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Career Development. Ms. Isaacson. Instructor Information: e-mail: [email protected] website: isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com phone: 713-724-4522. Respect Yourself Facility Others Materials Myself You are now Professionals, not students!. Rules of the Classroom. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Career Development
Ms. Isaacson
Instructor Information:e-mail: [email protected]
website:isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com
phone: 713-724-4522
Rules of the ClassroomRespect
◦Yourself◦Facility ◦Others◦Materials◦Myself
You are now Professionals, not students!
Grading System 1000 ptsParticipation/Daily Assignments/Ticket out
the door (400 points)Volunteer Activity 2 hours (100)Interview Preparation (500)
◦Elevator Speech (150)◦Interview (200)◦Phone script (50)◦Portfolio (100)
App (10) Cover letter (10) Top Ten Interview Question Responses (10) Resume (50) References (10) Thank you letter(10)
Things to remember!!!
Late work is – 1 letter gradeMust keep up with the course work if you
miss!Cannot miss any more than 3 days or you
fail!You will be docked points if you exemplify
unprofessional attitudes or behaviors or dress during the MOD.
Volunteer work due last Tuesday of MODInterview may NOT be made up
Monday Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayWk 1
Syllabus
Following Directions
HW=Volunteer
Find a job description*Cover Letter
HW= Resume Template
Career Services
Work on your Resume Rough Draft
Wk 2
Resume Final Draft
HW= email Ms. I. final resume
3 Professional References
*Interview Question Responses
Career Services
Elevator Speech script
Practice them!
Wk 3
Elevator SpeechesAnd Handshake
Does and Don’tsResponses Model*Practice Interview Questions
Interviews & ApplicationsWith Career Services Rep.
Thank you letter
Wk 4
Phone ScriptHW= Bring info for budget activity
Budget Activity Career Services
The Secret
1. Give me your email2. You will receive an email3. Click on link in email4. Username should be email address5. Create a password you can remember!6. Log in and look at your grades anytime.It is your job to keep up with your grade- not
mine! Double check me
Following Directions
Directions: Carefully read the entire test before doing anything. Then simply complete the first task below and flip over your paper.
Listening and Reporting Exercise1. On your note card write
answers to 3 of the following:◦ where are you from◦ Favorite hobby◦ One short term goal you have for the future◦ Something unique about you◦ Family◦ Dream job
2. Turn in your note card when finishedDO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON IT!!
Volunteer= 100 points2 hours is all you need!
Networking Skills◦Church◦Community◦Kids’ school◦Runs/Races◦Food Pantry◦Holiday opp.
www.volunteermatch.org www.voa.org www.volunteerhouston.orgwww.smartvolunteer.org http://www.memorialherma
nn.org/volunteer/
Homework
1. Find a volunteer opportunity you like and sign
up
2. Access Thinkwave.com through the email sent
to you
3. Email me with your phone number
Day 2Job Search site and Cover Letter
Find a Job Description
We will use this to tailor your cover letter and resume
It needs to have requirements on itTake out words and add to your resumeSHOW YOU ARE THE PERFECT MATCH
Cover LetterDo a Google search for cover letter examples
Find one you like
Download it or copy it or PRNT SCRN
We will be using that as a template for your cover
letter
USE COURSE WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLES
Polish Cover LetterTailor the cover letter to fit youCover Letter asks for an interviewInform them of your:
◦Education◦Experience that relates to job applying for◦Skill sets that are unique to you◦Qualities that separate you from others◦Request a time you can meet with them to
discuss your qualifications◦Check for proper formatting!
HomeworkFind a resume you like onlineSave it to your flash driveIf you have a resume, bring it to class in
electronic form
Day 3Resume
Build your ResumeGoogle resume examples in your desired fieldDownload, copy and paste, or PRNT SCRN and
retype1. Enter in your personal info:
◦ Name, address, phone, email2. Career Summary at the top:
◦Education, background, skills, experience, qualities.3. Experience: previous employments
◦ Company, job title, dates worked, duties in bullets4. Education5. Related Skills6. Certifications and Awards
Day 4Resume
Tailor your ResumeHighlight buzz words from job descriptionAdd these into your resume bullets or
career summaryMake your resume match the job you are
applying forBullets should be accomplishments or
achievements not duties or tasks you performed at that job
Use action words to begin sentences