6.016.01Apply those skills necessary to Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance obtain, maintain, and advance

employment. employment.

Essential Question: Essential Question: How can I How can I make a good impression while make a good impression while

obtaining, maintaining and advancing obtaining, maintaining and advancing employment? employment?

How do you find a job?How do you find a job?

• Through job leadsThrough job leads– NewspaperNewspaper– NetworkingNetworking– InternetInternet– CollegesColleges– TelephoneTelephone– ReferralReferral– Employment Security Commission (ESC)Employment Security Commission (ESC)

• public/freepublic/free– Employment agenciesEmployment agencies

• private/charge a fee (Mega Force and Man Power)private/charge a fee (Mega Force and Man Power)

Understand pre-Understand pre-employment requirementsemployment requirements

1. Documentation– Social security card

• can be used to show proof of citizenship• Not a high school diploma

– Work permit (if applicable)

2. Pre-employment test– Ability– Performance – Physical ability– Drug screening – Polygraph – Psychological, will determine how well you will

adjust to the job– Physical exam– Health certificate

3. Tax Requirements– Form W4, everyone that works must

complete a W4 form• Withholdings• Allowances• Exemptions

– Proof of citizenship• Social security card• High school diploma is not

4. Pay and Benefits Payment options

• Hourly (wages)• Salary• one time (lump sum)• commission

Components of a paycheck Net pay Gross pay Deductions/withholdings

Paychecks are not considered a benefit, it’s required

Benefits Health insurance Retirement Cafeteria plans Flexible spending

accounts

Selection of referencesSelection of references

• Previous employer would be the best Previous employer would be the best reference for a job applicantreference for a job applicant

• Reference letter is the same as a Reference letter is the same as a recommendation letterrecommendation letter

Job ApplicationJob Application• Gives the employer their first look at you as a

potential employee– In person– Telephone– Letter of application– On-line

• How you complete the application form suggests whether or not you have the ability to prepare ahead, to follow instructions, to fill out a document neatly and accurately, and to follow through on a task

Application Letter• Is sent with a application• Send it to the person that has the

authority to hire you• You send this to make the employer want

to read your application• Parts of a letter

– Salutation, greeting– Introduction– Body, at least three paragraphs– Conclusion, request an interview, list contact

information/time, thank the person for their time and consideration

ResumeResume

• The purpose of resume is to showcase your knowledge and skills

• Headings, objective, work experience, education, skills, interests, and volunteer work

Resume Types• There are two types to learn

1.Chronological, use if you have continuous work experience (cashier, shift manager, assistant manager)

2.Skills, use to focus on skills if there is no work experience (entry level work)

Cover LetterCover Letter• Is sent with a resume• You send this to make the employer want

to read your resume• Parts of a letter

– Salutation, greeting– Introduction– Body, at least three paragraphs– Conclusion, request an interview, list contact

information/time, thank the person for their time and consideration

InterviewInterview• What is the first thing you should do What is the first thing you should do

before a job interview ...before a job interview ...• research the companyresearch the company

• Know the questions to expect• Know questions to ask• Dress, one step above the position

you are applying for

Illegal QuestionsIllegal Questions

1.1. Do you speak Spanish?Do you speak Spanish?2.2. What church do you go to? What church do you go to? 3.3. How much do you weigh? How much do you weigh? 4.4. Are you married? Are you married? 5.5. Do you have disabilities? Do you have disabilities? 6.6. Are your parents U. S. citizens? Are your parents U. S. citizens? 7.7. You look Indian. Are you from India? You look Indian. Are you from India? 8.8. I noticed your wedding ring. Do you have I noticed your wedding ring. Do you have

children? children? 9.9. I noticed that you’re wearing a head covering. I noticed that you’re wearing a head covering.

What is your religion? What is your religion?

Questions to expect? Select Questions to expect? Select two from this slide.two from this slide.

1.1. Tell me about yourself.Tell me about yourself.2.2. What was your favorite subject in school? Why?What was your favorite subject in school? Why?3.3. What was your least favorite subject in school? What was your least favorite subject in school?

Why?Why?4.4. What do you like to do in your free time?What do you like to do in your free time?5.5. What are your strengths?What are your strengths?6.6. What are your weaknesses?What are your weaknesses?7.7. Tell me about other jobs you have had.Tell me about other jobs you have had.8.8. How did you get along with your co-workers?How did you get along with your co-workers?9.9. Do you enjoy working by yourself or with others?Do you enjoy working by yourself or with others?10.10.What do you want to be doing in a year? In five What do you want to be doing in a year? In five

years?years?

Select two more from this Select two more from this slide.slide.

11.11.What do you know about our company?What do you know about our company?12.12.Why do you want to work for our company?Why do you want to work for our company?13.13.Why do you want this job?Why do you want this job?14.14.How will you fit this job in with your school work?How will you fit this job in with your school work?15.15.Why should I hire you?Why should I hire you?16.16.Have you ever been fired? Explain the Have you ever been fired? Explain the

circumstances.circumstances.17.17.What salary do you expect?What salary do you expect?18.18.When can you start working?When can you start working?19.19.Tell me anything else you would like me to know Tell me anything else you would like me to know

about you.about you.

Follow up letter/Thank you Follow up letter/Thank you letterletter

• Sent after the interview– You would never request an interview

since you just had one

You have the job but, how You have the job but, how will you maintain it?will you maintain it?

• Skills needed to maintain employment – Critical thinkingCritical thinking– Problem solvingProblem solving– Management of Management of

Resources/Information/TechnologyResources/Information/Technology– Interpersonal skills Interpersonal skills (most people lose their jobs because of poor human (most people lose their jobs because of poor human

relations)relations)

– HonestyHonesty– DependabilityDependability– Professionalism Professionalism

How will you advance in the How will you advance in the company or business?company or business?

• Skills needed to advance in employment – Be friendly and outgoingBe friendly and outgoing– Get to know your supervisorGet to know your supervisor– Volunteer to helpVolunteer to help– Keep informedKeep informed– Keep a journal of accomplishmentsKeep a journal of accomplishments– Display a positive attitudeDisplay a positive attitude– Accept feedback wellAccept feedback well– Demonstrate professionalismDemonstrate professionalism

Okay its time to move on to Okay its time to move on to another job. What do you do?another job. What do you do?

• If at all possible give your employer a If at all possible give your employer a two weeks notice in your two weeks notice in your resignation letterresignation letter..– The two weeks notice is a courtesy. The two weeks notice is a courtesy. – This will allow the employer to find a This will allow the employer to find a

replacement. replacement.

• If at all possible leave a job on good If at all possible leave a job on good terms. You never know when you will terms. You never know when you will need a reference.need a reference.

Importance of Career Importance of Career PortfolioPortfolio

• Why is it important?Why is it important?– Collection of accomplishment which showcases an Collection of accomplishment which showcases an

applicant’s skills, interests, and abilities, provides work applicant’s skills, interests, and abilities, provides work samplessamples

– Professional collection of accomplishments, helps you Professional collection of accomplishments, helps you plan you education, career, and lifeplan you education, career, and life

• Why should you use it?Why should you use it?– Helps you reflect on interests, achievements and goalsHelps you reflect on interests, achievements and goals

• What are some examples of careers that would What are some examples of careers that would use one? use one? – Cosmetology, Fashion Design, Models, Artists, TeachersCosmetology, Fashion Design, Models, Artists, Teachers

What is in a Career What is in a Career Portfolio?Portfolio?

1.1. Reference lettersReference letters

2.2. Certificate of achievementsCertificate of achievements

3.3. TranscriptsTranscripts

4.4. Letters of recommendationsLetters of recommendations

5.5. Samples of your bestSamples of your best