Youre Hired How To Get a Job and
You’re Hired How To Get a Job and Keep a Job
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Think about you and what you’d love to do forever. Be realistic – have to pay bills and raise a family. What are your skills, hobbies, subjects in school in which you excel? 2
Education Required Whatever you would like to be usually takes some education or on-the-job training. Vocational/ Technical 2 -year Community College 4 -year University Military 3
What Employers Expect From Employees C Basic Math A Problem Solving/ Critical Thinking A Verbal Communication B Teamwork F C B F D D Organizational Skills 4
Completing the Job Application - Provide correct information. - Watch for misspelled words and grammatical errors. - Make the application as perfect as possible. - Be very neat (if filling out a paper version). 5
Build a Resume Utilize online resume builders, such as the one provided on the Tennessee College and Career Planning System, to help you design the perfect resume. 6
What to Include on Your Resume Awards Work experience Name and contact information Activities References 7
Best Practices for Resume Writing - Include an Objective or Summary section. - Be targeted for the job advertised. - Emphasize results from previous jobs. - Use action verbs and key words. - Be complete and make points short. - Make resume one page. - Format to be visually appealing. - Be perfect. - Don’t advertise negative information. - Do not include personal info, such as height, weight, religious affiliations. 8
Resume Writing Cont. Remember to update your resume as you acquire new skills and roles in activities you are involved in as well as jobs you acquire. Emphasize your resume using action verbs to make your resume stand out yet remain concise. Let’s take a look at some resumes! 9
Social Media and Getting a Job - Be careful what you post since social media can positively or negatively affect your goals for the future and even your job. - Use the information section to your advantage. - Display appropriate photos. - Present yourself professionally. 11
Before You Speak, Text, or Post… T H I N K t i s I t r u e h e l p f u l i n s p i r i n g n e c e s s a r y k i n d ? 12
The Job Interview: Preparation - Do background research. - Write down questions to ask. - Google directions to interview location. - Arrive 10 minutes ahead of time. - Have contact info of the person whom you are meeting. - Take care of yourself – get a good night’s sleep & eat breakfast. - Plan what you will wear the day before. - Have good hygiene (take a shower, brush your teeth). 13
The Job Interview: Practicing - Ask a friend to be the interviewer. - Browse the internet for frequently asked questions. - Be prepared for open-ended questions. - Prepare information from your past experiences that would relate to and benefit the position. 14
The Job Interview: Dress Attire - Find out what the company dress code is like. - Err on the side of overdressing. - Pay attention to details (no wrinkles or stains). - Keep it simple. - Put the perfume away. - Have a dress rehearsal the day before to prevent any wardrobe malfunctions. A good interview outfit can help with your confidence going into the interview. 15
The Job Interview: How To Act - Arrive to the interview early. - Bring extra copies of resume. - Smile and maintain eye contact. - Remain calm. - Be enthusiastic, interested, knowledgeable, and confident. - Watch your body language. - Emphasize your strengths. - Give qualitative answers to questions. - Ask questions. - Take few notes. 16
The Job Interview: Common Nonverbal Mistakes 8 1 9 2. Having little or no knowledge of the company 7 6 1. Failure to make eye contact 2 5 4 3 3. Lack of smile 4. Bad posture 5. Fidgeting too much 6. Handshake that is too weak 7. Playing with hair or touching face 8. Crossing arms over chest 9. Using too many hand gestures 17
1 2 3 The Job Interview: Impact on Meeting New People 1. The way we dress, act, and walk through the door 2. The quality of our voice, grammar, and overall confidence 3. From what we actually say 18
Common Interview Questions - Can you tell me a little about yourself? - How did you hear about the position? - What do you know about the company? - Why do you want this job? - Why should we hire you? - What are your greatest professional strengths? - What do you consider to be your weaknesses? 19
Questions for Your Interviewer - What type of work does this job entail? - How would you describe a typical day on the job? - How many people are in this department? - Who would be my supervisor? - What type of training can I expect? - What do you most enjoy about working with this company? 20
The Job Interview: Follow-up Send a handwritten or email thank-you note in order to: - Show that you have good business etiquette. - Thank the interviewer for his or her time. - Indicate your interest in the job. - Refer to specific points on how you can contribute to the company. 21
Once You’re Hired: Keeping Your Job - Be on time. - Dress appropriately (ironed clothes, brushed hair, clean fingernails). - Be cautious about using work time as personal time (phone, text, email). - Do your work in a timely manner. - Do your best on every task. - Have a good attitude. 22
Once You’re Hired: Self-discipline = Success Sacrifice A Commitment B A F Integrity Schedule F Faith B G Focus E C E D C D G Action 23
Once You’re Hired: Workplace Etiquette - Maintain a clean work environment. - Organize at the end of the day to be ready for the next day. - Pay attention. - Eliminate use of profanity. - Respect privacy of those around you. - Avoid office gossip sessions. - Manage conflict and stress. - Respect a diverse workforce. ≈ç
Once You’re Hired: Etiquette Cont. - Return messages (emails, calls, letters). - Stay awake. - Practice good hygiene – but do it in private (brushing hair, flossing, etc. ) - Practice good posture. - Be respectful to all, no matter their title. 25
Once You’re Hired: Emails - Organize important emails needed for future reference. - Be careful what is put in writing for you may be held responsible. 26
Once You’re Hired: Getting Organized - Keep a calendar of all meetings and deadlines. - Maintain files. - Make use of organizing bins, shelving, trays. - Create a master to-do list each day. 27
Once You’re Hired: Be a Leader - Make the correct decisions by maintaining your values of what is right. - Maintain balance by seeking input, opinions, and feedback. - Develop self-confidence. - Be humble. - Admit mistakes. 28
Tennessee Workforce Facts - Average per capita income = $47, 134. - Unemployment rate is 3. 3%. - Population is 6, 770, 010. - TN has second lowest state and local tax burden per capita and NO income tax on wages. - Second lowest cost of living in nation. - Key emerging industries include construction, professional/business services, and education/health services. - New jobs will require a higher skill set for employment. 29
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