Job Application Summary & Reflection

Use this form to summarize information about job openings. Please fill it out as completely as possible – recognizing that not all the information will be available for every job.

BASIC INFORMATION

Job Title ______

Name of Employer______

Contact information for employer

Name______

Address ______

Telephone Number ______

Email______

Employer Website (URL) ______

Link to Job Ad (URL) ______

Other______

Describe the basic business/activities, etc., of the employer

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Describe the basic functions/activities of the unit in which in this job is located (Note: in a small agency company/business, this may be the same as above.)

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB (include both required and desired qualifications)

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Cont.: QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB (include both required and desired qualifications)

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REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION (CHECK IF REQUIRED, ADD NOTES FOR DETAILS, ETC. )

______Cover letter (note if particular information is requested) ______

______Resume ______

______Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training required ______

______Writing sample______

_____Other (Specify) ______

Other notes about the position that are important to remember.

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Questions you have about the position that would be important to ask if you get an interview.

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Reflection and Planning about Jobs

Answer the following questions. Please also attach to the Job Summary that you used for this reflection.

Title of Job: ______

Think about this job and answer the following questions.

  1. Identify an HDFS course that would prepare you for this job. Briefly explain why you chose this course. (Don’t use HDFS 105, HDFS 120 or HDFS 101 for this.)
  1. Identify a course in another department (non-HDFS) that would prepare you for this job. Briefly explain why you chose this course.
  1. Identify an HCD/HDFS faculty member who would have expertise or interests in this job. Briefly explain why you chose this person.
  1. Find a volunteer experience that would prepare you for this job. Briefly explain why you chose this experience.
  1. Find a student or professional organization that would provide you with experience or professional contacts for this job. Briefly explain why you chose this experience.
  1. Find an internship that would prepare you for this job. Briefly explain why you chose this experience.
  1. Identify any other things you might do during college to prepare for this job