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Module 11:
Planning for Getting a Job
Module 11
Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
• State three good ways to find job openings.
• Complete a job application neatly and accurately.
• Write résumés in two different formats.
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Characteristics Related to Jobs
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Type of organization.
Reputation of organization.
Requirements for travel.
Fringe benefits.
Career ladder.
Distance from home.
Use of education or training.
Salary.
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Steps in getting a job
• Finding job openings (networking, using the
Internet, watching the classified ads,
placement agencies).
• Preparing documents (job application, résumé).
• Getting an interview.
• Being successful in presenting yourself and your
skills in the interview.
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Important Documents
• Job Application
• Résumé
Formats
Styles
• Chronological
• Basic
• Functional
• Contemporary
• Elegant
• Professional
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Homework for Next Session
Look for job openings in one of the occupations
of your choice by:
• Looking in the local newspaper.
• Using the searches in Kuder® Navigator
under the tab Find a Job.
Complete and print out your chronological and
functional resumes if you have not already done so.
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Optional: Keys to a Successful Interview
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Be on time or a little early.
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Learn about the organization in advance.
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Dress conservatively and appropriately.
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Greet the interviewer with a confident handshake
and good eye contact.
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Listen carefully.
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Relate your skills to the job’s requirements.
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