September 24, 2014 Entry Task: What three things should be included in an Objective? Provide an example objective. Target: Develop personal resume, which is professional and suitable for job seeking.

Objectives Review Objective – A statement describing your career GOALS and the type of job you would like to be considered for. Three Components: 1. Job Title/Position 2. Industry 3. Qualities (Specific Location!)

Example Objectives To obtain a position as a sales associate at the Tacoma Nordstrom. Seeking entry level position as store clerk at Safeway in DuPont, Washington. Position as columnist for Time magazine, utilizing writing, research, and leadership skills To obtain Barista position with the Starbucks corporation within Pierce County

Tips for Writing Objectives! Be specific! – the more specific you are, the better your chances of being considered for the job Do not use terms such as “Looking for…” “Want to be…” “Searching for…” Instead use: “To obtain…” Write the objective AFTER you know specifically what job position you want to apply for

3 Computer lab days to work! Assignment Overview Develop a resume suitable for obtaining a specific job! Research jobs you are qualified for right NOW! Pick a specific job position to gear your resume to Create the resume, be professional! Refer to your notes! Use what you learned the past few days! Look over assignment description for specific details May utilize a template, or create your own 3 Computer lab days to work!

Today Computer Lab Please follow all lab rules: NO food or drink Use computers for task at hand only Stay on task, use time effectively

Resources On website: Assignment description/handout Rubric Resume PowerPoint Action Word List Sample Resume

Exit Task What components of your resume are you doing well on? What areas need more work? Where can you go to get help with your “trouble” area? What resources do you have available?