1. Think about a job you have had…babysitting, working at a retail store, working at a restaurant, even chores around the house…. like What did you like about the job? dislike What did you dislike about the job? prepare How does that help prepare you for future career choices?

2. Choose a Career Get a Job Chapter 4

3.  Did You Know? Did You Know? Shift Happens Video

4. 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

5. 4.1 Get to Know Yourself

6.  Life Value  The most important principles in your life  For example:  If living near family is important, you probably 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…

7.  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

8.  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?  Foreign Language? Aptitude

9.  An aptitude developed through training and experience  Transferable Skills  A skill that allows you to complete specific tasks in various careers Skills

10.  Unique blend of qualities that defines an individual based on what they think, feel, and believe Personality

11.  Turn to page 124 in your book and read about the different personality types  Which one best describes you? Personality Types

12.  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

13.  Go onto Careercruising.com  User Name: Oswego  Password: Highschool  Create my plan  Click on create a new portfolio (if you don’t have one) or log in.  Take the Matchmaker Assessment (Answer the questions to determine what careers match your interests!)  Click on Assessments  Click on Career Matchmakers  Answer the first 39 questions… save your results to your portfolio  Click on answer more questions… answer all 116 questions. Career Cluster Interest Survey

14.  Career Exploration  Page 2 Life Smart Project

15. 1. 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… 2. 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?

16. 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?

17. Chapter 4.2 Explore Careers

18.  The set of tasks you accomplish as you work  If you don’t intend to stay in that employment field for a large part of your life, then it’s a job  Example: cashier, hostess, waitress, lifeguard, babysitter, etc. Job

19.  An occupation to which you have made a serious, long-term commitment  Requires planning, education, and preparation  Usually starts as an entry-level position in which you can work your way up Career

20.  It is important to know yourself and what you want in life  Evaluate and investigate career alternatives Identifying Possible Careers

21.  Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)- describes 250 occupations used to identify general fields of interest  Occupational Information Network (O*NET)-online data base of job requirements  Occupational Outlook Quarterly and Monthly Labor Review- federal publications about job opportunities and working conditions Federal Government Sources

22.  Meeting you have with someone who works in your career of choice  Networking!  Observe or shadow someone at work for a day Career Connection

23.  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!  An internship can lead to a job Internships

24.  Get your foot in the door!  Meet people and network!  Evaluate working in the field and determine if it is for you Volunteer

25. Use a technology resource to investigate volunteer and internship opportunities in the Oswego area. Identify employers that might use volunteers or interns, such as: hospitals, museums, zoos, local politicians, homeless shelters, organizations such as Goodwill, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or the Salvation Army Make a list of opportunities and note which careers might be related to each Which opportunities are related to your values, aptitudes or interests?

26. Chapter 4.3 Apply for a Job

27.  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

28.  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

29.  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

30.  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

31.  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

32.  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

33.  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

34.  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

35.  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

36. Create Your Own Resume Fill out the worksheet based on information about YOU! Brainstorm information about your job qualifications, transfer the information to the worksheet Use the sample resume for assistance

37. 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.

38.  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

39. 3-2-1 1. Write 3 tips that will lead you to a successful interview 2. Write 2 things you shouldn’t do on an interview 3. Write 1 question you have about interviewing/ applying for jobs

40. Chapter 4.4 Interview Success

41.  A face-to-face meeting with an employer  Often the final step in a successful job search  Your chance to “close the deal” Interview

42. Interview Tips  Be on time  Know your resume  Know the company  Anticipate Questions  Complete a practice interview  Prepare Questions  Dress for success

43.  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

44.  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

45.  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

46. The Devil Wears Prada

47. Chapter 4.5 Prepare for the Future

48.  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

49.  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

50.  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

51.  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