Career Development Ms. Isaacson

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Rules of the Classroom Respect ◦Yourself ◦Facility ◦Others ◦Materials ◦Myself You are now Professionals, not students!

Grading System 1000 pts Participation/Daily Assignments/Ticket out the door (400 points) Volunteer Activity 2 hours (100) Presentations (100) Interview Preparation (400) ◦Elevator Speech (50) ◦Interview (200) ◦Phone script (25) ◦Portfolio (100)  App (10)  Cover letter (10)  Top Ten Interview Question Responses (10)  Resume (50)  References (10)  Thank you letter(10) ◦Job Site Profile (25)

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

1. Give me your 2. You will receive an 3. Click on link in 4. Username should be address 5. Create a password you can remember! 6. Log in and look at your grades anytime.

Following Directions Directions: Carefully read the entire test before doing anything. Then simply complete the first task below and flip over your paper.

Listening and Reporting Exercise 1. On your note card write answers to the following: ◦where are you from ◦Favorite hobby ◦One short term goal you have for the future ◦Something unique about you ◦Family ◦Dream job 2. Turn in your note card

Volunteer= 100 points 2 hours is all you need! Networking Skills ◦Church ◦Community ◦Kids’ school ◦Runs/Races ◦Food Pantry ◦Holiday opp ann.org/volunteer/ ann.org/volunteer/

Homework 1. Find a volunteer opportunity you like and sign up 2. Access Thinkwave.com through the sent to you 3. me with your phone number

Day 2 Job Search site and Cover Letter

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Build your Profile Careerbuilder.com Read thoroughly before you type! Do not check boxes that will allow updates or newsletters to be sent to you! We will add to this later, so make sure your profile is set to private for now! *Use same info for u and p as Thinkwave

Find a Job Description We will use this to tailor your cover letter and resume It needs to have requirements on it Take out words and add to your resume SHOW YOU ARE THE PERFECT MATCH

Day 3 Cover Letter and Resume

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Cover Letter Do a Google search for cover letter examples Find one you like Download it or copy it or PRNT SCRN We will be using that as a template for your cover letter USE COURSE WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLES

Polish Cover Letter Tailor the cover letter to fit you Cover Letter asks for an interview Inform them of your: ◦Education ◦Experience that relates to job applying for ◦Skill sets that are unique to you ◦Qualities that separate you from others ◦Request a time you can meet with them to discuss your qualifications ◦Check for proper formatting!

Homework Find a resume you like online Save it to your flash drive If you have a resume, bring it to class in electronic form

Day 4 Resume

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Build your Resume Google resume examples in your desired field Download, copy and paste, or PRNT SCRN and retype 1. Enter in your personal info: ◦Name, address, phone, 2. Career Summary at the top: ◦Education, background, skills, experience, qualities. 3. Experience: previous employments ◦Company, job title, dates worked, duties in bullets 4. Education 5. Related Skills 6. Certifications and Awards

Tailor your Resume Highlight buzz words from job description Add these into your resume bullets or career summary Make your resume match the job you are applying for Bullets should be accomplishments or achievements not duties or tasks you performed at that job Use action words to begin sentences

Day 5 Career Summary

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Career Summary Education Special skills you can highlight Certifications and training Licenses Bilingual? Tech? Qualifications Work experience related to that position

Example Career Summary Currently a student studying Medical Assisting. Experienced manager with marketing and business development skills for organizational growth. Ability to interact productively with patients and peers. Recruiting, training, and evaluating experience. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills. A highly motivated professional seeking a position with a growing, dynamic company.

Day 6 Resume and Thank you letter

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day 7 Update Career Builder with New Documents

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day 8 Interview Questions Your Responses

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day 9 Elevator Speech “The Handshake”

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day 10 Practice makes perfect

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day Interviews

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day Interviews

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day 13 Phone Script

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

Day 14 Budgeting your money

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudget Volunteer Due tomorrow! The Secret

Day 15 The Secret

MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret Volunteer Due! The Secret