Career Development Ms. Isaacson

Instructor Information: website: isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com phone: isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com

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) Interview Preparation (500) ◦Elevator Speech (150) ◦Interview (200) ◦Phone script (50) ◦Portfolio (100)  App (10)  Cover letter (10)  Top Ten Interview Question Responses (10)  Resume (50)  References (10)  Thank you letter(10)

Things to remember!!! Late work is – 1 letter grade Must keep up with the course work if you miss! Cannot miss any more than 3 days or you fail! You will be docked points if you exemplify unprofessional attitudes or behaviors or dress during the MOD. Volunteer work due last Tuesday of MOD Interview may NOT be made up

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Find a job description *Cover Letter HW= Resume Template ResumesWork on your Resume Rough Draft Wk 2 Resume Final Draft Proof read resume TOD= HW= Ms. I. final resume 3 Professional References *Interview Question Responses Elevator Speech script Practice them! Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Does and Don’ts Responses Model *Practice Interview Questions Interview Question Responses Thank you letter Wk 4 Phone ScriptPractice phone interview with a partner. ROLE PLAY Interviews & Applications With Career Services Rep. The 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. It is your job to keep up with your grade- not mine! Double check me

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 3 of 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 when finished DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON IT!!

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

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

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 3 Resume

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

Day 4 Resume

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