1+Careers

Careers Unit Requirements:
1) Go to New York Career Zone
 * Go to "Assess Yourself"
 * Complete it; then list 5 jobs **(on your wikispace page)** that look interesting to you: click on the links to read about them!
 * 5 pts

2) On Minnesota iSeek
 * Review the Essential Employability Skills that are the key to workplace success
 * Review the list and consider where you are at in relation to these skills
 * List three that you feel you are strong in
 * List three that you feel you could work on
 * 6 pts

3) Take the ** //ISEEK Career Cluster Interest Assessment// **


 * Report the results
 * 5 pts

4) Take the ** //Mn Careers Interest Assessment// ** online


 * Record the results on your wikispace
 * When you get the job results, list 5 occupations ** (on your wikispace page) ** that look like good matches for you and give a brief overview
 * 5 pts

5) Take the ** //ONet Interest Assessment// ** online


 * record the results on your wikispace
 * 5 pts

Truity offers some free inventories online

6a) Take the Holland Code Career Test and report the results 6b) Take the Typefinder Personality Test and report the results
 * 5 pts
 * 5 pts

6c) Take the Photo Career Quiz and report the results
 * 5 pts

Go to the Oregon CIS (login is griswold, password is grizzlies), then click on the Explorations tab, then click on the + next to Find Career Assessments

7) Take the //**Interest Profiler**// and document your results
 * 5 pts

8) Take the **//Work Importance Locator//** and document your results
 * 5 pts

In Oregon CIS, under the Explorations tab, click on the **+** next to More, then click on the link **//Go to More Resources//**

9) Take the **//Learning Styles Assessment//** and document your results
 * You will download the pdf file
 * Go to PDF Escape
 * Click the "Use Free" button at the top right
 * Upload and complete the assessment. Also, read the Learning Style Study Tips
 * Save/download the PDF
 * Embed it on your wikispace, along with a description of the assessment and an explanation of your results
 * 5 pts

10) Take the ** //Employability Skills Survey// ** and document your results
 * You will download the pdf file
 * Go to PDF Escape
 * Upload, edit, and save/download the PDF
 * Embed it on your wikispace, along with a description of the assessment and...
 * 3 of your identified strengths
 * 3 of your identified weaknesses
 * 5 pts

11) From the ASVAB Occufind
 * Find 3 occupations that match your Interest Code(s) (RIASEC) and ASVAB results in Verbal, Math, and Science/Technology
 * List the occupation and three interesting pieces of information about each occupation **(on your wikispace page)**

=Career Report = Choose one career out of all the ones that you have seen that you wish to do in-depth research. Great places to research careers, include (but are not limited to):


 * Research the Occupational Outlook Handbook click on "Index" and find your occupation
 * Search occupations at the O*Net Online
 * Use the Occupation Search at Career Zone
 * You may be able to find your careers in the Career Cluster section of iSeek
 * Use info from the Oregon Empoyment Dept.
 * Check out the Occupation Search on America's Career InfoNet

Once you have gathered lots of information on your career, use your page on this Wikispace to report your information

For your career, tell me:


 * 1) What is the career that you think you would like to pursue (2 pts)
 * 2) Why you think this occupation would suit you (how it matches with your skills, abilities, interests...) Write 1-3 good solid paragraphs that has evidence that you actually thought about this. (10 pts)
 * 3) What are some aspects about the occupation that interest/excite you? Write another good paragraph (10 pts)
 * 4) What is the "Nature of the Work" ...."What They Do" (5 pts)
 * 5) How to Prepare for Your Career? (5 pts)
 * 6) Go to Oregon CIS (login griswold password grizzlies)
 * Find the occupation that you are interested in and r ead about it!
 * Check out the // **Programs of Study** //
 * What education/training will you need to complete in order to prepare yourself for the occupation?
 * Where will you be able to get this education/training?
 * 1) What is the "Job Outlook" (5 pts)
 * 2) What is the Median Earnings (2 pts)
 * 3) What are some "Related Occupations" (3 pts)

Make it attractive, well-organized, and engaging. Make sure you include:
 * Proper Headings (3 pts)
 * Text that is relevant and meaningful to you **BEWARE: DO NOT COPY AND PASTE**I want you to summarize your findings in your own words!
 * Include one **picture** that relates to the career (5 pts)


 * Embed a **YouTube video** on the career. In YouTube, try a search for "Careers in __"


 * To embed the video, click on the Widget button, then the Video tab, then YouTube. On the YouTube video page, click on the embed button, copy the mumbo jumbo, then paste it into the Widget video page. You should now have a video on your page. (5 pts)


 * Go to Oregon CIS
 * Click Explore Careers and find your top career choice
 * Read and view the material on CIS about your career
 * Find a few //**KEY WORDS**// that summarize the following sections (just a few...maybe 3-5 words per section):
 * Overview
 * Work Activities
 * Working Conditions
 * Skills & Abilities
 * Preparation
 * Wages
 * Employment Outlook
 * Related Occupations


 * With key words in mind, go to one of these slideshow/video creators:
 * Roxio Photo Show
 * You are limited to 24 photos
 * Kizoa

Whichever one you choose to use...
 * Create a **slideshow**
 * Using your key words, along with a variety of photos that illustrate your occupation, proceed to produce an animated slide show
 * When your video is completed, find and choose the embed option and copy the code
 * Paste the code into your Wikispace page (use the Embed Widget...Video tab, Other)
 * **//This video should go at or near the top of your Career page//** (10 pts...for a total of 65 pts on this project)
 * My, you did a nice job.

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=Job Search Materials =

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1. Complete this **References Sheet** and print out.

2. Ask someone who is an older acquaintance/boss/someone who knows you and can speak well of you to write you a generic **Letter of Reference**

3.. We will be creating a "Functional-Skills" type of **Resume**.
Go to Oregon CIS Login is "Griswold" password is "grizzlies"
 * Click on the "Employment" tab > "Job Search" > "Applications & Resumes" > "Resumes"
 * Read about Resumes
 * Create a one page Functional-style resume for yourself

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Recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing a resume  before they make the initial decision on candidates, according to research conducted by TheLadders, an online job-matching service for professionals.

Here is a great place to learn about resumes and how to make one for yourself!

=Your Resume Should Include:=

1. Heading
 * 1) Name
 * 2) Address, City, State ZIP
 * 3) Phone(s)
 * 4) Professional email
 * 5) LinkedIn Profile

2. Summary of Qualifications Instead of an "**OBJECTIVE**" section, we will use a "**SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS**" section

This is a list of the strongest qualifications you can bring to the job and should be tailored to each application.

Some applicants may choose not to use this section. It is optional. However, a well-crafted Summary of Qualifications may encourage the employer to read more of your resume. This can be one of the defining elements of your resume. The employer will typically scan your resume for sixty seconds and look for keywords and this section allows you to place those keywords in a clearly marked location.

- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal - Strong ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced office environment - Motivated towards achieving set goals and deadlines in a timely manner - Experienced in customer service and warranty claims - Professional and energetic work attitude
 * Example: **
 * Summary of Qualifications **

The Summary of Qualifications portion of your resume consists of a few brief statements describing why you are the perfect candidate for the job. It should complement the objective and explain why you stand out from others.

Things you can list in your summary:
 * Highlights of relevant experience
 * Unique skills/qualities
 * Other languages you speak
 * Awards/Accomplishments in past jobs
 * Relevant classes or certifications you've achieved
 * Interests/Passions relevant to the job
 * Anything that shows you're absolutely qualified!

Here are some examples:

You can choose to do bullet style like these... 3. Education
 * Griswold High School, Helix, Oregon, Currently enrolled as a Junior
 * A couple of highlights

4. Experience
 * If you have formal paid work experience, certainly include it. Otherwise, you can include informal work like babysitting, pet sitting, lawn mowing, shoveling snow, or anything else you've done to earn money.

5. Extracurricular Activities 6. Honors, Awards, Memberships
 * Since most high school students haven't held a lot of jobs, it is important to draw upon all aspects of your life which show you have the right character, work ethic, skills, and personality to succeed in a job. Mention your extracurricular activities, volunteer work, academics, and athletic pursuits. If you held any sort of leadership positions in these roles (such as secretary of a club or team captain), be sure to note this. For each item, include a bulleted list of your responsibilities and accomplishments.
 * Employers look for staff who have a history of making positive contributions. Review each of your experiences and ask yourself if there are achievements in class, clubs, sports, or the workplace that you can include. If so, use verbs like enhanced, reorganized, increased, improved, initiated, upgraded, or expanded to show what you accomplished. Include any challenging advanced academic projects since this shows employers that you are intelligent and a hard worker.

7. Soft Skills

Soft skills are the people skills that enable workers to communicate and get along with others. They make a person pleasant to work with and a valued member of the team. Individuals with good manners and an ability to be understanding, fair and compassionate are the type of people most of us would like to work with. This person also has a strong work ethic and will do what it takes to get the work done.


 * Professionalism

Professionalism includes resume preparation, dressing properly, timeliness, appropriate use of electronic devices including cell phones, tablets, computers. Individuals with impeccable manners and an ability to be understanding, fair and compassionate are the type of people employers seek.


 * Computer and Technical Skills

Strong computer and technological skills are one of the top soft skills employers seek. This enables employees to do basic research, the ability to gather important information, and identify how and what steps are necessary to solve problems and make themselves successful.


 * Communication Skills

Communicating clearly and appropriately in the workplace with employers, co-workers, customers is critical whether the communication is oral, written, face to face, or electronic. This also includes being able to follow and remember work directions.


 * Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Problem-solving, and critical thinking requires the ability to use knowledge, facts, and data to solve workplace problems in a variety of settings, including working in teams and with frustrated individuals.


 * Teamwork

Teamwork requires the ability to work well with others, knowing when to lead or follow, how to avoid and/or resolve conflicts, negotiate and compromise. Collaboration and flexibility are key to success when working in teams.


 * Enthusiasm and Attitude

It is important to be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude in the workplace, especially during an interview. This includes learning how to turn negatives into positives.


 * Networking

Networking is critical to career growth and advancement. This involves setting personal and employment goals, pursuing interests and desires through contacts from friends, family members, and acquaintances to meet personal and professional goals.





<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">1. The layout is clean and easy to read.
The same font type is used throughout the document. Dates and locations are consistently represented, so it's easy to scan and pick out the important information. "In addition, the headers and main sections of information are centered on the page, which TheLadders eye-tracking study revealed is how recruiters tend to scan resumes," she says.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">2. It includes a link to the job seeker's professional profile.
While it may seem a little premature, it's important for students to develop good social media habits from the get-go. Create one professional profile dedicated to your future career. If you're studying to work in a more creative field, consider developing an online portfolio to display as part of your contact information. In addition, increase the security settings on your personal accounts so they're hidden away.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">3. The job seeker's goals are clear.
Maria's professional title and summary at the top of the resume clearly indicate her interest in securing an internship in advertising or public relations. If her resume was passed along to someone by a friend, the reader wouldn't have to guess. While Maria's personal brand is still under development, her summary references the value she already brings to the table: the relevant degree she's pursuing, her experience using social media, and her writing skills.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">4. It plays up the job seeker's selling points.
Maria is pursuing her first internship and doesn't have any relevant work experience to speak of. As a result, she shifted around the components within her resume to showcase her strengths: her relevant coursework, leadership activities, achievements, and skills. Her work experience is moved to the bottom of the resume because it's not directly tied to her internship goals. However, it's important to include this information because it demonstrates Maria's work ethic and skills.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">5. It includes some references to high school.
If you're pursuing your first internship, it's all right to incorporate some information about your high school career. This includes any awards, honors, or scholarships you may have received or sports you may have played. If you were valedictorian or salutatorian of your class, or you held an office in an honor society or relevant club, include it in your first resume. This information paints a picture for the reader of a well-rounded student who was active in and out of school.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">6. It lists her social media skills.
If you grew up with Facebook and other social media channels, it may seem silly to add these to your resume — doesn't everyone know their way around Instagram today? But the reality is that this knowledge is an asset to many employers, and not everyone in the job market possesses it. If you're targeting internship opportunities in marketing, public relations, advertising, journalism, or even customer service, include these skills in your resume. Many employers are looking for interns to help manage their online brands; adding these skills to your resume will help them find you.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">7. It doesn't include a list of references.
You do not need a line at the bottom that reads: "References available upon request." As a student you only get one page of resume real estate — so don't waste it with this information. Employers don't ask for that information until you make it to a face-to-face interview, and they know you'll provide it if they request it.

It's important to remember that experience isn't everything — and, luckily, employers filling internships don't expect you to have much of it just yet. However, they do want to see an active student who has demonstrated a genuine interest in their position.

So, when you sit down to write your first resume, try to think about your previous jobs in a new light. If your experience seems unrelated to the internship you want, think about what skills you've practiced or learned that could be applicable. For instance, as a waitress you're sure to develop skills in customer service, sales, and multitasking, all of which could be very valuable to a potential employer.

We will build our resumes online at Live Career. Click HERE to set up your account

Just for fun, here are some [|great creative resumes]

4. Create a **Cover Letter** which will accompany your resume for a job which you are now qualified. Please address the letter to this fellow:

Mr. Lorin Kubishta HR Director Helix Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 398 Helix, OR 97835





5. Read the information on **Job Interviews**, then answer the questions which are highlighted.. media type="youtube" key="PCWVi5pAa30" width="560" height="315"


 * Sign up for your mock interview here**

You will be interviewing with Ms. Velda Arnaud who is the head of the Business Department at BMCC.
 * Send her an email at varnaud@bluecc.edu and attach your resume to the email.
 * Put **//Helix Mock Interview//** in the subject line

6. **Job Application**: Complete this job application for Merit Corporation

7. Here is some information on a. Write your own **Thank You Letter**, assuming you have just completed in an interview with a company.

Now you have the job! Here are some important things to remember!

=<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;">Electronic Career Portfolio =

An electronic career portfolio is a collection of work in an electronic format that tells the story of an individual including achievements, growth, vision, reflection, skills, experience, education, training, and career goals. It is a tool that gives a complete picture of who you are and includes your experiences, education, accomplishments and what you have the potential to become—much more than just a letter of application and résumé can provide. Your final product may be used for the FBLA Electronic Career Portfolio competitive event.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Page 1:** Intro Page (5 pts)

 * Include a recent photo (something more formal/professional)
 * Full name and information you used to head your resume (contact info)
 * A brief bio that gives an overview of you


 * Create a new page for each section you will showcase. These pages must include, **but are not limited to**, the following:

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Page 2: Resume (5 pts)

 * Evidence of professional experience, career-related experiences, and leadership experiences
 * Academic successes
 * Outlines community service
 * Either retype the resume directly in Weebly, or use the "Document" button to place it in
 * Include a link so that a copy of your resume can be downloaded

<span style="display: inline !important; display: inline !important;">Include your career research project; you may want to modify it a bit to better fit the purpose of a portfolio
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 * The **specific career targeted is clearly identified and described**—the portfolio must specifically be targeted towards a career
 * The career summary should include career choice, description of career, skills, and education required, and future job outlook (e.g., monetary, advancement)
 * Cite any resources used to support career research. **Cite at least 3 sources** from which the career research information comes from by listing the source somewhere. Example: //Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Engineering and Natural Sciences Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos009.htm.//
 * Link the proper pages in OOH and other sources to your portfolio
 * Include your career exploration instruments that are relevant and support your interest in the career

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> Page 4: ** Educational Enhancement (10 pts) **
Describe educational opportunities that **enhance your employability**. Include activities that are more of an academic/career-oriented nature, such as:
 * A summary of your school activities that would pertain to career preparation; for example, FBLA
 * Summaries of job shadowing, internships, or informational interviews that you might have completed
 * Any college/career fairs and visitations that you have attended with Mrs. DeRuwe
 * Elaborate on any Community Service projects that you have participated in
 * Describe any other Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLE sheets you have in your advisor's black box)
 * Include certificates, photos, etc...anything that acts as **evidence** to show that you actually had experiences in leadership activities, community service, educational travel (Euro trip, etc.), conferences, etc.
 * Photographs/audio recordings/video recordings showing your involvement would be a huge bonus on this page

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Page 5: School Activities (10 pts)
Include athletics and other organizations that you have participated in that probably do not have a **direct** correlation to career preparation, such as:
 * Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Track and Field, Rodeo
 * Key Club
 * Knowledge Bowl
 * Class or ASB government positions
 * Band (especially the performances such as the Westward Ho! Parade, Christmas Concert, Spring Concert)
 * NHD project
 * Yearbook Staff
 * Woodshop projects
 * Homecoming or Prom Committee
 * Photographs/audio recordings/video recordings showing your involvement would be a huge bonus on this page

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> Page 6: ** References (10 pts) **
Include anything here that communicates your career-related information, such as:
 * List of References
 * Letters of Recommendation
 * Short Personal Testimonies
 * Sample Interview Questions/Answers; you could title this "Personal Q&A"

Page 7: Special Skills (5 pts)

 * Include 3 - 5 examples of special skills, talents, and/or abilities **related to job and career goals.**
 * These may be in any format but must fit within the dimensions of the portfolio. Audio and/or video recordings may be included in the portfolio.

Page 8: Contact Page (5 pts).
Include a form which the viewer can complete to contact you via the submission form

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Make Your Project Great!

 * Scan documents
 * Use digital photos, audio recordings, and videos


 * Organize your information so that it is professional, well organized, clearly stated and uses appropriate business language
 * Correct spelling, capitalization and grammar
 * Choose colors, fonts, and an overall design which conveys professionalism
 * You might want to reference the FBLA Electronic Career Portfolio Event Rubric for more details.

Use Weebly to create your online Digital Career Portfolio

//**When you have completed the portfolio, publish it, then email me the URL link to the portfolio, which is now live on the net.**//

Here are some examples for you Jarred Cope Braden Sprenger Bethany Newtson Jake Sprenger another

**Job Benefits** Choose one of these companies __ 100 Best Companies to Work For __ media type="youtube" key="9ANgEo40VSE" width="560" height="315" Email me:
 * 1) Name of company (not Google)
 * 2) Where it is headquartered and where their jobs are located
 * 3) What do they do
 * 4) A list of 5 of its top benefits