Preparing for the World of Work at Reservoir High School

Preparing for the World of Work at Reservoir High School
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In this program, students at Reservoir High School will learn important skills and knowledge for success in the world of work. Through a series of lessons and activities, students

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Slide1Reservoir High  School World  of  Work Reservoir  High  School World  of  Work Preparing  for  the Preparing  for  the World  of  Work World  of  Work

Slide2ObjectiveObjective Students will be able to: 1. 1. Identify qualities that employers, admissions officers etc. seek in an employee or student. 2. 2. Identify components of a successful interview 3. 3. Understand Reservoir World of Work (WOW)Process

Slide3What is  the  World  of  Work? What  is  the  World  of  Work?   As a part of your graduation requirement and to help prepare you for life, each student in HCPSS participates in the ‘World of Work’ event on either 4/12 or 4/13.   Includes: Resume, Interview, and 4 year plan TURN RESUME INTO ENGLISH TEACHER

Slide4UPCOMING EVENT UPCOMING  EVENT Reservoir High School presents COLLEGE PLANNING CONFERENCE Wednesday, March 14 th 7-9pm

Slide5Interviewing Skills Interviewing  Skills

Slide6In Partners/Small  Groups In  Partners/Small  Groups   Brainstorm   You are the Boss….You have to hire a new employee…What qualities and skills do you want from your future employees?  Discuss and record with your partner. Group 1: U of MD Admissions Group 2: Sale & Marketing for the Ravens Group 3: Sales Rep. at Hollister Group 4: Restaurant worker at Looney’s Group 5: Internship at Under Armour Group 6: Sales for Facebook

Slide7Build a  List! Build  a  List! What qualities did the class brainstorm?

Slide8Do You  Have  What  It  Takes?? Do  You  Have  What  It  Takes??   Decisiveness   Ability to communicate   Common sense   Willingness to work   Perseverance   Alertness   Ability to look ahead   Prior work experience   Leadership skills   Ability to work as a team member   Motivation   Maturity   Personality   Hobbies & interests   Attitude   Appearance   Character   Loyalty   Reliability   Tact

Slide9Letting Your  Personality  Shine Letting  Your  Personality  Shine   What do you do to demonstrate the characteristics employers are looking for??     In school, community, sports, work, family, friends, etc A   BIG MISTAKE  is not using specific examples to support your qualifications in an interview!

Slide10Before the  Interview Before  the  Interview   GET PREPARED   Make sure you have updated copies of your resume to bring to the interview   Find out as much as you can about the school or company   Pick out clothes for the interview, making sure they are clean and pressed

Slide11Dressing for  Success Dressing  for  Success Do’s  for  Males Do’s  for  Males   Dress nicely   a pair of slacks, button down shirt, tie and sports coat or a suit are preferred. Shoes not sneakers are best   Wear clean clothes without wrinkles   Nails should be clean and neat   Wear deodorant   Make sure hair is neat Do’s  for  Females Do’s  for  Females  Dress nicely  a nice dress skirt and blouse or a pair of slacks and a blouse with a blazer are preferred. Closed toe shoes are best  Wear pantyhose in neutral colors  no fishnet, wild colors or patterns  Limit jewelry  Wear deodorant  Make sure your hair is neat

Slide12JUST A  REMINDER JUST  A  REMINDER Reservoir High School presents COLLEGE PLANNING CONFERENCE Wednesday, March 14 th 7-9pm

Slide13Dressing for  Success Dressing  for  Success 9 Fashion Faux Pas 1. 1. Wearing wild nail polish or nails with designs • • Opt for neutral color if you must have it. Make sure nails are neat and trimmed 2. 2. Wearing jewelry that jangles or is distracting • • No nose rings, tongue rings, lip piercing, or more than one pair of ear rings in your ears. Understatement is best! 3. 3. Open toed or run down shoes or sneakers • • Borrow or buy a new pair just for interviews • • Uggs are an absolute NO! 4. 4. Bare legs or feet • • Even in the summer, it is best to wear a light pantyhose or socks

Slide145.5. Short or tight skirts • • Hemlines should not be more than three inches above the knee or reveal too much 6. 6. Leather jackets, pants or skirts for males or females • • They are not conservative enough 7. 7. Turtlenecks • • Men should wear a shirt with a collar and a tie • • Women should wear a nice blouse 8. 8. Colorful or printed handbags or briefcases • • Leave the Gucci bags at home! 9. 9. Strong Cologne or perfume • • Many people are allergic and it is best to not wear any rather than risk offending your interviewer Dressing  for  Success Dressing  for  Success 9 Fashion Faux Pas  cont.

Slide15Top Interview  Rules Top  Interview  Rules   LOOK SHARP   BE ON TIME   DO YOUR RESEARCH   Research the school or company you are interviewing with. The more you know the better.   BE PREPARED   Bring extra copies of your resume, pen, and paper   SHOW ENTHUSIASM   Even though you may be nervous, try to be calm and make sure you make direct eye contact with your interviewer   GIVE A FIRM HANDSHAKE   A weak handshake could make or break a job offer

Slide16Top Interview  Rules   cont. Top  Interview  Rules   cont.   BE CONFIDENT!   Don’t be afraid to make yourself sound great   LISTEN   Make sure you have heard and understand what the interviewer is asking you   If you don’t know, ask him/her to repeat what they said   ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED   Give specific examples to elaborate on our response   ASK QUESTIONS   Your questions indicate your interest in the job or school   Employers appreciate your curiosity and interest   BE YOURSELF   Unless your are normally rude and obnoxious!   Leave slang, gum and bad manners at home

Slide17Last, But  Not  Least…. Last,  But  Not  Least….   FOLLOW UP  A personal thank you card, email or a letter lets the interviewer know that you are interested and reminds him/her of who you are.

Slide18What Have  You  Learned?? What  Have  You  Learned?? Find the Fashion Faux Pas

Slide19What Have  You  Learned?? What  Have  You  Learned?? Find the Fashion Faux Pas

Slide20What Have  You  Learned?? What  Have  You  Learned?? Find the Fashion Faux Pas

Slide21What Have  You  Learned?? What  Have  You  Learned?? Find the Fashion Faux Pas

Slide22What Have  You  Learned?? What  Have  You  Learned?? Find the Fashion Faux Pas

Slide23Some Final  Words Some  Final  Words Whether you want to work in an office, go to college or work with your hands, these interview tips are steps to success Good luck with your interviews!!

Slide24GG O O   T   T O O   T   T H H E E C O L L E G E  P L A N N I N G C O N F E R E N C E W e d n e s d a y ,  M a r c h  1 4 t h 7 - 9 p m

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