1. Letter of Recommendation
1. Share your cover letter if you haven’t already
2. Turn in your cover letter rough draft on the back table  
3. Grab your plickers cards
4. Get notes out

2. What is a Letter of Recommendation?
A recommendation letter or letter of recommendation, also known as a letter of reference, reference letter or simply reference, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task

3. What is the purpose of a letter of recommendation?
Recommendation letters are letters written by adults who know you, assessing your abilities to meet the requirements of a program you are applying for.
They're supposed to help decision-makers (your BOSS) to get a better picture of your potential. The most helpful letters come from adults who have had considerable amount of contact with you.

4. What information should be included in the letter of recommendation?
How your reference knows you & for how long
List your skills/accomplishments (using examples that shows your strengths)
Shows why you would be the best candidate for the job
Topics/ideas to include:
Potential Skills/Abilities/Strengths Dependability
Consistence Character Contributions (to class or community)
Accomplishments

5. Who should write you a letter of recommendation?
Neighbors
Past Employers
Friends of Parents
Trusted Adult
Teachers*
Coaches
Church Leaders
School Employee*
*For our project- you CANNOT ask anyone who works for PVJH

6. Get a piece of paper out Information for your Selected Reference
*Ask early so they have plenty of time to write it and return it to you*
Addressed to: To Whom it May Concern or Store Manager
How your reference knows you & for how long
List your skills/accomplishments (using examples that shows your strengths)
Shows why you would be the best candidate for the job
Due November 15th

7. Plickers CFA Cover Letters and Letter of Recommendation

8. Rock Paper Scissor Math Best 3 out 4
Person that losses gets the article
(Teen Resume Guide) off the front table

9. Read Article (Teen Resume Guide) Fill in the ‘Resume’ notes questions

10. What is a resume
is an easy and organized way to present yourself to an employer
it tells the employer how to contact you, what prior jobs you have had, what special skills you have, volunteer and work experiences you’ve had and about your education.

11. What is the purpose of a resume
A resume provides insight into you who you are and what type of employee you might be.

12. What information should be included on a resume
Name and contact information
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages **
Honors/ Awards
Activities
References

13. What type of work experience can teens include:
- Babysitting
- Yard Work
- House Work
- Family Business
- Detasseling

14. Types of volunteer work to include:
Any work without pay (this does not include chores)
Tutoring
Church activities
Soup Kitchen

15. List any awards & certificates you have won:
Honor Roll
Gym Class Hero
Leadership awards
Athlete of the week
Above and Beyond

16. What is the importance of spelling and punctuation?
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!
Make sure to proofread!!
** It should tell a future employer that you would take the same care with a job as you did on your resume**