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Take the Chapter 3 Quiz Blue Packets Due! Watch Shift Happens Video Discuss Chapter 4.1 Agenda 2/6/15
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Chapter 4 Choose a Career
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Did You Know? Did You Know? Shift Happens Video
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What are your initial reactions to what you saw in the video? What do we think it means to prepare students for the 21st century? What skills do students need to survive and thrive in this new era? Did you Know Response
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Use Careercruising.com or www.bls.gov to search for a career!www.bls.gov Complete Page 2 of your Life Smart Packet! THEN: Go to the J Drive GORDON Consumer Education Career Flyer Template. Create a Flyer about your career! Add your information and include a picture to depict your career! You can change the color and font if you wish! You may choose to use a different template, but remember we only have today to work on this! Print when you are done…. COLOR PRINTER is LRC 1! Agenda 2/8/2015
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Think about a job you have had… babysitting, working at a retail store, working at a restaurant. Even chores around the house…. What did you like about the job? What did you dislike about the job? How does that help prepare you for future career choices? Bell Ringer- 2/9/15
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Bell Ringer Chapter 4.1 & 4.2 Notes Page 2 of Life Smart should be complete! Turn in your Career Flyer by Friday Agenda: 2/10/15
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What is the different between a career and a job? What defines a career? What defines a job? What are some positions in a company that can be defined as a job? What are some positions in a company that can be defined as a career? Bell Ringer: 2/10/15 Job Vs. Career…?
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Life Value The most important principles in your life. Ex. If living near family is important, most likely you wouldn’t take a job in Japan Work Values Principles that are important to you in your work If traveling for work is important to you, then working in a school may not be the best option for you Values…
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Activities you find rewarding over an extended period of time. Identify things that hold your attention Things that are your hobbies… sometimes hobbies make the best careers! Ex: photography Personal Interests
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Natural talent for learning some skills over others What are some things that you are very good at? Something that comes very easy to you? Math? Writing? Drawing? Aptitude
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An aptitude developed through training and experience. Transferable Skills A skill that allows you to complete specific tasks in various careers Skills
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Unique blend of qualities that defines an individual Personality
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If you had to choose between a job that you enjoy and one that you don’t enjoy, but pays more money… which one would you choose? Choosing A Career
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On a piece of paper on the left hand side write down a list of 10-20 activities you do in a week Walk your dog, study/homework, mow the lawn, play video games, cross country practice… On the right side of the page, list whether that activity is work or play Compare your answers with a friend or neighbor What does this say about what interests you? Bell Ringer- 9/20/12
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Chapter 4.2 Explore Careers
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An activity that is short term You perform certain tasks to earn money Requires little training Example: cashier, hostess, waitress, etc. Job
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An occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment Requires: planning, education, and training Usually starts as an entry-level position in which you can work your way up Career
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It is important to know yourself and what you want in life. Evaluate career alternatives Resources: Occupational Outlook Handbook- describes general fields of interest Occupational Information Network-online data base Occupational Outlook Quarterly and Monthly labor review- federal publications Identify Possible Careers
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Meeting you have with someone who works in your career of choice Networking! Observe or shadow someone at work for a day Career Connection
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Student placement in the field to give students exposure and experience Gives students a feel for what a typical day is like In college internships for most programs are required for graduation! A lot of time an internship can line up a future job Internships
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Get your foot in the door! Meet people and network! Evaluate working in the field and determine if it is for you Volunteer
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Go to www.careercruising.comwww.careercruising.com User name: oswego Password: highschool Click on create a new portfolio (if you don’t have one) or log in. Click on Assessments Click on Career Matchmakers Career Cruising
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Take this assessment Answer the first 39 questions… save your results to your portfolio Click on answer more questions… answer all 116 questions. Career Cruising
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When you are done with the Career Matchmaker assessment… go back and click on assessments at the top of the page and take the My Skills assessment. Career Cruising
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Use Career Cruising or Occupational Outlook Handbook website to research a career Fill out a career exploration packet Choose a career to create a presentation about Powerpoint Portfolio Poster Career Project!
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You will have 3 work days in class to work on your project. Presentations will take 2 days in class. You will need to present the following information: Career Choice Educational Requirement Skills needed to succeed Average Starting Salary Job Outlook Explain a day in the life… Project
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Chapter 4.3- Apply For A Job
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It is important to note that during an interview you are interviewing the employer just as much as they are interviewing you… 1. Identify a career you think you might be interested in. 2. Come up with 5 questions you would ask an employer about a position of interest. Bell Ringer- 9/16/13
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Recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows. Very common way people get hired Has this happened to you, or someone you know? Referral
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Private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses. Allows you to sample many types of jobs Can lead to full-time Pay is usually relatively low You may not receive benefits Good to investigate career possibilities Temporary Agency
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Most common way to apply and search for jobs today You can post your resume and cover letter on the site Examples: Monster Career Builder Career Builder Jobs Online
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Go onto either careerbuilder or monster and browse different job postings in the field you did your career presentation on.careerbuildermonster Don’t limit yourself in terms of current qualifications and experience. Dream Big! Call me over when you have found one! Online Job Search
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Resume Brief summary of your job qualifications including: Education Training Job skills Work experience References Allows you to emphasize your strengths Application Process Best and Worst Words to use in a Resume
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Person the employer can contact to verify your training, experience or character. Usually you will select 3-4 people that you know will recommend you Most employers request references should NOT include family members Why? Reference
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Inform references you want to select them When listing a person as a reference on your resume, include each references: Phone number Address Position Tips About References
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Letter of introduction Purpose: encourage the employer to read your resume and ask you for an interview. Explain why you are applying for the job and how your services will benefit the employer Cover Letter
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Bell Ringer Review Resume Tips Finish brainstorming list of activities/experience for resume Write Resume Answer 6 questions about resumes Agenda 2/12/15
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Bell Ringer 2/12/15 On a scale from 1-5 (1 being extremely easy, and 5 being extremely difficult) how comfortable do you feel TODAY about interviewing for a desired job. Explain why. What skills do you feel you need to develop and work on pertaining to interviewing? Explain why.
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Be brief Try to limit yourself to one page Include only relevant information Current Always tell the truth Read through and double check your resume Ask someone to read it over Misspellings, mistakes, grammar Resume Tips
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1. Make a list of skills/activities/awards/etc. you have done/received in the last 4 years that you think would be important for an employer to know about you. (academics, athletics, clubs, competition, volunteering, community, etc.) Example: Taking the restaurant class at OHS may help you with a serving job at Chili's. Resume Activity
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You will be creating your resume! Look at the sample and use it as a guide. Once you have all your activities/experiences/awards and honors listed, transfer the information to the resume template. Remember to be honest and keep it brief! Resume Writing
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Look at the sample resume… Begin to create your own resume! Refer back to the skills you wrote down from your bell ringer. When you are done with your resume, answer the 6 questions on the back. Anything you do not finish in class is homework! Resume Activity
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Bell Ringer Question Complete Chapter 4 Packet Finish Resumes Video (if time) Agenda 2/13
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Chapter 4.4 Interview Success
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3-2-1 1. Write 3 tips that will lead you to a successful interview 2. Write 2 tips for a professional resume 3. Write 1 question you have about interviewing/ applying for jobs. Bell Ringer 2/13/15
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A face-to-face meeting with an employer Often the final step in a successful job search Your chance to “close the deal” Interview
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Interview Tips Be on time Know your resume Know the company Anticipate Questions Complete a practice interview Prepare Questions Dress for success
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964 forbids discrimination by potential employers or their agencies on the basis of: Race Age Color Religion Gender National Origin The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protected those with physical disabilities from discrimination in the hiring process What they cant ask you
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You should answer questions directly related to the job or its requirements. Inappropriate Questions: Have you ever seen a therapist? Are you planning on having children? What is your medical history? Are you a Christian? What country are your parents from? Interview Questions
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Should be sent to employer as soon as you get home! Can be hand written or typed Must be clean, legible, and free of errors. Example on Page 146 of textbook Follow Up Letter
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Chapter 4.5 Prepare for the future
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Being forced to leave a job because of circumstances beyond your control. Employer may not be doing well and may need to terminate employees to cut expenses. Downsizing
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A sum of money for which they are eligible upon termination If you have to leave a company due to downsizing, make sure you receive a letter stating that so a future employer doesn’t think you got fired. Severance Pay
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You may leave a job because it is not a good fit for you If you are having problems, discuss them with your supervisor If you cannot solve the problems, quit before your employer fires you. Poor performance can hurt you in future jobs Try your hardest in every job so your employer can write you a recommendation! Getting Fired
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Notice Your official written notification that you are quitting a job. It should include the date you are leaving. You should usually turn in your notice at least 2 weeks before you leave. This gives the employer time to look for qualified replacement. Leave On Good Terms
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