Week 2 applying for jobs

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Applying for Jobs

Objectives: - Discuss how to decide which jobs to apply

for- Learn how to find job openings- Practice filling out job applications- Create resumes, letters of application- Understand LinkedIn and how it can help

Making a Career Plan

Do a self-assessment – what are your Interests, aptitudes, and abilities? Strengths and weaknesses? Significant personality traits? Values? Short- and long-term goals? Resources?

(Use the information we created last week!)

What steps do you need to take? Extracurricular and volunteer activities Work or job experience Education and training requirements

Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach

Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities

Work Experience Education and Training

During Junior High School

During High School

Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach

Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities

Work Experience Education and Training

During Junior High School

Swim team Help neighborhood kids learn to swim

Swim lessonsJunior lifeguard class

During High School

Swim team, charity swims

Lifeguard, swim instructor, camp counselor

Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI classes

During College

After College

Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach

Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities

Work Experience Education and Training

During Junior High School

Swim team Help neighborhood kids learn to swim

Swim lessonsJunior lifeguard class

During High School

Swim team, charity swims

Lifeguard, swim instructor, camp counselor

Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI classes

During College Organize swim-a-thons

Camp Waterfront Director, Head Lifeguard

B.S. in Leisure Studies, Aquatics Manager and Wilderness First Aid certifications

After College

Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach

Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities

Work Experience Education and Training

During Junior High School

Swim team Help neighborhood kids learn to swim

Swim lessonsJunior lifeguard class

During High School

Swim team, charity swims

Lifeguard, swim instructor, camp counselor

Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI classes

During College Organize swim-a-thons

Camp Waterfront Director, Head Lifeguard

B.S. in Leisure Studies, Aquatics Manager and Wilderness First Aid certifications

After College Organize charity swimming events

Aquatics Director, Beach Manager, Camp Director

Maintain certifications

Example

Look at page 312 in the bookIf a 12-year-old wants to be a

conservation scientist, what steps should they take?

Use your first job as the first step on your career ladder.

Split into two groups

Group 1: Read p. 314 and discuss. Group 2: Read p. 316 and discuss.

Explain your group’s case to the class.

Workbook pp. 101 and 102

LinkedIn

What is LinkedIn?What can LinkedIn be used for? - Finding a job - Finding an employee - Advertising to customers - Creating a network – Someday you will need

a plumber, wedding cake baker, auto repair person, etc. – keep in touch with your classmates!!!

Where can you find a job?

What are your ideas?

Where can you find a job?

Friends and relativesNetworkingSchool placement servicesDirect employer contact

Identify where you’d like to work Go online and look at the website, apply if

possible, then call to follow up Walk in and talk to someone

Where can you find a job?

Government jobs: usajobs.gov web.detma.org/JobQuest www.doleta.gov/jobseekers

Where can you find a job?

Want ads Newspaper Online

Look for signsEmployment agencies

Beware of sites asking you for money!!!

Before you apply . . .

Collect data: Previous employers: name, address, phone

number, supervisor 3 references – people who are not related to

you who can say nice things about you:Ask first!Consider teachers, advisors, club leaders,

pastors, people you’ve worked or volunteered forName, address, phone number, how long you’ve

known them

Assignment

Collect information for your resume.

Resumes