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Applying for a Job

Once you have decided that getting a job is the next step you want to take in life, there are numerous resources available to help you prepare to apply, interview, self-advocate for your needs, and be hired for a job. Applying for a job can be stressful, but don鈥檛 worry! Just breathe and look through the rest of the webpages to help you build a checklist and prepare for things you may need. Your first step will be to create a resume. Below are more instructions on how to create a resume that reflects your knowledge, skills and experience.

How to Build a Resume

Below is all the information that should be on your resume.

• Contact information
  • Name (First and Last)
  • Phone number
  • Email

• Summary
  • This is an 鈥淎bout me鈥� section. You want to include information that will 鈥渟ell yourself鈥� to the potential employer. It is best to include information for the specific place that you are applying. For example: Enthusiastic and detail-oriented high school student with experience in customer service at a coffee shop. Searching for a fast-paced work environment to grow as a coffee barista.

• Education
  • Where you went to school and graduation date

• Previous work or volunteer experience
  • For this section, you will want to include:
    • Name of the place you worked at or volunteered at. For example: Arusha鈥檚 Coffee
    • Phone number
    • Job title and time worked there. For example: cashier, April 2022-Present
    • Job duties. for example: taking cash and card payments, taking drink orders
• List skills to include that may apply to job you are applying for:
  • Examples of this can be if you are applying for a job at a coffee shop:
    • Multitasking skills, team player

• Key words to include:
  • For example: Hard worker, passionate, fast learner, energetic

• References - This is someone that the employer can contact to ask different questions about your work experience, work ethic, attitude, and more
  • For this section, you will want to include the person鈥檚:
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Email
    • Name of the company they work for and job title

Storing/Saving a Resume

1. Save it on the desktop of your computer or a computer you have access to regularly
2. Save it on a flash drive
3. Upload it to a Google drive to access it from any device

Applying for a Job

Make sure you have the following items before you start a job application:

• or State Identification.
• Any recommendation letters you may have

Applying for a Job Online

• Find a job location where you are interested in working and apply online.
• Go to their website.
• Find the job application tab. This tab could say, "Join Our Team," "Apply Now," or "Apply."
  
• Get out your driver鈥檚 license or another type of identification.
• Get out your social security card or use the number for your application if you have memorized it.
• Have your resume saved on a flash drive or the computer you are using to complete your application so you can upload it with the application.
• Fill out the application and ask a friend or guardian for help if needed.

Applying for a Job with a Paper Application

• Find a location that is hiring and that you are interested in.
• Speak to the manager or another employee and request an application.
• Fill out the application at home and ask your guardian or friend to help you if you have questions.
• Get out your driver鈥檚 license or another type of identification.
• Get out your social security card or use the number for your application if you have memorized it.
• Print a copy of your resume to include with your application.
• Return application to the location to give them the complete application and your identification and social security card in case they ask to make copies of them.
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