Get a Job easily

Introduction

Today's job market is a very tough one to enter.  A new method of writing a resume has been introduced to this tough market.  This new kind of resume is referred to as a "skill-based resume".  In this type of resume a persons' skills are highlighted rather then their work history.  This is the perfect resume for a student entering the job market for the first time, a person trying to change into a new field, or a person with lots of gaps in their resume.

Task

Before attending the job fair there are some things you must do to prepare:

First you would need to build a resume.

Then you will create a cover letter.

Next we will fill out a basic job application.

You will do some preparation for the interview itself.

And finally we will send a thank you to the person who you interviewed with.

Process

ASK 1:
CREATING A SKILL BASED RESUME:
To begin we are going to visit a web site of someone who teaches writing skill based resumes everyday.  In visiting the site you will find a link to sample skill based resumes.  These will be your samples and guidelines to building your own skill based resume in Microsoft Word.  Save the resume under your file as your name Last name, First name Resume.doc
 
To read more about what a skill based resume is visit:  

Skill Based Resume Description

 

Samples to copy and paste from to help you create your own skill based resume:

Sample 1

Sample 2

Sample 3

Because you may have never had a job before some of the categories may be harder for you to fill out.  Remember to think about everything you do in your life that could be an asset to an employer.  Attachment 1 is the skill based resume template you will use to complete your resume.  Please include at least 3 non-related references.
Another site that may help you find information needed to complete your resume is:
White Pages (this site can help you find phone numbers and addresses)

TASK 2:

CREATING A COVER LETTER

Please watch the PowerPoint presentation on Attachment 2 for guidelines.
Following the guidelines please create your cover letter using Microsoft word, please save it in your file under Last name, First name Cover Letter.doc

TASK 3:

HOW TO WRITE YOUR THANK YOU
Please watch the remainder of the PowerPoint presentation on Attachment 2 for guidelines.
Following the guidelines please create your own thank you using Microsoft word, please save it in your file under Last name, First Thankyou.doc


TASK 4:

FILLING OUT YOU JOB APPLICATION
Please complete the application on Attachment 3

Please save it in your file under Last name, First Application.doc

Also keep a copy for yourself to use as a guide when you are filling out applications.

TASK 5:

PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW

Visit the following web site and choose 4 interview questions to answer and submit as part of this aissignment.
Sample Interview Questions

Please save it in your file under Last name, First name Interview.doc

Interview tips

Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric
  Beginning 1 Developing 2 Very Good 3 Exemplary 4 Score
Resume and Reference Page The resume follows the skill based resume formatting. References are appropriate business contacts with titles, addresses and phone numbers. Formatting on both documents must be consistent and easy to browse. There must be no errors on application materials!!! There may be sections missing or information missing from sections. Formatting may be inconsistent or difficult to read. There are multiple errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. All sections are present but some informatin may be missing. Formatting may be inconsistent or difficult to read. There may be multiple errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. All sections are present and information is complete. Formatting is consistent and easy to read but may have one or two minor problems. There may be some concerns with the types of references used. All sections are present and information is complete. Formatting is consistent and easy to ready with NO spelling or grammar errors. All references (3 minimum)are professional, appropriate and complete. %25
Letters: Cover and Thank You Each letter must include the 3 required paragraphs as per the instructions in the PowerPoints. There should be NO spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. Proper business formatting should be used. Infomatin is missing from the letters. There are numerous errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. The formating is missing or lacking correct items and spacing. All information is present. There are some errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. The formatting reflects appropriate business style , with all items present but may have spacing or order issues. All information is present. There are 2 or less errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. The formatting is all present, in the proper order, but may still have minor spacing issues. All information is present and in the proper order. There are no errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The formatting has all required elements, in the proper order, and spacing is all correct. %40
Application for Employment: All sections are complete, unless noted as optional. Work history includes location, dates and job description. Education and References include full names, locations and phone numbers. References are appropriate business contact-- not immediate family or peers. A large amount of information has been left out. Proper locations, dates or phone numbers are not provided for some things. Some information is missing. Either locations, dates or phone numbers are not provided. Information is complete. There may be some concern with the order of information for education or work history. There may be some concern with the choice of references. All information is complete, accurate and in the correct order. References are appropriate professional contacts with phone numbers. %25
Interview preparation: At least 4 questions from the web site are stated and answered. At least 4 questions are not answered. Questions are not answered in a professional format. Questions are answered, but answers are not complete. Questions are complete, but there are grammer and spelling errors or answers are not professional. All 4 questions are answered in a professional manner with no spelling or grammer mistakes. %10
Total Score: %100
 

Conclusion

Congratulations ! You got the job! 

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Objectives:
The quest provides steps for developing these five items:

1. Creating a skill based resume

2. Creating a personalized cover letter

3. Writing a thank you after an interview

4. Filling out a job application 

5. Preparing for an interview