Career Preparation: Get a Job and Keep It

Learning Objectives Participants will: Learn job seeking skills Identify some common mistakes made on resumes Explore proper interviewing techniques Discuss job maintenance skills

Bad Interviews

Job Searching What are some successful job searching tools you have used in the past?

Websites Newspapers Family/friends Teachers/Guidance Counselors Volunteering/Internships Job Searching

Job Applications

Common Mistakes Sloppy Handwriting Incorrect Contact Information Misspellings Incomplete Data Not knowing the job you are applying for

The Resume Dictionary.com defines a resume as: A brief handwritten account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience prepared by an applicant for a job. Why is it important? Do YOU have a resume?

Resume Activity

You got the interview… what now?

Before the Interview Practice Do your homework Make a plan Get the inside scoop Bring a pen and pad, portfolio, or folder

Suzie’s Kitchen Suzie’s Kitchen is hiring Servers. The business hours are from: 8am - 8pm Servers should be outgoing, customer oriented, able to multi task, be able to work in a fast paced environment, be a team player, be willing to assist wherever they are needed, and have a desire to take on a leadership role.

Suzie’s Kitchen Suzie’s Kitchen is hiring Servers. The business hours are from: 8am - 8pm Servers should be outgoing, customer oriented, able to multi-task, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player, be willing to assist wherever they are needed, and have a desire to take on a leadership role.

Mock Interview Activity

Interview Do’s Be prepared to fill out paperwork Be friendly, smile, and act interested Maintain eye contact Listen closely and ask questions Thank the employer for the interview

Interview Don’ts Chew gum or smoke Use your cell phone Ask about salary, benefits, or vacation time Bring up personal issues Talk negatively Use too many filler words like “um”

Dressing for Success

You Want to Look Like this…

Neat hairWarm smile Clean, ironed, button-down shirt Pants fit well; not too tight Neatly shaven Clean, pressed pants with no holes and no sag

…Not Like This

Social Media

So You Just Had an Interview…

Follow Up Before leaving the interview, be sure you have an address or business card from each person Send a thank you card or to everyone you interview with

June 8, 2015 Dear Ms. Manager, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with you and the rest of your team today. From your description of the position and the interview questions, the Customer Service Representative position sounds both challenging and rewarding. I look forward to your decision concerning adding me on as your newest team member. Thank you again for considering me for the position. I can be reached at (804) should you need any additional information. Sincerely, Job Seeker Jamal

Congrats! You got the job, so now what should you do?

How to Keep Your Job Be on time Show initiative Always be willing to learn Network Develop your reputation

Questions?