Obtaining a Job

Just FACS

Sources of Job Leads Family and Friends Newspaper Want Ads Placement Offices (in

schools and colleges) Employment Agencies

Unemployment office

Websites www.groovejob.com www.snagajob.com www.teen4hire.org www.indeed.com

Getting Ready to Apply Social Security Card Personal Data Sheet

Education Work Experiences Special skills Organizations and

Activities in which you been involved

Honors or awards received

References

Sample Personal Data Sheet Education

Worth County High School Sylvester, GA Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA Ball State University Muncie, IN

Work Experiences Spencer High School Appling Middle School Hutchings Career Center Brooks County High School Fast Payday Loans of Kentucky Wal-Mart Hardin County Public Schools (Substitute)

Special Skills Can type 90-100 wpm Can operate all Microsoft Office Programs, Internet Explorer, etc. Sew and Design Clothes

Organizations and Activities Dance Captain in high school marching band Cheerleader in High School Softball team Flag Captain in college marching band FCCLA SGA Kappa Delta Epsilon Habitat for Humanity Student AAFCS

Data Sheet Continued

Honors or Rewards Received Graduated as Honor Graduate from High School Hope Scholar Presidential Scholar America’s Who’s Who in High School Star Student Scholarship Student with highest GPA in department for 3

years Dean’s list 4 years Graduated Summa Cum Laude from College State Spelling Bee Winner in Middle School America’s Who’s Who for Teachers

Filling Out the Job Application

Always fill out in blue or black ink Have your personal data sheet with you to avoid

mistakes Fill out the job application completely and

neatly Determines whether you get called in for an

interview When asked wage or salary write “open” or

“negotiable” Read through the form first Write n/a in spaces that do not apply to you Be specific about which job you want Be observant of the amount of space that is

designated for you to put your information in.

Your Resume

Your resume is a brief outline of your education, work experience, and other qualifications. Usually should be one page in length

Categories it should include Job Objective Education Work Experience Honors and Activities Special Skills and Interests References

Try not to make your resume too long (its best to try to keep it to one or two pages)

Letter Of Application

Also referred to as a cover letter; helps to introduce yourself.

Three to four strong paragraphs Include in your paper

The title of the job you are seeking Where you heard about the job opening Your strengths, skills, and abilities that are

suited for this job When you are available to begin work A request for an interview

List enough major accomplishments so that the employer will want to interview you

Your Portfolio

A collection of your best work! Samples or pictures of your work Letters of recommendation News articles about you with your name

highlighted Reports or special projects that you have

completed This can be done electronically or

physically.

Conclusion It is best to have all of these materials

together and ready to go for jobs. Make sure to go back periodically and

update information as it changes, to ensure your job packet is always up to date.