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This assignment focuses on creating essential job search tools, including a job application, cover letter, and interview preparation. Students are required to complete a Job Application Worksheet, write a professional cover letter tailored to a specific job, and prepare for common interview questions while also beginning a networking list. The assignment emphasizes the importance of organization, professionalism, and effective communication in the job search process.

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This assignment focuses on creating essential job search tools, including a job application, cover letter, and interview preparation. Students are required to complete a Job Application Worksheet, write a professional cover letter tailored to a specific job, and prepare for common interview questions while also beginning a networking list. The assignment emphasizes the importance of organization, professionalism, and effective communication in the job search process.

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Job Search and Career Success with CampusEd®

Assignment 3

Assignment: Creating Job Search Tools


Assignment Overview
This assignment asks you to prepare and practice using different tools in the job search: the job application,
the cover letter, the job interview, and networking.

Student Deliverables
 Completed Job Application Worksheet

Assignment Instructions:

Step 1: Complete the following Job Application Worksheet.

Use the next pages to answer the questions and then fill in the sample job application. This is a good
time to gather all the information you might need to put on a job application in a convenient and
printable form. In doing so, you can print it out and take with you to job interviews. Remember that
sometimes in a job interview, they ask you to complete an application or personnel information
document. You will want this information readily available in a folder. You may also be completing job
applications online. Having this information accessible will make the process much easier.

Be sure to study the information in the course presentation and apply the many tips for completing a job
application. Think about these questions.

a. What would you need if you had to complete this at the workplace? Be specific and go beyond
the obvious. How will you remember all this information?
b. What would you do if you made a mistake or didn’t have all the correct information?
c. Why does neatness and legible writing count? What are the potential consequences if a
potential employer can’t read or misreads your information?

Use the Sample Application Form to practice completing a job application.

Step 2: Write a professional cover letter for a potential job.

Next, using CampusEd®, explore the job listings. Select one job that you may want to apply for once you
complete your program of study and write a one-page cover letter using the guidelines and tips in the
course presentation. Be sure to research the company and job position sufficiently to customize the
cover letter to the unique job opening. Make sure that you format the letter professionally.

Also consider creating your own personal letterhead using Word or another word processor application.
It doesn’t need to be fancy. Just put your name, address, phone numbers, and email address at the top
and add some nice-looking formatting. You can search the internet for ideas of custom professional
letterhead.

When planning your cover letter content, answer the following questions:

1. What part of your story do you need to tell this potential employer?

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2. What kind of tone do you want to express in the letter? What do you want this employer to think
of you? What kind of impression do you want to make?
3. How can you express confidence in your skills and abilities?
4. How can you showcase your abilities and strengths to stand out from the other applicants
without being arrogant or boastful?
5. Make a list of specific things from your experience and resume you want to highlight in this
cover letter.

Step 3: Prepare for an interview.

Remember that your application, resume, and cover letter have the goal of getting you a face-to-face
interview (on the phone, in a video call, or in person) with a hiring professional. The goal of the
interviewer is to determine if you are a good fit for the organization and the position they need to fill.

Your goal for the interview is also to determine if this is the right organization and job for you. You want
to make a great impression on the interviewers that will lead them to a job offer.

Review the course presentation and apply the tips for interviewing. Then, create a good answer to each
of the questions on page 5. (Only answer the questions that apply to you. For example, if you have never
been fired, then you don’t need to answer that question.) Also, write down your responses to the
common illegal questions that apply to you on page 6.

Step 4: Begin your networking list.

Begin your list for potential professionals you want to be a part of your professional network. List the
name, contact information, company, title, or role, and how you know that person. Try to come up with
at least 10 people for your network list.

Note which ones might be able to provide you with a professional or personal reference.

Step 5: Submit your assignment.

Upload your completed Sample Application Form to complete the Assignment.

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Common Interview Questions

1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?


2. How did you hear about the position?
3. What do you know about the company?
4. Why do you want this job?
5. Why should we hire you?
6. What are your greatest professional strengths?
7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
8. What is your greatest professional achievement?
9. Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work, and how you dealt with it.
10. Where do you see yourself in five years?
11. What's your dream job?
12. What other companies are you interviewing with?
13. Why are you leaving your current job?
14. Why were you fired?
15. What are you looking for in a new position?
16. What type of work environment do you prefer?
17. What's your management style?
18. What's a time you exercised leadership?
19. What's a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?
20. How would your boss and co-workers describe you?
21. Why was there a gap in your employment?
22. Can you explain why you changed career paths?
23. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
24. What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role?
25. What are your salary requirements?
26. What do you like to do outside of work?
27. If you were an animal, which one would you want to be? (This type of questions helps the
interviewer figure out what kind of person you are and how you think.)
28. How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine? (Really? Yes, you might get a brain teaser.
The interviewer may want to test your problem-solving skills.)
29. Are you planning on having children?
30. What do you think we could do better or differently?
31. Do you have any questions for us?
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Illegal Interview Questions

1. Are you a U.S. citizen?


2. You sound like you have an accent, where are you from?
3. Where were your parents born?
4. What is your native language?
5. Are you married?
6. Do you have children? If so, what do you do for childcare?
7. Are you planning to have children soon?
8. Have you ever been divorced?
9. Where is your spouse employed?
10. How old are you?
11. When were you born?
12. How long have you been working?
13. There is a large disparity between your age and that of the position’s coworkers. Is this a
problem for you?
14. Do you have any disabilities or medical conditions?
15. How is your health?
16. Have you experienced any serious illnesses in the past year?
17. Do you take any prescription drugs?
18. Have you been diagnosed with a mental illness?
19. Have you ever been an alcoholic?
20. Have you ever been in rehab?
21. What is your religion? Are you practicing?
22. Will you need personal time off for particular religious holidays?
23. Have you ever been arrested?
24. What arrangements are you able to make for childcare while you work?
25. How old are your children?
26. When did you graduate from high school?
27. What does your wife do for a living?
28. Where did you live while you were growing up?
29. Are you comfortable working for a female boss?
30. How long do you plan to work until you retire?

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