Job Search Assignment

NAME______________________________________

Locate Job Posting

You will need to locate 6 different job postings using 3 different resources. From each source you will find two
postings and enter all the information listed below. Some of the information may not be in the posting, if that is the
case write N/A for Not Applicable. After you have entered all of the information for the 6 sources, circle the position
for which you want to apply the most.

1. Buffalo Job Finder (Newspaper)

Posting Title ________________________________ Posting Title ________________________________

Type of Job ________________________________ Type of Job ________________________________

Company ________________________________ Company ________________________________

Pay Rate ________________________________ Pay Rate ________________________________

Hours ________________________________ Hours ________________________________

How to Apply ________________________________ How to Apply ________________________________

2. Monster.com
Posting Title ________________________________ Posting Title ________________________________

Type of Job ________________________________ Type of Job ________________________________

Company ________________________________ Company ________________________________

Pay Rate ________________________________ Pay Rate ________________________________

Hours ________________________________ Hours ________________________________

How to Apply ________________________________ How to Apply ________________________________

3. Careerbuilder.com
Posting Title ________________________________ Posting Title ________________________________

Type of Job ________________________________ Type of Job ________________________________

Company ________________________________ Company ________________________________

Pay Rate ________________________________ Pay Rate ________________________________

Hours ________________________________ Hours ________________________________

How to Apply ________________________________ How to Apply ________________________________

COVER LETTER (20 PTS)
A cover letter should introduce yourself to the employer and highlight the position for which you are applying.
The cover letter should also tell the employer why you are a good fit for the position and encourage a follow-up,
whether a phone call, email, or interview. Below is an example of a cover letter and the proper layout. You need to
create a cover letter for the job that you wish to apply. Save the file to the H:\ Drive as Cover Letter - your name.

YOUR address
city, state zip
phone
email
TODAY'S DATE
recipient name
company name
company address
city, state zip
Dear [specific named individual]:
First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your cover letter should include information on the position you are applying
for, including the job title.
Perhaps I am the "multi-talented teacher" you seek in your "Multi-Talented Teacher" advertisement in today's Atlanta
Constitution. I'm a versatile teacher, ready to substitute, if necessary, as early as next week. I have the solid teaching
experience you specify as well as the strong computer skills you desire.
Middle Paragraph(s):
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention
why you are qualified for the job and how your skills and experience are a match for the
position for which you are applying.
I am presently affiliated with a highly regarded private elementary school. Mr. Craig, the headmaster, will certainly
give you a good reference. The details of your advertisement suggest to me that the position will involve many of the
same responsibilities that I am currently performing. In addition to the planning, administration, and student-parent
counseling duties I highlight in my resume, please note that I have a master's degree as well as a teaching certificate
from the state of Georgia.
Final Paragraph:
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include
information on how you will follow-up.
Knowing how frantic you must be without a fifth grade teacher, I will call you in a few days. Or if you agree upon
reviewing my letter and resume that I am the teacher you need, call me at the home number listed above, or at 555-
7327 during business hours. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Your Name
RESUME (20 PTS)
A resume should have all the information a prospective employer would need to make a decision on whether
or not to hire you. Your resume needs to show your best attributes and be accurate. Customizing a resume to fit the
particular job you are applying for is beneficial and increases the chances of being hired. Below is an example of a
resume and an explanation of each section. You need to create a resume for the job that you wish to apply. Save the
file to the H:\ Drive as Resume - your name.

Contact Information
The first section of your resume should include information on how the employer can contact you.
Objective
What do you want to do? It should be a sentence or two about your employment goals. A customized objective that
describes why you are the perfect candidate for the job can help your resume stand out from the competition.
Education
In the education section of your resume, list the school you attend and any awards or honors you have earned.
Experience
This section of your resume includes your work history. If you have had a job before, list the company you worked
for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities. If you haven't had a regular job
before, it's fine to include positions like baby sitting or pet sitting and any volunteer experiences you might have. If
you have not done anything, make it up.
Volunteer & Community
This section includes all activities that you may have done that were not paid jobs. This section shows to a
perspective employer that you are willing to work.
Interests & Skills
Include interests and skills that are related to the position / career field that you are applying for ex. computer skills
and language skills.
 RESUME EXAMPLE

First Name Last Name

6 Elm Avenue, Stockler, CA 91733
Home: 111.111.1111 Cell: 766.444.4444
petals@flowershop.com
OBJECTIVE
A weekend part time position in a retail store that sells music, books or sporting supplies.

EDUCATION
Woodrow Wilson National High School, Stockler CA
High School Diploma anticipated in May 2009 Junior, GPA 3.41
High School Awards and Honors
National Honor Society: Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2008
Middle School Academic Honor Roll: 2002, 2003
Perfect Attendance 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

Franklin's Lawn & Garden Services, Stockler CA 2004 to Present

 Assist family business to provide lawn and yard care services for 25 neighborhood homes bi-weekly.
 Create and distribute 200 flyers about lawn services using Print-to-Pretty software in the neighborhood
monthly.
 Help to stuff envelopes with invoices for monthly billing and enter payments into Quick spreadsheet software.
Chuck's Sodas & Pizza, Stockler CA Summer 2007
 Restocked condiments, napkins and maintained a clean counter.
 Provided great customer service for about 25 walk-in customers on each shift.
 Operated cash register, POS, and frequent guest card system.

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY

Big Kids Society - 10 hours monthly
Library Reading Program - 2 hours monthly
5K Walk with family - October 2004, 2005, 2006

INTERESTS & SKILLS

Community Basketball League - Most Improved Player Award 2001
Bass Guitar - Indoor Marching Band 2nd Place Tournament of Bands 2008
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet Research
Follow Up Letter (20 PTS)
A follow up letter should thank the interviewer for taking their time to meet with you to discuss a position for
which you applied. In the follow up letter, state again that you would like the position and the opportunity to work for
the company. This would be a good place to remind the employer why you would be a good fit for the job and what
you can bring to the company. Below is an example of a follow up letter with the proper layout. You need to create a
follow up letter for the job for which you applied . Save the file to the H:\ Drive as Follow Up Letter - your name.

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

Use the first paragraph to thank the interviewer for taking the time to meet with you. Mention your interest in the job
and how enthusiastic you are about it.
The second paragraph of your follow up letter should include the reasons why you are an excellent candidate for the
job. List specific skills that relate to the job you interviewed for. The more detailed you are, the more the interviewer
will know about your qualifications.
The third paragraph (optional) can be used to mention anything that you didn't bring up at the interview that you'd
like the employer to know. This gives you another chance to make a good impression, especially if you remembered
something you should have said after the interview.
In your closing paragraph, repeat your appreciation for being considered for the job and let the interviewer know you
are looking forward to hearing from him or her soon.
Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name