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Chapter 4 APPLYING FOR A JOB 4. 1 Data Sheets and Job Applications 4. 2 Writing a Resume 4. 3 Contacting Employers © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 1
Lesson 4. 1 DATA SHEETS AND JOB APPLICATIONS Objectives n Prepare a personal data sheet n Complete a job application form © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 2
Lesson 4. 1 PERSONAL DATA SHEET n A personal data sheet is a summary of personal, educational, and occupational information. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 3
Lesson 4. 1 PARTS OF A PERSONAL DATA SHEET n n Identification Educational background Employment history References n References are a list of individuals who are qualified to provide information about you to a potential employer. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 4
SAMPLE OF A PERSONAL DATA SHEET © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 4. 1 CHAPTER 4 Slide 5
PERSONAL DATA SHEET IDENTIFICATION SECTION © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 4. 1 CHAPTER 4 Slide 6
PERSONAL DATA SHEET EDUCATION SECTION © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 4. 1 CHAPTER 4 Slide 7
PERSONAL DATA SHEET EMPLOYMENT SECTION © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 4. 1 CHAPTER 4 Slide 8
PERSONAL DATA SHEET REFERENCES SECTION © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 4. 1 CHAPTER 4 Slide 9
Lesson 4. 1 JOB APPLICATION FORM A job application form is a form used by employers to collect personal, educational, and occupational information from a job applicant. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 10
Lesson 4. 1 JOB APPLICATION © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 11
JOB APPLICATION (TOP) © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 4. 1 CHAPTER 4 Slide 12
JOB APPLICATION (BOTTOM) © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 4. 1 CHAPTER 4 Slide 13
TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORM n n n n Lesson 4. 1 Read the entire form before filling it out. Be as neat as possible. Print even if the form does not say to. Use your correct name, not a nickname. Answer all questions on the form. Answer all questions honestly. List the specific position or job for which you are applying. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 14
TIPS FOR COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION FORM Lesson 4. 1 (continued) n Check your spelling. n Write “open” in the space provided for “wages or salary expected. ” n Provide an appropriate reason for leaving a previous job. n After completing the form, check it carefully before mailing it or handing it in. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 15
Lesson 4. 2 WRITING A RESUME Objectives n Understand the parts of a resume n Write a resume © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 16
Lesson 4. 2 RESUME n A resume is a one-page description of a job seeker’s history and qualifications for employment. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 17
Lesson 4. 2 PARTS OF A RESUME n n n Personal information Career goals Educational background Work experience References © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 18
Lesson 4. 2 SAMPLE RESUME © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 19
Lesson 4. 2 WRITE YOUR RESUME n Provide enough detail to give an employer the information needed to judge your qualifications n Prepare a neat, error-free document that has a professional appearance n Use attractive page design n Print on good-quality paper using a good printer © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 20
Lesson 4. 3 CONTACTING EMPLOYERS Objectives n Explain four methods of contacting employers about a job n Describe the two most common types of preemployment tests © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 21
FOUR METHODS OF CONTACTING EMPLOYERS n n Lesson 4. 3 Applying in person Applying by telephone Applying in writing Applying online © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 22
Lesson 4. 3 APPLYING IN PERSON n n n Be well groomed and dressed appropriately. Introduce yourself. State your interest in the job advertised. Be prepared to fill out a job application form. Be prepared for an interview. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 23
Lesson 4. 3 APPLYING BY TELEPHONE n n n n Get organized before you call. Call from a quiet place. Speak clearly. Give your name. State your business. Be courteous, friendly, and interested. Write down information quickly. Ask for an appointment. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 24
Lesson 4. 3 APPLYING IN WRITING n Send a cover letter and resume. n A cover letter is a letter of application accompanied by a resume that is sent to a potential employer. n Use mail, e-mail, or fax. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 25
Lesson 4. 3 SAMPLE COVER LETTER © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 26
Lesson 4. 3 APPLYING ONLINE n E-mail n Online application form n Post a resume to an online database © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 27
Lesson 4. 3 PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS n A pre-employment test is a paper-and -pencil test or performance test administered by an employer as part of the job application process. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 28
Lesson 4. 3 CIVIL SERVICE TEST n A civil service test is a type of preemployment test administered to a job applicant seeking a government job. n Intended to promote fairness in employment n Applicants with the highest scores are given preference in hiring © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 29
TYPES OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS Lesson 4. 3 n General ability tests n Performance tests © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 30
Lesson 4. 3 BEFORE TAKING A TEST n n Exercise Relax Eat well Get plenty of sleep © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 31
Lesson 4. 3 TAKING A TEST n Listen to the instructions n Work steadily and carefully © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 4 Slide 32
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