Week 4 Choose Your Future

Objectives SWBAT recall information from last weeks session on financing college SWBAT create a resume for college and employment SWBAT understand how to dress appropriately for an interview SWBAT develop interview skills for college and/or employment

Review Questions What does FAFSA stand for? What is the cost difference between Daley and MVCC for an associates degree? Why? Do all of the city colleges cost the same amount? What are the 3 types of financial aid? How are they different?

Creating a Resume What are the parts of a Resume?

Creating a Resume Parts of a Resume Cover Letter Why? Resume What? References Who?

Parts of a Resume Go over worksheet together as a group!!!! Objective Education Work/Volunteer Experience Achievements Activities Skills

Resume Comparison See desktop

Dress to Impress Appropriate Attire Men Women Good Personal Hygiene Hair Shower & Deodorize Brush Teeth No heavy perfumes

What NOT to Wear Sandals/Flip Flops Anything with a hole in it Items that are too TIGHT Dont dress too casual No jeans Nothing too Risqué Leave your piercings at home Cover tattoos when possible

What would you wear for a job interview?

Ready to be Hired!!!

At the Interview…. What NOT to do! Answer/Text with your cell phone Chew gum Bring an entourage Arrive late Bring food or drink LIE Forget about social media outlets Use profanity What to DO! Silence cell phone Practice interviewing Make eye contact Answer the question Show interest in position Be Positive! Prepare your own questions Write a thank you, follow up with a phone call or after interview

Interview Role-Play 10 minute Activity Work with the person next to you, pair up Practice Interview Skills

Interview Role-Play What was good? What needed work? Anything you could not answer? Brainstorm and prepare for future interviews using these questions