1. Career Readiness Chapter 7 1

2. In This Chapter You Will: Chapter 7: Career Readiness 2 Learn about how internships, mentoring, part-time work and volunteering help prepare for a successful career. Understand some general dos and don'ts for the work environment. Be informed regarding the wise way to use social media and other technology for career and professional success. Know how to excel on a resume, elevator pitch and job interview.

3. Career Success and Persistence Chapter 7: Career Readiness 3 You Have to Fail to Have a Great Career

4. Types of Work Experience Chapter 7: Career Readiness 4 Internships Apprenticeship Co-ops Externships Volunteer Community Service/Service Learning Fellowships/Research

5. Finding Work Experience Chapter 7: Career Readiness 5 Know what skills you need to acquire Start your search early Use a variety of methods to find your internship For example: 1. Visit your college’s career/employment center 2. LinkedIn 3. Networking with family and friends 4. Join professional organizations 5. Find a mentor 6. Ask instructors

6. Professional Skills Chapter 7: Career Readiness 6 Check your ego Fake it until you make it Trust yourself Tell them what you are capable of Be on time or early every day Do what you do with an enthusiastic attitude Put the phone away Know your workplace policies Don’t rely on others to develop basic office skills

7. Professional Skills, continued Chapter 7: Career Readiness 7 Be proactive Meet anyone and everyone Focus on learning the position Learn more by listening than talking Be grateful and appreciative Remember, you were hired because of your potential Speak up when called upon If they don’t give you work, make work

8. Professional Skills, continued Chapter 7: Career Readiness 8 Come prepared! Remember everything you do will pay off in the long run Reach out to people whose work you admire Act as if you are part of a team Be yourself, but don’t push the boundaries It’s not only acceptable to ask questions, it’s expected Make a case for a job at the end

9. Workplace Expectations Chapter 7: Career Readiness 9 Be on time Be available for all scheduled hours Work during scheduled hours Dress appropriately Be courteous at all times Provide quality service at all times Deal with problems quickly Maintain confidentiality

10. Some Employment Laws Chapter 7: Career Readiness 10 Minimum wage laws by state U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity

11. Computer Use 1990-2014 Chapter 7: Career Readiness 11

12. Technology and Professionalism Chapter 7: Career Readiness 12 Your online presence gets noticed! 27% of college admissions officers look up students using Google. 26% of college admissions officers look up students on Facebook. 93% of employment recruiters check candidates' social media postings. 1 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 have been rejected for a job because of online comments.

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14. Social Media for Career Building Chapter 7: Career Readiness 14 93 million users in the U.S. and 313 million users worldwide Establish your professional profile, complete with experience and skills Stay in touch with colleagues and friends Find experts, ideas and opportunities in specific areas of interest

15. Social Media for Career Building Chapter 7: Career Readiness 15 Twitter Over 284 million users Share videos, podcasts, photos Professional links

16. Social Media for Career Building Chapter 7: Career Readiness 16 Facebook 968 million daily active users on average for June 2015 Approximately 83.1% of daily active users are outside the US and Canada Business and professional organizations have access to account and have professional accounts

17. Resume Writing Chapter 7: Career Readiness 17 Introduction and “brag sheet” for future employers Keep it up to date Proof read for any typos, grammar, format errors 1-2 pages only Include a career objective Resume needs to incorporate the job announcement Update resume every time you apply

18. Different Resume Formatting Chapter 7: Career Readiness 18 Chronological Resume For applicants with extensive work experience Functional Resume For applicants with minimal or no work experience Includes a skills section Combination Resume May have gaps in employment Can include skills section and work experience

19. Sample Combination Resume Chapter 7: Career Readiness 19 Student Name 1234 Easy Street City, State 12345 Contact # Career Objective To obtain an Associate Customer Service position where I can utilize my strong customer service skills and my knowledge of T-Mobile communications. Education Name of CollegeStreet, CityDates of Enrollment Major Courses Completed related to Position: Oral Communication Introduction to Business Work Experience Name of EmployerStreet, CityDates on Employment Job duties related to job applying for

20. Mastering the Elevator Pitch Chapter 7: Career Readiness 20 Elevator Pitch

21. Interviewing Techniques Chapter 7: Career Readiness 21 Learn about the organization Create an inventory of your skills and strengths Be ready for different types of interviews Prepare responses for typical questions

22. During the Interview Chapter 7: Career Readiness 22 Dress professionally Smile, make eye-to-eye contact Bring resume and supplies Turn off phone or leave it in the car Keep answers concise and give examples Listen to the questions Prepare questions for employer

23. Chapter Summary Chapter 7: Career Readiness 23 1. Keep big picture in mind Internet should only be 10% of career readiness and research Network Practice interviewing techniques 2. Maintain long-term perspective Everyone starts at entry level Rejection is part of the process Keep updating skills, resume,and elevator speech