Cover Letter

A cover letter is a brief letter that you write to a potential employer that states your interest in the job and why you are applying.

KEY POINTS OF A COVER LETTER

1) Include with your resume

2) Professional look

3) One page

4) Business letter format

• Your name and contact information
• Name and address of the person you are writing
• Date - date, month and year
• Greeting
• Body of the letter - 2 paragraphs
• Closing phrase
• Your signature
• Your typed full name

1) Read the following Cover Letter Sample.

• Cover Letter Sample

3) Download and save the following Cover Letter Template to write your Cover Letter.

• Cover Letter Template

RESOURCES

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References

Good references are key to getting the job you want.  References are people that your potential employer may contact to find out more information about you.

You want to choose people that will speak positively about your work skills and work ethic.



1) Download and print the References Worksheet. Complete by hand in preparation to type the References Template.

2) Contact all the individuals listed on your References Worksheet to ask if they would be willing to serve as a reference for you.

3) Create and save a References template to your network drive. Complete the References template based on your References worksheet.




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Applications

An application is a form that contains job-related information about you.  
Information required for a job application may include:

• Name, social security number, address
• Educational history 
• Employment history 
• References

Before completing an application, you should have already completed the following:

1) resume
2) list of references
3) research on the company to which you are applying

1) Download and print Application Worksheet. Complete by hand.

2) Download and print Application Checklist. Complete by hand.

3) Handwrite 1 of the applications below.

  Application Basic

  Application Intermediate

4) Type the Generic Job Application below. 

WorkSource Generic Job Application

5) Complete 1 practice online application from a business of your choice.

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Interviewing

1) PRACTICE STANDARD INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Download the following documents and develop an answer to each question to build your skills in answering questions during an interview.

    Standard Interview Questions

    Behavioral Interview Questions

  
2) TOUGH INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Talk to your case manager about which set of interview questions they would like you to complete for your portfolio from the choices below. Download the appropriate document and develop the answers to the questions to prepare for an interview.

     Tough Interview Questions - Basic

     Tough Interview Questions - Advanced

     Tough Interview Questions - Sample Answers


3) MOCK INTERVIEWS

Create a folder in "Getting a Job" called Mock Interview.

Download and print a copy of Student Instructions.

**PRIOR TO YOUR INTERVIEW**

a) Print a clean, professional copy of your resume and references.

b) Print a cover letter for the job you are applying for.

c) Download the appropriate questions to your Job Skills folder under Getting a Job. 

Mock Interview Questions Level 1 Words
Mock Interview Questions Level 1 Pictures

Mock Interview Questions Level 2 and 3

• Practice answers to the questions listed on this document in order to prepare for your mock interview. 

d) Download the Mock Interview Interviewer Evaluation to your Job Skills folder under Getting a Job.

• Review the list of items on this document that you will be evaluated on by the interviewer in order to be prepare for your mock interview. 

• You will receive a copy of the interviewer evaluation after the interview. File the Interviewer Evaluation in your portfolio binder.

**AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW**

a) Download the Mock Interview Self-Evaluation to your Job Skills folder under Getting a Job. Upon completion of your mock interview, complete the Self-Evaluation based on how you feel that did at the interview. 

• Print 1 copy for your portfolio.

b) Write a Mock Interview Thank You Note to each interviewer that provided you a chance to interview with them.

Disclosure

DISCLOSURE



Disclosure of your diagnosis means that you tell someone about your disability. This is a personal decision that is up to you.

Tell your supervisor about your diagnosis if:

• you have social difficulties that are obvious and may interfere with you getting a job.
• you have social difficulties that are obvious and may interfere with you keeping a job.
• the symptoms of your diagnosis interfere with your ability to complete your work accurately.
• you need reasonable accommodations in order to perform your job duties.

Do not tell your supervisor about your diagnosis if:

• you are certain that your differences are not noticeable to others and will not interfere with your job performance or interviewing skills.
• you are uncomfortable with others knowing about your disability.
• you are uncomfortable telling others, but you are having trouble getting or keeping a job, you may want to consider telling your supervisor, but not your co-workers.

ASKING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

• Workplace accommodations are changes to your work environment or job duties to help you do your job to the best of your ability.
• A good time to ask for accommodations is when you disclose your disability to your supervisor.
• If you want to ask for accommodations, you must let your supervisor know that you have a disability.
• Your workplace is not obligated to provide you with accommodations unless you have a documented disability that requires an accommodation.

1) Download and save Examples of Accommodations from JobTips to your Job Skills folder under "Getting a Job". Print this list of possible accommodations that could be available to you and put in your portfolio.

2) Visit the JAN (Job Accommodation Network) website. 
Find your disability under the A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations.

3) Print the list of Effective Accommodation Practices for your disability and file the list in your portfolio.

4) Download and save the Disclosure Example from JobTips to your Job Skills folder under "Getting a Job". Print a copy to put into your portfolio.

5) Save the template Disclosure Script to your Job Skills Folder under "Getting a Job". Complete the template to create a script to use about yourself when disclosing your disability.

RESOURCES

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Appearance

Image matters!

When an applicant comes to interview for a job, they make an instant impression.

DRESS CODE

A dress code is set of standards regarding what is appropriate to wear at work. Ask your supervisor for the dress code before starting your job.

Different kinds of dress codes include:

Streetwear

Casual 

Business casual

Business formal

Uniform

Ask yourself these questions:

• Is my outfit appropriate?
• Does my clothing fit properly?
• Do my clothes match?
• Are my clothes clean?
• Do my clothes smell clean?
• Are my clothes wrinkle-free?
• Are my clothes stain-free?

HYGIENE

You should be clean and neat at work each day and you should not smell.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Did I shower?
• Did I put on deodorant?
• Did I brush my teeth?
• Did I comb my hair?
• Do I have clean fingernails?

1) Save the template Appearance to your Job Skills Folder under "Keeping a Job". 
2) Complete the template to identify appropriate dress for different work environments.

RESOURCES

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Social Interactions

SUPERVISORS

A supervisor is a person in charge. They have special skills and knowledge to lead others. The duties of a supervisor include the following:

• Training
• Observing
• Contacting employees
• Giving praise and criticism
• Assisting when others need help
• Interviewing, hiring, firing
• Checking timesheets

1) Download and save Supervisor Interactions to your Job Skills folder under "Keeping a Job". 
2) Review the document and then print a copy to put into your portfolio.

Supervisor Interactions Visual

CO-WORKERS

A co-worker is someone you work with or near in your job. In order to be successful in your job, you need to get along with your co-workers. Examples of how to get along with your co-workers include the following:

• Assist when help is needed
• Accept the ideas of others
• Respect personal space and property
• Select appropriate conversational topics
• Be friendly, appropriate and respectful

1) Download and save Co-worker Interactions to your Job Skills folder under "Keeping a Job". 
2) Review the document and then print a copy to put into your portfolio.

Co-worker Interactions Visual 

REFERENCES

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