Reservoir High School

World of WorkPreparing for the

World of Work

Objective

Students will be able to:

1. Identify qualities that employers, admissions officers etc. seek in an employee or student.

2. Identify components of a successful interview

3. Understand Reservoir World of Work (WOW)Process

What is the World of Work?

As a part of your graduation requirement and to help prepare you for life, each student in HCPSS participates in the ‘World of Work’ event on either 4/12 or 4/13.

Includes: Resume, Interview, and 4 year plan

TURN RESUME INTO ENGLISH TEACHER

UPCOMING EVENT

Reservoir High Schoolpresents

COLLEGE PLANNING CONFERENCE

Wednesday, March 14th

7-9pm

Interviewing Skills

In Partners/Small Groups

Brainstorm You are the Boss….You have to hire a

new employee…What qualities and skills do you want from your future employees? Discuss and record with your partner.

Group 1: U of MD AdmissionsGroup 2: Sale & Marketing for the

RavensGroup 3: Sales Rep. at HollisterGroup 4: Restaurant worker at Looney’sGroup 5: Internship at Under ArmourGroup 6: Sales for Facebook

Build a List!

What qualities did the class

brainstorm?

Do You Have What It Takes??

Decisiveness Ability to

communicate Common sense Willingness to work Perseverance Alertness Ability to look

ahead Prior work

experience Leadership skills Ability to work as a

team member

Motivation Maturity Personality Hobbies &

interests Attitude Appearance Character Loyalty Reliability Tact

Letting Your Personality Shine

What do you do to demonstrate the characteristics employers are looking for?? In school, community, sports, work, family,

friends, etc

A BIG MISTAKE is not using specific examples to

support your qualifications in an interview!

Before the Interview

GET PREPARED Make sure you have

updated copies of your resume to bring to the interview

Find out as much as you can about the school or company

Pick out clothes for the interview, making sure they are clean and pressed

Dressing for Success

Do’s for Males

Dress nicely a pair of slacks,

button down shirt, tie and sports coat or a suit are preferred. Shoes not sneakers are best

Wear clean clothes without wrinkles

Nails should be clean and neat

Wear deodorant Make sure hair is

neat

Do’s for Females

Dress nicely a nice dress

skirt and blouse or a pair of slacks and a blouse with a blazer are preferred. Closed toe shoes are best

Wear pantyhose in neutral colors

no fishnet, wild colors or patterns

Limit jewelry Wear deodorant Make sure your

hair is neat

JUST A REMINDER

Reservoir High Schoolpresents

COLLEGE PLANNING CONFERENCE

Wednesday, March 14th

7-9pm

Dressing for Success9 Fashion Faux Pas

1. Wearing wild nail polish or nails with designs• Opt for neutral color if you must have it.

Make sure nails are neat and trimmed

2. Wearing jewelry that jangles or is distracting• No nose rings, tongue rings, lip piercing,

or more than one pair of ear rings in your ears. Understatement is best!

3. Open toed or run down shoes or sneakers• Borrow or buy a new pair just for

interviews• Uggs are an absolute NO!

4. Bare legs or feet• Even in the summer, it is best to wear a

light pantyhose or socks

5. Short or tight skirts• Hemlines should not be more than three

inches above the knee or reveal too much

6. Leather jackets, pants or skirts for males or females• They are not conservative enough

7. Turtlenecks• Men should wear a shirt with a collar and

a tie• Women should wear a nice blouse

8. Colorful or printed handbags or briefcases• Leave the Gucci bags at home!

9. Strong Cologne or perfume• Many people are allergic and it is best to

not wear any rather than risk offending your interviewer

Dressing for Success9 Fashion Faux Pas cont.

Top Interview Rules

LOOK SHARP

BE ON TIME

DO YOUR RESEARCH Research the school or company you are

interviewing with. The more you know the better.

BE PREPARED Bring extra copies of your resume, pen, and

paper

SHOW ENTHUSIASM Even though you may be nervous, try to be

calm and make sure you make direct eye contact with your interviewer

GIVE A FIRM HANDSHAKE A weak handshake could make or break a job

offer

Top Interview Rules cont.

BE CONFIDENT! Don’t be afraid to make yourself sound great

LISTEN Make sure you have heard and understand

what the interviewer is asking you If you don’t know, ask him/her to repeat what

they said

ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED Give specific examples to elaborate on our

response

ASK QUESTIONS Your questions indicate your interest in the job

or school Employers appreciate your curiosity and

interest

BE YOURSELF Unless your are normally rude and obnoxious! Leave slang, gum and bad manners at home

Last, But Not Least….

FOLLOW UP A personal

thank you card, email or a letter lets the interviewer know that you are interested and reminds him/her of who you are.

What Have You Learned??

Find the Fashion Faux Pas

What Have You Learned??

Find the Fashion Faux Pas

What Have You Learned??

Find the Fashion Faux Pas

What Have You Learned??

Find the Fashion Faux Pas

What Have You Learned??

Find the Fashion Faux Pas

Some Final Words

Whether you want to work in an office, go to college or work with your hands, these interview tips

are steps to success

Good luck with your interviews!!

GO TO THE

COLLEGE PLANNING CONFERENCE

Wednesday, March 14th

7-9pm