How to get the job you want…& how to keep it!

VIDEO

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The youth will learn job seeking skills The youth will learn the some common

mistakes made on resumes The youth will learn the proper interview

techniques The youth will discuss job maintenance

skills

JOB SEARCHING

Where do you start??

Websites/Newspapers In person Family/friends Teachers/Guidance

Counselors Volunteering &

Internships

JOB SEARCHING

JOB APPLICATIONS

SOME COMMON MISTAKES…

Sloppy Handwriting Incorrect contact information Misspellings Incomplete data Not knowing what job you are

applying for

THE RESUME Why is it important? Do you have a resume?

RESUME ACTIVITY

I got the interview!!

What else do I need to know to succeed?

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW… Practice Do your homework Make a plan Get the inside scoop Bring a pen and pad,

portfolio, or folder

SUZIE’S KITCHEN

Suzie’s Kitchen is hiring Servers.

The business hours are from: 8am- 8pm

Servers should be outgoing, customeroriented, able to multi task, be able to work

in a fast paced environment, be a team player,

bewilling to assist where ever they are needed,

andhave a desire to take on a leadership role.

SUZIE’S KITCHEN

Suzie’s Kitchen is hiring Servers.

The business hours are from: 8am- 8pm

Servers should be outgoing, customeroriented, able to multi task, be able to work

in a fast paced environment, be a team player,

bewilling to assist where ever they are needed,

andhave a desire to take on a leadership role.

MOCK INTERVIEW ACTIVITY

INTERVIEW DO’S Be prepared to fill it paperwork Be friendly, smile, and act

interested Listen closely and ask ?’s Thank the employer for

interview

INTERVIEW DON’TS

Chew gum, smoke Use your cell phone Ask about salary, benefits, or

vacation time Bring up personal issues Talk negatively The don’t say “UM” game…

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS

YOU WANT TO LOOK LIKE THIS…

Neat Hair

Neatly shaven

Clean, ironed, button down shirt

Clean, pressed pants, with no holes, no sag

Warm smile Portfolio

Pants fit well, not too tight

…NOT LIKE THIS

SOCIAL MEDIA

Don’t let me cost you the job!

SO YOU JUST HAD THE INTERVIEW..

FOLLOW UP Send thank you note or email – NO TEXT

TALK

June 8, 2012

 

Dear Ms. Manager,

 

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with you and the

rest of your team today. From your description of the position and the

interview questions, the Customer Service Representative position

sounds both challenging and rewarding. I look forward to your decision

concerning adding me on as your newest team member.

Thank you again for considering me for the position. I can be reached at

(804)867-5309 should you need any additional information.

Sincerely,

Job Seeker Jamal

You got the job!Now what?

HOW TO KEEP YOUR JOB

Be on time Show initiative Network Always be willing to learn

ANY QUESTIONS??