I am so happy to have you all in class today  Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives: Understand the different Career Clusters available for you to choose from Begin the thought process of where you can direct your future

Write it down! Imagine that Hazen hosted a career day. What are some careers you would be most interested in learning more about? Identify your top three choices. What makes you interested in these choices? Are these options you think you would seriously consider as a possible career? Explain why or why not.

Begin Career Cluster Activity

After survey Find the three boxes from Handout 1 that has the highest number when added up Find the correlating clusters on Handout 2 Do you agree with your results? Make sure to read the description of each cluster in order to make the right choice Choose your top three clusters. Are these similar/matching to your survey results?

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Identify the different types of careers that interest you within the different career clusters. Start to understand some specifics about the different careers that peaked your interest the most Narrow down your choices to your final two career options to research

Look it up! Identify two different possible careers from each career cluster you chose (6 total) Begin the initial phases of researching your career choices. What are some questions about this choice you have? By the end of the period, you need to have narrowed your options to no less than 2 careers. https://www.careerwise.mnscu.edu/careers/clusters.html

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Thursday, September 14, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Find some options for post-secondary education/training for those career fields Understand the requirements of your two different career options

To do… For both of your career options, do the following.. Complete the School Comparison worksheet (one sheet for EACH career option) Research the job description, required training/education, salary, employment outlook, necessary skills, etc. for each career option… TAKE NOTES! Review all your findings. Think about where you want to live when you graduate. What is your future like? What is your lifestyle like? Consider these things as you choose your top career option.

Write it down! Would you rather be in a job or career where you get to sit all day in a warm, comfortable environment? OR, would you prefer to have an outdoor-type job that allowed you to move around and take advantage of the outdoor setting? In addition, identify two pros and two cons of each type of potential job or career.

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Friday, September 15, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Finish school comparison worksheet

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Monday, September 18, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Understand cover letters and resumes Identify and describe the different purposes between a cover letter and resume Create a rough draft cover letter and resume for a made up position

What is a Resume? A resume is a summary of your experiences and skills relevant to the field of work you are entering an accomplishment driven marketing tool for individuals seeking employment relates your experience to your career objective

PREPARATION Know yourself… How do I target my resume for the company I’m applying for? What are my skills, accomplishments, education, goals, etc.? Know the position… What are the desired qualifications? Key values? Job Duties?

1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA, 90744 Heading Name is in bold and on the first line. Heading includes address and phone number. Email address is professional and appropriate. Do not use emails like “skaterbrat69@yahoo.com!” Anita Job 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA, 90744 555-555-5555 jobanita@gmail.com

Education For students and recent graduates begin with your education. List your highest level of education achieved first. Highlight your degrees earned or to be earned. List your GPA if it is a 3.0 or higher. List relevant coursework. List any special licenses, credentials, certificates, exams, or training.

Section Heading is in bold. School Name, Location, and Date of Graduation is included. Courses completed and GPA listed.

What Counts as Experience? Include positions related to the job you are seeking such as: Paid or unpaid employment Internships Student Organizations Volunteerism Community Service

Section title is in bold and dates are included. Title is bolded. Company name and location are provided. Job duties are bulleted, detailed, and in the proper tense.

Do Now… Create a rough draft of your Resume. List out any job experience, volunteer/community service experience/after school events you are a part of, and identify at least one thing that you have learned OR your main job duty from each respective piece of experience listed above. Rough Draft is due beginning of class tomorrow.

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Understand cover letters and resumes Identify and describe the different purposes between a cover letter and resume Create a rough draft cover letter and resume for a made up position

Cover Letter The cover letter will: Introduce you as a candidate. Clarify the position for which you are applying for. Enable you to highlight your strengths. Ask an employer to take action.

Cover Letter Writing Tips Your cover letter should be job-centered not self-centered. The cover letter should be 1 page maximum. Use regular business letter format. Always address the letter to a specific person, not “To Whom It May Concern.” Research the name of the contact person or hiring manager. You may use, “To the Hiring Manager” or “To the Selection Committee Chairperson” if needed. Proofread and check your letter for proper grammar.

First Paragraph What position are you applying for? How did you hear about the company/position?

Middle Paragraph What qualifies you for this position? Education, past experiences, knowledge of position, etc. Helpful: take direct quotes from job description and discuss your experiences with those

Middle Paragraph What qualifies you for this position? Education, past experiences, knowledge of position, etc. Helpful: take direct quotes from job description and discuss your experiences with those

Last Paragraph Call to action: Ask for that meeting! Reiterates your desire to work for the company Give them your personal contact information

Do Now… Create a rough draft of your Cover Letter. Make sure to explain what position you are applying for (insert a blank like for now, will be filled in tomorrow), how you heard of the position, and a paragraph (more than 5 sentences) of why you make the best candidate and fit in with the job/company. Make sure you ask for the interview and give them your contact information at the end! Rough Draft is due beginning of class tomorrow.

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Create a rough draft cover letter outline. Identify your areas of strength and how would that help you do well in any position that you might be applying for?

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Thursday, September 21, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Write your cover letter and resume. Make any and all edits you need before turning in to Rusty BY END OF THE PERIOD!

I am so happy to have you all in class today  Friday, September 22, 2017 Welcome! I am so happy to have you all in class today  Do Now: Make sure your cell phones are on silent and off to the side. Please be sure to have something to write with and something to write on out and ready on your desks. Be seated before the bell rings.

Objectives Understand the do’s and don’ts for completing the job application Fill out the example job application included in your packet. Turn before the bell rings

Do’s for Job Aps! Read directions first and then fill out the application Print clearly and neatly Answer every question or write N/A if not applicable Only use references that have given you permission Complete applications using blue or black ink Provide only positive information Stay within boxes/lines

Don’ts for Job Aps! Do not cross out information Do not write “unemployed” Do not say anything bad about a person or company Do not forget to sign and date the application Do not lie Do not leave anything blank Do not use any abbreviations