Getting a Job

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Getting a Job
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Resume

• Name
• Contact information
• Educational background
• Work Experience
• Skills learned from paid work experience
• Skills learned from unpaid volunteer experience
  related to position applied for
• References or a statement "References furnished
  upon request"

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Job Application

• Use black ink or type
• Fill out form completely (use NA if the question
  does not apply to you.
• List job experience beginning with most recent
• Get permission to use someone for a reference

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Cover Letter

• Typed
• Formatted correctly
• Short and concise
• Appeal to the persons interest
• Highlight your skills for the job
• Ask for an interview
• Send by postal mail or as an attachment with your
  resume in an email

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Dressing for Interview

• Wear conservative jewelry
• Conservative tie
• Avoid low necklines
• Wear dress shoes and low heel pumps, no sneakers,
  sandals or high heels
• Light makeup and neat hairstyle
• Avoid any fragrance

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At the Interview

• Arrive early
• Introduce yourself to the receptionist
• Practice answers to potential questions while
  waiting
• Double check all your credential before leaving
  for the interview
• Firm handshake
• Maintain eye contact
• Take a few seconds to collect your thoughts
  before answering difficult questions
• Sit up straight with ankles crossed and pen and
  paper easy to access if needed

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After the Interview

• Write a thank you note

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Difficult Questions

• If you were fired from a previous job use to term
  involuntary separation on your application
• Do not voice any negative comments about previous
  employers

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How to Find A Job

• Employment agencies
• School guidance office
• On-Line
• Networking
• Friends, family,
• Volunteer
• Temporary jobs