Monday

Warm-Up – WEEK 28 Write THREE sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: Practice Interview Questions DUE Tuesday TRF’s DUE Wed/Thu No Binder checks this week Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY Friday – Meet in the library – College Week Live!! Today’s Agenda: Monday Feb. 27, 2017 Warm-Up Take Cornell Notes about how to prepare for an interview Write answers for practice interview questions Essential Question: How do I prepare for an interview? Objective: I will be able to list steps to prepare for a job interview.

AVID T-shirts - $5.00 Sign up by tomorrow, 2/28 When they come in, you will pay your $5.00 at the school bookstore SAVE YOUR RECEIPT – you will turn it in to pick up your shirt

Community Service Opportunity Chandler Rotary Track meet on Fri & Sat March 24-25th. Students will be working in the concession stands selling food items. There are several time slots available for students to work both days; students in the past have signed up for the entire day as well. 8:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm With the event being the weekend of the 2nd week of intercession, we will need to have all of the slots filled up before we go to break. There is a sign up sheet in Sr. Gray’s classroom (303). Students can stop by anytime to get more information and to sign up.

Set up your paper for Cornell Notes EQ: How do I prepare for an interview?

Tip # 1: Learn All You Can About the Company Go online Visit the company

Tip # 2: Gather Important Documents Multiple copies of your resumé Copies of diplomas, Awards, certificates, Transcripts Driver’s license Social Security Card Letters of Reference

Tip # 3: Know Where to Go Drive to the interview site ahead of time Allow an extra ten minutes on the day of the interview If someone drives you, have them stay in the car

Tip # 4: Dress for Success

Percent of Employers Negatively Influenced by: Clothing Handshake Unusual Hair Color Obvious Tattoos Body Piercing Unusual Hair Style

Tip # 5: Edit Social Networking Sites & Blogs Do not post anything that would make a pastor, priest, or parent blush If you have inappropriate content, remove it before a job interview 77% of employers check-out applicants online.

Tip # 5: Edit Social Networking Sites & Blogs Once a picture is on the web, you have absolutely no control of where it will end up, or how it will be modified.

Tip # 5: Edit Social Networking Sites & Blogs Source: Cooper Anderson Talk Show airing March 6, 2012.

Tip # 6: Practice Common Interview Questions Tell me about yourself Why do you want to work for this company? What did you dislike about your previous job? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What are your future plans? Describe a challenging situation and how you overcame it. What are you passionate about? How do you handle stress? Do you have any questions for me?

Tip # 7: Practice Your Introduction & Handshake Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith. I am John Q. Student.

Top 12 Characteristics Wanted in Workers Report to work every time scheduled, on time, and ready to work. Show initiative – do what needs to be done without being asked Be well groomed and keep work station clean and neat Treat customers politely and keep them happy Concentrate on what you are doing Be honest

Top 12 Characteristics Wanted in Workers Develop good communication skills – ask questions; have an outgoing, friendly personality Be eager to learn new things about the job Have a great attitude towards others and work Get along with others Do quality work Follow the rules

Interview Practice Questions – DUE TUESDAY – 20 points

Tuesday

Put your homework in the class basket BEFORE you start your warm-up Warm-Up – WEEK 28 Write THREE sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life. Put your homework in the class basket BEFORE you start your warm-up

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: Practice Interview Questions DUE TODAY TRF’s DUE Wed/Thu No Binder checks this week Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY Friday – Meet in the library Today’s Agenda: Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 Warm-Up Take Cornell Notes about Tips for a successful Job Interview Professional Dress For Success Essential Question: How can I have a successful interview? Objective: I will be able to list steps to ensure a successful job interview.

AVID T-shirts - $5.00 Sign up by tomorrow, 2/28 When they come in, you will pay your $5.00 at the school bookstore SAVE YOUR RECEIPT – you will turn it in to pick up your shirt

Community Service Opportunity Chandler Rotary Track meet on Fri & Sat March 24-25th. Students will be working in the concession stands selling food items. There are several time slots available for students to work both days; students in the past have signed up for the entire day as well. 8:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm With the event being the weekend of the 2nd week of intercession, we will need to have all of the slots filled up before we go to break. There is a sign up sheet in Sr. Gray’s classroom (303). Students can stop by anytime to get more information and to sign up.

The Job Interview

Appearance Counts “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

Tip # 1: Dress for Success

Tip # 1: Dress for Success

Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Early

Tip # 3: Greet the Receptionist

Successful Handshakes: Tip # 4: Firm Handshake Successful Handshakes: show you can be trusted show you are committed create a successful first impression

Tip # 4: Firm Handshake Tips for Handshakes: don’t be afraid to initiate the handshake firm handshake vs. “dead fish” smile maintain eye contact continue shaking until the end of the greeting

Tip # 5: Introduce Yourself Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith. I am John Q. Student.

Tip # 6: Bring Important Documents

Tip # 7: Sit up Straight

Tip # 8: Use correct grammar Umm..yeah, I have experience in uhhh sales. Ain’t that what you asked? Nah?

What Interviewers Notice

Tip # 9: Short, Sweet, to the Point It all started when I was three years old…then when I turned six, I…but it wasn’t until I turned 13 that realized…actually, by the time I was 17 I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up…did I already tell you about….now that I’m 33, I have discovered that… !@#$%^&*@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(#$%^&*()@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*($%^&*#$%^&*#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*()#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*()@#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(%^&*(

Tip # 10: Ask questions at the end What are the traits and skills of your most successful employees? Does this company offer ongoing education or training? What do you enjoy most about working here? What are the main responsibilities of the position?

Tip # 11: Thank the Interviewer Thank you for the interview. I look forward to hearing from you. Remember The Interviewer’s Name

10 Common Interview Bloopers Poor handshake Talking too much Negative comments about past employers/managers Showing up late or too early Treating the receptionist rudely Asking about benefits, vacation time, or pay Not preparing for the interview (researching the company) Verbal ticks (“umm,” “like,” “you know”) Not enough or too much eye contact Failure to match communication style (if the interviewer is all business, don’t joke with him)

Wednesday/ Thursday

Warm-Up Write 3 sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

Collect Warm-Ups – no warm-up on Friday

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: TRF’s DUE TODAY No Binder checks this week Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY Friday – Meet in the library Today’s Agenda: Wed/Thu March 1/2, 2017 Warm-up Tutorials Pass back graded papers Complete Interview T-chart Learn about College Week Live Complete Questions handout Essential Question: How can I use collaborative inquiry to be successful in school? Objective: I will actively participate in my group tutorial.

Job Interview T-chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gww2vrI hjeU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN0SLzF NpDs

College Week Live http://www.collegeweeklive.com/presentatio ns/#/CWL/3-4-16AvidDayPresentation Choose 5 questions Choose 5 Schools that you plan to visit at College Week Live Make sure you have this paper with you on Friday – I will be collecting them before you leave

Friday

Warm-Up ALL Students on an academic contract: Place your contract inside your planner for THIS WEEK and place on the front table

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: Fri March 3, 2017 No Binder checks this week Week 2 of academic contracts DUE TODAY Today’s Agenda: Warm-up College Week LIVE Essential Question: How can I get more information about the colleges I am interested in attending? Objective: 1) I will participate in College Week Live