SESSION #5: Finding and Applying for Jobs

The previous SCA sessions have covered many important topics related to preparing for employment, including: deciding on employment interests, learning advanced computer skills, and writing resumes and cover letters. In this session, we will focus on the steps you will need to take in order to actually locate and apply for job opportunities. Specifically, we will focus on the following topics:

What is involved with finding a job?
How to get Working Papers
How to fill out a job application
How to keep track of job applications
How to search for jobs

NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Networking
Informational interviews
Walk-in opportunities
Career Center at your school
Newspaper classified advertisements
Online resources

We have put some materials together to help you learn more about each of these topics. Click on the links below to access these resources:

Materials	Description
Job Search Flow Chart	A visual overview of the steps involved in the job search process.
Job Hunting Techniques	Helpful tips to guide your job search.
About Working Papers	Everything you need to know about the paperwork you will need for employment if you are under 18 years old.
Working Papers Application	A sample application for Working Papers (you can also pick up a copy at your school's Career Counseling office).
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Application Packet	Everything you need to apply for the NYC Summer Youth Employment (SYEP) Program.
SYEP Frequently Asked Questions	Answers to common questions about the SYEP program.
Job Applications: What You Need to Prepare	A list of the different kinds of information you will need to have available when filling out job applications.
Sample Job Application Form	A sample job application for you to use for practice.
iMentor’s Job Application Log	Use this log to keep track of important information related to your job search.
Assignment Instructions	Use these instructions to complete a short assignment to practice your job searching skills.
Job Search Websites	This link will take you to a list of websites on the iMentor Youth Resource Database that you can use to search for job opportunites.