Job Seekers Workshop

Job Seekers Workshop How to Search for a Job Apply for a Job and What to Do After the Interview

What We’ll Cover
How to find job openings
Writing a cover letter
Creating a resume using Microsoft Word
Interviewing tips
Etiquette for after the interview

Where are the jobs?
Print resources
Newspaper classifieds
Company bulletin boards
Industry Journals
Books
The Houston Job Bank
Your 24/7 Online Job Search Guide
Job Searching Online for Dummies

Searching the Web
Local
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/class/jobs/index.html
JOBS: Houston Employment Magazine and Website
http://www.jobshouston.com/
Houston Jobs, A division of Online Job Source, Inc.
http://www.houstonjobs.com/
National
Monster.com
http://www.monster.com
Career Builder
http://www.careerbuilder.com
America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us/
Federal Government Jobs
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

I Found One…Now What?
Read the requirements on the posting thoroughly
Note what is being asked for
application, cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae, KSA’s, etc…
Write cover letter and resume

How To Write A Cover Letter
Should be brief
Name
Position applying for
Name of company
Short description of some unique quality you can bring to the company RELATED TO THE JOB
When in doubt look at some examples in the following books
Cover Letters That Knock ‘ Em Dead
101 Best Cover Letters
How to Write Attention-Grabbing Query & Cover Letters

Resumes
Two types
Chronological
Skill-Based
Which should I choose?
General guideline: The standard chronological format works well if you're staying in the same field and moving up in your career--especially if your work history shows continuous progression, or if you've worked for prestigious companies. A skill-based ("functional") resume may work better if you're making a career change--especially to a different field or to a much higher level of responsibility.
From The Damn Good Resume , http://www.damngood.com/catalog/problems.html#anchor274858

How Do I Create A Resume?
Pre-formatted Resumes - just plug in your information
Select Microsoft Word from the pull-down menu after you log in
Once MS Word opens, if you see a box on the screen asking you to type your initials in, just click "ok“
Now, click on File, then New
Then click on "Other Documents" in the window that opens
Then, choose a template, such as Professional Resume or Contemporary Resume
Replace the sample resume information with yours …

….Or
Use the Resume Wizard
Follow Steps 1-4 on the following page
Then the Resume Wizard will prompt you for your personal information and formats and displays your resume when done
… or type your own from scratch
Open a Blank Document in Microsoft Word and Begin Typing
Don’t Forget A Resume Should Not Exceed 2 Pages

Resources on Resumes
Check out the following books for more ideas
Resumes! Resumes! Resumes!
How to Write a Winning Resume
101 Quick Tips for a Dynamite Resume
Resumes for Mid-Career Job Changes
And check out these web sites
10 Minute Resume
http://www.10minuteresume.com/
JobStar Central
http://jobsmart.org/tools/resume/index.cfm (also includes sample cover letters)

I Got An Interview… Now What?

Dress Appropriately

Avoid Heavy Scents

Make Eye Contact

Be Prepared
Research the company to know the basics (CEO’s, mission/vision of company)
Keep up with industry trends
Bring extra copies of resumes, recommendations, and anything specific you were asked to bring

Sample Interview Questions
Check out these sites for sample questions for interviews
Interview Network
http://www.pse-net.com/interview/Bank/QuestionBankIndex.htm
Interview Question Database
http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_question_database/
25 Most Difficult Questions You’ll Be Asked
http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

After the Interview
Follow up with a Thank You
For tips on writing business thank you notes, check out these books…
The Random House Book of Contemporary Business Letters
Sincerely Yours: How to Write Great Letters
Writing Business Letters for Dummies
Complete any additional requirements in a timely fashion

Good Luck and Happy Hunting! I Got The Job!

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