Finding and Applying for a Job (Careers)

Finding and Applying for a Job (Careers)

by Desiree Lovato

Finding a Job

Job lead = a connection to a job

• ​Most jobs are NOT advertised - connections with people are important

• ​Cold calling = taking resumes into businesses and selling which of your traits are a perfect fit for their business

• ​Places you volunteer or do extra-curricular activites are also networking opportunities

• Networking = connecting with people and job leads that fit your skills

• Online CLASSIFIEDS are affordable job listings for employers

• ​Social Security Numbers should NOT be provided on online applications

  • ​You can provide this when hired (use a fake number like 111111111 if the program requires it to move through the application)

Multiple Choice

When should you provide possible employers with your SSN (Social Security Number)?

• If they ask for it

• On the application

• During the interview

• On paperwork once hired

Multiple Choice

When marketing yourself, it is important to. . .

• Use research you found about the job

• To get in as many achievements as possible

• Connect your positive traits specifically to the place you are applying

• Have handouts so people remember you

Multiple Choice

Where are most jobs advertised?

• Nowhere

• Online ads

• Bulletin Boards at schools, churches, and community centers

• flyers

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to visiting business with your resume and talking to managers about how your triaits can help their business?

• Resume

• Cold calling

• Marketing Yourself

• Applying for a Job

Multiple Choice

Places you volunteer or do extra-curricular activities are. . .

• places to reduce stress

• places to network and find job leads

• places to practice skills that build confidence

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What is "networking"?

• Careers in technology

• Connecting what you know to the job you are appling for

• Connecting online to find jobs

• Connecting with people who can connect you with opportunities

​Get That Job - Marketing Yourself

​Use questions to show who you are

• ​give examples from your own life

• ​connect a short story to the question to show your skills

• ​show achievements with purposeful word choice

• ​show who you are and how you fit this job

Multiple Choice

What should you try to do with every answer in an interview?

• List as many achievments as possible

• Connect your specific skills to the job you are applying for

• Show you are confident and know a lot already

• Tell stories until you run out of time

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to show you are a good fit for the job?

• Tell a short story and connect it to the question you were asked

• Restate your best qualities so they remember

• Express interest in the company

• Compare yourself to others

​Which job to choose?

​Things to consider:

• ​personal needs & goals

• ​family obligations

• ​available time

• ​personal skills & expectations

• ​prerequisits, like a diploma, tests, or certifications

​Make your future a priority now:

• ​Save money for school, programs, or equipment

• ​Save time for activities that build skills unique to the type of job you want

• ​Take control of social media

• ​Practice talking TO people and ABOUT yourself

Multiple Select

Why is it important to conisder multiple factors when choosing a job?

• To pick one that will meet your needs and your interests

• To pick one that fits so you like it, excel in it, and stick with it

• To be realistic so you are not disappointed

• To show you are trying

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What are two ways to prepare yourself for a future career now?

• Fix personal problems

• Save time for activities that build skills and connections

• Pass Careers class

• Save money for school, training, or tools

​How to Market Yourself

​Marketing = How You Present and Promote yourself to the world

​Clean Your Digital Presence

• ​Make social media PRIVATE

• ​Know what people will find about you online​

​Prep and Practice Your Elevator Speech

• ​Who you are

• ​What you do

• ​What you are trying to accomplish

• ​What makes you, you

• ​Connnect top skills to your previous experience (formal or on your own) and the job you want

• ​Practice until it flows

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What's the best way to clean your digital presence?

• Make sure you have everyone's permission who is in media you post

• Make YouTube channels PRIVATE

• Make social media PRIVATE

• Erase everything right after you post it

Multiple Choice

What is an "elevator speech"?

• A story to introduce yourself

• What you can say in an interview if you are nervous

• A polite way to engage people on an elevator

• A 60-Second intro. of what makes you, you and what you are trying to do