Seeking Employment Networking College Placement Offices Newspaper Advertisements

Seeking Employment • Networking • College Placement Offices • Newspaper Advertisements • Internet (job boards) • Federal and State Jobs • Employment Agencies • Direct Contacts 1 © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 15

RESEARCHING JOBS • Read website or periodicals • Ask friends and relatives what they know • Obtain annual report of company • Consult chamber of commerce • College placement office • Newspaper advertisements • The Internet © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. 2 Chapter 15

APPLYING FOR JOBS Prepare a Letter of Application • • Use proper format • • • State your interest in the position Salutation never use “To whom it may concern” use “Ladies and Gentlemen” Provide general information about your skills Sell your skills Transmit your resume Request an interview Provide your contact information • Transmit your resume • Request an inter © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. 3 Chapter 15

APPLYING FOR JOBS Write a Resume • Heading • Career objective • Education • Relevant skills/professional skills • • Accomplishments and acquaintances • Annual reports • Chambers of commerce • College placement offices © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. References List of people who know your academic ability or work skills • Ask person if they will be a reference for you • Confirm addresses and phone numbers of your references 4 Chapter 15

HELPFUL INTERVIEW HINTS • Before interview get a good night’s rest • Dress conservatively • Greet the receptionist with a smile • Tell interviewer about yourself • Answer questions thoroughly • Be enthusiastic, demonstrate pride in your skills • Do not criticize former employers, instructors, schools, or colleagues • Do not tell jokes, argue with the interviewer, or brag about yourself © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. 5 Chapter 15