Chapter 1 How Your Choices Affect Income How

Chapter 1 How Your Choices Affect Income

How Can You Find Job Openings? • • Social networks Job shadowing Cooperative work experience Counselors, teachers, placement centers Websites of businesses Job scout programs Employment agencies 1 -3 Job Application Skills and Tools Slide 2

General Resume Guidelines A resume is a summary of your work experience, education, skills, interests. • • • Have a “master resume. ” Tailor each resume to match job opening. Limit resume to one page. Keep resume simple and attractive. List important information on top. Proofread thoroughly. 1 -3 Job Application Skills and Tools Slide 3

The Cover Letter A cover letter introduces you to a prospective employer. • It is short and direct. • First paragraph says why you are writing. • Second paragraph points out qualifications. • Closing paragraph asks for an interview. 1 -3 Job Application Skills and Tools Slide 4

How Do You Make Yourself Stand Out? • A job application is a form that asks you basic information about your background. • A job interview is a face-to-face meeting with a potential employer to discuss a job opening. • Follow-up is contact with a prospective employer after the interview. 1 -3 Job Application Skills and Tools Slide 5

Success Skills Using Social Networking Sites Advantages include: • Wide-range of sources for job information • Rapid response to job openings • Up-to-the-minute knowledge 1 -3 Job Application Skills and Tools Slide 6