-Include your info: Name, address, phone number, email -Employer info: Date, mame, title, company, address -1st paragraph: why you are interested in the job -2nd paragraph: why you are qualified for the job -3rd paragraph: how you will follow-up/thank employer -Finish with a closing, signature and typed name
Should you earn a Masters Degree? Grace R., Clara M., and Samantha B.
*Opens doors to better jobs *More earning potential (roughly $10,000/year more) *Better employment *Allows you to immerse yourself in a study of interest
HOW TO WRITE A THANK YOU LETTER Jenny K., Nazia S., Nicole I.
At the top left corner: - Your contact information * Name, address, phone number, and email Date - Recipient information: * Name, address, phone number, and email
Dear recipient, - 1st paragraph * Thank them for giving you the opportunity to be interviewed - 2nd paragraph * Say why you're the ideal candidate - 3rd paragraph (optional) * Your qualifications you didn't get to say - Closing paragraph * Reiterate your appreciation and closing Best regards, Your name (handwritten if mailing, otherwise typed)
College Degree vs. High School Diploma Daniel Dexter, Macconnell Wilson, Aaron Narod
College Degree - $55,700 median salary - 1/2 get a job out of college - earns $250,000 more than high school graduate over a lifetime - college costs $21,000 on average
High School Diploma - $33,800 median salary - 1/3 get job out of high school - less job opportunities - less potential
Great Careers at Home Andrew, Inho, Jack, Ethan Piano Teacher: Varies… Author: Depends on success Artist: Depends on success Sponsored Youtuber: $2.50-5.00 per thousand views Day Trader: Depends on successes and failures Dog: Love and biscuits Graphic Designer: $111,000 Computer Software Engineer: $85,000 Radiologist: $387,760 Culinary Consultant: $30 an hour Snake Milker: $2,500 a month
Evan R. Jake G. Austin Z. Worst Jobs: Based on Pay/Stress/Hours 10. Tv Broadcaster 9. Butcher 8.Dish Washer 7. Meter reader 6.waiter 5. Newspaper Reporter 4.Oil Rig Worker 3.Enlisted Military Soldier 2.Dairy Farmer 1. Lumberjack
Equal Opportunity Employment Act Nate L. Arden L. Hayley S. Everyone can get a job! Created in 1972 Ensures fair treatment of all people, stops discrimination in the workplace Cannot discriminate against someone because of their race, religion, gender, etc when hiring them for a job Also must treat everyone equally on the job This applies to pay, promotions, working hours, etc.
1) Incorrect attire. 2) Unprepared answers. 3) Unprepared questions. 4) Forgetting to do your research. 5) Slips of your tongue. 6) Ringing of cell phones. 7) Checking the time. 8) Asking about your salary too early.
Ravi Shah Jake Okerns Getting a Promotion 1. Concentrate on just doing the best you can do in your current position. 2. Seek out NEW skills. (Language, Degrees etc.) 3. Work for companies that can give you room to grow. 4. Make sure people know you are doing a good job. 5. Seek a mentor. 6. Make sure the right people know you want a promotion. 7. Apply for jobs within the current company. 8. Groom a successor. 9. Develop a new position. 10. Seek employment elsewhere. 11. Be popular.
Speed Interviewing Courntey R., Michael M., Nicole M.
-Used to fill positions quickly ( like speed dating) Structure -Usually held during career fairs or college recruitment events -Total Lenght: 5-15 minutes Preparation -Make sure your apperance is appropriate (not too formal) -Prepare an elevator speech ( 30 seconds long & about 100-150 words)
-Occupations with largest job growth- Nurses, +26% from 20120-2020 -Wal*Mart employs 1% of the U.S.A -Full-time wage and salary workers have median weekly earnings of $758. -19.6 million Americans work for small businesses. -The unemployment rate is 7.8%. -The world's largest employer is the U.S. department of defense. (3.2 million folks) -47.7 million Americans work for firms with over 500 employers.
Informational Interview: = communicates the first hand experiences and impressions of someone in the occupation and is directed by your questions Questions to ask: `What is the title of the person you are interviewing? `What are the duties performed during a typical day? Week? `What educational program is recommended as preperation? `What are the main or most important personal characteristics for success in the field? `What are the different salary ranges? `How can you determine that you have the ability or potential to be successdulm in a specific occupation?
*Don't confuse an informational interview as a job interview
TIPS: `Have clear goals `Don't wear out your welcome `At the end of the interview,. ask for recommendations for other people you should speak to from a career development perspective `Write a thank you letter
Cyndi,Morgan,Dylan Job Shadowing -Career exploration opportunity -Spend time with professionals in your field of interest -Important to make a good impression -When complete send thank you notes -A chance to see what it is actually like working in a specific job -Gives a person the chance to have questions answered -Make sure to dress professionally
Jake, Corey, Jonathan Resume Writing -Use bullet points not paragraphs -Clearly state your goals -Most important goals first -No Pictures -Sell yourself -Be honest, NO LIES! -Have someone review your resume -Be organized -Use action words/verbs -Be Positive
-Research the company before the interview -Dress professionally -Be personable, connect with the interviewer -Practice your responses to questions -Stay calm -Bring resume, reference sheet, and notepad -Arrive early -Answer questions with detail -Be confident
Internships 1. A system of on-the job training for white-collar and professional careers. 2. Typically high school, college, or university students. 3. Works as an exchange of services for experience between the student and his or her employer. 4. Many interns find permanent, paid employment with the companies in which they intern. 5. Usually last 6-12 weeks, but can be shorter or longer depending on the company involved. 6. An internship can be paid, partially paid, or unpaid.
BIGGEST GROWING JOBS IN 2012 Junwoo Lee, Phil Levine, Nate Sawyer
Business Weekly 1. Software Engineer 2. Customer Service Representative 3. Social Media Manager 4. Truck Driver 5. Pharmacy Technician 6. Training and Development Manager 7. Financial Analyst 8. Video Editor 9. Sales Representative 10. Chefs and Cooks
Business Insider 1. Personal Care Aides 2. Biomedical Engineers 3. Carpenters 4. Veterinary Technician 5. Physical Tehrapist Assistant 6. Convention Planner 7. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer 8. Occupational Therapy Assistant 9. Interpreters and Translators 10. Marriage Therapist
-Provide appropriate notice -Write a resignation letter -Inform employer in person -Don't burn any bridges -You may need connections later -Have another job or another in mind -Keep morality high -Be aware of employee benefits -(Especially when leaving one job for another)
What we learned is that although you may have remorse towards your job and the people there you must leave with class
COVER LETTER
ReplyDeleteCassie K, Alexa H, Caroline P
-Include your info: Name, address, phone number, email
-Employer info: Date, mame, title, company, address
-1st paragraph: why you are interested in the job
-2nd paragraph: why you are qualified for the job
-3rd paragraph: how you will follow-up/thank employer
-Finish with a closing, signature and typed name
Should you earn a Masters Degree?
ReplyDeleteGrace R., Clara M., and Samantha B.
*Opens doors to better jobs
*More earning potential (roughly $10,000/year more)
*Better employment
*Allows you to immerse yourself in a study of interest
HOW TO WRITE A THANK YOU LETTER
ReplyDeleteJenny K., Nazia S., Nicole I.
At the top left corner:
- Your contact information
* Name, address, phone number, and email
Date
- Recipient information:
* Name, address, phone number, and email
Dear recipient,
- 1st paragraph
* Thank them for giving you the opportunity to be interviewed
- 2nd paragraph
* Say why you're the ideal candidate
- 3rd paragraph (optional)
* Your qualifications you didn't get to say
- Closing paragraph
* Reiterate your appreciation and closing
Best regards,
Your name (handwritten if mailing, otherwise typed)
College Degree vs. High School Diploma
ReplyDeleteDaniel Dexter, Macconnell Wilson, Aaron Narod
College Degree
- $55,700 median salary
- 1/2 get a job out of college
- earns $250,000 more than high school graduate over a lifetime
- college costs $21,000 on average
High School Diploma
- $33,800 median salary
- 1/3 get job out of high school
- less job opportunities
- less potential
Great Careers at Home
ReplyDeleteAndrew, Inho, Jack, Ethan
Piano Teacher: Varies…
Author: Depends on success
Artist: Depends on success
Sponsored Youtuber: $2.50-5.00 per thousand views
Day Trader: Depends on successes and failures
Dog: Love and biscuits
Graphic Designer: $111,000
Computer Software Engineer: $85,000
Radiologist: $387,760
Culinary Consultant: $30 an hour
Snake Milker: $2,500 a month
Joseph, Charlie, Dan, John: Declining Jobs
ReplyDelete-photographer process workers
-textile machine setters
-Credit/file/new accountants
-computer operators
-Book binders
-Radio operators
-machine tool cutting setters
-pump station operators
-coating/painting/spraying machine setters
-wall paper hangers
-floor layers
-communications equipment operators
-factory material repairs
-railroad operators
-people who weigh, measure, and check things
-pharmacy aids
Evan R. Jake G. Austin Z.
ReplyDeleteWorst Jobs: Based on Pay/Stress/Hours
10. Tv Broadcaster
9. Butcher
8.Dish Washer
7. Meter reader
6.waiter
5. Newspaper Reporter
4.Oil Rig Worker
3.Enlisted Military Soldier
2.Dairy Farmer
1. Lumberjack
Equal Opportunity Employment Act
ReplyDeleteNate L. Arden L. Hayley S.
Everyone can get a job!
Created in 1972
Ensures fair treatment of all people, stops discrimination in the workplace
Cannot discriminate against someone because of their race, religion, gender, etc when hiring them for a job
Also must treat everyone equally on the job
This applies to pay, promotions, working hours, etc.
Barak, Emiliy, Rayche
ReplyDeleteCommon Interview Mistakes
1) Incorrect attire.
2) Unprepared answers.
3) Unprepared questions.
4) Forgetting to do your research.
5) Slips of your tongue.
6) Ringing of cell phones.
7) Checking the time.
8) Asking about your salary too early.
Ravi Shah
ReplyDeleteJake Okerns
Getting a Promotion
1. Concentrate on just doing the best you can do in your current position.
2. Seek out NEW skills. (Language, Degrees etc.)
3. Work for companies that can give you room to grow.
4. Make sure people know you are doing a good job.
5. Seek a mentor.
6. Make sure the right people know you want a promotion.
7. Apply for jobs within the current company.
8. Groom a successor.
9. Develop a new position.
10. Seek employment elsewhere.
11. Be popular.
Speed Interviewing
ReplyDeleteCourntey R., Michael M., Nicole M.
-Used to fill positions quickly ( like speed dating)
Structure
-Usually held during career fairs or college recruitment events
-Total Lenght: 5-15 minutes
Preparation
-Make sure your apperance is appropriate (not too formal)
-Prepare an elevator speech ( 30 seconds long & about 100-150 words)
How To Ask For A Raise
ReplyDeleteFind out how much others are making in your field of work.
Find out how much YOU can earn
Find out the financial health of your employer
Prepare your arguement
Decide what you will do if you get turned down
Set up an appropiate time to talk to your Bo$$
Present your case <3
Brandon, Reza, Dan
Drew, Jack, Seth
ReplyDeleteCareer Stats
-Occupations with largest job growth- Nurses, +26% from 20120-2020
-Wal*Mart employs 1% of the U.S.A
-Full-time wage and salary workers have median weekly earnings of $758.
-19.6 million Americans work for small businesses.
-The unemployment rate is 7.8%.
-The world's largest employer is the U.S. department of defense. (3.2 million folks)
-47.7 million Americans work for firms with over 500 employers.
Bailey Lecat, Jordy Harris, Kate Flanagin
ReplyDeleteInformational Interview:
= communicates the first hand experiences and impressions of someone in the occupation and is directed by your questions
Questions to ask:
`What is the title of the person you are interviewing?
`What are the duties performed during a typical day? Week?
`What educational program is recommended as preperation?
`What are the main or most important personal characteristics for success in the field?
`What are the different salary ranges?
`How can you determine that you have the ability or potential to be successdulm in a specific occupation?
*Don't confuse an informational interview as a job interview
TIPS:
`Have clear goals
`Don't wear out your welcome
`At the end of the interview,. ask for recommendations for other people you should speak to from a career development perspective
`Write a thank you letter
Most Desirable Majors Starting Median Pay
ReplyDelete1. Biomedical Engineering 53,800
2. Biochemistry 41,700
3. Computer Science 56,600
4. Software Engineering 54,900
5. Environmental Engineering 51,700
6. Civil Engineering 53,100
7. Geology 45,300
8. Management Info. Systems 51,000
9. Petroleum Engineering 97,900
10. Applied Mathematics 52,600
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ReplyDeleteCyndi,Morgan,Dylan
ReplyDeleteJob Shadowing
-Career exploration opportunity
-Spend time with professionals in your field of interest
-Important to make a good impression
-When complete send thank you notes
-A chance to see what it is actually like working in a specific job
-Gives a person the chance to have questions answered
-Make sure to dress professionally
TOP JOBS 2012 (Best to Worst) MaryKate Washelesky and Anna Zelechonok
ReplyDelete10. Mathematicician
9. Computer Systems
8. Online Advertising Manager
7. Occupational Therapist
6. Audiologist
5.Financial Planner
4.Dental Hygienist
3. Human Resources Manager
2. Actuary
1. Software Engineer
Jake, Corey, Jonathan
ReplyDeleteResume Writing
-Use bullet points not paragraphs
-Clearly state your goals
-Most important goals first
-No Pictures
-Sell yourself
-Be honest, NO LIES!
-Have someone review your resume
-Be organized
-Use action words/verbs
-Be Positive
Katrine Zhadovich and TJ Tedeschi
ReplyDeleteHow to Interview Well:
-Research the company before the interview
-Dress professionally
-Be personable, connect with the interviewer
-Practice your responses to questions
-Stay calm
-Bring resume, reference sheet, and notepad
-Arrive early
-Answer questions with detail
-Be confident
Internships
ReplyDelete1. A system of on-the job training for white-collar and professional careers.
2. Typically high school, college, or university students.
3. Works as an exchange of services for experience between the student and his or her employer.
4. Many interns find permanent, paid employment with the companies in which they intern.
5. Usually last 6-12 weeks, but can be shorter or longer depending on the company involved.
6. An internship can be paid, partially paid, or unpaid.
Juliana Otis and Laura Culiuc
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ReplyDeleteMohammed Khan, Tim Schults, and Sawsan Saleh
ReplyDeleteHow To Find The Right Job
- Focus on the things you love to do!
- Look for clues everywhere
- Be PATIENT!
- Do What you love and do love what you do!
Career Choice Factors:Starcase to...
*Skills I_S
*Values I_U
*Ambitions I_C
*Constraints I_C
*Personality I_E
*Opportunities I_S
JOBS THAT DON'T REQUIRE DEGREES
ReplyDeleteSean L., Richie I., Tony S.
Jobs that don't require a degree include:
-Air traffic controller
-Police supervisor
-Sales manager
-Forest fire fighter
-Radiation therapist
-Dental hygenist
All of these jobs pay a salary of at least $57,000. The highest-paying of these jobs, air traffic controller, pays a salary of $102,000.
BIGGEST GROWING JOBS IN 2012
ReplyDeleteJunwoo Lee, Phil Levine, Nate Sawyer
Business Weekly
1. Software Engineer
2. Customer Service Representative
3. Social Media Manager
4. Truck Driver
5. Pharmacy Technician
6. Training and Development Manager
7. Financial Analyst
8. Video Editor
9. Sales Representative
10. Chefs and Cooks
Business Insider
1. Personal Care Aides
2. Biomedical Engineers
3. Carpenters
4. Veterinary Technician
5. Physical Tehrapist Assistant
6. Convention Planner
7. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
8. Occupational Therapy Assistant
9. Interpreters and Translators
10. Marriage Therapist
HOW TO LEAVE A JOB
ReplyDeleteGrant R, Nick J., Michael B.
-Provide appropriate notice
-Write a resignation letter
-Inform employer in person
-Don't burn any bridges
-You may need connections later
-Have another job or another in mind
-Keep morality high
-Be aware of employee benefits
-(Especially when leaving one job for another)
What we learned is that although you may have remorse towards your job and the people there you must leave with class