FINDING A JOB PRESENTATION

Finding a Job

Step 1: Getting Ready

Clean up your social media. Smart employers search social media to get a feel for what kind of people thier applicants are.

Make sure you have important documents needed to start your job. Things like your social security card, non-resident documents, or identification such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport.

Start thinking about reliable childcare now. You’ll need childcare when you’re working, but you’ll also need it for when you pick up applications or go to interviews.

Get your past employment history together because employers will want to see it.

Step 2: Searching for a Great Job

Talk to people who have the Job that you desire. See how they got to where they are.

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Look for Jobs in your local area. Old fashioned, but effective.

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You can also search online at online job board sites or job search engines.

Talk to your friends and family. Let them know you’re looking.

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Let social media know. Think exposure!

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Step 3: Applying for that Great Job

Here are some tips when filling out an application, either online or a paper one: • Do not spam-apply. Instead, take the time to write a cover letter for each position you are applying for. A cover letter just introduces you and explains why you want the position. If you don’t really want to work there, don’t apply. • Fill out the application completely. Incomplete applications can hold up the process or lose you the interview. • Use correct spelling. Look up words if you’re not sure how they’re spelled. If you’re hand-filling out an application, print clearly. • Make sure your past employment information is accurate. If you can’t remember your dates of employment, call and ask. You usually only need to list the months and year. • Don’t exaggerate or lie on your application. • Check with the people you want to use as personal and professional references before listing them. You want to make sure they represent you in a good light and are ready to take calls from the companies you apply to. • Highlight skills and accomplishments, if you have them. Maybe you were the lead salesperson, got employee of the month or year, received some certifications, or anything that shows off skills, accomplishments, and what kind of employee you are.

Step 4: After you Apply

Finally, keep track of all of the applications you have out there, and follow up on them. You will need to keep a list for follow up. It’s good to have an organized system. There are a couple of ways to do this: Online. You may be able to keep a record through the online job sites you’ve applied through. Some of the sites send you to the hiring company’s site to actually apply, but they will allow you to click that you applied in order to keep a record. Use an App. Record the information somewhere in your phone, such as in a reminders app. Make sure you note follow-up information, such as the person to contact and their contact information so that you can easily call or email to check on the status of your application. Not all companies keep you in the loop on the status of your application, so following up is important. It also shows that you are eager and have good follow-through skills, which employers like. If your application wasn’t accepted, then it’s okay to ask why. Maybe you didn’t qualify or had too many gaps in your employment.

That’s It! You can do this! Stay calm, be patient, and soon enough you’ll get a call for an interview and eventually land that job!