1. Career Exploration

2. The work you will do over a period of years.
Career Unit
Career
The work you will do over a period of years.

3. Career Clusters

4. Career Exploration Complete the Career View Project
2. Take the Career Interest & Values Survey

5. Resumes

6. Resume
Resume – A formal document designed to provide a detailed summary of an applicant’s work experience, education and skills.
Chronological – Reverse Order list of work experience
Functional – Highlight Skills & Abilities

7. Resume – A good Resume Represents you well
Remember to be:
Truthful - State your skills and abilities accurately
Brief - Limit your resume to one page
Error-free- Proofread your resume and ask at least one other person to review it
Professional - Print your resume on high-quality paper using a quality printer – linen White or Off White
Readable - Use an easy to read font, minimal boldface, avoid italics and underlining, and leave white space
A good match - Use keywords that match words from the job posting or description

8. The Do's & Don’ts Think Like a Recruiter
Resume Do’s & Don’ts
The Do's & Don’ts Think Like a Recruiter
Powerful Words to Use

9. Job References
References are people who will speak positively on your behalf about your skills, abilities, work history, and motivation
Most employers will ask for three references, either when you apply, or at a job interview
Be sure to speak with the individual you are using as a reference first so they know to expect a call or

10. Create your Resume Choose A Simple Resume Template
Create or Update Your current Resume
Upload via Google Docs or to

11. Interviews

12. Interview Tips Bring a copy of your Resume.
Be Passionate – Every employer believes that his or her company is unique and therefore wants to hire the best person for the job. Be enthusiastic about the position and the company.
Be Prepared – Be able to identify keys skills that are required to fill the open position. Research the company.
Be Honest – Don’t try to sugar coat things.
End Strongly – sincerely express your interest in the position and ask what the next step will be. Ask for the Interviewer’s business card.

13. Interview Tips - Do’s

14. Interview Tips - Don’ts

15. Interview Questions
What 3 adjectives describe you the best? (ie. Tell me about yourself)
What qualities do you think are necessary to make a success of this job?
Why should we hire you?
Why do you want to work here?
Identify 2 Strengths? Identify 1 Weakness?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
Do you have any questions for me?

16. Questions to ask during an Interview
What are some of the responsibilities of this position?
What are the next steps of the interview process?
Who can I contact if I have further questions?

17. TO DO 1/11 & 1/16 in class
RESUME WRITING
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
What 3 adjectives describe you the best? (ie. Tell me about yourself)
What qualities do you think are necessary to make a success of this job?
Why should we hire you?
Why do you want to work here?
Identify 2 Strengths? Identify 1 Weakness?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
Do you have any questions for me?
Choose A Simple Resume Template
Create or Update Your current Resume
Upload via Google Docs or to

18. Career = Job + Occupation
Career Vocabulary
Task - (Synonyms – duty, chore, detail)
A piece of work assigned to be done.
Job
A group of tasks you agree to perform for an employer.
Occupation
A group of jobs involving similar tasks.
Career
The work you will do over a period of years.
Career = Job + Occupation

19. Career Vocabulary
Self-Concept: The way in which a person views his/her own self-worth and personal abilities. *This will not stay the same – it will change daily.

20. Career Vocabulary Dignity Self-Esteem
The confidence that one has in his/her abilities
Dignity
The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect – “A man of dignity and principle.”
A composed or serious manner or style
A sense of pride in oneself

21. Vision + Energy = Success
Career Unit
Vision + Energy = Success

22. You need to be a good team player and have a positive attitude.
Vocabulary
Attitude
Two types of attitude:
Positive & Negative
Number 1 reason people are fired or do not get the job is because of attitude.
You need to be a good team player and have a positive attitude.