Copyright 2014 © W. Seth Hunter ConsumerMath.org L1.3 Applying For a Job Getting a job is one of the first steps to becoming independent. It’s not enough

Copyright 2014 © W. Seth HunterConsumerMath.org

L1.3 Applying For a Job

UNIT ONE: GETTING A JOB

Getting a job is one of the first steps to becoming independent.

Personal Finance:

Applying For a Job

It’s not enough to wish you had a job; you have to earn it.



Discussion

What kind of jobs are available in

your area?



Three Steps to getting a Job

1. Know Yourself.

2. Help the Employer to know you.

3. Help the Employer to remember you.



Step One: Know Yourself1. What are your short term goals:

within 1 year?2. What are your long term goals:

within 5 years?3. What do you like to do that you can

make a living doing?4. Make a list of what you do well.5. What skills do you have?– Computer, typing, bilingual, etc.



Step One: Know Yourself

Know your goals.Know your skills.

Know your limitations.Know what you enjoy

doing.Don’t be afraid to learn

something new.



Step Two: Help the Employee to know you.

How is the hiring manager going to know you? • You tell them on the application.• You tell them in a resume.• You tell them during the interview.• You have references that tell them

about you.



Filling Out a Job Application




Give them your name and a

number to contact you.

You want them to be able to get hold

of you again, so write neatly!




If you know someone who works at the

company, the Hiring Manager is more likely to look at your application.




They want to know how they could schedule your

hours.

If you are still in high school, you

need a work permit. You get this from

your councilor.




Read carefully so you can answer the

right question.

Example: Highest Grade

Completed means…What grade you were in last year.




What work experience do you

have?

Yard Work?Babysitting?McDonalds?

Who have you worked for that can tell them what type of worker you are?



Step Three: Help the Employer to remember

you.How is the hiring manager going to remember you? • Number One: Dress to Impress.



A True Story-Part 1

Two friends applied for a job at the same time. Both were 18 years old and had recently graduated from high school, both had good grades, and both were Eagle Scouts. One was called the next day and interviewed for the job, the other was not. Can you guess why?



A True Story-Part 2

The one who was called for an interview had worn nice slacks, a button up shirt, and a tie. The one who was not called had worn jeans and a t-shirt. He said, “I only dress up for the interviews.”

The manager said: “The applications of those who apply in jeans are automatically filed in the garbage can.”




you.How is the hiring manager going to remember you? • Number One: Dress to Impress.• Number Two: Introduce Yourself

to the Manager.– Give them a face to go with the

name on the application.



Dress to Impress



A True Story-The manager of a movie theater handed the assistant-manager a stack of 50 applications received over the last two weeks with the instructions to choose two to interview. Not knowing any of the applicants, the assistant-manager relied on the manager’s notes that appeared on the top of two of those applications: “Well dressed, good handshake” and “Nice smile, confident.” These were the two who got the interviews.




you.How is the hiring manager going to remember you? • Number One: Dress to Impress.• Number Two: Introduce Yourself to

the Manager.• Number Three: Follow Up.– Show them that you really want

the job.



Another True Story-

Timing can be everything when applying for a job: One young man had turned in his application several weeks earlier, but he made a practice of following up every week. One day, the manager replied to his call, “You know, we just had someone quit. Why don’t you come in tomorrow and we’ll talk.”



What are the three steps in applying for a job?

Review:



What are the three steps in applying for a job?

Review:

1. Know Yourself.

2. Help the Employer to know you.

3. Help the Employer to remember you.

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Copyright 2014 © W. Seth Hunter ConsumerMath.org L1.3 Applying For a Job Getting a job is one of the first steps to becoming independent. It’s not enough