1. Monday

2. Warm-Up – WEEK 28
Write THREE sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

3. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Practice Interview Questions DUE Tuesday
TRF’s DUE Wed/Thu
No Binder checks this week
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY
Friday – Meet in the library – College Week Live!!
Today’s Agenda:
Monday
Feb. 27, 2017
Warm-Up
Take Cornell Notes about how to prepare for an interview
Write answers for practice interview questions
Essential Question:
How do I prepare for an interview?
Objective:
I will be able to list steps to prepare for a job interview.

4. AVID T-shirts - $5.00 Sign up by tomorrow, 2/28
When they come in, you will pay your $5.00 at the school bookstore
SAVE YOUR RECEIPT – you will turn it in to pick up your shirt

5. Community Service Opportunity
Chandler Rotary Track meet on Fri & Sat March 24-25th. Students will be working in the concession stands selling food items.
There are several time slots available for students to work both days; students in the past have signed up for the entire day as well.
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
With the event being the weekend of the 2nd week of intercession, we will need to have all of the slots filled up before we go to break. There is a sign up sheet in Sr. Gray’s classroom (303). Students can stop by anytime to get more information and to sign up.

6. Set up your paper for Cornell Notes
EQ: How do I prepare for an interview?

7. Tip # 1: Learn All You Can About the Company
Go online
Visit the company

8. Tip # 2: Gather Important Documents
Multiple copies of your resumé
Copies of diplomas, Awards, certificates, Transcripts
Driver’s license
Social Security Card
Letters of Reference

9. Tip # 3: Know Where to Go Drive to the interview site ahead of time
Allow an extra ten minutes on the day of the interview
If someone drives you, have them stay in the car

10. Tip # 4: Dress for Success

11. Percent of Employers Negatively Influenced by:
Clothing
Handshake
Unusual Hair Color
Obvious Tattoos
Body Piercing
Unusual Hair Style

12. Tip # 5: Edit Social Networking Sites & Blogs
Do not post anything that would make a pastor, priest, or parent blush
If you have inappropriate content, remove it before a job interview
77% of employers check-out applicants online.

13. Tip # 5: Edit Social Networking Sites & Blogs
Once a picture is on the web, you have absolutely no control of where it will end up, or how it will be modified.

14. Tip # 5: Edit Social Networking Sites & Blogs
Source: Cooper Anderson Talk Show airing March 6, 2012.

15. Tip # 6: Practice Common Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself
Why do you want to work for this company?
What did you dislike about your previous job?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What are your future plans?
Describe a challenging situation and how you overcame it.
What are you passionate about?
How do you handle stress?
Do you have any questions for me?

16. Tip # 7: Practice Your Introduction & Handshake
Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith.
I am John Q. Student.

17. Top 12 Characteristics Wanted in Workers
Report to work every time scheduled, on time, and ready to work.
Show initiative – do what needs to be done without being asked
Be well groomed and keep work station clean and neat
Treat customers politely and keep them happy
Concentrate on what you are doing
Be honest

18. Top 12 Characteristics Wanted in Workers
Develop good communication skills – ask questions; have an outgoing, friendly personality
Be eager to learn new things about the job
Have a great attitude towards others and work
Get along with others
Do quality work
Follow the rules

19. Interview Practice Questions – DUE TUESDAY – 20 points

20. Tuesday

21. Put your homework in the class basket BEFORE you start your warm-up
Warm-Up – WEEK 28
Write THREE sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.
Put your homework in the class basket BEFORE you start your warm-up

22. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Practice Interview Questions DUE TODAY
TRF’s DUE Wed/Thu
No Binder checks this week
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY
Friday – Meet in the library
Today’s Agenda:
Tuesday
Feb. 28, 2017
Warm-Up
Take Cornell Notes about Tips for a successful Job Interview
Professional Dress For Success
Essential Question:
How can I have a successful interview?
Objective:
I will be able to list steps to ensure a successful job interview.

23. AVID T-shirts - $5.00 Sign up by tomorrow, 2/28
When they come in, you will pay your $5.00 at the school bookstore
SAVE YOUR RECEIPT – you will turn it in to pick up your shirt

24. Community Service Opportunity
Chandler Rotary Track meet on Fri & Sat March 24-25th. Students will be working in the concession stands selling food items.
There are several time slots available for students to work both days; students in the past have signed up for the entire day as well.
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
With the event being the weekend of the 2nd week of intercession, we will need to have all of the slots filled up before we go to break. There is a sign up sheet in Sr. Gray’s classroom (303). Students can stop by anytime to get more information and to sign up.

25. The Job Interview

26. Appearance Counts
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

27. Tip # 1: Dress for Success

28. Tip # 1: Dress for Success

29. Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Early

30. Tip # 3: Greet the Receptionist

31. Successful Handshakes:
Tip # 4: Firm Handshake
Successful Handshakes:
show you can be trusted
show you are committed
create a successful first impression

32. Tip # 4: Firm Handshake Tips for Handshakes:
don’t be afraid to initiate the handshake
firm handshake vs. “dead fish”
smile
maintain eye contact
continue shaking until the end of the greeting

33. Tip # 5: Introduce Yourself
Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith.
I am John Q. Student.

34. Tip # 6: Bring Important Documents

35. Tip # 7: Sit up Straight

36. Tip # 8: Use correct grammar
Umm..yeah, I have experience in uhhh sales. Ain’t that what you asked? Nah?

37. What Interviewers Notice

38. Tip # 9: Short, Sweet, to the Point
It all started when I was three years old…then when I turned six, I…but it wasn’t until I turned 13 that realized…actually, by the time I was 17 I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up…did I already tell you about….now that I’m 33, I have discovered that…

39. Tip # 10: Ask questions at the end
What are the traits and skills of your most successful employees?
Does this company offer ongoing education or training?
What do you enjoy most about working here?
What are the main responsibilities of the position?

40. Tip # 11: Thank the Interviewer
Thank you for the interview. I look forward to hearing from you.
Remember The Interviewer’s Name

41. 10 Common Interview Bloopers
Poor handshake
Talking too much
Negative comments about past employers/managers
Showing up late or too early
Treating the receptionist rudely
Asking about benefits, vacation time, or pay
Not preparing for the interview (researching the company)
Verbal ticks (“umm,” “like,” “you know”)
Not enough or too much eye contact
Failure to match communication style (if the interviewer is all business, don’t joke with him)

42. Wednesday/ Thursday

43. Warm-Up
Write 3 sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

44. Collect Warm-Ups – no warm-up on Friday

45. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
TRF’s DUE TODAY
No Binder checks this week
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY
Friday – Meet in the library
Today’s Agenda:
Wed/Thu
March 1/2, 2017
Warm-up
Tutorials
Pass back graded papers
Complete Interview T-chart
Learn about College Week Live
Complete Questions handout
Essential Question:
How can I use collaborative inquiry to be successful in school?
Objective:
I will actively participate in my group tutorial.

46. Job Interview T-chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gww2vrI hjeU
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47. College Week Live
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Choose 5 questions
Choose 5 Schools that you plan to visit at College Week Live
Make sure you have this paper with you on Friday – I will be collecting them before you leave

48. Friday

49. Warm-Up
ALL Students on an academic contract: Place your contract inside your planner for THIS WEEK and place on the front table

50. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Fri
March 3, 2017
No Binder checks this week
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE TODAY
Today’s Agenda:
Warm-up
College Week LIVE
Essential Question:
How can I get more information about the colleges I am interested in attending?
Objective:
1) I will participate in College Week Live