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Career Development CD1 Job Seeking
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Finding Available Jobs
Job Inquiries
Applying for a job
Resume Information
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General Resume Information
Cover Letter
Writing a Cover Letter
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Completing Applications
Before an Interview
During an Interview
Questions you might be asked
Questions you should ask
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What should you do after an interview?
Follow up letter or email
Career Development CD1 Job Seeking
Career Development: Job Seeking CD1.1
What’s the Problem?
678 Lemon Street Lake Town , MO
821-9876 [email protected]
Samantha (Sam) Jones
Objective Secretarial position advancing into sales
Experience 2012-2014 The Golf Course Lake Town, MO Maintenance Worker
Mowed greens, painted, cleaned carts, watered
Bob 224-1234
Babysitter Watched my cousins while theyre mom worked
2010-2011 Aunt Jeanny 665-8965
Education Expected Grad date: 2014 Lake High School lake Town, MO
one time Student of the Qrt
Lake Elementary School – student of the month – Novemer 2005
Interests Shopping, video games, child care, sporths
References
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Finding Available Jobs
Locate ten available jobs in the area using the methods discussed within this lesson. At least
three different methods MUST be used. Complete the chart below and be prepared to share
results with the class at the completion of this activity.
AVAILABLE JOB AND DESCRIPTION RESOURCE FOR
FINDING JOB
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
What was the easiest and/or most convenient way to find available jobs?
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Putting Together My Resume
Fill each box with all available information.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EMPLOYEMENT OBJECTIVE(S)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
WORK EXPERIENCE
OTHER INFORMATION
REFERENCES
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Resume Peer Review
Complete the peer review below, placing a check mark in boxes where items are complete.
Comment boxes are available for new ideas or ways to improve.
COMPLETE COMMENTS
OVERALL LOOK AND SPACING
No extra white spaces
Spacing is equal and balanced
Margins are consistent and make sense
Clear format – information is easy to read and understand
Professional font – boldface, underlines, and italics used
effectively
CONSISTENCY
Format is consistent throughout resume – if date is listed first,
all dates are listed first; fonts used in consistent manner; tabs
used consistently
SPELLING AND GRAMMAR
No spelling or grammatical errors
RESUME FORMAT
No sentences
Uses action verbs
More important topics are listed first – education and work
experience
All addresses and phone numbers (include area code) are
complete
Personal contact information is easy to read
Personal contact information is eye-catching
PROFESSIONALISM
Objective makes sense and is attainable
No slang or “youth” type references
Email address is professional
PERSON IS “HIRABLE”
Based on resume, I would want to schedule an interview with
this person
Evidence of work experience pertaining to employment
objective
Person has accomplished something – honors, awards, GPA,
etc.
OTHER COMMENTS
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Cover Letter Peer Review
Complete the peer review below, placing a check mark in boxes where items are complete.
Comment boxes are available for new ideas or ways to improve.
COMPLETE COMMENTS
1ST PARAGRAPH
Indicate reason for writing
Specific position or type of work for which writer is applying
How he/she learned of opportunity
Refer to previous conversation or correspondence
2ND PARAGRAPH
Mention why he/she is interested in position, company, and/or
products or services
Indicate what applicant can do for employer
Academic background qualifications
Specific achievements or unique qualifications
3RD PARAGRAPH
Refer reader to enclose resume or application that summarizes
qualifications, training, and experience
States where credentials may be obtained
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
Indicates desire for personal meeting
Suggest dates and times for meeting or that writer is flexible
to meet
Include phone number and way to ensure speedy response
Sentence asking if contact person desires more information or
references
OVERALL AFFECT
Short but complete sentences
None of the paragraphs exceed five sentences
“I” is not overused
OTHER COMMENTS
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Completing a Job Application
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Job Application Peer Review
Complete the peer review below, placing a check mark in boxes where items are complete.
Comment boxes are available for new ideas or ways to improve.
COMPLETE COMMENTS
JOB APPLICATION
Application is neat
Application is typed or black ink is used
No blanks are left open, but filled with N/A
All words are spelled correctly
Directions on application have been followed
Information is filled out completely – addresses, references,
phone numbers, etc.
General Comments:
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Am I Ready for an Interview?
Complete the boxes below:
POINTERS TO REMEMBER BEFORE AN INTERVIEW
POINTERS TO REMEMBER DURING AN INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT BE ASKED DURING AN INTERVIEW
SOME QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK DURING AN INTERVIEW
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER AN INTERVIEW?
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Job Interview Peer Review
Complete the peer review below, placing a check mark in boxes where items are complete.
Comment boxes are available for new ideas or ways to improve.
COMPLETE COMMENTS
APPEARANCE
Clothing was clean, conservative, in style, and appropriate for
interview
Hair was neat and clean
Voice was positive, natural, and expressive
GREETINGS
Greeted interviewer with a smile
Called interviewer by name
Introduced himself/herself confidently
Shook hands firmly
Waited to sit until asked to do so
BODY OF INTERVIEW
He/she exhibited interest in the job
Listened carefully to interviewer and maintained eye contact
Took appropriate amount of time to think before answering
questions
Answered questions briefly but thoroughly
Exhibited tact and courtesy during interview
Demonstrated sense of humor when appropriate
INTERVIEWEE
Asked questions about the job and its responsibilities
Asked questions about general company policies
Thanked the interviewer before leaving
OTHER COMMENTS
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The Total Job Interview
COVER LETTER SCORECARD
COMPOSITION POSSIBLE
POINTS
SCORE
Proper Format 10
Punctuation 10
Grammar 10
Spelling 10
General Appearance 10
Composition Sub Total: 50
CONTENT
Career Goal Specified 15
Proper Qualifications 35
Content Sub Total: 50
Total Score: 100
Comments:
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The Total Job Interview
RESUME SCORECARD
GENERAL APPEARANCE POSSIBLE
POINTS SCORE
Typed, printed in black 15
Pleasing to the eye:
Captures interest
Layout
Easily read
40
Grammar:
Punctuation
Typing
Spelling
20
General Appearance Sub Total: 75
COMPOSITION
Personal data 5
Career objective 5
Educational background 20
Work experience 20
Special experiences:
Leadership roles
Activities
Honors
20
References 5
Composition Sub Total: 75
Total Score: 150
Comments:
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The Total Job Interview
JOB APPLICATION SCORECARD
POSSIBLE
POINTS SCORE
Overall impression 20
Legible 10
Appearance:
Grammar
Punctuation
20
Complete and Accurate 20
Consistent with Resume 30
Total Score: 100
Comments:
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The Total Job Interview
JOB INTERVIEW SCORECARD
POSSIBLE
POINTS SCORE
Appearance and courtesy 45
Greetings and Introduction 45
Speech:
Grammar
Vocabulary
Volume
Enunciation
45
Attitude and personality
Forcefulness
Poise
Temperament
Sincerity
45
Ability to convince or impress interviewer
Persuasiveness
Self-confidence
45
Knowledge and presentation of abilities
Educational experience
Occupational experience
45
Reliability
Frankness
Consistency
Accuracy
45
Poise and professionalism
Tact
Discretion
Questions asked to interviewer
45
Career objective
Degree to which contestant has determined and
committed to career objective
45
Conclusion of interview 45
Total Score: 450
Comments:
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Job Seeking Alternative Evaluation
1. Which of the following is a good method of making a job inquiry as discussed in
class?
a. A proposal for employment
b. Radio communications
c. By telegram
d. Direct contact with manager
2. What are three ways to find out about job openings?
a.
b.
c.
3. Which items should appear first on a resume?
a. Education and work experience
b. Employment objectives
c. Names and addresses of reference
d. Name, address, and telephone number
4. Which work experience is listed first on the resume?
a. The one liked best
b. The best experience
c. The most recent experience
d. The first work experience
5. When should you leave blanks on applications?
a. When you have nothing to say
b. You should not leave blanks
c. If you do not like the question
d. At the end of the page
6. Which of the following does NOT belong on a resume?
a. Work experience
b. Education experience
c. Height, weight, nationality
d. Name and telephone number
7. When should an employment objective be changed?
a. Each time you update the resume
b. Every six months
c. Every year
d. Each time you apply for a job
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8. What characteristics should a person serving as a reference have?
9. What information should be included on a list of references?
10. Which of the following should be done in a job interview?
a. Bring a friend in case you have to wait
b. Be fashionably late (15 minutes or so)
c. Wear appropriate clothing
d. Chew gum to keep your teeth from chattering
11. Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of applying for a job?
a. Contact the employer
b. Participate in FFA activities
c. Interview with the business
d. Follow up after the interview
12. Which of the following should occur after the interview?
a. Send a follow-up letter or email
b. Make the initial contact
c. Call the interviewer every other day until you get the job
d. Research the company
13. Which of the following is NOT a point to remember when interviewing for a job?
a. Make a good first impression
b. Give a firm handshake
c. Be polite and use good manners
d. Make sure you explain all of you good qualities
14. What are three questions that might be asked during a job interview?
a.
b.
c.
15. What is one question a prospective employee might ask during an interview?