Resume workshop Health Sciences – September 17, 2013 English Instructional Coach: Martha Patton Counselors: Karin Blough and Leslee Hampel

Counselor timeline for the year “Career and College Ready” September Resume Workshop Career & Personality Profiles Elevator Pitch October/November Concurrent Enrollment with RRCC College Application, Accuplacer Prep, Post-Secondary Planning What to do with Concurrent college credit Speaker: Pick a College Like a Pro College Visit to Mesa (hopefully) April/May Update Resume Job Search Skills Workshop (complete a job Application) Interview Tips & Techniques Mock Interview Quickly go over Needs Assessment results to introduce this slide.

Resume Workshop agenda Why? Personality & Career Profiles Building your Resume

Why? Career and Technical Education High School Technical Skills Nurse Aide, Blood Pressure, Communication, etc. Academic Skills Anatomy & Physiology English 12 – Resume Building is a State Standard ICAP Milestone Transferable Skills-handout, 5 minutes to work PRIDE Interviewing Skills Critical Thinking Real World Application Living Document that will be revised throughout your careers

Personality & career profiles Naviance About Me or Careers Do What You Are Personality Profile (Myers-Briggs) Career Profiler (Holland) College in Colorado Career Planning Learn About Yourself Interest Profiler ACT Profile Inventories Interest, Abilities, Values

Elevator Pitch Why use a Elevator Pitch? To make a good first impression on an employer To convey to the employer the skills and abilities you have to offer When do you use the Elevator Pitch? When speaking to a potential employer When making cold calls to employers When asked “tell me about yourself” During a job interview Elevator Pitch Tips Keep it brief: 30 to 60 seconds Make eye contact Smile and say it enthusiastically Emphasize your relevant skills Thank the person at the end Keep in touch and follow up. Ask for a business card and give your info. Practice, Practice, Practice !

Elevator pitch Use the information you just learned from the profiles to write your own Elevator Pitch Partner and Practice My name is: *Extend hand for handshake* I’m interested in finding a job/career in: I have experience in: From I will be of value to your company because:

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