Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Citation preview
Applying for Jobs
Objectives: - Discuss how to decide which jobs to apply
for- Learn how to find job openings- Practice filling out job applications- Create resumes, letters of application- Understand LinkedIn and how it can help
Making a Career Plan
Do a self-assessment – what are your Interests, aptitudes, and abilities? Strengths and weaknesses? Significant personality traits? Values? Short- and long-term goals? Resources?
(Use the information we created last week!)
What steps do you need to take? Extracurricular and volunteer activities Work or job experience Education and training requirements
Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach
Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Work Experience Education and Training
During Junior High School
During High School
Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach
Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Work Experience Education and Training
During Junior High School
Swim team Help neighborhood kids learn to swim
Swim lessonsJunior lifeguard class
During High School
Swim team, charity swims
Lifeguard, swim instructor, camp counselor
Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI classes
During College
After College
Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach
Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Work Experience Education and Training
During Junior High School
Swim team Help neighborhood kids learn to swim
Swim lessonsJunior lifeguard class
During High School
Swim team, charity swims
Lifeguard, swim instructor, camp counselor
Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI classes
During College Organize swim-a-thons
Camp Waterfront Director, Head Lifeguard
B.S. in Leisure Studies, Aquatics Manager and Wilderness First Aid certifications
After College
Career plan for “Getting Paid to go to the Beach
Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Work Experience Education and Training
During Junior High School
Swim team Help neighborhood kids learn to swim
Swim lessonsJunior lifeguard class
During High School
Swim team, charity swims
Lifeguard, swim instructor, camp counselor
Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI classes
During College Organize swim-a-thons
Camp Waterfront Director, Head Lifeguard
B.S. in Leisure Studies, Aquatics Manager and Wilderness First Aid certifications
After College Organize charity swimming events
Aquatics Director, Beach Manager, Camp Director
Maintain certifications
Example
Look at page 312 in the bookIf a 12-year-old wants to be a
conservation scientist, what steps should they take?
Use your first job as the first step on your career ladder.
Split into two groups
Group 1: Read p. 314 and discuss. Group 2: Read p. 316 and discuss.
Explain your group’s case to the class.
Workbook pp. 101 and 102
What is LinkedIn?What can LinkedIn be used for? - Finding a job - Finding an employee - Advertising to customers - Creating a network – Someday you will need
a plumber, wedding cake baker, auto repair person, etc. – keep in touch with your classmates!!!
LinkedIn Examples
My LinkedInMiner LeaksMichelle
Where can you find a job?
What are your ideas?
Where can you find a job?
Friends and relativesNetworkingSchool placement servicesDirect employer contact
Identify where you’d like to work Go online and look at the website, apply if
possible, then call to follow up Walk in and talk to someone
Where can you find a job?
Government jobs: usajobs.gov web.detma.org/JobQuest www.doleta.gov/jobseekers
Where can you find a job?
Want ads Newspaper Online
Look for signsEmployment agencies
Beware of sites asking you for money!!!
Before you apply . . .
Collect data: Previous employers: name, address, phone
number, supervisor 3 references – people who are not related to
you who can say nice things about you:Ask first!Consider teachers, advisors, club leaders,
pastors, people you’ve worked or volunteered forName, address, phone number, how long you’ve
known them
Assignment
Collect information for your resume.
Resumes
