1. Job and College Readiness Class Icebreaker Activity 4/18 You are an employer interviewing candidates. Share 3 things you would look for in the perfect candidate.

2. Review Resumes- starting our own! Being able to identify our experiences Proper formatting for a resume Objective…what is it?

3. Resume- Objective The objective of your resume sums up what you are looking for and who you are in 1 or 2 sentences.

4. Resume Objective Example: I am a motivated high school student who is eager to gain experience in ____________ area and contribute my enthusiasm, determination and great team working skills to your organization.

5. Cover Letter…what is it? A cover letter is a letter you give along with your resume when applying to a job. A cover letter talks about who you are and why you would be a good fit for the job

6. Must Visit Websites College in Colorado (for career and school) www.collegeincolorado.org Community College in Aurora- ESL Program (for career and school) http://www.ccaurora.edu/programs- classes/departments/esl Craigslist (for jobs) http://denver.craigslist.org

7. Must-See Sites for Education and Jobs Collegeincolorado.org Personality tests, suggestions on what career fields you would be best in, information about these career paths and what education you need to do it, where to do it, how much it will cost and financial aid Need to create account