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Volunteer Week 2007 – April THEME: Volunteers Grow Community THEME: Volunteers Grow Community An astonishing 42% of the population over 15 years of age in NL volunteer their time. An astonishing 42% of the population over 15 years of age in NL volunteer their time. On average people volunteer 188 hours per year. On average people volunteer 188 hours per year. That adds up to 35 million hours of volunteer effort in our province. That adds up to 35 million hours of volunteer effort in our province.

Volunteering Graph

Community Contribution How many hours do you have completed??? How many hours do you have completed??? 0 You’d better get moving fast. 0 You’d better get moving fast. 1 – 10 Get going now. 1 – 10 Get going now. 11 – 20 Move it along. 11 – 20 Move it along. 21 – 29 Get them finished. 21 – 29 Get them finished Sit back and enjoy! Sit back and enjoy!

Career Cartoon

Job Interviews The Process

The Interview Is the final stage of the hiring process. Is the final stage of the hiring process. It allows an applicant to present himself/herself to the employer. It allows an applicant to present himself/herself to the employer. Interviews are traditionally conducted face-to-face but there have been instances that warrant interviews to be conducted by telephone or other telecommunication means. Interviews are traditionally conducted face-to-face but there have been instances that warrant interviews to be conducted by telephone or other telecommunication means.

Before the Interview: Be Prepared Research the company and the job. Research the company and the job. Know what employability skills and experience you have to offer. Know what employability skills and experience you have to offer. Write down questions you might be asked. Write down questions you might be asked. Prepare some questions for the interviewer. Prepare some questions for the interviewer.

Con’t Prepare a portfolio to take with you, including: Prepare a portfolio to take with you, including: –Extra copies of your resume –A list of references and letters of reference –School transcripts, certificates etc –A pen and notepad to write on.

Con’t Plan, and write down what you’ll wear. Plan, and write down what you’ll wear. Make sure you know when and where the interview is, and leave plenty of time to get there. Make sure you know when and where the interview is, and leave plenty of time to get there. Be positive and show enthusiasm. Be positive and show enthusiasm.

3 Main Questions 1. Can you do the job? 1. Can you do the job? 2. Will you do the job? 2. Will you do the job? 3. Will the people in the company or organization want to work with you? 3. Will the people in the company or organization want to work with you? Who you are is often as important as what you can do.

You’re the Boss Activity Directions: List as many qualities or characteristics you would look for when hiring people for the following jobs: Activity Directions: List as many qualities or characteristics you would look for when hiring people for the following jobs:

School Receptionist/Secretary

Taxi Drivers

Construction Workers – Welder/Carpenter

E-Teacher

After the Interview 1. Review how you did? 1. Review how you did? 2. Send a brief thank-you note. 2. Send a brief thank-you note. 3. Follow up. 3. Follow up.

3 Interview Stages 1. Introductory Stage – where one introduces himself/herself and establishes a rapport. 1. Introductory Stage – where one introduces himself/herself and establishes a rapport. –Firm handshake –Smile –Eye-contact –Wait to be offered a seat –Remember the interviewer’s name –First Impressions are Lasting Impressions!!!

Interview Stages 2. Information Exchange Stage – where the interviewer asks specific questions, the candidate answers them and then the candidate has the opportunity to ask relevant questions. 2. Information Exchange Stage – where the interviewer asks specific questions, the candidate answers them and then the candidate has the opportunity to ask relevant questions. –Candidate highlights qualifications, experience and skills. –Candidate must demonstrate that s/he is the best person for the job. –Bring extra copies of ESP and Resume.

Interview Stages 3. Closing Stage – where the candidate can make closing remarks. 3. Closing Stage – where the candidate can make closing remarks. –Say something you previously forgot to mention. –Ask additional questions. –Further demonstrate your strong interest in the job. –Interview can make a statement about the next step ( who will contact you etc.) –Say goodbye, close with a handshake and state that you are looking forward to hearing from the interviewer.

Summary A job interview is an integral part of job search. A job interview is an integral part of job search. Allows you to present yourself to the employer. Allows you to present yourself to the employer. Be prepared. Be prepared.

How Do I Get Where I Want to Go? Listen and learn and find your dream. When you have found it do not give it up.

Unit 4 How can I make a good decision? How can I make a good decision? How can I make good plans? How can I make good plans? What tools are available to help me? What tools are available to help me? The specific answers are different for each of us, but there are general guidelines that can help anyone. The specific answers are different for each of us, but there are general guidelines that can help anyone. How do I put it all together to get where I want to go? How do I put it all together to get where I want to go?

What’s in this unit? You will apply what you know about yourself and your opportunities to make informed decisions and plans. You will apply what you know about yourself and your opportunities to make informed decisions and plans. Set work, learning and personal goals. Set work, learning and personal goals. Review your 3 year plan. Review your 3 year plan. Research the open and hidden job markets. Research the open and hidden job markets. Identify your network and market yourself. Identify your network and market yourself.

Con’t Create job application tools e.g resume, cover letters etc. Create job application tools e.g resume, cover letters etc. Interview and be interviewed. Interview and be interviewed. Plan a summer or part-time work search. Plan a summer or part-time work search. REMEMBER: Listen and learn and find your dream. When you have found it, don’t give up!!! REMEMBER: Listen and learn and find your dream. When you have found it, don’t give up!!!

Your Interviews