Get A Job!

Applying for a Job!

When you apply for a job you are typically asked to complete an employment application. You may be asked to complete a job application even if you have already submitted a resume and cover letter. That way, the employer has a record of your personal and employment history, verified and signed by the applicant. The following steps will walk you through that process.

Step 1: Fill out an Application

You will be given a print out a sample job application form. Read below, for more information on how to fill out a job application.

Sample Job Application

Step 2: Create a Resume

Refer to the explanation of the parts of a resume.While you are reading start thinking of characteristics about yourself that you can fill into these parts.

• Heading:  this is located at the top of you resume and will include your name, address, telephone (home and cellular), and e-mail address.
• Objective:  a sentence or phrase that tells the person you want to hire you what type of job are interested in.
• Work experience:  this states where you have worked in the past.  List the name of your boss, how many months and years you worked there, and a brief statement of the job you did. 
• Qualifications:  in a sentence or phrase, list the adjectives that describe you and how you can do your job.  For example, a teacher should be good at time management because of the many tasks that you have to perform.  This is where you can include the results of your learning styles tests.
• Education:  a sentence or phrase that states your highest level of education.  It also lists your GPA (grade point average) and any honors you were awarded when you graduated.
• Honors/awards:  this lists any awards and/or honors that you have won.
• References:  this lists the names of people who speak well about your character.  This can be, but is not limited to, past employers and family friends, but should not include relatives.  You should include the first and last name of the person, their work address, work phone number, and what they do. 

Complete this sample resume worksheet.

Here are some websites to access if you would like additional information about resume writing:

http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm

http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/res-def.cfm

http://www.adventuresineducation.org/HighSchool/hs_resume.cfm

 

Step 3: Prepare for an Interview

Use the following web sites to answer the question-What do you wear to a job interview?

•http://www.collegegrad.com/interview/whattoweartoajobinterview.shtml

•http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html

•http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm

Use the following web sites to answer the question--What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee?

•http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/top-7-qualities-employers-are-looking-candidates/

•http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/05/19/15-things-i-look-for-when-i-interview-people/

•http://www.rady.ucsd.edu/beyster/media/newsletter/2011/fall/qualities-eo.html

Use the following web sites to answer the question-What questions should an interviewer not  ask during the interview? What kind of questions are appropriate?

•http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/illegalinterv.htm•http://www.usatoday.com/careers/resources/interviewillegal.htm•http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/questions/illegal-questions.asp

Use the following web sites to answer the question-- What are some of the common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided?

•http://searchwarp.com/swa148621.htm•http://www.prlog.org/10337437-five-common-interview-mistakes.html•http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Interview-Mistakes-You-Must-Avoid&id=929098•http://www.ehow.com/how_4819733_overcome-common-interviewing-mistakes.html

Interview QUESTIONS to Expect and Prepare for:

1. Tell me about yourself?
2. What is your favorite subject in school?
3. What was the last book you read?
4. What do you do after school?
5. Why should I hire you over others?

Step 4: Have a Mock Interview

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

1) Make an appointment with the assigned faculty member.

2) Review available career opportunities and select one for your mock interview.

3) Prepare your resume and job letter in response to the position that you have selected. Use the links below as resources to guide the process.

 

INTERVIEW DAY

Attend the interview

Arrive on time

• Dress professional (See link above)
• Provide a typed resume and cover letter
• Project a professional image and manner (eye contact, hand shake, no gum chewing, etc.)

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

• Complete the post-interview evaluations immediately. (see the links below)
• Complete a self-evaluation within 48 hours
• Send a follow-up note to your interviewer within 48 hours