Applying
What are three good places to find job listings?
Employment agencies, news papers, and the internet.
What is a Resume?
A one-paged summary about your skills and education.
What is a cover letter?
A letter of application saying why you were a good match for the job.
What are two ways you can write a thank you note?
You can write a thank you note on paper or email.
What is the difference between private employment agencies and public employment agencies?
Private: Businesses that charge a fee to help you get a job.
Public: Employment agencies ran by the government. They do not charge a fee. Taxes pay for their services.
What is a chronological resume?
A resume that lists your achievements in time order.
How long should be a cover letter?
One Page
When should you give your thank you note to your job interviewer?
The day after your job interview.
What is a Temp-To-Hire job?
A job that changes from a temp job to a permanent job.
What is a job objective?
It is the type of job you want.
When you give your cover letter to the interviewer where should you put the cover letter
After your resume (last)
What is a thank you note?
A note thanking the interviewer for the job interview.
What is a classified AD?
A short notice that appears in a newspaper.
What is a skills summary?
It highlights the education, experience, and skills relevant to the job you want.
How can you right your cover letter?
Hand written or preferably typed
How long should your thank you note be?
At least one paragraph or half-paged
What are the four steps to networking?
1. Make a contact list
2. Prepare an introduction
3. Talk to your contacts
4. Follow Through
What are the five parts to a chronological resume?
1. Heading
2. Job Objective
3. Skills Summary
4. Work Experience
5. Education
What is in each paragraph of the cover letter?
1. Why you are writing it.
2. Talks about your skills.
3. Talks about your education and your experience.
4. Thanks the employer and asks for an interview.
Why should you write a thank you note?
To thank the interviewer for interviewing you.