Video and Multimedia

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LO 4.1. Identify the six stages of the job-seeking process

Video 1: How to Get a Job With No Experience
Description: A detailed discussion of how a person in college with no work experience can get a job

Audio 1: Blind Auditions Could Give Employers a Better Hiring Sense
Description: Interesting audio story about companies using a “blind interview” to get beyond choosing candidates like themselves

Web 1: Guide to Interviewing
Description: This article provides specific and detailed guides for the interviewing process.

LO 4.2. Explain the important role of exploring and researching in the job-seeking process

Video 2: 10 Tips for First-Time Job Seekers
Description: Tips for first-time job seekers from a person with 30 years of experience

Audio 2: Study: College Grads Unprepared for Workplace
Description: A story about York College graduates who receive tips for getting a new job in the workplace after college

Web 2: Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Companies: How to Conduct Job-Search Research
Description: An article that emphasizes how important a commitment is to research companies you are interested in applying to

LO 4.3. Develop a customized résumé and cover letter

Audio 3: For a Resume, Type Font Matters
Description: An audio story that describes the connection between type font on résumés and success in the job search process

Web 3: Customize Your Resume for Best Results
Description: The job website Monster gives tips for customizing your résumé.

LO 4.4. Discuss examples of how to interview and negotiate successfully

Video 3: Selling Yourself in an Interview
Description: A discussion of interview strategies to make sure you get the job

Audio 4: Could Video Games Be the Next Job Interview?
Description: An audio story that suggests that video games might be involved in job interviews to evaluate candidates

Web 4: 10 Questions to Ask When Negotiating Salary
Description: The job finding company Monster offers tips on salary negotiation.