Step 2 - Create an email account
Note for coaches:
Now, let's save their email address and password for our records.
Click on this link: Participant CM Emails
*This will help us monitor his applications and follow up with any instructions the employer sends.
Do you have access to an
email account?
You will need one when applying online and communicating with your employer.
Create a professional email that you will use only for employment purposes.
Recommendation: First letter of name, last name, and birth year. ‘Ncolin83’
Recommendation: Clear2013
Step 4 - Time to Apply
Keep track of Employment Log
Please use the Employment Log Google
sheet provided:
Please make a copy and duplicate a tab under your participant name so we can keep track of all locations and information. When adding information to your employment log, be clear and concise by using the primary source page of the workplace you’re applying to.
Note for coaches:
Research the company for which your participant wants to work.
What positions do your participant wish to apply for? Is he qualified for the position?
What are the requirements needed for the position?
Only apply at the company’s website. Do not apply through third-party sites!
Step 5 - Get the Do's and Don'ts on Preparing for your Interview
First impressions matter!
Step 6 - Mock Interview Time!
Mock Interview Time!
The more prepared you are, the more confident you will be - resulting in a better outcome.
Practice answering these interview questions with your coach!
Note for coaches:
Ensure your participant keeps eye contact, shares his smile, uses his happy voice, and is himself when practicing the interview questions.
Proper posture, keeping calm hands, and asking the interviewer to rephrase the question is also recommended.
Step 7 - Preparation Time!
Let's prepare for job hunting! Let's finish what you started!
“Following up in person and inquiring about open positions can increase the odds of you being invited for an interview.
Regardless of the type of job you are looking for. In-person follow-ups are likely to impact the effectiveness of your job search directly.”
Step 8 - Update your Employment Log
Click to keep track of
job application status
Update your
Employment Log
Update your employment log with all updates. You may have to revisit some of the locations. It's all about being persistent!
Remember, only the strong survive! Don’t expect them to call you. You have to go for it! Show the employers that you want this!