Upload
teagan-miller
View
18
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Chapter 17. Preparing for the World of Work. 17:1 Developing Job-Keeping Skills. Must develop good characteristics to be a good employee Use correct grammar at all times Report to work on time and when scheduled Be prepared to work when you arrive Practice teamwork. ( continues ). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Chapter 17
Preparing for theWorld of Work
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
17:1 Developing Job-Keeping Skills
• Must develop good characteristics to be a good employee
• Use correct grammar at all times
• Report to work on time and when scheduled
• Be prepared to work when you arrive
• Practice teamwork
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Developing Job-Keeping Skills(continued)
• Promote a positive attitude
• Accept responsibility for your actions
• Be willing to learn
• Without good job-keeping skills, no amount of knowledge will help you keep a job
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
17:2 Writing a Cover Letter and Preparing a Résumé
• Job seeking:– Evaluate your abilities– Decide on the type of job– Explore job sources– Identify places of employment– Prepare to apply for the position
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Writing a Cover Letter and Preparing a Résumé
(continued)
• Cover letter
• Purpose of a cover letter is to obtain an interview
• Must create a good impression
• Well organized
• If possible, address letter to the correct individual
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Cover Letter Format
• Usually contains 3–4 paragraphs
• Paragraph one contents
• Paragraph two contents
• Paragraph three contents
• Paragraph four contents
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Résumé
• Record of information • Thorough, concise summary• Basic information for the employer• Computer printed or typed and attractive
in appearance• Format for résumé can vary• References are separate and not part of
the résumé
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Résumé(continued)
• Honesty is always the best policy
• List all information before preparing your résumé
• Keep résumé to one page
• Use correct size envelope
• Same stationery for cover letter, résumé, envelope, and references
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Parts of a Résumé
• Personal identification
• Employee objective, job desired, or career goal
• Educational background
• Work or employment experience
• Skills
• Other activities
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Career Passports or Portfolios
• Professional way to highlight your knowledge, abilities, and skills
• Allows for presentation in an organized and efficient manner
• Introductory letter
• Résumé
• Skill list and competency level
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Career Passports or Portfolios(continued)
• Letters of recommendation
• Copies of work evaluations
• Documentation of mastering job-keeping skills
• Organize information in a neat binder or portfolio
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Career Passports or Portfolios (continued)
• Use tab dividers to separate into organized sections
• Use correct grammar and punctuation on
all written information
• Effort will pay off at interview
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
17:3 Completing Job Application Forms
• Used by employers to collect specific information
• Vary between employers
• Most request similar information
• Read entire form first before completing information
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Completing Job Application Forms(continued)
• Have all required information when you go to an interview
• Basic principles for completing application forms
• Wallet card
• Remember, employers use application forms as a screening tool
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
17:4 Participating in a Job Interview
• Usually last step before getting or being denied a particular job
• You have been selected based on your résumé and/or application
• Purposes of interview
• Careful preparation is needed
• Careful attention to the date and time of interview
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Participating in a Job Interview(continued)
• Dress appropriately
• Check entire appearance
• Leave early for the interview
• Points to remember during interview
• Send a follow-up note or letter after the interview
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Participating in a Job Interview(continued)
• Many difficult questions can be asked during an interview
• Federal law prohibits discrimination in regard to age, cultural or ethnic background, marital status, parenthood, religion, race, or sex
• You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
17:5 Determining Net Income
• Income: money you are earning that is available to you
• Amount you earn and amount you spend
may vary
• Gross income
• Net income
(continues)
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Determining Net Income(continued)
• Calculation of gross income
• Calculation of net income
• Calculation of net monthly pay
• Essential to calculate your net income:– Know what amount of money you have to spend– Determine your lifestyle – Manage your money more effectively
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
(continues)
17:6 Calculating a Budget
• Budget is an itemized list of living expenses
• Must be realistic to be effective
• Types of expenses: fixed and variable
• Way to calculate a budget using percentage ranges
• Incorporate savings into a budget
• Calculating monthly payments
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Calculating a Budget(continued)
• Important that budget amounts do not exceed amount of net monthly income
• Final step is to live by your budget
• Creation of a budget leads to careful management of hard-earned money