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Section 1-3 Finding a Job 25
point. Send the letter only to
places at which you are truly
interested in working. When
responding to newspaper or
online ads, be sure to follow
the specifi c directions given.
Job Application
An employer will
generally have you
complete a job application
before an interview. An
application form requests
your personal, academic,
and employment
information. Although
some questions will
duplicate your résumé, the employer will need a completed form for the
company’s records. Fill out the form carefully, 1-12.
Interviewing
The job interview is a discussion between the job applicant and the
person doing the hiring. The interviewer will want to know about your
work skills, knowledge, and experience.
Be Prepared. Find out all you can about the job opening and the
company. Research the products it sells or the services it offers. Talk to
people who work there or know someone who does. Review your own
qualifi cations for the job. Find out what type of questions are asked, 1-13.
Look Your Best. First impressions are important. Look neat, clean,
and dressed in business attire one step above what your future coworkers
wear. Polish your shoes
and neatly groom your hair
and fi ngernails. If you wear
makeup or jewelry, keep
it subtle. Body piercings,
tattoos, extreme hairstyles,
and very tight or skimpy
clothing may prevent you
from getting the job you
want.
Be on Time. Arrive
at least 10 minutes early
for your appointment.
Tell the receptionist your
name and the name of
Job Application Forms Job Application Forms
Follow these guidelines when completing forms:
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Read the entire form fi rst. Ask for clarifi cation on any items that
are not understood.
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Follow directions exactly.
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Write information neatly.
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Omit your social security number to protect your identity. Write will
provide if hired.
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Include employment history dates for all jobs, even part-time jobs
and volunteer work.
•
Answer all questions with complete responses. Write does not
apply or N/A as needed.
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To make changes, neatly draw a line through incorrect information
and write it correctly.
Interview Questions Interview Questions
The interviewer will probably begin by saying, “Tell me about yourself.”
Then questions will follow:
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What are your least favorite subjects in school? Why?
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Describe your computer skills.
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What did you like, or dislike, about working on team projects?
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What types of work do you dislike doing?
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Tell me about a time when you made a serious mistake. What did
you do?
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How would others describe your strengths and weaknesses?
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What would you like to be doing fi ve years from now?
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What does success mean to you?
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Completing a job
application is an important
step in the job search
process.
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Be prepared to answer
common interview
questions.