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GTJ! Essentials,
a straight forward training guide that introduces the “Essential” job
search steps along with an enhanced curriculum for individuals (and
group leaders). It includes
86 Activities covering: goal setting, preparation for job search, job
resources, knocking on doors, the interview, an extended career development
module, and more in depth advice on every step of the job search. See
examples for a partial view of the Activities.
Examples of Various Activities
(not all details included)
1. Work Values
Most people get more out of work than just money. Maybe they enjoy making
new friends, taking on a good challenge, or like learning new skills.
Activity: Review “Work Values” below
and rate the top five values that are important to you, 1 being the
most important and 5 being
the least important. For additional information, go to…
3. Rate Job Skills Enjoyed the Most
Just because you learned a number of skills over the years, it doesn’t
mean you enjoyed them all. So, let’s figure out which skills you
like the best. Don’t forget the volunteer work.
ACTIVITY: Rate Job Skills (J) identified in the
Skills Assessment (Activity
#2), starting with #1 as most enjoyed.
Skills Enjoyed the Most:
1.____________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________
8. Skills Most Marketable
It’s good to know what skills you enjoyed most, but in a pinch,
you may need to focus more on skills you think are the most “marketable” to
an employer. Maybe the 70 wpm typing speed will get you that job faster
than your ability to assemble a Lego bridge in record time.
ACTIVITY: Based on your current
understanding of the job market, in Activity #7, Skills Enjoyed the
Most, rate the skills you think are most “marketable” to
an employer, 1 being most marketable, 12 being least marketable.
12. Personality Test
Now that you have thought through the previous steps, how would you like
to see what others have to say about you by answering one more question, “What
is your personality type?” This information can be beneficial
as you are try to figure out what type of job you would best be suited
for.
ACTIVITY: Go to… website
for a free, condensed personality test.
15. Research Job Titles
Based on your Activities completed so far, you should have enough information
to select and research various job options. This can be easily accomplished
utilizing the…
ACTIVITY: Note your job title
and availability…
18. Application - Name/SS#/Address
The application also asks for your name, social security number, address,
and phone number. Better have those handy.
ACTIVITY: Note all information required.
Name_______________________________
Social Security #_________________________Phone #_________________
Address_____________________City__________State____Zip_________
26. Application - References
When asked for a reference, you want to provide individuals who know
you well, generally a supervisor, co-worker, teacher, or friend who
is willing to tell people what a great person you are. No, you cannot
use your mother, or any other family member…
ACTIVITY: Note the information
required for each of your references.
Reference Name_____________________________Years known________
Address_________________________________Job Title_______________
Phone#_______________________
32. Required Records
When applying for a job, you may be required to provide additional records,
such as school diploma’s other than high school, training certificate,
social security card.
ACTIVITY: Check off which of the above do you currently have? If missing
No social security card, no points.
Check if have available:
___School records ___Training Certificates ___Social Security Card
38. What Can You Offer an Employer?
Identifying your skills and strengths is important, but can you show
how you applied them in your work?
ACTIVITY: Review categories below and
enter specifics where appropriate.
JOB RESOURCES
Now that you have figured out what type job you are looking for and have
prepared the application, resume, cover letter, and references, where
are you going to find that job? Your job leads can come from a number
of different sources…
41. Newspaper Job Section
One place to find current job openings is the job section of the newspaper.
Of course, this is where everyone else looks.
ACTIVITY: List where in the job section you would look for the job you
want.
Newspaper Job categories 1.____________2.____________3.____________
51. Cold Calling
One of the best ways to find jobs that are not listed in the paper or
with job service, is to make cold calls to employers you have not spoken
to before. This is where you find what is called the “hidden” job
market…
54. Follow-up Call to Employer
It is not enough to send in a resume or fill out an application. After
a week, call that employer to ask for the status of the job opening
and let them know you are still interested.
ACTIVITY: Practice how you would call an employer on a job opening.
Be sure to tell the employer you are interested in coming in for an interview!
Hi, my name is …
60. What duties do you feel you performed well in
your last job?
This is definitely a question you want to answer well. It is your time
to sell!
See Activities…
74. What aspects of a job are most important to you?
It is important to know what you are looking for in a job. See Activities
#1, #3, & #8.
80. Why do you want this job?
This is a big question which has a number of potential answers. You need
to match the job of choice with what you consider important to you.
See Activities #1- #14.
86. Follow-Up Call
But wait! You didn’t hear from the employer and it’s been
over a week!
Practice calling the interviewer to…
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