job seekers workshop
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How to search for a job, apply for a job and what to do after the interview.TRANSCRIPT
Job Seekers Workshop
How to Search for a JobApply for a Job
andWhat to Do After the Interview
What We’ll Cover
How to find job openings
Writing a cover letter
Creating a resume using Microsoft Word
Interviewing tips
Etiquette for after the interview
Where are the jobs?
Print resourcesNewspaper classifiedsCompany bulletin boardsIndustry Journals
BooksThe Houston Job BankYour 24/7 Online Job Search GuideJob Searching Online for Dummies
Searching the Web Local
Houston Chronicle http://www.chron.com/class/jobs/index.html
JOBS: Houston Employment Magazine and Website http://www.jobshouston.com/
Houston Jobs, A division of Online Job Source, Inc. http://www.houstonjobs.com/
National Monster.com
http://www.monster.com Career Builder
http://www.careerbuilder.com America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us/ Federal Government Jobs
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
I Found One…Now What?
Read the requirements on the posting thoroughly
Note what is being asked forapplication, cover letter, resume,
curriculum vitae, KSA’s, etc…Write cover letter and resume
How To Write A Cover Letter Should be brief
Name Position applying for Name of company Short description of some unique quality you can
bring to the company RELATED TO THE JOB
When in doubt look at some examples in the following books Cover Letters That Knock ‘Em Dead 101 Best Cover Letters How to Write Attention-Grabbing Query & Cover Lett
ers
ResumesTwo types
ChronologicalSkill-Based
Which should I choose?General guideline: The standard chronological
format works well if you're staying in the same field and moving up in your career--especially if your work history shows continuous progression, or if you've worked for prestigious companies. A skill-based ("functional") resume may work better if you're making a career change--especially to a different field or to a much higher level of responsibility.
From The Damn Good Resume, http://www.damngood.com/catalog/problems.html#anchor274858
How Do I Create A Resume? Pre-formatted Resumes - just plug in your information
Select Microsoft Word from the pull-down menu after you log in
Once MS Word opens, if you see a box on the screen asking you to type your initials in, just click "ok“
Now, click on File, then NewThen click on "Other Documents" in the window that
opensThen, choose a template, such as Professional Resume
or Contemporary ResumeReplace the sample resume information with yours …
….OrUse the Resume Wizard
Follow Steps 1-4 on the following pageThen the Resume Wizard will prompt you for
your personal information and formats and displays your resume when done
…or type your own from scratchOpen a Blank Document in Microsoft Word
and Begin TypingDon’t Forget A Resume Should Not Exceed 2 Pages
Resources on ResumesCheck out the following books for more
ideasResumes! Resumes! Resumes!How to Write a Winning Resume101 Quick Tips for a Dynamite ResumeResumes for Mid-Career Job Changes
And check out these web sites10 Minute Resume
http://www.10minuteresume.com/JobStar Central
http://jobsmart.org/tools/resume/index.cfm (also includes sample cover letters)
I Got An Interview…
Now What?
Dress Appropriately
Avoid Heavy Scents
Make Eye Contact
Smile
Be Prepared
Research the company to know the basics (CEO’s, mission/vision of company)
Keep up with industry trendsBring extra copies of resumes,
recommendations, and anything specific you were asked to bring
Relax
Sample Interview QuestionsCheck out these sites for sample
questions for interviews Interview Network
http://www.pse-net.com/interview/Bank/QuestionBankIndex.htm
Interview Question Databasehttp://www.quintcareers.com/interview_question_database/
25 Most Difficult Questions You’ll Be Askedhttp://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html
After the Interview
Follow up with a Thank YouFor tips on writing business thank you
notes, check out these books…The Random House Book of Contemporary B
usiness LettersSincerely Yours: How to Write Great LettersWriting Business Letters for Dummies
Complete any additional requirements in a timely fashion
Good Luck and Happy Hunting!
I Got The Job!