Career Development Ms. Isaacson. Instructor Information: e-mail:...

Career Development

Ms. Isaacson

Instructor Information:

e-mail: [email protected]

website:isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com

phone:

713-724-4522

mailto:[email protected]

http://isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com/

Rules of the Classroom

Respect◦Yourself◦Facility ◦Others◦Materials◦Myself

You are now Professionals, not students!

Grading System 1000 ptsParticipation/Daily Assignments/Ticket out the

door (400 points)Volunteer Activity 2 hours (100)Presentations (100)Interview Preparation (400)

◦Elevator Speech (50)◦ Interview (200)◦Phone script (25)◦Portfolio (100)

App (10) Cover letter (10) Top Ten Interview Question Responses (10) Resume (50) References (10) Thank you letter(10)

◦ Job Site Profile (25)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Wk 1

Syllabus

Following Directions

HW=Volunteer Sign up

Profile on Career Builder due

HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template

Resume Rough Draft due

HW= Work on Career Summary

Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter

Update Career Builder

References

Top Ten Interview Question Responses

HW=Elevator Speech script

Wk 3

Elevator SpeechesAnd Handshake

Practice Interview Questions with a partner

Interviews & Applications


Wk 4

Phone Script Budget The Secret The Secret

1. Give me your email2. You will receive an email3. Click on link in email4. Username should be email address5. Create a password you can remember!6. Log in and look at your grades anytime.


Directions: Carefully read the entire test before doing anything. Then simply complete the first task below and flip over your paper.

Listening and Reporting Exercise1. On your note card write answers to the following:

◦ where are you from◦ Favorite hobby◦ One short term goal you have for the

future◦ Something unique about you◦ Family◦ Dream job

2. Turn in your note card

Volunteer= 100 points2 hours is all you need!

Networking Skills◦Church◦Community◦Kids’ school◦Runs/Races◦Food Pantry◦Holiday opp.

www.volunteermatch.org

www.voa.org

www.volunteerhouston.org

www.smartvolunteer.org

http://www.memorialherma

nn.org/volunteer/

http://www.volunteermatch.org/

http://www.voa.org/

http://www.volunteerhouston.org/

http://www.smartvolunteer.org/

http://www.memorialhermann.org/volunteer/

http://www.memorialhermann.org/volunteer/

Homework

1. Find a volunteer opportunity you like and

sign up

2. Access Thinkwave.com through the email

sent to you

3. Email me with your phone number

Day 2Job Search site and Cover Letter


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Build your ProfileCareerbuilder.com

Read thoroughly before you type!

Do not check boxes that will allow updates

or newsletters to be sent to you!

We will add to this later, so make sure

your profile is set to private for now!

*Use same info for u and p as Thinkwave

Find a Job Description

We will use this to tailor your cover letter

and resume

It needs to have requirements on it

Take out words and add to your resume

SHOW YOU ARE THE PERFECT MATCH

Day 3Cover Letter and Resume


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Cover Letter

Do a Google search for cover letter examples

Find one you like

Download it or copy it or PRNT SCRN

We will be using that as a template for your cover

letter

USE COURSE WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLES

Polish Cover LetterTailor the cover letter to fit youCover Letter asks for an interviewInform them of your:

◦Education◦Experience that relates to job applying for◦Skill sets that are unique to you◦Qualities that separate you from others◦Request a time you can meet with them to

discuss your qualifications◦Check for proper formatting!

HomeworkFind a resume you like onlineSave it to your flash driveIf you have a resume, bring it to class in

electronic form

Day 4Resume

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday

Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Build your ResumeGoogle resume examples in your desired fieldDownload, copy and paste, or PRNT SCRN and

retype1. Enter in your personal info:

◦ Name, address, phone, email

2. Career Summary at the top:◦Education, background, skills, experience, qualities.

3. Experience: previous employments◦ Company, job title, dates worked, duties in bullets

4. Education5. Related Skills6. Certifications and Awards

Tailor your Resume

Highlight buzz words from job descriptionAdd these into your resume bullets or

career summaryMake your resume match the job you are

applying forBullets should be accomplishments or

achievements not duties or tasks you performed at that job

Use action words to begin sentences

Day 5Career Summary


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Career Summary

EducationSpecial skills you can highlightCertifications and trainingLicensesBilingual? Tech?Qualifications Work experience related to that position

Example Career Summary

Currently a student studying Medical Assisting. Experienced manager with marketing and business development skills for organizational growth. Ability to interact productively with patients and peers. Recruiting, training, and evaluating experience. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills. A highly motivated professional seeking a position with a growing, dynamic company.

Day 6Resume and Thank you letter


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 7Update Career Builder with New Documents


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 8Interview Questions

Your Responses


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 9Elevator Speech

“The Handshake”


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 10Practice makes perfect


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 11-12Interviews


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 11-12Interviews


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 13Phone Script


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4


Day 14Budgeting your money


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4

Phone Script Budget

Volunteer Due tomorrow!

The Secret The Secret

Day 15The Secret


Wk 1

Syllabus




HW= Job Description

Job Description

Cover Letter

HW=Resume Template



Wk 2

Resume Resume

Thank You Letter


References



Wk 3





Wk 4

Phone Script Budget The Secret

Volunteer Due!

The Secret

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