The World of Work

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The World of Work

• Intro to Business
• Chapter 38

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Learning Objectives

• Identify characteristics employers look for in
  employees.
• Describe how to prepare a resume, write a cover
  letter, and fill out a job application.
• List five sources of information about job
  openings.
• Explain how to get ready for an interview.

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What Employers Look For

• Level of Education - at least a high school
  diploma
• Required Skills basic skills include ability to
  read well, communicate well, basic math problems
• Work Experience most employers prefer some work
  experience
• Character and Personality employers value
  honesty, dependability, and hard work.

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Beginning Your Job Search

• Preparing your resume highlights you job
  qualifications, persuades employers to grant you
  an interview.
• Provides information about
• Your employment objective
• Education
• Work Experience
• Skills
• Other Activities
• References

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Looking for Openings

• Your Network parents, friends, neighbors, and
  acquaintances
• Your School work experience program
• Want Ads help wanted ads in the newspaper
• Local Businesses posted job notices
• Employment Agencies organizations set up to
  help people find jobs.

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Contacting Potential Employers

1. Writing a Cover Letter accompanies the resume
   you send to a potential employer.
2. Job Application follow directions carefully,
   provide information carefully, write neatly.
3. Employment Testing examples include word
   processing tests for Administrative Assistants or
   driving tests for jobs that involve driving.
4. Job Interview a face-to-face discussion between
   an employer and possible employee

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Job Interview

• Do some homework about the job
• Be on time
• Wear appropriate clothing
• Put your best foot forward
• Ask questions about the job
• Ask about the pay and benefits
• Do not expect the job offer right away.
• Write a thank you letter
• Follow up