Building Your CareerProStart 1 |Chapter 12
The Career Ladder
1. Communication and Team Work
2. Positive Attitude3. Willingness to Learn4. Technology5. Math Skills6. Analyzing and Problem
Solving7. Knife and Equipment Skills8. Food Safety and
Knowledge9. Product Knowledge
Developing Your Skills
Make a commitment & put forth your best efforts
Work part-time in the industry
Take on challenges at school and work to learn new skills
Be active in clubs and activities
Volunteer Read and learn on your own Basic computer skills Take advantage of every
opportunity
MentorsPurpose: To serve as an Advisor
How can they help? Offer advice, coaching, offer insight, be a sounding board, and provide feedback
What’s in a Resume? A written summary of
experience, skills, & achievements that relate to the job Objective Qualifications Experience Education Skills, training, and
certificates References
References Unrelated people who
know the applicant well Professional Personal
Name, Place of Employment
Title Phone Number Email Address
What’s in a portfolio? Samples of work Examples
demonstrating leadership
Examples demonstrating teamwork
Letters of Thanks or Recommendation
Newsletters or Reports
You have 30 seconds…GO!•Cover Letter: A brief introduction to the employer
•Attention•Grab the readers attention in the first paragraph to keep them interested and reading
•Interest•Hold interest by mentioning his/her name as a contact or informing where you learned of the job opening
•Desire•Tell the reader what you want to do for their company•List qualifications
•Action•End letter by mentioning an interview
Job Applications Write/ print clearly Always use blue or black
ink Correct spelling, grammar,
and punctuation Organize thoughts before
writing N/A: Not Applicable
Write in if something does not apply to you
Money Questions When answering questions about money on the
application, write “Open” Learn about the job before making any decisions
about the salary You might be asked to state how much money
you earned on previous jobs. Be honest. Don’t exaggerate.
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Scholarships Scholarship
A grant or financial aid awarded to a student for the purpose of attending college. These do NOT need to be repaid
Financial Aid A blanket term used to describe federal or private grants,
loans, work-study programs, or other financial aid awards to a student for the purpose of attending college. Loans must be repaid with interest, although grants and work-study monies need not
Work-study Program A program that pays needy students to perform work on
school grounds and on school affairs
Making a Great 1st ImpressionPunctuality
Arrive on time or early. Shows that you will arrive on time for your job and your commitment level.
Appearance
Look clean and neat. Wear appropriate clothing for the position.
Personal Hygiene
Look clean and neat.
Positive Attitude
Smile and be enthusiastic; this suggests that they will do their work in the same way.
Good Manners
Basis of business etiquette.
Learn first? Really?Shows interest in working for the company | Potential employers may ask candidates what he/she knows about the company
What to Take?1. Portfolio, including resume 2. Names,
addresses, phone numbers of 3 people as references (personal and professional) 3. Drivers license, social security card; valid proof you can
work
Tell me a little about yourself.
Take some time and list some of your personal characteristics.
?? Questions ??
Open-Ended Encourage job applicants to
talk about themselves Makes them feel more
comfortable
Gives interviewer insight about the applicant
Gives interviewer important information
“ Name a time you were put in a difficult situation.”
Close-Ended Can be answered with
“yes” or “no” Brief, factual statement
“Do you belong to any professional groups?”
Ask the Interviewer
List a few questions you could ask the interviewer.
After the fact…Write a brief thank you note to the interviewer as
soon as possible. Follow up with a phone call to the interviewer
Take Care of Yourself Eat Right Get Exercise Don’t Smoke Find Something Else to Love Don’t do drugs, drink responsibly (when of LEGAL drinking
age) Take Advantage of the Resources Offered Have a Plan for Saving Money Find a Job that Makes you Happy!!
Stressed Out? Plan and evaluate daily
activities to minimize any unanticipated situation
Delegate work to others or ask for help
Evaluate progress along the way and make adjustments if needed
Get regular sleep
Eat healthy Avoid smoking Exercise Identify and use
resources that can help manage stress
Time Management Planning
Document what needs to happen during a certain period of time (daily, monthly, yearly…)
Goal Setting Always set a timeline for
completing a task Setting Priorities
Identify important tasks, then choose their order of completion
Delegating Assign tasks to someone else
and ensure its completion
I Quit.Before quitting a job or resigning from a position, you need to give your employer at least 2 weeks
notice. This is proper business etiquette
I Don’t Need to Do Anything Else… Continuous Improvement
Professional Development: earning awards, certifications can improve yourself professionally
Demonstrate a high level of skill Professional Organizations
Weekly and/or monthly newsletters, workshops, and conferences are some of the benefits of belonging to professional organizations
Other Resources Reading industry publications and reading up on the Internet/web-
based resources Networking
Purpose of networking is to connect with several people to build relationships that may result in career advancement, industry updates and knowledge or career enhancements