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GOALSThe student will be able to:Analyse self-assessment informationResearch and assess employment trends Locate and identify career opportunities that appeal to personal career goals

Match personal interest and aptitudes to selected career

Develop a resumePrepare a letter of applicationComplete an employment applicationEmploy critical-thinking and decision-making skills

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TERMS

Resume Aptitude Career Outlook Occupational Outlook

Handbook Internship

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ValuesLifestyle goalsWhere you want to liveTransportation methodsType of housingRelationship with family and friends

InterestsYour personalityYour work environment

Your relationships preferences

Skills and aptitudes

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CHOOSING A CAREER

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CAREER ASSESSMENTLifestyle FitWork ValuesSalaries and BenefitsCareer OutlookHelpful Personality TraitsWork EnvironmentWork Relationships

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INTERNSHIPS

Allows you to explore careersShadow people in possible careersEvaluate if that is what you really want

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RESEARCH CAREERSThere are many options for research

careersLibrariesOccupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco)

Online Job boardsSchool counselorsCareer and Technical Education Counselors

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EXECUTE THE PLANEducationWhereAdmission requirementsFinancial Aid

SkillsWhat is requiredWhere can they be obtained

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RESUME WRITINGA Resume is a snapshot of your

education, experience and skills and should include:

Contact information (email, phone, address)Education, include all Pre-AP, AP and Career Tech classes on resume

Previous or current jobs Skills (perfect attendance, excellent at math, technical skills, etc)

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RESUME FORMATChronologicalLists work experience starting with most recent

FunctionalFocuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history

CombinationLists your skills and experience first, then employment history

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RESUME WRITINGUse a simple easy to read fontArial, Cambria, or Century Gothic Avoid childish, cute or hard to read fonts like Comic Sans or a script

Do not embellish on experience or skills

Do not go over one page

It should look clean and professional