Six Steps to Employment
These Six Steps to Employment will help you find jobs, prepare for interviews and be a valuable employee.
Step 1: Employment Packet Checklist
Print this checklist to assist you as you move through Steps 2 through 6. Download checklist here.
Step 2: Follow your checklist to be successful!
Job Readiness
Are you Job Ready?
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Start with this checklist
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Work Importance Profiler
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Learn what is most important to you in a job
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Getting Ready to Find a Job
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Follow the worksheet
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20 Hints to Help You Get Hired
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Use these guidelines for success
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Employability Skills
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Identify your work skills
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Creating References
Your Reference List
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Use This Worksheet
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Reference request
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Sample form
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High School Staff
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Requesting a reference from your schools
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References Template
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Download a blank template
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More Information
Step 3: Employment Application
Resources for completing a successful job application.
Do's for Applications
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Checklist
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Reasons for Leaving
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Explanations for applications
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Tips for Success
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Application worksheet
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California Career Zone
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Enter job titles to learn about careers
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Go to site
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Employment Application
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Open and save to your computer
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Informational Application
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Open and save to your computer
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Internet Site Application
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Helps you fill our applications online
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Fax Cover Sheet
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Use when faxing employers
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Step 4: Job Search
Use these tools to help you search for a job.
Source of Job Leads
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Where to start your search
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How to Network
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Worksheet
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Looking at yourself in a new way
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Worksheet
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Tips for Success
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Pre-employment worksheet
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Employment Application
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Internet sites flier
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Job Search Log
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Track your progress
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Job Links
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Source for local job listings
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Go to page
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Step 5: Interview Tips
First Impressions are made within the first 7 seconds of meeting an employer! Make it count!
Pre Interview Checklist
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Things to think about
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Before the Interview
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Last minute checklist
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Questions to ask your Employer
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Prep for interview
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Thank you letter
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Sample
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Step 6: Job Offer and Retention
Resources for negotiation and accepting a job.
Job Offer Questions
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What To Ask During The Offer
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Entry Level Workers
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10 common problems
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Positive Work Habits
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Suggestions for success
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Negotiating a Job Offer
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Helpful tips
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Resignation Letter
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Sample
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Congratulations! You have completed the Six Steps to Employment!
Content Provided by: San Benito High School Transition Program