How to Get a Job… And keep it!

Preparing for a Career Preparing to enter into a career has several steps, the first being self-assessment. You must know yourself in order to choose a job in which you will be happy. This requires you to examine the following: Personality - What do you enjoy working with— people, ideas, animals? Where do you enjoy working– indoors or outside? How do you accept authority, and what kind of work schedule do you like? Interests - One hint to your future interests is your past. What have you been interested in? Look at your achievements– in what areas have you succeeded? Continued

Abilities/aptitudes: What can you do? What can you do easily? Skills - What have you learned to do? Think of the things you can do, including skills associated with activities and sports. Education - What have you learned so far? In what ways do you learn most efficiently? What training are you willing to get in order to achieve your career goal? Values - What lifestyle do you want for yourself? What do you consider honorable work? What do you want your work to stand for? What family pressures are/can influence your career choice?

Did you Investigate a career that fits your personality? When you researched your careers—what factors made you want to choose that career as one of interest to you? Did you self-assess before you researched it? Or what factors influenced your decision to research your 2 careers? What is Job Satisfaction?—discuss this with a neighbor

These factors influence your job satisfaction and career success: Good Work Ethics - giving 100% of your effort everyday. Positive attitude - being cheerful and cooperative and getting along with co-workers. Professionalism - staying up-to-date in your skills and appearing your best as you represent your company. Personal job satisfaction - feeling challenged and rewarded. Physical & mental health - feeling good physically and mentally. Literate - having strong communication skills. Technical knowledge - being able to solve problems related to job. Flexibility - having variety and freedom. Employee benefits - having vacations, insurance, and retirement plans.

Discuss Based on the skills we just discussed… With a partner discuss how you can improve your skills to be prepared for a future career? Which skills do you believe you have now and what skills do you need to work on? And why?

Does school matter???

Average earnings of year-round, full-time workers age 25 to 34 years old Highest Level of Education Average Annual Earnings Less than 9th grade $15,875 9th to 12th grade (no diploma) $20,915 High school graduate $25,655 Some college, no degree $29,310 Associate degree (2yr degree) $31,215 Bachelor’s degree or higher $48,190

Once again…Does school matter Once again…Does school matter??? Can you be successful without higher education?

True Fact The main reason why teens are fired from their jobs is for TARDINESS

What does a Boss Value?

Employers value these… Honesty Able to adapt Punctuality Team-worker Dependability Motivated Creativity Skilled And much more!!!!!

Tell me about your Values-20 min to complete!!!! On your flower foldable you will… In the middle write and decorate: in order to get a job I must be… On the outside of the petal Decorate and write values that an employer would value in an employee! (Value: (Something of importance) (6 points) On the inside of the decorate and write the definition of the value (6 points) Be sure to color and decorate it Nice –(3 points) Total: 15 points

First Impressions The teacher has gone around the room and read off a number—remember that number and find your group with the same number. Don’t complain. It is what it is.

The teacher will pass out a section of an article on first impressions The teacher will pass out a section of an article on first impressions. In your student groups you will prepare to teach the class about their section (s). What makes a great first job impression on an interview? Create a summative list on a sheet of paper and present it to the class in a professional manner and everyone must participate in the presentation—meaning students will need to plan who says what and when and will need to have accurate and informative information from their first impressions section.

5 parts of an interview Are you prepared????

Acting for the Job Using the mock interview questions and information given in the previous classes— create a 2-3 minute acting scene for the scenario the teacher assigns to your group. It can be funny, it can be serious. Have fun with it.

But what can I do in High School? Come to the board and write places or things you can do in high school.

Some job ideas Janitorial Sno-cone shack Amusement park/fairs Parades Spring/Summer/Fall agricultural (Buy a pig and sell it as a fair) Special skills: teaching an instrument, horseback riding Make a summer camp (idea of Friends back home that did this) Paper route Babysitting Lawn/Yard care Janitorial Amusement park/fairs Farmers Markets/Craft Fairs/County and State Fairs Government election campaigns Selling Avon/Tupperware/MaryKay Create you own business! Floral (enroll in a class ) Sell a product or special skill Tutoring

What they are, parts, and how to write them. Resume’s What they are, parts, and how to write them.

Pre-Resume’—do this as soon as the bell rings!!!! Before you begin to write a resume’…you must first know yourself. On a sheet of paper write your answers to the following questions: What subjects are you best at in school? Why do you like those courses? What do you know so well-or do so well- that you could teach it to others? What creative things have you done that you feel good about? Describe something that you have designed or created, built, made, or fixed up that gave you a strong sense of satisfaction. Tell why you felt good about it. What skills do you feel most confident in?

What is a Resumé? A resume is: a brief document showcasing your skills and qualifications for a specific objective or job Who needs a resume? Anyone applying for a job, internship, scholarship, position in an organization, etc… What’s in a resume? A short summary of your skills, abilities an accomplishments as well as direct personal contact information How do I make a resume? There are many resume templates available online and in Microsoft Word What’s the most important part of a resume? You want your resume to be your advertisement; it’s your foot in the door to get an interview. It should be concise, eye- catching and neat. And, of course, ERROR-free!

Resumé: The Basic Steps Personal Information Name (in bold, centered) Email/Phone Number/Address Objective Briefly state your intent of this application [are you seeking a job? A scholarship? An internship? A position in a club?] Experience Make it relatable May or may not be chronological Use Action Verbs! Education Optional Showcase skills certficates, specialized classes

Resumé: Personal Info A resume includes personal info: Your name (in bold and centered at the top) An email (professional) A phone number (make sure the voicemail is not a song or confusing) An address (mailing address)

Resumé: Objective In an entry-level position, it is good to write an “Objective” using strong-action verbs to illustrate what you are seeking If you are trying to save space, the Objective is optional

Common Resume Objectives I am seeking employment with a company where I can use my talents and skills to grow and expand the company. I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment, building the success of the company while I experience advancement opportunities. I want to excel in this field with hard work, perseverance and dedication. I want a highly rewarding career where I can use my skills and knowledge to help the company and my coworkers be successful. I am seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goals. I want to be part of the success in an environment of growth and excellence. I am seeking a competitive and challenging environment where I can serve your organization and establish an enjoyable career for myself.

Resumé: Experience Functional resumé: One that focuses on specific skills, regardless of timeline Chronological resumé: One that focuses on the chronological events of your experience, listed from most recent to least recent Comprehensive resumé: Combines Functional and Chronological Write “one-liners” to demonstrate your skills and abilities. USE ACTION VERBS!!!!

Resumé: Experience

Resumé: Experience Accurately date the times of experience Use different bold fonts or italics to focus on different positions or categories Use strong ACTION VERBS (See attached list handout) to demonstrate your skills Don’t lie. Make the truth sound exciting! E.g. Instead of saying: “was part of” say “Collaborated with” Focus on YOUR skills. For an entry-level (beginning) job, you will have to focus on things you have learned in school. Classes like Peer Tutor, CTE classes with skills certificates, advanced science or English or Math classes are great Focus on improvement: even if you weren’t in advanced classes, did you improve in the ones you were part of? Talk about that briefly!

Resumé: Education As a grade-school applicant, the employer knows you are in school, so including the “Education” section is optional. However, it is a great place to list your skills and assets you have acquired in your class, BRIEFLY!

Resumé: References Some people still recommend writing “References Available upon Request” at the bottom of their resumé…THIS IS UNNECESSARY! References should be listed on a separate sheet of paper in the same portfolio/folder as your resume

Resumé: The Basic Steps Personal Information Name (in bold, centered) Email/Phone Number/Address Objective Briefly state your intent of this application [are you seeking a job? A scholarship? An internship? A position in a club?] Experience Make it relatable May or may not be chronological Use Action Verbs! Education Optional Showcase skills certficates, specialized classes

Preparing Your Resumé Keep extra copies handy (go to the interview with 2 or 3) Keep it updated Print on plain white/off white paper (bond is best) Cardstock = NO!!!! Remember, it’s your ADVERTISEMENT! Lots of white space, less is more! Keep it clean and organized LEGALLY BLONDE CLIP 