Job Posting Search & Deconstruction Assignment
Tosh |
March 23, 2018
For this assignment, you will conduct a job search and job posting deconstruction/qualifications worksheet. Please follow these steps:
1. Conduct a job search using the method/source of your choosing. This may be for a real job that you would like to apply to, your first ideal job after graduation, or your dream job in the near future. Make sure the job posting provides a detailed description.You are not required to actually apply to this job–this is just for the purposes of this assignment.
2. Once you have found the job posting that you would like to use for the assignment, use the Job Deconstruction/Qualifications worksheet provided here to breakdown the posting and your fit for the position based on your previous experiences.
Job Deconstruction-Qualifications UPDATED.docx
3. Based on the job description and worksheet, write a 1-2, page, single-spaced, paper discussing the following topics:
How/where did you find this job posting?
Why did you select this posting for the assignment?
How qualified do you feel you are for this position? Please explain.
What major skills/experiences make you a good match for this job? OR if you are not a good match for this job, what new skills/experiences would you need to acquire?
Assuming you were to apply for this position either now or in the future, how will you use the worksheet to help you develop your resume, cover letter, and interview preparation?
How do you feel about this job after completing the worksheet compared to how you initially felt about the job posting?
4. Submit 3 items:
your paper
a copy of the job posting
your worksheet
DECONSTRUCTING THE JOB DESCRIPTION
COLUMN 1: Deconstruct the job posting by looking for information about:
COLUMN 2: Details from the job posting
1. The company description
· What is the “core business” of this company?
· How long have they been in business?
· How big is this company? Is it part of a larger, global group?
· What is its reputation?
· What are goals of the company?
· Who does the company service? How do they provide service? What needs do they meet? What needs does the company have?
2. The job title
· What does it tell you about the job?
· Can you identify others in the field with this job title? (Who work at this company? LinkedIn profiles?). If so, what are their responsibilities, duties, skills, and credentials?
3. The job description
· What are the duties and skills required?
· What technical skills are required?
· What transferable skills are required?
4. The qualifications
· What are the specific skills, education, and experience requirements?
5. The keywords
· What industry specific lingo, keywords, and terminology are prominently featured?
· What skills and qualifications do they relate to in the job description?
6. Additional Notes
QUALIFICATIONS BALANCE SHEET
Details from the Job Deconstruction Worksheet
(Job requirements, responsibilities, etc.)
Your Qualifications, Skills, and Accomplishments
(Paraphrase your skills, experience, training, and personal attributes, mirroring the job description language where possible)
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications/Preferred Qualifications:
Desired Experience:
Special Working Conditions:
Possible Employer Concerns:
Keywords:
Company Info (potential hook):
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