Chapter 11: Finding a Job

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Chapter 11 Finding a Job
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Define the following terms

• 1. resumea written summary of a job seekers
  work experience, education, skills, and
  interests.
• 2. referencesthe names of people that potential
  employers ca contact to learn more about you.
• 3. portfolioa collection of work samples that
  demonstrate your skills.

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• 4. job leadsinformation about specific job
  openings.
• 5. networkingusing personal contacts to find a
  job.
• 6. cover lettera brief letter that you send
  along with a resume in order to introduce
  yourself to a potential employer.

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• 7. compensation packagethe combination of
  pay and any additional benefits offered by an
  employer.

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Answer the following

• 1. Write the 5 chapter objectives.
• Prepare documents needed for a job search.
• Compare ways of finding job leads.
• Demonstrate how to complete a job application.
• Propose strategies for a successful job
  interview.
• Describe how to evaluate a job offer.

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2. What types of information should be included
in a resume?

• Information that should be included in a resume
  are a summary of work experience, education,
  skills, and interests.

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3. What is the purpose of giving references to a
prospective employer?

• Giving references to a prospective employer
  allows employers to contact people who know more
  about you.

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Name three examples of possible references.

• Three examples of possible references include
  former employers, teachers, and religious leaders.

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4. What does networking involve?

• Networking includes using personal contacts to
  find a job.
• How might it help you find a job?
• You can learn about job openings that are not
  advertised and possibly gain information about
  companies you are interested in.

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5. Describe three different ways you can use the
Internet to find a job.

• Three different ways you can use the Internet to
  find a job
• Searching job listings posted on Web sites.
• Posting your resume online.
• Visiting the Web site of potential employers to
  find job listings and to learn about the company.

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6. What is the purpose of a cover letter?

• A cover letter allows you to introduce yourself
  to a potential employer, telling why you are
  interested in the job and summarizing your main
  qualifications.

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7. Why should you check a completed application
form carefully before returning it?

• You check a completed application form carefully
  to make sure its complete, accurate, and neat
  because otherwise the employer may get a negative
  impression of you.

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8. Why is it a good idea to research a company
before you go for an interview there?

• Knowing about the company will help you ask
  intelligent questions and create a good
  impression.

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9. Give three examples of behaviors that would
give a positive impression at an interview.

• Arrive on time, or even a little early.
• Be friendly but businesslike.
• Sit up straight.
• Speak clearly.
• Maintain eye contact.
• Think positively about yourself.

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10. Should you ask about your compensation
package if the interviewer does not mention it?
Why or why not?

• No, because some employers prefer not to discuss
  pay and benefits until they actually make an
  offer.

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11. Name three factors you should consider when
evaluating a job offer.

• Pay and benefits.
• Will you learn valuable skills?
• Will you fit in and enjoy working there?