1. Career Essentials What are your goals?

2. ROP-CTE Regional Occupational Program-Career Technical Education This educational program will guide you on how to communicate effectively, plan for a career, teach employment skills and job survival skills What are some of these skills? Regional Occupational Program-Career Technical Education This educational program will guide you on how to communicate effectively, plan for a career, teach employment skills and job survival skills What are some of these skills?

3. ROP-CTE One of the important components in being successful in life and within a career is to set goals and have a plan to achieve them. The career essentials that will be taught will help you reach your career goals and give you the tools to be successful in life. One of the important components in being successful in life and within a career is to set goals and have a plan to achieve them. The career essentials that will be taught will help you reach your career goals and give you the tools to be successful in life.

4. Communication Communication skills are essential to be successful in everyday life. There are essential steps to incorporate into learning to communicate. What is communication? CommunicationCommunication is the process of transferring signals/messages between a sender and a receiver through various methods (written words, nonverbal cues, spoken words). It is also the mechanism we use to establish and modify relationships. Communication skills are essential to be successful in everyday life. There are essential steps to incorporate into learning to communicate. What is communication? CommunicationCommunication is the process of transferring signals/messages between a sender and a receiver through various methods (written words, nonverbal cues, spoken words). It is also the mechanism we use to establish and modify relationships.

5. Communication Have courage to say what you think. Be confident in knowing that you can make worthwhile contributions to conversation. Take time each day to be aware of your opinions and feelings so you can adequately convey them to others. Individuals who are hesitant to speak because they do not feel their input would be worthwhile need not fear. What is important or worthwhile to one person may not be to another and may be more so to someone else.Be confident Have courage to say what you think. Be confident in knowing that you can make worthwhile contributions to conversation. Take time each day to be aware of your opinions and feelings so you can adequately convey them to others. Individuals who are hesitant to speak because they do not feel their input would be worthwhile need not fear. What is important or worthwhile to one person may not be to another and may be more so to someone else.Be confident

6. Communication Make eye contactMake eye contact. Whether you are speaking or listening, looking into the eyes of the person with whom you are conversing can make the interaction more successful. Eye contact conveys interest and encourages your partner to be interested in you in return. Active Listening!!! Make eye contactMake eye contact. Whether you are speaking or listening, looking into the eyes of the person with whom you are conversing can make the interaction more successful. Eye contact conveys interest and encourages your partner to be interested in you in return. Active Listening!!!

7. Communication Practice. Developing advanced communication skills begins with simple interactions. Communication skills can be practiced every day in settings that range from the social to the professional. New skills take time to refine, but each time you use your communication skills, you open yourself to opportunities and future partnerships.

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9. Writing a Resume What is a Resume??? A resume is a summary of your experiences and skills relevant to the field of work you are entering. It highlights your accomplishments to show a potential employer that you are qualified for the work you want. It is not a biography of everything you have done. Its purpose is to get you an interview. A resume can (and often should) reflect more than just your paid work experience. What is a Resume??? A resume is a summary of your experiences and skills relevant to the field of work you are entering. It highlights your accomplishments to show a potential employer that you are qualified for the work you want. It is not a biography of everything you have done. Its purpose is to get you an interview. A resume can (and often should) reflect more than just your paid work experience.

10. Resume Writing Current students, in particular, should consider including the details of your more important extracurricular, volunteer and leadership experiences. Tailor separate resumes to fit each career field in which you are job searching. Some people create slightly different resumes tailored to each job opening. http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/careers/skills/resumes/whatisaresume.html Current students, in particular, should consider including the details of your more important extracurricular, volunteer and leadership experiences. Tailor separate resumes to fit each career field in which you are job searching. Some people create slightly different resumes tailored to each job opening. http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/careers/skills/resumes/whatisaresume.html

11. Cover Letter What is a Cover Letter? A well written letter is an effective way to present your qualifications to an employer. Letters of application (cover letters) are read, compared, and used to screen candidates for interview consideration. Your resume, when accompanied by a cover letter, is a sign of a serious and professional approach to job hunting. It will give employers whom you approach an indication that you are sincerely interested in their organization, and that you are giving them personal attention that would not be shown by the arrival of an unaccompanied resume. What is a Cover Letter? A well written letter is an effective way to present your qualifications to an employer. Letters of application (cover letters) are read, compared, and used to screen candidates for interview consideration. Your resume, when accompanied by a cover letter, is a sign of a serious and professional approach to job hunting. It will give employers whom you approach an indication that you are sincerely interested in their organization, and that you are giving them personal attention that would not be shown by the arrival of an unaccompanied resume.

12. Purpose of a Cover Letter The purpose of the cover letter is to get an interview. Jobs develop from interviews, not letters, so the application letter must achieve a number of things in a minimum of space: introduce you to employers arrest their attention pique their interest persuade them that you are the person to interview The purpose of the cover letter is to get an interview. Jobs develop from interviews, not letters, so the application letter must achieve a number of things in a minimum of space: introduce you to employers arrest their attention pique their interest persuade them that you are the person to interview

13. Cover Letter Components Your Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date Name of Person & Title Company/Organization Street Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. : Introduction: State the reason for writing. Name the specific position, or type of work for which you are applying. (Mention the resource used in finding out about the opening/company: news media, friend, faculty, if appropriate.) Body: Explain why you are interested in working for that employer, or in that field of work, and most importantly what your qualifications are qualificationsarea qualifications are (academic background, work experience, personal skills). Point out achievements that relate to the field and why you enjoy that work. Refer the reader to the enclosed resume, application, and/or portfolio. Closing: Indicate your desire for an interview. State that you will call on a specific day to see if an interview can be arranged at this person's convenience. (If you will be in their geographic vicinity on a certain day, stress the importance of setting up an interview on that day.) Sincerely, Your Name Enclosure / Attachment Optional Statements: Refer to mutual acquaintance Ask for additional information, if appropriate Your Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date Name of Person & Title Company/Organization Street Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. : Introduction: State the reason for writing. Name the specific position, or type of work for which you are applying. (Mention the resource used in finding out about the opening/company: news media, friend, faculty, if appropriate.) Body: Explain why you are interested in working for that employer, or in that field of work, and most importantly what your qualifications are qualificationsarea qualifications are (academic background, work experience, personal skills). Point out achievements that relate to the field and why you enjoy that work. Refer the reader to the enclosed resume, application, and/or portfolio. Closing: Indicate your desire for an interview. State that you will call on a specific day to see if an interview can be arranged at this person's convenience. (If you will be in their geographic vicinity on a certain day, stress the importance of setting up an interview on that day.) Sincerely, Your Name Enclosure / Attachment Optional Statements: Refer to mutual acquaintance Ask for additional information, if appropriate

14. Components for Cover Letter Body continued:(academic background, work experience, personal skills). Point out achievements that relate to the field and why you enjoy that work. Refer the reader to the enclosed resume, application, and/or portfolio. Closing: Indicate your desire for an interview. State that you will call on a specific day to see if an interview can be arranged at this person's convenience. (If you will be in their geographic vicinity on a certain day, stress the importance of setting up an interview on that day.) Sincerely, Your Name Enclosure / Attachment Optional Statements: Refer to mutual acquaintance Ask for additional information, if appropriate Body continued:(academic background, work experience, personal skills). Point out achievements that relate to the field and why you enjoy that work. Refer the reader to the enclosed resume, application, and/or portfolio. Closing: Indicate your desire for an interview. State that you will call on a specific day to see if an interview can be arranged at this person's convenience. (If you will be in their geographic vicinity on a certain day, stress the importance of setting up an interview on that day.) Sincerely, Your Name Enclosure / Attachment Optional Statements: Refer to mutual acquaintance Ask for additional information, if appropriate

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16. Job Interviews What is an interview? The interview is the last step of the hiring process and the most important. It offers you and the employer the opportunity to meet one another, exchange information and come to tentative conclusions about “hiring” one another. What is an interview? The interview is the last step of the hiring process and the most important. It offers you and the employer the opportunity to meet one another, exchange information and come to tentative conclusions about “hiring” one another.

17. Job Interview The interview is the opportunity where you can describe your experiences and skills and can get an idea of what is happening with the company. During an interview, an employer’s goal is to gather additional information about you that is not provided in your resume and cover letter. They will attempt to find out what motivates you, how well you communicate and if you are a leader or a follower. The interview is a two-way process. You evaluate the employer while he/she evaluates you.

18. Example Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gww2vrIhjeU

19. Dress for success

20. Dress for Success

21. Dress For Success Your appearance and the impression you make can be as important as the content of the interview. Your personal grooming and dress will not get you the job, but may keep you from getting it! Choose clothing, jewelry, fragrances and accessories that are not distracting. Choose professional clothing that you feel comfortable in/good about. Wear conservative suit colors including navy blue, charcoal gray, or black with a traditional shirt or blouse. Your appearance and the impression you make can be as important as the content of the interview. Your personal grooming and dress will not get you the job, but may keep you from getting it! Choose clothing, jewelry, fragrances and accessories that are not distracting. Choose professional clothing that you feel comfortable in/good about. Wear conservative suit colors including navy blue, charcoal gray, or black with a traditional shirt or blouse.

22. Dress For Success Shoes should be comfortable, conservative, clean and polished; dark colors are your best bet, ␣ Dark socks for men and neutral hosiery for women are suggested. Clothing should be clean, neatly pressed, and fit well. Make sure your hair is clean, neat and styled. Nails need to be clean and well groomed Limit jewelry and accessories, remember to wear a watch. Perfume or cologne should be light fragrances and never strong.Avoid chewing gum during an interview. Shoes should be comfortable, conservative, clean and polished; dark colors are your best bet, ␣ Dark socks for men and neutral hosiery for women are suggested. Clothing should be clean, neatly pressed, and fit well. Make sure your hair is clean, neat and styled. Nails need to be clean and well groomed Limit jewelry and accessories, remember to wear a watch. Perfume or cologne should be light fragrances and never strong.Avoid chewing gum during an interview.