Unit 6: Employment Skills

By David Agnew

Arkansas State University

Objectives:

1.   Define terms related to Employability Skills. 6.12.   Identify information & skills needed in applying for a job.  6.23.   Analyze a help- wanted ad.  6.2.14.   Draft a sample résumé. 6.2.25.   Complete sample application forms.  6.2.36.   List factors that contribute to a successful interview. 6.37.   Demonstrate successful job interview skills.  6.3.18.   Discuss job management skills. 6.4 9.   Demonstrate positive on- the- job procedures & behaviors.  6.4.1

Objective 1: Define Terms

• Applicant–a person applying for a job• Application form–the tool that employers

use to find out basic information about job applicants

• Co-worker–a person who works with you• Deduction – amount of money taken from

an employee’s gross pay for taxes, insurance, social security, and other benefits

Objective 1: Define Terms• Discrimination–treating someone unfairly because of his or her race,

religion, or sex• Employer–the person who has hires someone to do a job• Fringe benefits–extras provided by employers (other than wages)• Gross pay–the total amount of an employee’s earnings before deductions

are taken out• Help-wanted ads–notices that employers put in the classified section of the

paper describing their job openings• Interview–a formal meeting between an employer and job applicant about a

job opening• Job lead–any information about possible job openings• Net pay–the amount of a paycheck after the deductions are taken out• Networking–a resource that involves communicating information with others• Procedure–an action or series of actions determined by an employer for a

specific process

Objective 1: Define Terms

• Punctuality–being on time for work• Reference–a person who will give a favorable report of a

job applicant to the employer• Résumé–a short written description of an applicant’s

personal data, education, and experience, related to a job

• Salary–fixed amount of money earned, regardless of hours worked

• Screen out–to eliminate unwanted applicants• Wage–payment for work, usually figured by the hour• Work ethic–rules of behavior in the workplace

Objective 2: Identify information & skills needed in applying for a job. 6.2

•  Sample job applications: – Look at the types of information that is requested.

• http://www.wccobelt.com/pdf/employment_application.pdf – Power point describing how to file out a job

applications• http://henry.sandi.net/exhibition/lesson_plans/ppt/jobapp.ppt

– Placing your application on the internet. http://www.authorstream.com/presentation.aspx?

pun=richeux-6939-job-application-project-manager-telecom-018-v2-entertainment-ppt-powerpoint&vw=enmLatestUploads&pg=1

Objective 3: Analyze a help- wanted ad.  6.2.1

How to read and understand a help wanted ad?• Most new ads are published Wednesdays and Sundays, so pay attention to these

days. Read the want ads cover to cover, because jobs that interest you may be listed in unexpected places. For example, want ads for drywallers might be listed under construction, painters, laborers, home builders, carpenters, etc.

• When reading and responding to want ads be aware of the following:• Some ads do not give a company name, you reply to a P.O. box, making it impossible

to do any research on the company. • Ads that promise a big paycheck with little experience required usually indicate sales

positions that work on commission. • If the contact for the ad is an employment agency, find out if they will charge you a fee.

Some agencies charge the employer a fee, some charge the job-seeker a fee. • Multiple position ads usually indicate a new or expanding company. Competition is

often fierce for these positions. • Some ads use the word “preferred” (degree preferred, two years experience preferred,

etc.). This usually means you can apply if you do not have that particular skill or ability as long as you have the other qualifications.

• When sending a resume in response to a want ad make sure you meet the minimum requirements. If the ad says certification, license, degree, experience, etc. required, you might be wasting your time if you do not have those qualifications. If it says “no phone calls,” do not call.

• Source: http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/e-tap/lms/unit3/unit3-7a.cfm

Objective 3: Analyze a help- wanted ad.  6.2.1

•  General MaintenanceApplicant needs a good understanding of electrical appliances and general plant maintenance. A competitive wage & benefit package is available for the successful candidate.

Apply at:Employment Security

Commission2726 S. Bend St.Whynot, AR

Receptionist/Human Resources AssistantDuties Include:Greeting CustomersAnswering the TelephoneCoordinatingAssisting PayrollSome Administrative TaskMinimum Qualifications:HS Diploma3 years experienceExperience with Excel, MS Word.Apply at the Human Resources office at: 1111 S. Church St. Wine, NC 27215

Objective 4: Draft a sample résumé. 6.2.2

Parts of a Resume

• Your Name and Contact information• Education

– Where and when you graduated– Diploma or degree received– Maybe GPA

• Work experience – Starting with most recent

• Leadership experiences– Memberships and offices held in clubs and organizations

• Service activities• Awards and special recognitions• References

Objective 4: Drafting a sample résumé. 6.2.2

Tip for writing a resume

• Visit this website:– http://www.sampleresumezone.com/resume_writing_tips.htm

• Consider taking their resume quiz – http://www.sampleresumezone.com/resume_quiz.htm

Objective 4: Draft a sample résumé. 6.2.2

Sample Resumes

• See more sample resumes at Monster.com– http://career-

advice.monster.com/sample-resumes/home.aspx

Objective 5: Complete sample application forms.  6.2.3

See sample Job application at this site: http://www.nhlink.net/employme/example.htm

See “Application: Do and Don’t” at the ArCOTA Website

• http://www.arcota.org/CO%20Employability/Employability

%20Application%20Do's%20&%20Don'ts.doc

Objective 6: List factors that contribute to a successful interview. 6.3

•Visit the site below to see tips for a successful job interview

http://units.sla.org/toronto/resources/career/success.htm

Objective 7: Demonstrate successful job interview skills.  6.3.1

• Have a mock Job interview– Invite employers from the area

Objective 8: Discuss job management skills. 6.4

Objective 9: Demonstrate positive on- the- job procedures & behaviors.  6.4.1

• Present students with a special problem that they must solve.

• Discuss the skills need to solve the problem

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