Preparation is Key.

The Reality of Jobs

Objectives

• Determine skills and work habits that employers want and those habits they don’t want

• Become familiar with a resume• Become familiar with job

applications and interviews• Prepare for portfolio product

Why Do People Work?

People work for many reasons, but, basically they work to bring personal meaning and satisfaction to themselves as well as benefits to society.

Of course people work for survival

People work to define themselves

People work to have a sense of security

People work for self-respect or to feel competent or powerful

People work to conquer time

People work to measure self-worth

Why Do People Work?

A reporter was interviewing a woman who worked for a famous actress. “What do you think about your employer’s enormous success?” he asked as she transferred a load of the celebrity’s clothes from washer to dryer. “I’m really pleased that she found something to fall back on,” came the reply. “Because she doesn’t know beans about doing laundry.”

What Do You See Yourself Doing in the Future?

What is your dream job?

Michael Jordan

Vision: To be a top professional basketball player, someone who adds something new to the game

Actions in School: Throughout grade school, high school, and college, practice, practice; seek out good coaching; watch and analyze top players; keep up grades in order to be eligible for team play; stay healthy

Actions at work: As a pro, practice, practice, practice; maintain health

Letter/Postcard From the Future

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

What will you be doing?

One task this week is to complete your Postcard/Letter From The Future.

Write a letter to your parents/guardians/friend from yourself ten years from now.Using great details and description speak of:

1. Where you are living2. What type of job you are doing3. Who you are working with4. Short term goals/plans5. Weather, pets, cars, friends, etc.

Some Things Are Worth More Than Money

Examine the provided character.What are their motivations and sacrifices?EdCharlesMargaretDianaElizabeth

Job Skills

• Make a list of the top 5 qualities, skills, or work habits you think employers want from their employees

• Then, compare with a buddy• Can you add to the class list?

Job Outlook 2002, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

What do employers want?5 Qualities Employers Value in an EmployeeWrite these down!

What is a Resume?

Resume - Written summary of a person’s job experiences, interests, skills, and accomplishments RELEVENT to that job

Write this definition down!

What does a Resume do?

• Organizes all the information you would want a potential employer to know about you in a neat, concise manner

• Should focus on your positive traits• Should convince an employer to hire

you

Resumes – Why they Are Required Before You Apply For Jobs

• They are used by employers to screen job applicants

• They are the tool to get your that job interview

Resumes – What Is Required On A Resume?

1. Clear, concise, accurate information: name, mailing address, phone number (with area code!), email address

2. Your objective - what position or goal you hope to accomplish with this job

3. Your experience(s)4. Your education5. Your particular skills

Molly Maclin Ferrell Lynde 1359 Waterlily Road, Coinjock, NC. 27923 252-202-5025 dragonflies@mchsi.com Professional Profile Eager to bring students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience and technology expertise coupled with fifteen years business background in catering/event management and restaurant ownership.

• National Board Certifi ed Teacher • Certifi ed Advanced Placement Teacher in U.S. History • John Hopkins University Certifi ed Teacher of Freshman Seminar • Intel Certifi ed Master Teacher with noteworthy experience in vast array of

technological systems and methods including Web 2.0 applications such as blogs, wikipages, and podcasting.

• Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching, especially team teaching, as a means of creating a lif elong love of learning in students

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Advanced Placement Certified Teacher Wake Forest University, 2007

National Board Certified Teacher

Adolescent/Young Adults in Social Studies, 2006

Certified N.C. Teaching License Highly Qualifi ed Classifi cation Level 87 Elizabeth City State, 2002

Bachelors of Arts

History and Foreign Aff airs University of Virginia, 1985 Key Qualifications

I am highly skill ed in technology. I function as an unoffi cial school resource for our staff of 130 teachers. I model and collaborate on the creation of webpages, the use of wikipages for community communication and as student-directed lesson units, and the successful integration of technology into the classroom. I answer how-to questions regarding Microsoft applications such as PowerPoint, open-source software, podcasting, as well as compatibili ties issues between PC and Mac users.

Key Qualifications I am currently teaching Advanced Placement United States History. This curriculum is paired with AP English Language Arts which generates a more critical thinking and thematic approach to the class. Freshman Academy teacher, 2004-present. I was a ground floor member creating the Freshman Academy at Currituck County High School. I continue to refine enhanced learning opportunities for freshman and establish integrated educational environment.

Currently I am serving on an investigative/design committee for Currituck County’s new Early College High School.

I effectively promote a condition of high expectation for learning, enhance leadership and establish teaming among staff and students. I served on a two-year countywide Secondary Reform committee with educators, parents, and community members. Measures investigated and developed include the establishment of an alternative, reduced-credit certification; the formation of expectations in teacher development; instituting twenty-first century skills into school development programs; as well as other policies involving technology, positive behavior systems, the use of essential questions, and vertical curriculum integration. I have team taught in an Advancement Center, 2002-2003 as part of Currituck County High School’s redesigned alternative school to facilitate academic retention/success for at-risk students. I sponsored our Currituck Junior Historian club fostering a love of historical investigation into local history. In 2004 we won one state competition creating oral histories and written records of our Jarvisburg Colored School. The histories as well as an accurate Jarvisburg school model were placed in the county Public Library system. During 2005 we assisted in conducting the Poplar Branch archeological dig with the N.C. Archeological Association and East Carolina University. This past year, with the local Ruritan Club, we assisted in the management of the Vietnam Moving Wall presented to the entire school system as well as the local community. Research was conducted into the histories of five local soldiers who served during in Vietnam and student-guided tours where conducted. References available upon request

But What About Students?

• For your resumes, say for summer jobs, will need a different appeal since you don’t have very much employment experience

• Let’s look at an example

How Do I Create A Resume For Myself?

• Write it by yourself but get someone with experience to look it over

• Be brief, and stick to the point• Be positive• Be specific –say exactly what you mean• Use action words• Use short sentences• Don’t say anything negative• Perfection is expected, excellence will be

tolerated. No errors allowed!

What Will Be The 21st Century Skills Employers Will Be Looking For?

• Reading Skills • Speaking Skills• Listening Skills• Mathematics Skills• Writing Skills• Creative Thinking• Decision Making Skills• Problem Solving Abilities

Resume• Put your name, address (mailing and

street), city, state, zip, phone, and email either in the center or flushed to the side.

• Employment Objective: what kind of job you would like to have; “full time summer employment working with the public or in retail, etc.”

• Skills and/or Strengths - make them positive.

• Awards / Honors - athletics, other team or clubs

More

Resume• www.worksmart.ca.gov/tips_resume_functional.ht

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• Size 12 font (headings may be bigger)

• Tip: include middle name for interest

• Education: make sure to include honor courses, or passing, in 9th grade curriculum at Currituck County High School

• Mention perfect attendanceMore