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Bell Ringer 1Think 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?
• 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
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…
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? Foreign Language?
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 based on what they think, feel, and believe
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
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
Bell Ringer 2Job Vs. Career…?
• 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?
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
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
It is important to know yourself and what you want in life
Evaluate and investigate career alternatives
Identifying Possible Careers
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
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!
An internship can lead to a 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
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
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
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
ActivityCreate 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
Bell Ringer 33-2-1
1. Write 3 tips that will lead you to a successful interview2. Write 2 things you shouldn’t do on an interview3. Write 1 question you have about interviewing/ applying for jobs
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
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