Chapter 4: Applying For a Job
After reading this chapter you should be able to:

• Prepare a personal data sheet.

• Complete a job application form.

• Prepare a Job resume.

• Prepare a cover letter

• Explain the three methods of contacting employers about a job.

• Describe the two most common types of pre-employment tests.

Chapter 1 Assigned Tasks:

1.  Read Chapter 4 pages 39 - 53

2. Answer questions 1-10 on page 54

3. Complete the Personal Data Sheet (Job Service brochure) TODAY! You must show this to your teacher before starting the resume!

4. Complete pages 10-19 in the Job Hunting Handbook.

5. Create a Resume and keep editing it until your teacher tells you it is perfect. Then print it on nice resume paper provided by your teacher. (DUE: Thursday afternoon)

6. Create a cover letter. This must be tailored to fit the position for which you will mock interview for next week. This will be for a job your are interested in applying for. (You decide, but let me know!) I will tell you the name of the person you will be interviewing with. (Due Thursday before you leave!)

7. Journal Entries:

• Respond to “What Would You Do?” on page 45

• Respond to “What Would You Do?” on page 48

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