As people get older, employment becomes more relevant. In this stage of life, many students will need to save as much money as they can for expenses and college. After all, many things won’t be cheap even if trade school or college is not a part of the plan. That is why building wealth at the moment is a must. In order to make extra income for miscellaneous expenses, bills, or for extra support, then finding a job is necessary. The following steps will help students prepare for the process of employment.
Writing a resume
All jobs will require a resume so that they can see the applicant’s overall history and achievements. This will help the interviewer understand the candidate a little more to see if they qualify for the job. On the top of the paper should be the bolded word, resume, in the center top. Next, will be the name, email, phone number, and address of the applicant. Of course, there are formats to use on several websites but making a resume from scratch is advised. From there on, all the following will be listed from youngest (top) to oldest (bottom): The applicant’s objective towards getting a job, education, work experience, extracurricular activities, volunteering, and achievements.
Educator--Sergeant Kawski--had a lot to say about why it is essential to have a good resume. Sergeant said that having a chronological frame on a paper will make more sense while showing employers how organized the applicant is, such as using Times New Roman 12 font and bolding subheadings. The resume should be limited to one paper and the most relevant and recent achievements should be listed if there are too many to list.
Cover letter
According to Wikipedia.com, “a simple cover letter is a pitch describing one's interest in the position, skills and relevant experience for the advertised job.” A good cover letter should highlight specific skills and experiences from your background that directly relate to the job requirements, using quantifiable examples to showcase your accomplishments. It should reiterate your interest in the position, thank the reader for their time, and express your availability for an interview.
Thank you letter
A simple thank you letter is a paper saying how thankful the applicant is to have the opportunity to be interviewed. The candidate will have to hand in the letter at the end of the interview to show their appreciation. It can be printed out on a document or emailed to the employer. It is recommended to send one out after every interview even if the applicant wasn’t hired, that is why most people give it right after an interview. Many make the mistake of not handing one in at all or handing it when they get home from an interview. Make sure that the cover letter gets to the employer.
Applications
The next step is to find a job that best fits with your interest and to apply for one. Applications can either be found on job websites or in person on paper. All the applicant has to do is jot down their information on it then submit it. Sometimes, applications will require a short quiz after or for the candidate to show a copy of their resume and cover letter. That’s when the printing or saving of a document comes in. Keeping a digital and hard copy are important just in case one gets lost or if one is left at home.
Interview
Here comes the interview! It is the most exciting yet fearful part of this process aside from the next step. Double check the time and date when assigned to show that time management won’t be an issue for the job the applicant is applying to. When preparing for an interview, one must have a folder or binder full of their resume, cover letter, hard copy of achievements, and any form of ID. It is important to have the following because jobs will do a background check and most applicants never know what the employer might ask for.
Now the dress code, the most important part of the hiring process. Depending on the job, some might require professional attire.
After dressing, use basic hygiene to set off a great impression and plan to leave the house 10-30 minutes earlier than when the interview begins. After that, the applicant is set to sail off into the world of working. Jot down a few questions the hiring manager has about the business, interview process, or position for more information about the establishment.
Interview process
Now, one has made it earlier than expected--10 minutes earlier than the set time. The applicant has gone up to an employee to ask for the hiring manager and they are waiting. To set a good impression, don’t worry, have great posture and a positive impression. That’ll make the hiring manager more likely to pick the applicant over others. After a few minutes of waiting the manager came out to greet the applicants and a couple of minutes later, there will be upcoming questions.
The questions will usually be about the applicant’s history and why they chose this job. Just remember, don’t be literal but put the job into a positive light and express your adoration for the position. At the end, the manager will ask if the applicant has a question. That is when the applicant remembers the questions they have written down and they begin to ask and get feedback. This sets a great impression that the candidate wants to know more about the company and work environment.
Aftermath
The interview has finally finished, as the applicant’s palms aren’t as sweaty and the tone has settled down. They had forgotten to give the thank you letter but luckily they gave it in before the handshake. After that their hands are shaking and they are told to have a great day. Depending on the job, the candidate will have to wait a certain amount of time before they are either hired or declined the offer of employment. Based on their mannerism and knowledge of interview etiquette, they will most likely be chosen to work the job. Let’s just say, the applicant was hired after waiting for four days.
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