Week 4

Choose Your Future

ObjectivesSWBAT recall information from last weeks

session on financing collegeSWBAT create a resume for college and

employmentSWBAT understand how to dress

appropriately for an interview SWBAT develop interview skills for college

and/or employment

Review QuestionsWhat does FAFSA stand for?What is the cost difference between Daley

and MVCC for an associates degree? Why?Do all of the city colleges cost the same

amount?What are the 3 types of financial aid? How

are they different?

Creating a ResumeWhat are the parts of a Resume?

Creating a ResumeParts of a Resume

Cover LetterWhy?

ResumeWhat?

ReferencesWho?

Parts of a ResumeGo over worksheet together as a group!!!!

ObjectiveEducationWork/Volunteer ExperienceAchievementsActivitiesSkills

Resume ComparisonSee desktop

Dress to ImpressAppropriate Attire

MenWomen

Good Personal HygieneHairShower & DeodorizeBrush TeethNo heavy perfumes

What NOT to WearSandals/Flip FlopsAnything with a hole in itItems that are too TIGHTDon’t dress too casualNo jeansNothing too RisquéLeave your piercings at homeCover tattoos when possible

What would you wear for a job interview?

Ready to be Hired!!!

At the Interview….What NOT to do!

Answer/Text with your cell phone

Chew gumBring an entourageArrive lateBring food or drinkLIEForget about social

media outletsUse profanity

What to DO!Silence cell phonePractice interviewingMake eye contactAnswer the questionShow interest in

positionBe Positive!Prepare your own

questionsWrite a thank you,

follow up with a phone call or email after interview

Interview Role-Play10 minute ActivityWork with the person next to you, pair upPractice Interview Skills

Interview Role-PlayWhat was good?

What needed work?

Anything you could not answer?

Brainstorm and prepare for future interviews using these questions