1. Employability Responsibility Inspiration Skills Knowledge Application Workshop Click mouse to continue presentation.

2. Print out the A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. application to create a sample before using slide show. o Open the application by clicking herehere o Go to file>print o A blank application will print Application Workshop Click mouse to continue presentation.

3. Application Hints Answer every question. If a question doesn’t apply to you, write “N/A” (not applicable) Be accurate Be honest Use the completed sample application to type the online version of the A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. Application Application Workshop

4. Please note: Text fields with red borders are required fields. These text fields must be completed to submit your application via the internet.

5. Read the instructions first. Application Workshop Application Hints Employment Application Please complete application online and include a hard copy (printed copy) in the portfolio.

6. Date: Click on a date or in the “Today:” check box to complete this field. Application Workshop o Use the tab key to continue to the next text field throughout the application.

7. Personal Information Section Student ID#: Type in your six-digit permanent student ID#. Application Workshop

8. Personal Information Section Name section: Tab to complete the last name field, then the first name field. This should be your legal name, not your nickname. Application Workshop

9. Mailing Address: Type your correct mailing address. This may or may not be the address where you reside. include any apartment numbers include whether it is a Street, Avenue etc. Capitalize the names of street, city, and state Application Workshop Personal Information Section City: Don’t abbreviate your city: San Bernardino Zip Code/Postal Code: Don’t guess! An incorrect zip code makes correspondence undeliverable.

10. Application Workshop Personal Information Section Social Security Number Do not provide your social security number until your are promised employment. Instead type “I will provide when offered employment”. E-mail Address: Enter the e-mail address that you check regularly. If you do not have one type “N/A”. Please note: You should have a professional e-mail address. If you are not sure if yours is, ask your College and Career Readiness Center teachers!

11. Cell Phone: If you have a second number (such as a cell phone) you can type it here or type “N/A”. Home Phone: Include the area code when completing this text field. Example: (909) 123-4567 Application Workshop Personal Information Section

12. Salary desired: Type: entry level, minimum wage or open Position: Type: A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. Intern Application Workshop Personal Information Section

13. Availability Section You must be available to work the entire time period of the internship program for 6 hours per day. Application Workshop List the hours that you are available to work during summer break. Example: 8:00a.m.- 5:00 p.m. or Open May 29-June 20:

14. Availability Section Application Workshop Click the button to select full-time, part-time, or full or part-time When are you available to begin work? Type Available now or open **Note: This doesn’t mean you will be working all these days and hours; it indicates that you can be scheduled DURING the times you listed. Are you available to work holidays? Click yes or no

15. Education Section: High School Name of School and Complete Mailing Address The name, address, city, state and zip code of your school goes here Number of Years Completed If you’re a Sophomore then it would be 1, Junior-2 years Major or Degree Type “General Education” Application Workshop

16. Education Section: College, Bus. Or Trade School Name of School and Complete Mailing Address The name, address, city, state and zip code or type “N/A” Number of Years Completed Type the number of years completed or type “N/A” Major or Degree Type the focus of courses you took or type “N/A” Application Workshop

17. Education Section: Professional School Name of School and Complete Mailing Address The name, address, city, state and zip code or type “N/A” No. Years Completed Type the number of years completed or type “N/A” Major or Degree Type the focus of courses you took or type “N/A” Application Workshop

18. Education Section: Other Name of School and Complete Mailing Address The name, address, city, state and zip code or type “N/A” No of Years Completed Type the number of years completed or type “N/A” Subjects studied Type the focus of courses you took or type “N/A” Application Workshop List ROP and Career Technical Education Classes Type the school where you attended the ROP and/or Career Technical Education courses.

19. General Information Section Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Application Workshop Do you have a driver’s license? Answer all the questions honestly by checking yes or no. If you have to answer yes to something that would be considered negative, type a brief explanation why it will never be something that an employer encounters!

20. Have you previously worked as an ASTERISK intern? Click on yes or no List any volunteer work or work experience List any experiences that you have had that could be considered work (Examples on the following slides) If you do not have any experiences try typing: “This will be my first working experience.” Application Workshop Previous Employment (list up to 2)

21. Work History Section-Example #1 Here are some samples you may want to use if they apply to you: If you have experience babysitting: Name of Employer: The name of the person who employed you to baby sit. Name of Last Supervisor: The name of the person, who employed you to baby sit. Dates of employment: From: If you don’t remember, type the month and year of your 12th birthday, most students began babysitting at this age. To: Are you still watching these children? If so type: Current or Present. If not, most students stopped watching children when they went back to school, so use 9 for the month and use the year you stopped sitting. Example 9/15. Salary: From: This would be what you were paid the first day you worked for this employer. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer if it was an unpaid position. To: This would be what you are currently or the highest amount this employer paid you. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer if it was an unpaid position Application Workshop

22. Complete Address: The address of the person, who employed you to baby sit including the city, state, and zip code. Phone #: The phone number of the person, who employed you to baby sit. Last Job Title: Child Care Provider Reason for Leaving: Always be positive type: School began or seeking other opportunities List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned, advancements, or promotions while you worked at this company: This is your time to shine, so make it sound good! Don’t type babysat. Type: Prepared meals, planned activities, and watched over the children entrusted to my care. May we contact your employer? Click “Yes” Application Workshop Work History Section-Example #1

23. If you have experience mowing lawns for people, try this: Name of Employer: The name of the person, who employed you to mow lawns Name of Last Supervisor: The name of the person, who employed you to mow lawns Dates of Employment: From: If you don’t remember type the month and year of your 12th birthday, most students began mowing lawns at this age. To: Are you still mowing lawns? If so type: Current If not, most students stopped mowing lawns when they went back to school, so use 9 for the month and for the year use the year you stopped. Example 9/015 Salary: From: This would be what you were paid the first day you worked for this employer. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer if it was an unpaid position. To: This would be what you are currently or the highest amount this employer paid you. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer if it was an unpaid position Application Workshop Work History Section-Example #2

24. Complete Address: The address of the person, who employed you to mow lawns including the city, state, and zip code Phone #: The phone number of the person, who employed you to mow lawns Last Job Title: Lawn Maintenance or Landscaper Reason for leaving: Always be positive Type: School began or seeking other opportunities Reason for Leaving: Always be positive type: School began or seeking other opportunities List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned, advancements, or promotions while you worked at this company: This is your time to shine so make it sound good! Don’t type mowed lawns only. Type: Mowed, edged, swept, trimmed bushes and maintained the appearance of the lawn. May we contact? Click “Yes” Application Workshop Work History Section-Example #2

25. Skills: Type in the skills you have. Click this link for examplesClick this link for examples Typing: Do not guess! There is a free typing test you can take by clicking here. If you have tested your typing skills, type the words per minute (wpm) here. If not type “limited skills, or moderate skills”.here Computer: Click on the type of computer you are most comfortable working with. Applications (list all that apply): What computer programs do you know how to use? Examples: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver etc. Application Workshop Skills Section

26. Other Skills Section Application Workshop This is a good place to list your areas of academic strength such as Math, English, Language Arts, or specialty courses you have taken such as ROTC, Hotel/Hospitality, Auto Shop etc. Need other examples? click here.here

27. References Section List only people 21 years and older and not related to you Who should you use? Teachers, clergy, former supervisors, neighbors, etc. Application Workshop

28. Additional Information Section Application Workshop This is where you list the characteristics that make you a great employee. Give the employer a reason to hire you! Click on the links for samples: Articledashboard.com Ezinearticles.com ehow.com

29. Application Workshop Statistical Purposes Make a selection from the options available on the drop-down menu

30. Photo Release Type the information for the online application. For your printed application have parent read, mark the appropriate boxes and sign Application Workshop

31. Turning in your application Once you have the sample application the way you want it, type the information into the online A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. application. Click file “Save As” and title the document with your name and school (last name first) Include a printed application in your portfolio Example: Baylus, Vicki Arroyo Valley High School Application Workshop

32. Include in your portfolio: Printed copy of the completed A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. ApplicationA.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. Application Photo release with required signatures Proof of pre and post test participation in financial literacy from the College and Career Readiness Centers. Copy of your unofficial transcript Once you have your portfolio completed; schedule your interview appointment through your College/Career Center. Student Portfolio

33. What’s next? See your College and Career Readiness Center for more information Or Call 909-381-1550 Or Email: Vicki.baylus@sbcusd.com