Applying for a Job

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Chapter 7 Applying for a Job
Lesson 7.1 Presenting Yourself
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Discover

• How to organize information about yourself in a
  résumé
• What a cover letter is and why it is important

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Discover

• Tips for filling out job applications

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Why Its Important

• One day, youll apply for a job. Whether or not
  you get the job may depend on how you present
  yourself to the employer.

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Key Terms

• résumé
• format
• personal fact sheet
• cover letter
• personal career portfolio

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Key Terms

• job application
• references
• letter of recommendation

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Putting a Résumé Together

• In the world of work, a summary of personal
  information is known as a résumé.
• A résumé describes your education, skills, work
  experience, activities, and interests.

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Résumé Formats

• There are two basic formats of résumés.
• The format is the arrangement of information in a
  résumé.

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Résumé Formats
Chronological Résumé
Skills Résumé

• Information is presented in reverse time order
• People whove had a series of jobs in one career
  field use this format

• Highlights skills and accomplishments
• A good choice for first-timers in the job market
• Focuses on strengths instead of experience

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Which Format Is Better?

• The kind of résumé you choose may depend on the
  job you want.
• It can also depend on what you want to emphasize
  work experience or skills.

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Graphic Organizer
Résumé Tips
Keep your résumé short. One page is usually
plenty.
Your résumé should be neat and easy to read.
Résumé Tips
Check for errors in spelling and grammar.
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Try This Activity
Develop a Personal Fact Sheet

• Take steps now to create a personal fact sheet
  with the information you will need to create a
  résumé.

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Try This Activity
Develop a Personal Fact Sheet

• A personal fact sheet contains basic information
  about you and your education, experience,
  qualifications, and skills.

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Try This Activity
Develop a Personal Fact Sheet

• Make a List List your education and experience
  in chronological order. Then list your other
  qualifications for employment, including your
  skills and how you have used them.

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Try This Activity
Develop a Personal Fact Sheet

• Develop a Résumé Use your personal fact sheet to
  develop your résumé for an employment opportunity
  in your career interest area.

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Electronic Résumés

• A popular way to send résumés to employers is via
  the Internet.
• It is a good idea to have an electronic résumé
  ready.

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Electronic Résumés

• An electronic résumé is a résumé that is created
  on a computer and formatted so it can be sent
  electronically.

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Electronic Résumés

• Here are some tips for creating a
  computer-friendly résumé

• Use black and white paper.
• Avoid boldface, italic, and other formatting.

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Electronic Résumés

• Type headings in capital letters.
• Include keywords that describe your skills and
  experience.

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Writing Cover Letters

• No résumé should go anywhere without a cover
  letter.
• A cover letter is a one-page letter telling who
  you are and why youre sending a résumé.

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Q and A

• Im applying for a job I saw on the Internet. The
  ad says to e-mail résumés. Do I need to send a
  cover letter?

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Q and A

• You dont need to mail a paper cover letter, but
  you need to send a cover
• e-mail with your résumé.
• Include the same information you would in a
  regular cover letter.

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Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career
Portfolio

• A great way to showcase your accomplishments and
  personal growth is to create a personal career
  portfolio.

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Marketing Yourself With a Personal Career
Portfolio

• A personal career portfolio is a collection of
  information about you.
• You can use a personal career portfolio to market
  yourself and to set you apart from other job
  applicants.

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Filling Out Job Applications

• Many businesses will have you fill out a job
  application.
• A job application is a form that asks questions
  about your skills, work experience, education,
  and interests.

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Try This Activity
Complete a Job Application

• Complete a job application form for a job in your
  career interest area.

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Try This Activity
Complete a Job Application

• Check Your Work Read the entire application
  before you begin filling it out. Follow
  directions. Double-check all of your answers when
  you are finished.

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Supplying References

• You should be prepared to supply references on a
  job application.
• References are people who will recommend you to
  an employer.

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Supplying References

• Some references will supply you with a written
  letter of recommendation.
• A letter of recommendation is a letter in support
  of you from a reference.

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Critical Thinking Review

• Why should you always send a cover letter with a
  résumé when applying for a job?

Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking Review

• You should include a cover letter because, in a
  cover letter, you identify the job for which
  youre applying. Including a cover letter is
  standard business practice, and you may give an
  employer a bad impression if you do not provide
  one.

Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking Review

• What can an employer learn about someone from the
  look of his or her job application?
• An employer can learn how neat and thorough
  someone is, and whether he or she can follow
  directions and pay attention to details.

Critical Thinking
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End of Chapter 7 Applying for a Job
Lesson 7.1 Presenting Yourself