1. Monday

2. Warm-Up
Write TWO 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 Block Day
Block Day - TRF’s DUE
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY
Friday – Binder Checks
Thurs. 2/28 – February Mentor Log DUE
Today’s Agenda:
Monday
Feb. 25, 2019
Warm-Up
Finish McFarland
Take Cornell Notes about Tips for a successful Job Interview
Essential Question:
How do I prepare for an interview?
Objective:
I will take Cornell Notes about how to prepare for an interview.

4. Set up your paper for Cornell Notes
EQ: What do I need to know to have a successful job interview?

5. 7 Tips for Preparing for a Job Interview

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Tip # 4: Dress for Success

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

11. Tip # 5: Edit Social Media Sites
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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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?

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Tuesday

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

20. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Practice Interview Questions DUE TOMORROW
Block Day - TRF’s DUE
Thurs. 2/28 – February Mentor Log DUE
Friday – Binder Checks
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY
Today’s Agenda:
Tuesday
Feb. 26, 2019
Warm-Up
Take Cornell Notes about Tips for the Job Interview
Hand out HOMEWORK
Essential Question:
How do I prepare for an interview?
Objective:
I will be able to list steps to prepare a successful job interview.

21. 11 Tips for During The Job Interview
Continue taking notes form the notes we started on Monday
11 Tips for During The Job Interview
(Some of these will be repeated from Preparing for the Interview)
Today’s notes will consist of:
11 Tips
10 Bloopers

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

23. Tip # 1: Dress for Success
Wear professional and conservative clothing. Choose apparel that has received favorable feedback from people who are knowledgeable about the industry standard or specific company policy.
Ensure that clothing is clean, pressed and well-fitted.
Wear conservative (dark) shoes that are clean and polished.
Choose accessories that complement your clothing rather than distract from it.
Remove facial and body piercings.
Cover visible tattoos to avoid distraction.
Keep fragrances and jewelry minimal.
Make sure your hair is clean and conservative in color and style.
Less is more. Keep your look simple but classy until you become accustomed to the environment and learn about the company’s dress code.

24. Tip # 1: Dress for Success

25. Tip # 1: Dress for Success

26. Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Early

27. Tip # 3: Greet the Receptionist

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

29. 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

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

31. Tip # 6: Bring Important Documents

32. Tip # 7: Sit up Straight

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

34. What Interviewers Notice

35. 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…

36. 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?

37. Tip # 11: Thank the Interviewer
Thank you for the interview, John. I look forward to hearing from you.

38. 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)

39. Interview Practice Questions – DUE BLOCK DAY – 20 points

40. Wednesday/ Thursday

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

42. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Block Day - TRF’s DUE
Thurs. 2/28 – February Mentor Log DUE
Friday – Binder Checks
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY
Today’s Agenda:
Wed/Thu
Feb 27/28, 2019
Warm-up
Tutorials
Pass back graded papers
Take notes about what to do AFTER an interview
Write Questions and Summary for Cornell Notes
Essential Question:
How can I use collaborative inquiry to be successful in school?
Objective:
I will actively participate in my group tutorial.

43. Graded papers Binder Portfolio none Recycle Warm-ups
25) Tutorials from 2/21-22 Binder check form – KEEP IN SHEET PROTECTOR IN AVID FOLDER
none
Recycle
Warm-ups

44. 2 Tips for After the Interview Today’s notes will consist of: 2 Tips
Continue taking notes on the same paper(s) from Monday and Tuesday
2 Tips for After the Interview
Today’s notes will consist of:
2 Tips
11 reasons some one might not get the job

45. Tip # 1: Follow-up Call
“This is John Q. Student. I interviewed for the cashier position one week ago. Mr. Smith mentioned that he would be reaching a decision by Monday, which was yesterday, and would let me know. Has he made his decision yet?”

46. Tip # 2: Thank You Letter/e-mail
32156 Orange Ave
Nuevo, CA 92567
March 14, 20__
Mr. Clarke,
District Scholars Coordinator
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
30401 Reservoir Ave
Dear Mr. Clarke,
Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the tutor position at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. After talking with you, I am very interested in becoming a member of your staff.
I have the skills needed to be an effective tutor. My volunteer experience at church and experience as a peer tutor in my own high school classes has given me the confidence needed to succeed as a tutor. I am dependable, punctual, and will be an asset to your Scholars program.
It would be my pleasure to work at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. Should you choose another applicant for this position, please keep me in mind for any future job openings. My home phone number is (951) 928 – 8498.
Sincerely,
John Q. Student
Paragraph #1: Thank you for interview
Paragraph #2: Restate your skills and experience
Paragraph #3: Ask for the job

47. Benefits of a Thank You E-mail
It shows you have follow up skills
Builds a relationship with company
Puts name in front of employer again
Might be enough to convince employer to give you the job

48. Why You Might Not Get Hired
Bad first impression (sloppy appearance, not dressed appropriately)
Incomplete application and/or misspelled words
Came in to ask for job with friends
Had a bad attitude when asking for a job
Did not speak clearly, use correct English, or chewed gum while talking
Did not seem to want the job

49. Why You Might Not Get Hired
Was not prepared to fill out application (did not bring pen or resume)
Did not have a knowledge of the business or products
Did not show persistence (did not return to check back)
Was fired from the last job
Did not show up to the interview on time

50. Job Interview T-chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gww2vrI hjeU
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51. Friday

52. Warm-Up Please write 3 sentences about what this quote means to you
ALL Students on an academic contract: Hand in your contract to Mrs. Dyke BEFORE you start your warm-up
Please write 3 sentences about what this quote means to you

53. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Friday – Binder Checks
Week 2 of academic contracts DUE FRIDAY
Fri
March 1, 2019
Today’s Agenda:
Warm-up
Binder Checks
Essential Question:
How can I stay organized?
Learning Target:
1) I will have my binder and notes checked every 2 weeks.

54. Finish Cornell Notes
Write a minimum of 9 questions in the left hand column – 3 for each day’s notes
Write a 5 sentence summary
Make sure your notes are stapled together
Turn them in to Mrs. Dyke