This activity and additional material accompanies Chapter 9 in your text by focusing on skills needed by applicants in an interview.  For any selection interview, the first step in the process is finding and researching a job.  This activity will take you through the steps of finding an organization and preparing materials appropriate for a job application with that organization.  After completing this activity, you should be able to:

1. Perform a self analysis to determine your characteristics as a job applicant.
2. Research an organization to find out about the organization's culture as well as specific characteristics of a position you are interested in.
3. Prepare a job description outlining bone fide occupational qualifications for the position.
4. Prepare a resume and cover letter appropriate for formal application for the position.

This activity has five major sections:

Finding a Job: Assignment Description
Finding a Job: Strategies
Finding a Job: Links
Finding a Job: Study Questions
Finding a Job: Quiz