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Job Materials

Job Materials. Job Application Documents. Job Application Form Application letter. Job Application Guidelines. Read form before writing on it Make a photocopy of the blank form Don’t write in spaces marked “ For Office Use Only .”. Job Application Guidelines.

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Job Materials

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  1. Job Materials

  2. Job Application Documents • Job Application Form • Application letter

  3. Job Application Guidelines • Read form before writing on it • Make a photocopy of the blank form • Don’t write in spaces marked “For Office Use Only.”

  4. Job Application Guidelines • Type or print neatly with blue or black ink • Keep hands clean and have no food or drink nearby • Double-check all numbers for accuracy

  5. Job Application Guidelines • Don’t skip any blanks • Doesn’t apply to you, write N/A (Not Applicable • Answer honestly only give information requested

  6. Job Application Guidelines • If make a mistake us correction fluid • Proofread for spelling, punctuation & typos; ask someone else to proofread for you. • Deliver in person

  7. Job Application letter • Also known as Cover letter • Introduces you to an employer • Highlights information on resume • Goal is to convince employer to invite you for an interview

  8. Job Application letter • Answer these questions before writing letter • What job are you applying for • How did you find out about the job • What are the employer’s needs • How can you fill these needs

  9. Job Application letter • Be positive & enthusiastic • Creates a first impression

  10. Application Letter • Salutation – if you don’t know person’s name • “Attention: Personnel Manager” • “Dear Personnel Manager”

  11. Job Application • Introduction • State job you are applying for • Discuss where you found out about the job • Give chief qualification

  12. Job Application • Body • Explain who your skills meet companies needs • Brief statement explaining your qualifications • Use words directly from ad • Tell what you can do for your employer

  13. Job Application • Conclusion • Request an interview • List time you can be reached • Use correct address & phone numbers • Thank them for time and consideration

  14. Resume • Should be 1-2 pages in length • Put on professional paper • Keep organized and attractive • Easy to skim

  15. Résumé • Items to include • Personal data • Job objective • Work Experience • Education • Activities and Achievements • References available upon request

  16. Personal Data • Name • Address • Phone number • Use only home phone • Don’t use work phone • email

  17. Job Objective • List position applying for • Describe skills • What will it do for the company • Ex: • A part-time cashier position where I can use my social and mathematical skills to provide customers appropriate assistance.

  18. Education • High school & above • Tell address • Give date of graduation • Include degree • Write special courses taken

  19. Work Experience • Experience, volunteer work, projects, etc • Chronological order • Include employers address • Job title • Dates of employment • List responsibilities

  20. Activities and Achievements • Awards • Honors • Hobbies • Offices held • Sports

  21. References Available Upon Request • Type at bottom of resume • Informs potential employer you have a list of references • Reference tips • NO FRIENDS or FAMILY • Teachers, previous employers, mentorship supervisors, work supervisors, counselors, etc

  22. Interview Tips • Study Company • Remember interviewer is human – make conversation • Use firm hand shake

  23. Interview Tips • Arrive Early • Dress appropriately • Make Eye Contact

  24. Interview Tips • Keep answers brief – under 2 minutes • Don’t exaggerate • Amplify & expand on answers to sell your skills

  25. Interview Tips • Avoid speaking negatively about anything, particularly your previous position, boss or company • Ask what the next step is • Follow-up the interview with a thank you letter

  26. Interview Tips • Ask right kind of questions • Avoid initiating conversation regarding salary & benefits • May harm your chances of getting a job

  27. Nonverbal Interview Tips • Smile • Firm Hand shake • Good eye contact • Sit comfortably without slouching • Put personal items on floor next to chair

  28. Types of Interviews • One-on-one – candidate & interviewer • Team/Board – candidate & 2 or more people • Structured – all candidates are asked same question • Unstructured – no set questions

  29. Types of Interviews • Telephone • Computer • Video conferencing – via distance communication

  30. Ending Interview • Ask when you can expect to hear about decision • Express interest in position • Thank interviewer • Ask for business card

  31. Thank You Letter • Can write Thank you for many reasons • We are specifically for Interviewing

  32. Thank You Letter Guidelines • Be Selective • Be sincere • Be prompt • Be personal • Be Specific

  33. Be Selective • Select right form • Personal note • Greeting card • Formal letter • Don’t mix thanks with some other purpose • Sales pitch • request

  34. Be Sincere • Is genuine • Is heartfelt • If you don’t feel it, don’t say it • Don’t be phony

  35. Be Prompt • Respond as soon as you can • Don’t wait until you have not other work to do • Respond immediately

  36. Be Personal • Reader doesn’t want a form letter • Remember you are thanking a real person • Use names and references to specific events

  37. Be Specific • Be exact • Don’t be vague • Why are you thankful • What are you thankful for

  38. Tips for Writing Thank You letters • Effective letter can leave a positive impression with employer • Send letter within 48 hours of interview • Address to specific individual • Highlight what was discussed in interview & reiterate your interest & qualifications

  39. Tips for Writing Thank You letters • Send new employer thank you • If you turn down an offer, send polite & positive thank you letter – leaves door open • If rejected, express your gratitude for being considered

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