planning your career & getting the job chapter 2/3
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PLANNING YOUR CAREER&
GETTING THE JOB
Chapter 2/3
Steps in Career Planning
1. Self-Analysis Wants vs. Needs Values Desired Lifestyle Aptitudes Interests
2. Research Web Search Government
Resources Friends in the Field Job Shadowing
3. Plan of Action Start Early! Develop Necessary
Skills Gain Experience Re-Evaluate When
Necessary
Assisted/Private Sources Public/Free Sources
Employment Agency
HeadhuntersPlacement CentersTemp-Agency
Internet SitesNewspaperJob FairsInternshipsCooperative
EducationContactsWalk-in
Employment Sources
Getting the Job
Methods of ApplyingJob ApplicationResume
Mailing Posting online
Types of Resumes
Reverse-Chronological Resume Lists Work Experience from Most Recent Position listed first
Functional Resume Focuses on your skills and knowledge, rather than on your
chronological work history. Good for those who lack experience or change careers
Combination Resume Lists your skills and experience first. Your employment
history is listed next.Targeted Resume
Customized so that it specifically highlights the experience and skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for
Personal Information Objective Statement
NameAddressTelephoneE-mail Address
Make sure it’s professional!
States position desired within company
Parts of a Resume
Education Experience
Lists relevant education
May include: Areas of Study GPA Activities Honors Specific relevant
courses
Lists Jobs Paid & Unpaid
Be sure to emphasize tasks you performed that relate to desired position
Parts of a Resume
Letter of Application
AKA “Cover Letter”Introduces you to potential employerCreates interest in reading your resumeEstablishes a “First Impression”
The Application Form
An employment application, or job application, is a form that asks questions of people who apply for a job.
Ways to complete an application form Use pen to fill out paper form Complete form online at company web site Download form and submit electronically
Employment Application
Never Leave Anything Blank Write N/A or use a line (-----)
Do not provide Social Security Number Write “Available upon request” instead
Write NeatlyHave all necessary information with you.Proofread carefully.Be Truthful!
The Interview
Dress Professionally/AppropriatelyArrive 15 minutes earlyGo AloneBe Prepared
Extra Copies Resume; Recommendation Letters; Transcripts; Portfolio, Paper, Pen, etc.
Be Self-Confident!Be CourteousThink Before You SpeakBe EnthusiasticLook for Cues—Verbal & Non-VerbalEstablish Good Eye Contact
Turn Off Your Cell Phone!
Dress In A Clean, Conservative Manner
Plan Ahead!
• Know the company, and why you want to work there.
• Learn as much as you can about the company's mission, objectives, goals, and future plans.
• You will be asked: “Why do you want to work for this company?” Make sure your answer matches the company’s philosophy.
Common Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself.Why should we hire you?Why did you leave your last job?What kind of salary do you expect?Why do you want to work for us?What do you know about our company?What are your strengths? Weaknesses?Where do you see yourself in five years?How would you react if I told you your
interview so far was terrible?
Top 50 Interview Mistakes
1. Arriving late. 2. Arriving too early. 3. Lighting up a cigarette, or
smelling like a cigarette. 4. Bad-mouthing your last boss. 5. Lying about your
skills/experience/knowledge. 6. Wearing the wrong (for this
workplace!) clothes. 7. Forgetting the name of the
person you're interviewing with. 8. Wearing a ton of perfume or
aftershave. 9. Wearing sunglasses. 10. Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece.
11. Failing to research the employer in advance.
12. Failing to demonstrate enthusiasm.
13. Inquiring about benefits too soon.
14. Talking about salary requirements too soon.
15. Being unable to explain how your strengths and abilities apply to the job in question.
16. Failing to make a strong case for why you are the best person for this job.
17. Forgetting to bring a copy of your resume and/or portfolio.
18. Failing to remember what you wrote on your own resume.
19. Asking too many questions. 20. Asking no questions at all.
Top 50 Interview Mistakes
21. Being unprepared to answer the standard questions.
22. Failing to listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying.
23. Talking more than half the time.
24. Interrupting your interviewer. 25. Neglecting to match the
communication style of your interviewer.
26. Yawning. 27. Slouching. 28. Bringing along a friend, or
your mother. 29. Chewing gum, tobacco, your
pen, your hair. 30. Laughing, giggling, whistling,
humming, lip-smacking.
31. Saying "you know," "like," "I guess," and "um."
32. Name-dropping or bragging or sounding like a know-it-all.
33. Asking to use the bathroom. 34. Being falsely or exaggeratedly
modest. 35. Shaking hands too weakly, or
too firmly. 36. Failing to make eye contact
(or making continuous eye contact).
37. Taking a seat before your interviewer does.
38. Becoming angry or defensive. 39. Complaining that you were
kept waiting. 40. Complaining about anything!
Top 50 Interview Mistakes
41. Speaking rudely to the receptionist.42. Letting your nervousness show.43. Over explaining why you lost your last job.44. Being too familiar and jokey.45. Sounding desperate.46. Checking the time.47. Over sharing.48. Sounding rehearsed.49. Leaving your cell phone on.50. Failing to ask for the job.
Interview Follow-up
Send a “Thank You” letter Reinforce your interest in position/company Reinforce your qualifications for position Express appreciation for interview/opportunity Thank people by name
If you haven’t heard about the job: Call: “Hi, my name is _____________, I was calling to
check on the status of my application.”
6 Mistakes New Grads Make in Their 1st Jobs
1. Thinking that because you have your degree, you shouldn't have to do grunt work.
2. Not being thorough.3. Thinking that what you post on social
networking sites doesn't matter.4. Procrastinating.5. Not putting effort into forming
relationships with older colleagues.6. Not saying "thank you."
What’s in a Name?