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