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GETTING HIRED: A Guide for Job Seekers Who Face Barriers to Employment
1. Introducing "Getting Hired"

1. Introducing "Getting Hired"

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

Buddhist proverb

How This Booklet Can Help You Find a Job

Since you are reading this booklet, you are at least thinking about finding a job. "Getting Hired" is designed to get you started. It has information about job seeking and exercises to help you develop job-finding skills. It will help you to:

	Learn about yourself and jobs;
	Set a realistic job goal;
	Locate and respond to job leads;
	Prepare for job interviews.

Using This Booklet

The best way to use "Getting Hired" is to read through the whole booklet first. Then, go back and work each section carefully. You will need a notebook or paper and pen to complete some of the exercises.

Job seeking is like having a job. You need to be committed, work hard, develop your skills and spend the time it takes to succeed. Reread "Getting Hired" regularly so you don't forget what it takes to get a job. Repeat the exercises to keep learning and to improve your skills.

Exercise 1.1: Getting Help

Looking for a job can be fun and exciting. Sometimes, it is also difficult and discouraging. It is a good idea to have a partner in the process. A partner is someone who can give you ideas, encouragement and advice. A partner can also help you complete some of the exercises. Here's what to do to find a partner:

	Make a list of people you can call on for help, support, assistance and advice. A good partner might be a friend who is also looking for a job or someone who has already found one. A former teacher, social worker or a person who works in business or government would also be a good partner. Your partner should be someone you know, trust and respect.
	Ask one or more people to be your job-seeking partner and to read this book.
	Agree to meet regularly or, if you have more than one partner, when you need special help.

Believe in Yourself

Most important, believe in yourself. You have skills and abilities. You have personal strengths and positive work habits. Even if you have a disability, lack work experience, or don't have the "right" clothes, people like you have found jobs. So can you!

( You have made a decision to learn about job hunting.
Now its time to learn more about yourself.

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GETTING HIRED: A Guide for Job Seekers Who Face Barriers to Employment

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