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Chapter 21
Getting a Job
Section 21.2
Getting the Job
You Want
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Discuss the parts of a résumé.
Describe the elements involved in the
application process.
Discuss how employers and job candidates both
benefit from a job interview.
The Main Idea
One of the first steps in finding a job is to prepare a
résumé. A résumé tells an employer what a worker
has to offer. Cover letters, job applications, and
interviews also provide information about potential
employees.
Key Concepts
Beginning Your Job Search
Contacting Potential Employers
Interviewing for Jobs
Key Terms
résumé
a summary of your skills,
education, and work experience
chronological a résumé that lists your
achievements in time order
résumé
Key Terms
job
objective
a statement about what type of job
you want
cover
letter
a letter that tells the employer about
you and why you are applying for a job
Key Terms
job
interview
a formal face-to-face discussion
between an employer and a potential
employee
Beginning Your Job Search
You should avoid limiting your job search to
one type of job.
Some jobs may require no experience, while
others will require different levels of
experience.
Preparing Your Résumé
Preparing a résumé
is one of the first
steps in finding a job.
Your résumé shows
an employer what you
have to offer.
résumé
a summary of your skills,
education, and work
experience
Preparing Your Résumé
If your résumé is disorganized and full of
mistakes, your chances of getting an interview
will be slim.
Try to limit your résumé to one page and be
sure to check your grammar and spelling.
Preparing Your Résumé
The most common
type of résumé is the
chronological
résumé.
chronological résumé
a résumé that lists your
achievements in time
order
Figure 21.2
Résumé
The five parts of a
résumé are:
Heading
Job objective
Skills summary
Work experience
Education
Preparing Your Résumé
The heading of your
résumé contains your
contact information.
The job objective is
the second part of a
résumé.
job objective
a statement about the type
of job you want.
Preparing Your Résumé
The skills summary section of a résumé
includes job-specific skills and transferable
skills.
The work experience section lists the jobs
you have done.
Preparing Your Résumé
In the education section of your résumé, list
the names and locations of secondary and
postsecondary schools you have attended.
List the dates you finished or the date you
will finish.
Looking for
Job Openings
A job lead is information about a job opening.
Job leads can come from several sources,
including a network of people who could help
you. Some of them might also give you a
referral, or a recommendation to an employer or
another job lead.
Contacting Potential Employers
The process of applying for a job includes the
following steps:
Submitting a cover letter
Filling out a job application
Taking an employment test
Being interviewed
Cover Letter
You should always
include a cover letter
with your résumé.
A cover letter can be
used to inquire about
possible job openings.
cover letter
a letter that tells the
employer about you and
why you are applying for
a job
Figure 21.2
Cover Letter
Your cover letter
needs to be formatted
and error-free.
The Job Application
A job application is a printed sheet with blank
spaces that you fill in to apply for a job.
It is easier to fill out a job application if you
have a résumé and a list of references.
Employment Testing
When you apply for a job, you might be asked
to take a test to see if you have the required
skills.
Jobs for government or law enforcement may
require drug and lie-detector testing.
Interviewing for Jobs
Employers use the
job interview to make
hiring decisions.
job interview
a formal face-to-face
discussion between an
employer and a potential
employee
Interviewing for Jobs
Job interviews provide you with a chance to
see if you really want the job.
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Job Interview Tips
Do some homework about the company and the job.
Be on time.
Wear appropriate clothes.
Put your best foot forward.
Ask questions about the job.
Ask about the next step.
Do not expect an answer right away.
Job Interviewer Tips
In your follow-up letter, restate your objective
and describe how your skills and experiences
are well suited to the job.
Learn from your interview experiences and
work on your weaknesses.
Accepting a Job Offer
Job offers come over the phone. However,
writing a letter of acceptance is an appropriate
way to begin a professional relationship. An
acceptance letter states when the new employee
expects to start work, what position he or she will
be filling, and the agreed-upon wage, and other
known terms of employment.
1. What is a résumé? What is its purpose?
A summary of a worker’s qualifications. Its
purpose is to persuade potential employers to
interview a job candidate.
2. Explain what is usually involved in the
process of applying for a job.
Submitting a cover letter, filling out a job
application, taking an employment test, and
being interviewed.
3. How can an employer and a job applicant
both benefit from a job interview?
Interviews provide a face-to-face opportunity
that allows employers to get information about
whom to hire and job applicants a chance to
learn about the job.
End of
Chapter 21
Getting a Job
Section 21.2
Getting the Job
You Want