Take the Chapter 3 QuizBlue Packets Due!

Watch Shift Happens VideoDiscuss Chapter 4.1

Agenda 2/6/15

Chapter 4 Choose a Career

Did You Know?

Shift Happens Video

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

Use Careercruising.com or www.bls.gov to search for a career!

Complete Page 2 of your Life Smart Packet!

THEN: Go to the J DriveGORDON 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!

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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

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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: 2/10/15Job Vs. Career…?

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…

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

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

An aptitude developed through training and experience.

Transferable Skills A skill that allows you to complete specific

tasks in various careers

Skills

Unique blend of qualities that defines an individual

Personality

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

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

Chapter 4.2

Explore Careers

An activity that is short term You perform certain tasks to earn money

Requires little training

Example: cashier, hostess, waitress, etc.

Job

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

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

Meeting you have with someone who works in your career of choice

Networking! Observe or shadow someone at work for a day

Career Connection

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

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

Volunteer

Chapter 4.3- Apply For A Job

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

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

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

Go onto either careerbuilder or monster and browse different job postings in the field you did your career presentation on.

Don’t limit yourself in terms of current qualifications and experience. Dream Big!

Call me over when you have found one!

Online Job Search

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

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

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

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

Bell Ringer Review Resume Tips Finish brainstorming list of activities/experience for resume

Write Resume Answer 6 questions about resumes

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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.

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

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

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

Bell Ringer Question Complete Chapter 4 Packet

Finish Resumes

Video (if time)

Agenda 2/13

Chapter 4.4Interview Success

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

A face-to-face meeting with an employer

Often the final step in a successful job search

Your chance to “close the deal”

Interview

Interview Tips

Be on time Know your resume Know the

company Anticipate

Questions Complete a

practice interview Prepare Questions Dress for success

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

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

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

Chapter 4.5Prepare for the future

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

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

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

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