Preparing for an Interview

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Preparing for an Interview

• Activity 5 Careers, Training, and Specialization
  in Louisiana

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How To Find A Job

• Finding a Local Job
• Help Wanted Ads in Local Newspapers
• Finding a job that requires relocating
• Help Wanted Ads in Area Newspapers
• Online access to Newspapers
• Example New York Times -Job Site
• Online Search Engines
• Local or relocating jobs
• Example www.monster.com

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Research the Job

• It is a good idea to know detailed information
  about a certain job before deciding to apply
• Go to a search engine and research the job title
• Go to the companys website and find information
  on the job you may want to apply for
• Make sure you know exactly what is expected a job
• Is the job something you would like
• Talk to others who have worked in a similar
  position

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Researching A Company

• Research its financials
• How strong is this company
• Is growth forecasted
• Check reputation
• Are there any complains against the company
• Check the company website
• Do they offer benefits
• Can I advance in my career here
• Search for recent news
• Search engines like Yahoo can keep you up to date
  with this company both the good and the bad

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Homework

• Find four jobs you are interested in
• The website below has a list of links you can use
  to research jobs.
• http//www.vrml.k12.la.us/curriculum/ms/8th_grade/
  ss/unit2/Un2Act5/act_5.htm
• Complete the Finding a Job form

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Set up groups

• Each group will have 4 to 5 people
• Groups will become an Interview Committee
• The people in a committee cannot apply for the
  job in which the committee is interviewing for

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Group Activity

• You have time to discuss the jobs on the Finding
  A Job form
• Choose 3 jobs from these forms
• The job you choose will be the job this committee
  will interview five other classmates for
• Complete the Interview Committee Job Decision
  Form and turn in to teacher
• Teacher will write the jobs that will be
  available to apply for on the board

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What Happens Next

• DO NOT begin research until your teacher tells
  you which job your committee will interview for
• Your teacher will look over the forms you have
  given her and tell you which of the three jobs
  listings turned in will your group research. Your
  group will not research all jobs.

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Homework

• Remember you are now an employee for the company
  the teacher has assigned your group
• Research the job the teacher has assigned your
  group. Create five questions that you find
  appropriate to ask during the interview. Come to
  class ready to discuss the questions with your
  group
• Write down the questions and the answers to the
  questions if you were interviewed. This paper has
  to be turned in at the end of class tomorrow.

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Group Activity

• Discuss homework assignment and complete the
  Interview Questions Template
• Give the completed Interview Questions Template
  and the Questions and Answers created for
  homework to your teacher.
• These questions must be approved before the
  interviews each group may want to write down
  additional questions in case the teacher does not
  approve all questions
• A copy of the Interview Sign-Up Sheet should be
  posted in the classroom
• Sign-up for a job interview only 5 people per
  job.

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Creating A Resume

• The resume you are going to create is not a
  factual resume
• Examples of Resume Steps to getting a better job
• You will have to complete the resumes according
  to the following guideline
• Names can be fictional for schools and work
  history
• References are required names can be fictional
• Educational and Experience have to follow the
  guidelines on the next page

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What to put on the resume

• If your last name begins with A-H you have
• Associates Degree
• 5 years experience
• If your last name begins with I-P you have
• High School Diploma
• 10 years experience
• If your last name begins with Q-Z you have
• Masters Degree
• 2 years experience

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Writing a Cover Letter

• The purpose of the cover letter and resume should
  be one thing it should demonstrate that you
  meet or exceed the requirements listed in the job
  description
• should be brief and to the point
• avoid negatives
• Sample Cover Letters How to write a Cover Letter
  for a resume

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Homework

• Research the job and company you are going to be
  interviewed for
• Write a Cover Letter and Resumes for the job you
  are applying for
• Think of some questions that you may hear at your
  interview and try to prepare yourself to answer
  them

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Interview Committee should have

• Interview Questions
• One copy for each committee member
• One copy for applicant to read (stays with the
• Folder for each applicant containing
• An Interview Committee Form from each committee
  member
• Applicants Cover Letter and Resume if they have
  one
• All must be given to the teacher before the end
  of the day