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CHAPTER ONE - EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH (PLANNING A JOB SEARCH (Planning…
CHAPTER ONE - EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH
PLANNING A JOB SEARCH
Consider long-term
career goals
(desired achievements related to work)
Thinking ahead - helps you to choose a first job closely related to your long-term interests - developing a
career strategy
(plans to meet career goals)
Planning without a career goal (
FAQ
)
Perform every tasks assigned according to
instructions
-
Strive always
to improve performance
Learn about the company and
make a valuable contribution
to its goals
Planning with a career goal established
What
specific kinds of jobs are available
?
What job opportunities in the career field are
projected for the next five to ten years
?
What are the
educational qualifications for the entry-level jobs
in this career?
What
educational or experience qualifications are needed to advance
in this career?
Common steps in a job search (
FAQ
)
Become acquainted with the types of job you wish to consider
Explore job opportunities
Prepare a resume
Prepare a letter of application
Send resume and letter of application
Accept an interview
Complete follow-up activities
Accept a job
EXPLORING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Sources
School placement and counseling services
Internet
Newspaper
Employment Agencies
Government Announcements
Personal inquiry
Many
job boards
(web site that provides job listings and allows users to post resumes) provide intelligent agents (often called job scouts that can aid in this process)
DOCUMENTING JOB SEARCH
(
FAQ
)
Maintain a
job search diary
Indicate clearly:
date, time, company name and complete names of all persons, communication received after meeting, phone call or message
.
helpful if you are called for a
second interview
or having an interview with the
same company for another job at a later time
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO A JOB
RESUME
(
FAQ
)
A data sheet / curriculum vitae
A concise, well-organised presentation of your qualifications for a job
Make a positive impression on the reader
Accurate in every detail
List the most important information first
Should be attractive and easy to read
Limit a hard copy to one single page
Copies are clean, with a clear, sharp print
Use headings or bold
Print on a laser printer or photocopied on a high quality paper
CATEGORIES OF RESUME
(
FAQ
)
Personal info
Name
Mailing address
Telephone number
E-mail address
Fax number
Job interest:
Briefly indicate the job which you are applying
Education
List the name and address of your high school and graduation date.
List the courses completed
List scholastic honors or awards received
List extracurricular activities you participated
Work Experience
List in chronological order - begins with the most recent ones
Include: name and address of the company, your job title, brief description of the tasks performed, the beginning and ending date of employment
Include part-time positions
References:
Three references are sufficient
A complete name, job title, address, telephone number
Ask permission
Scanned resumes:
Scanned and converted to electronic files
Call the company and ask for information
Keep the format simple
Avoid vague language
Check spelling and grammar on the resume carefully
Use a professional address
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
(
FAQ
)
Address the letter to a person
In the first paragraph - the reason for the letter
Briefly indicate the reason why you think you are qualified for the job
The last paragraph - request an interview
Limit to one single copy
Indicate that you enclose a resume