Los Angeles Youth At Work Larry Tash Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce UNITE-LA

Complete “My Future” Worksheet (See Page 2)

Jobs Skills Pre-Test How Prepared Are You For Entering the Job Market in Los Angeles? (21 st Century Skills Development)

Meeting Your Neighbor Introduce Yourself to Your Neighbor Share with Your Neighbor What Career Goals You Have Set for Yourself Share with Your Neighbor What Education You Will Need Beyond High School to Reach Your Goals (21 st Century Skills Development, Communication)

Finding Jobs: Where to Start? Friends and Family Youth Centers City/County Employment Centers High Schools or Vocational Schools (21 st Century Skills, Research, Page 4)

What Qualities Do You Believe Employers Want in Their Employees? (21 st Century Skills)

Telephone Tips Have paper and pen ready when you call Make your call from a quiet area Speak clearly and without slang, give your name Ask about next steps “Thank you” goes a long way (Page 5)

Kids Do the Craziest Things Leave a call back number that sounds mature Long messages on your voic – YUK Music on your voic - YUK

Telephone Conversation Job Seeker and Employer (What stands out as important if you follow this script?) (Page 6)

MILLION DOLLAR TIPS Accounts What is your account name? Does it sound mature? Will it make you look good to an employer? s to an employer must include your name and phone number and include professional grammar and language Attach documents using only popular programs, or it may not get opened. (21 st Century Skills, Use of Technology, Page 7)

MILLION DOLLAR TIPS Internet Networking Sites Keep your networking sites private Don't put too much information on line If you wouldn't want your mother to read something, don't put it up on your site Networking sites can lead to problems for employees (21 st Century Skills, Use of Technology, Page 8)

PREPARING A RESUME Who Are You? A First Impression What to include? Necessary personal information only Work Objective Education Work Experiences Volunteer Experiences Recognition/Awards Special Skills/Hobbies (Pages 9-13)

Resume Things to Remember Who are you writing this for? Keep it brief, simple, and specific Use strong positive language with good grammar Never include your social security number or birth date References should be professional people, not family, and be sure to get their permission Will your resume get you an interview? (Page 9)

Powerful Language Can Make a Difference School Experiences Communicated Designed Edited Motivated Organized Presented Researched Taught Volunteer Experiences Assisted Coordinated Improved Motivated Promoted Scheduled Trained (Page 13)

MY PERSONAL STRENGTHS Prepare Yourself for this Typical Interview Question (Page 14)

Completing Your Resume: Cover Letter and Reference Page Seize attention -Tell the employer exactly what you want Get employer interested -Let the employer know how you found out about the position Get to the point -Tell why you chose the company Show your qualifications -Explain why your skills will benefit the company Tell them you are available -Leave a number where the employer can reach you. It is a good idea to follow-up with a phone call or as well. Share who can verify what you say (Pages 15-17)

COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE You Are In Control, Just Follow Directions, Include Good Grammar and Punctuation Be Neat and Complete They Won’t Evaluate What They Can’t Read (Pages 15-20)

Dressing for a Job No One Can Tell You How to Dress, But No One Can Tell Them Who to Hire You are always on stage, so dress appropriately Look like you are ready to work today Think about your audience and the type of job Piercing may cause a problem, for safety or for appearance, so be thoughtful for the present and for the future (Page 21)

MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION You May Only Get One Chance Appearance Attitude Manners (21 st Century Skill, Page 22)

INTERVIEWING HINTS This is your real first impression so: Be on time: that means Be Early to the interview Introduce yourself and restate interviewer’s name Maintain eye contact to show confidence Avoid slang that may not be understood Practice the first and last question Know your personal strengths Be sincere when thanking the interviewer (21 st Century Skill, Communication, Page 23)

Preparing for the Mock Interview Prepare to answer the comfortable starting question What are your strengths? (Working with a team) What are your weaknesses? (Make this negative a positive, and you will be impressive) Employers want to feel good about helping kids prepare for their future, know your personal goals Be prepared to explain how you plan to continue your education, this is not your lifetime job, probably Prepare the final answer, it is what they will remember most an hour after the interview: “Do you have any questions?”, or “Is there anything else you wish to share?” (Page 21)

You Cannot Be Asked About … Your Age Marriage Status Your Status as a US Citizen Disabilities Use of drugs, smoking, or alcohol Race or Religious Beliefs Pregnancy (Page 25-26)

Questions for the Interviewer How would I be supporting the work of your company? Will I have promotional opportunities? What will be the training process for me to fit into this position easily? (Page 27)

Go Back to the Pre-Test Do you wish to change any answers? Check with your neighbor to see if you agree or not on all ten questions And now for the correct answers!

Preparing a Follow Up Letter

Why Employers May Not Hire You Is It Always About You? (Page 29)

Employers Expectations of Their Employees (Page 30-31)

Keeping Your Job Before your first day, what do you need to know? Company policies, formal and informal Know the history of the company Know your supervisor and their supervisors How will you be evaluated, formally and informally? What does hard work look like to your supervisor? (Page 32)

College versus Career or Can You Have Both?

Change in the Job Market 1973 to 2007

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Day of the Mock Interview Students bring their resume Students will complete a job application Students will be given a easy math and business literacy assessment Students will sit down with an interviewer to practice their interview skills (21 st Century Skills)

What Questions Do You Have? Now?