need to know as much as possible about the job you want. Know the Job and the Company

Find out as much as you can about the job before the interview. Then you will be better able to sell yourself as the best possible candidate. Know the Job and the Company

Get to know the business or organization where you’re interviewing. Be prepared to ask questions about the job and the employer. Know the Job and the Company

The more practice you have, the more comfortable you’ll feel during the interview. One way to practice is to ask a friend or family member to role-play an interview with you. Practice Makes a Difference

Make a list of questions you might be asked. Prepare answers. Make a list of questions you want to ask. Practice Makes a Difference

Role-play interviewing techniques with a partner. Have your partner ask you typical questions. Practice answering them. Try This Activity Role-Play continued

Practice, Practice, Practice! Tape-record or videotape the interview if you can. Then listen to yourself. Look at yourself. Keep practicing until you get it right. Try This Activity Role-Play

Give some thought to what you are going to wear. Remember, first impressions count. Dress the Part

If you’ve put effort into preparing for an interview, it’s likely it will go well for you. The Interview Itself

The biggest boost you can have going into an interview is a positive attitude. If you feel positive, you’ll have just the attitude employers are looking for. A Winning Attitude

A good interview is like a good conversation. Each person should have a chance to speak and ask questions. A Good Conversation

Each person should listen carefully and pay attention to the other. A Good Conversation

Graphic Organizer Be Prepared for These Questions What can you tell me about yourself? ? Do you prefer to work with others or on your own? ? What are your greatest strengths? Why do you want this job? ? ? What are your greatest weaknesses? What are your career goals? ? ?

Body language plays an important part of an interview. Body language is the gestures, posture, and eye contact you use to express yourself. Watch Your Body Language

There are some important things you should do following an interview. After You Say Good-Bye

Write a letter of thanks no matter how the interview went. A letter of thanks should go out no later than a day after the interview. Take Time to Say Thanks

Make some notes for yourself while the interview is still fresh in your mind. Write a summary of the interview. Take Stock

In your summary, write down anything you’d do differently next time. Take Stock

You may get the job. You may not. If you don’t, don’t give up. Rejection is part of life and part of the learning process. Take It in Stride

Government The institution through which the state keeps order, provides services, and enforces laws Public Administration The administrative management of government and nonprofit organizations Investigating Career Clusters Government and Public Administration continued

People in the Government and Public Administration career cluster collect taxes, build infrastructure, protect the nation’s borders, and make laws. Workers in this cluster often have excellent job security and benefits. Investigating Career Clusters Government and Public Administration

What questions should you be prepared to answer at a job interview? Answers will vary but should include questions about skills and past work experience that qualifies the applicant for the job. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

What questions would you ask an employer at a job interview? Questions students ask should focus on the company or organization, the job itself, their responsibilities in the job, and opportunities for growth in the company or organization. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A

End of Chapter 7 Applying for a Job Lesson 7.2 Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Chapter 7 Applying for a Job