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Careers: The “Right Job”, Job Applications, Resumes, Covers Letters

Ag Survivor B, Ms. RabbeMarch 3-7, 2014

+Unit Outline

Know Yourself

Finding the Right Job

Selling Yourself on Paper

Marketing Yourself in Person

Keeping the Job

+“That’s the dream.”

+ Personal Data Sheet

+Finding the Right Job

Core Values/Principles: Central beliefs of a company/business that guide their actions and dealings.

Mission/Vision: Statement that describes the purpose behind what a company is doing.

Goals: Measurable plans for the future to be achieved by the company through the work of its employees.

+Finding the Right Job

Other Vested Interests: Financial ventures of the company that may/may not directly relate to every day business Ex: Harvestland Co-op – AgQuest Financial,

property management in St. Cloud Ex: Land O’Lakes – Winfield Solutions

Other Important Information: Location(s) Opportunities for advancement Company culture

+ Job Hunting Tips

+Unit Outline

Know Yourself

Finding the Right Job

Selling Yourself on Paper

Marketing Yourself in Person

Keeping the Job

+Job Application Fails

+Selling Yourself on Paper: Job Applications

Standardized, in-depth information that company specifically asks for during hiring process.

Best Practices Neat, legible (PRINT or type!) Answer all questions (completely) Proofread – spelling is important!

+Selling Yourself on Paper:Job Applications

References Employers, teachers, mentors

Non-family! “Sing Your Praises” … realistically.

Who would be on your reference list?

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Filling out Job Applications1. Practice

2. Pass to your neighbor to review, make corrections/critiques

+Selling Yourself on Paper: Resumes

Employers “First Impression”

1-2 page summary of: Education Work Experience(s) Leadership/Related Experiences Awards/Certifications that qualify you or show

proficiency for job

+How many seconds does a recruiter/hiring manager look at a resume? A. 6 seconds

B. 20 seconds

C. 45 seconds

D. 60 seconds

+How many seconds does a recruiter/hiring manager look at a resume?A. 6 seconds

B. 20 seconds

C. 45 seconds

D. 60 seconds