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Job Seeking Skills. ~ - Resume Outline Name Telephone Number Address Beginning (Choose one on the following ways to begin your resume) Summary - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Job Seeking Job Seeking SkillsSkills

                    

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Resume OutlineResume Outline

Name Telephone NumberAddress

I. Beginning (Choose one on the following ways to begin your resume)SummarySummarize your background and most valuable attributes. Using concreteexamples, explain to potential employers precisely what you will be able todo for them. Describe your unique gifts and strengths. Write this section last,as it is often the most difficult to write.

II. PersonalUsing brief phrases, describe yourself to your employer.QualificationsSuccinctly describe one of your most valuable attributes. Using concrete examples, explain to potential employers precisely why you will be an asset to their company.Describe another of your most valuable attributes. Only include crucial points that will help sell you to a potential employer.Describe another of your most valuable attributes. Use phrases that will catch and hold your reader=s attention.

III. Work History19XX-19XX Position, Name of CompanyUsing action words to maximize the impact, describe your current or most recent responsibilities.Be concise; remove unnecessary words & phrases. Include the specific results of your actions or decisions to demonstrate your contribution.19XX-19XX Position, Name of Company

Georgia Ag. Ed. Curriculum, Course: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1, Revised August 1999 4

In the same manner as above, describe your previous job. 19XX-19XX Position, Name of Company

In the same manner as above, describe your second most recent job. 19XX-19XX Position, Name of Company

In the same manner as above, describe your third most recent job.

IV. Education19XX-19XX Degree obtained, school name19XX-19XX Degree obtained, school name

LanguagesList the language you are most fluent in.List any other languages you are fluent in.

Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum , Course: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson Revised August 1999 5

Sample Job Application FormSample Job Application Form

Directions: Fill out the following application for employment as completely andcarefully as you can. If you don=t have work experience, invent some realisticdetails.

Bobcat CorporationBobcat CorporationApplication for Employment

Date Name

Last First Middle Initial

Address Phone Street City State Zip

Emergency Contact Phone Birth Date / / S.S. No. Do you have a driver’s license ? State Position you are applying for Last year of school completed 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 College 1 2 3 4Why would you like to work for this company?

School and community leadership service

Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum--5.1.2, Course: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1, Revised August 1999 6

Paid or volunteer work experience starting with your most recent employer:Paid or volunteer work experience starting with your most recent employer:

Company name Address Phone Dates : From To Position held Rate of Pay Responsibilities

Supervisor Reason for leaving

Company name Address Phone Dates : From To Position held Rate of Pay Responsibilities

Supervisor Reason for leaving

Company name Address Phone Dates : From To Position held Rate of Pay Responsibilities

Supervisor Reason for leaving

References: ( list 3 people, not related to you)

Person Address Phone number Position

Person Address Phone number Position

Person Address Phone number Position

Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum, 5.1.2, Course: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1, Revised August 1999 7

Writing letters of applicationWriting letters of applicationAd found in a local newspaper

Part-time help. Needed to assist customers and fill orders. Prefer high schoolstudent for after school and some Saturday work. Send employment history to Mr.Personal Manager, Any Agriculture Business, 111 Ag. Drive., Hometown, Ga.32456.

The student needs to write a letter of application for the above job. Use the formbelow to complete this writing assignment.

Employee NameAddress

Date

Employer NameCompany nameStreet AddressCity, State Zip

Dear ( employer):

(the first sentence should contain information about where or from who I learnedabout the job )

(second sentence states that I am applying for the job)

(the next paragraph explains my qualifications for the job by describing my education background and experiences )

(the last paragraph asks for an interview and tells how I can be reached)$ check the following items carefully$ heading -should include my address and the date$ inside address is correct$ the proper salutation has been used$ the proper closing has been used$ included my signature in the proper place

Course: 0Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum , 5.1.3, 1.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1, Revised August 1999 8

Job Interview QuestionsJob Interview Questions

During the job interview the employer may ask some questions. To better prepare yourself, have these questions answered before you go in the interview.

1. Describe your weaknesses. Strengths.2. How much money do you expect to make?

3. In five years, what do you expect to be doing? In ten years?4. Why did you pick this company to apply for a job?5. Do you have any questions about the job/company?6. Describe the classes you liked best in school. Least.7. What type/kind of work would you like to do?8. Did you participate in extra-curricular activities in school, if so list them and

describe your responsibilities/activities (club officers, special awards, specialactivities you helped plan)

9. What do you do in your spare time?10. Do you like working alone or with others?11. List any major medical problems or illnesses you have had.12. List jobs you have had and reasons for leaving.13. Do you plan on working overtime if asked to do so?14. Describe yourself as a student, grades special awards, attendance, etc.15. When can you begin work and do you need to work a notice with your other

employer?

Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum, 5.1.4, Course: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1, Revised August 1999 9

Interviewing PracticeInterviewing Practice

As you are divided into pairs to practice interviewing each other, consider the following items about the person you are interviewing.

AppearanceAppearanceIs the person dressed appropriately and well-groomed?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellent to improve Average

PoisePoiseAre the following things observed-person acts in an appropriate manner? Does theapplicant=s eyes meet yours often? Is their posture acceptable?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellent to improve Average

AttitudeAttitudeApplicant seems to have a positive attitude toward people and work?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellent to improve Average

InterestInterestDo the person=s career goals and interests match the job opening?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellent to improve Average

Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum, 5.1.4, Course: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1, Revised August 1999 1 O

Is a good self-concept projected by the applicant? Will others react favorably tohim/her?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellentto improve AverageSocial SkillsCourteous? Punctual? Could the person sense when the interview was over?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellentto improve AverageGrammarCan the person communicate their ideas to you in appropriate English and beeffective in doing so?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellentto improve AveragePreparationDid the person being interviewed have a copy of their resume ready? Are theanswers given during the interview thoughtful and well-organized? Does the personknow something about the company?Poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellentto improve Average

Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum, Course: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1, Revised August 1999 11

Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum--5.1.4Anticipated Employment SuccessWill the person perform well the job they are applying for?poor Fair but needs Satisfactory Above Excellentto improve AverageCourse: 01.051 Cooperative Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Unit 5, Lesson 1Revised August 1999 12

Job Interview PurposeJob Interview Purpose

• Provides an opportunity to sell yourself verbally to the potential employer.–Why you are the best applicant for the job.

Questions to Research About Questions to Research About Your Potential EmployerYour Potential Employer

• What services or products does the company provide?

• Who are the company’s

customers?

• Who are the key personnel?

• Where are company headquarters, plants, etc.

• What are the specific duties of the job applied for?

Questions to Research About Questions to Research About Your Potential EmployerYour Potential Employer

  • What is the name of the

interviewer?• How profitable is the

company? Annual revenue? Number of employees, etc.?

Questions to Research About Questions to Research About Your Potential EmployerYour Potential Employer

Sources of Information Sources of Information About the Company About the Company   

• Newspaper or Magazine• Brochures• Chamber of Commerce• Internet Website of Company• Employees• Customers• Position Announcement

Interview Preparation Interview Preparation Suggestions Suggestions   

• Be neat and well groomed

• Dress appropriate for type of job applied for

• Go to interview alone

• Be on time

Interview Preparation Interview Preparation SuggestionsSuggestions

• Use good manners and appropriate gestures• Pay attention to interviewer• Ask appropriate questions

about the job• Have necessary personal

reference information with you

Common Interview Common Interview QuestionsQuestions

• What is your experience?

• What activities did you participate in school, community, etc.?

• What are your career goals?

• Why do you want this job?

Common Interview Common Interview QuestionsQuestions

•What are your major strengths?

•What are you weaknesses?

•How well do you get along with others?

Common Interview Common Interview QuestionsQuestions

• Are you willing to work overtime?

• When can you begin work?

• Tell me about yourself?

Interview Process Do’s Interview Process Do’s   

• Act natural• Be prompt• Carry out promises• Ask questions• Allow employer to express ideas• Read company literature• Follow procedures• Be clear and precise• Listen effectively to interviewer

Interview Process Interview Process Don’ts Don’ts   

• Be late• Present an extreme appearance• Come unprepared• Oversell yourself• Become impatient• Try to be funny• Put emphasis on salary• Criticize yourself• Talk too much and control interview