U3: The Job Search Process

Help Wanted Signs

Sign posted in business's window shows employment position open  

Internships 

student or trainee gain work experience  

Job Fairs 

 event where employers, recruiters, and schools give info to potential employees. 

Job Websites 

designed to allow employers to post job requirements 

Networking 

 interacting w/ others, exchanging info and develop professional or social contacts. 

Print Media 

physically printed media- like magazines and newspapers reaching consumers, business customers and prospects  

Public and Private Employment Agencies 

organization matching employers to employees. 

Work-based Learning Opportunities   

providing students w/ real-life experience to apply academic and technical skills to develop employability 

Qualities-

who one is as a person/things person born with 

Skills

acquired or learned 

RESUMES

document presents background, skills, and accomplishments 

Resume

States FACTS- 

WHO 

WHAT  

WHEN 

HOW 

Cover Letter 

Opportunity explain why you qualified for job 

COVER LETTER: 

letter of motivation is letter of intro attached to or 

accompanying another document like résumé 

JOB APPLICATIONS 

Used to apply for job  

CAREER PORTFOLIOS- 

showcase work potential to employers