To prepare and help students to be able to find a job; To help students be successful in the workplace. Career Interest Assessments Soft/Hard Skills Resumes Job applications/Follow ups Interviews Harassment in the Workplace Managing Finances The assessment will help give you an idea of what you are interested in and what types of jobs best fit your interests/skills. Helps you find a direction! Go to www.yourfreecareertest.com 56 questions Email & Print off results when finished What are Employability skills? Employability skills are the nontechnical skills, knowledge and understandings that are necessary to gain employment and participate effectively in the workplace. Also known as Soft Skills What are Hard Skills? Hard skills are specific, teachable abilities that may be required in a given context, such as a job or university application. Time ManagementBeing on TIME! Communication Analyzing and Investigating Teamwork Initiative/Self Motivation Drive Flexibility Critical Thinking Conflict Resolution Following Instructions Listening Friendly Honest Negotiating For more examples of Soft Skills go to: http://jobsearch.about.c om/od/skills/fl/softskills.htm Https://youtu.be/Tiy2LONr050 https://youtu.be/gkLsn4ddmTs Computer Software & Application Knowledge Data Analysis Design Mathematics Operating tools Speaking Foreign Languages https://youtu.be/0FFLFcB9xfQ Why Resumes? To get a job interview or for a college application. Resumes help you “stand out” "The average employer will initially spend about 15 seconds reviewing your resume.” Resume needs to only be 1 page long!!! https://youtu.be/FfpIF6SO6Fw Soft & Hard Skills ( Be sure to list skills that pertain to the job!) Stability with Career ( if you have had a job) Honesty ( be careful not to over exaggerate your skills) A history of job-hopping Grammatical or spelling mistakes Bad writing Lack of evidence of achievement No overarching theme to your career choices. Lack of professionalism Large gaps between jobs Before creating your resume, gather: Personal information • Address • Phone number • Email address (an account you check regularly) Education information • • • • • Graduation date GPA if good Honors and awards Clubs and activities Subject-specific courses related to job or scholarship Experience information • Start and end dates of jobs • Volunteer work (include total number of hours of each) Reference information • Reference’s name and preferred contact information • Be sure to ask and receive their permission! Why job applications? Employers use them to screen potential employees; they use the information from the applications to determine who they are going to call for a job interview. Types of Job Applications: Online and In Person (most are Online) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application? Should you use white-out on a job application? Is a necessity to request a specific salary. Does information have to be consistent with your resume? If unsure of an answer, it is ok to be vague? Is it cheating if you proofread with a partner? Can go in person to business’s and ask if hiring. Online- Use job sites ex. Indeed.com, Monster.com, Alabama Joblink(https://joblink.alabama.gov/ada/) - Make LinkedIn account Use social media Recruiters/ Staffing agencies ex. Surge staffing ( located in Gadsden) Arrive prepared with the information you need. Read and follow instructions carefully. Complete the application as neatly as possible. Taylor your answers to the job you are seeking. Don’t leave any blanks. Don’t provide any negative information. Always answer questions truthfully. Do not put specific salary requirements. Provide references. Keep your application consistent with your resume. Proofread your application before submitting it. You are applying at Wal-Mart. What is an Interview? An interview is a twoway exchange, a conversation, in which both participants have some goals. The Interviewer wants to determine: Can the candidate do the job? Will the candidate fit in? Is this the best candidate for the position? The Interviewee wants to determine: Do I want this job? Can I do this job? Does this job offer me the opportunities I want for advancement or experience? Read about the job/occupation Interview people in the department Build your network Practice interviewing Dress for success Visit the organization Have an agenda, know what you want the interviewer to learn about you Anticipate what questions will be asked Know your Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Accomplishments Know who is interviewing you Prepare and practice answers to typical questions RELAX! Answer the questions using the “PROVE IT” Method Ask intelligent questions about the organization Don’t volunteer negative information about yourself Be honest Have eye contact with the interviewer Be believable, be yourself Say positive things about your former supervisors and working conditions Find ways to let the interviewer know you are a team player BODY LANGUAGE IS CRUCIAL!!! https://youtu.be/mPHFIE1xoX0 1. Pick a skill. 2. Explain how you used it, giving specific examples 3. Use accomplishment statements to describe how you used this important skill. 4. Explain how it links up to the interviewer’s needs. Explain how this skill/accomplishment will benefit the office/organization where you would like to work. https://youtu.be/1mHjMNZZvFo https://youtu.be/1mHjMNZZvFo http://www.forbes.com/video/43543796 98001/ Evaluate the interview: - What questions were asked? -What did you say that seemed to interest the interviewer? - Did you present your Knowledges, Skills and Abilities well? -Did you learn what you need to know about this job? -What did you forget to say? -Did you get a commitment from the interviewer? - Do you know what the next step is in the hiring process? Write a thank you/follow up letter to the interviewer -Contact the interviewer for feedback - Express your interest in the position even after the position is filled https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1uc mfPOBV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYF 58qmVE4w 1. Which outfit or outfits are appropriate to wear in a job interview? A. B. C. D. 2. Which answers are things you can do before an interview? A. Prepare and practice answers to typical questions. B. Practice Interviewing C. Read about the job/occupation D. Build your network E. All of the above 3. What question or questions are appropriate to ask in an interview? A. How many cats do you have? B. What have you enjoyed most about working here? C. What is your idea of success in this position? D. How many days will I get off? 4. In your follow up letter, what is the first thing you should do in the first paragraph? A. Tell them about your skills B. Thank them for the opportunity of being interviewed C. Ask them when you will hear from them D. None of the above 5. What is the first step in the “Prove it” method? A. Explain how you use or have used a skill B. List every skill you have C. A&B D. Pick a skill What is Workplace Harassment? It is the belittling or threatening behavior directed at an individual worker or a group of workers. There 1. 2. are 2 types of Harassment: Physical Emotional Physical Harassment- refers to methods of coercement, threats, or bullying that involve physical gestures or threats. Ex. Blocking someone's path or violent threats. - Sexual Harassment is a type of Physical harassment and one of the most common types of harassment in the workplace. 1. Hostile work environment Can be Verbal, Nonverbal, and physical Exs. a - coworker who tells sexually explicit jokes and sends around images of nude people. Being touched inappropriately Making gestures or staring 2. Quid pro quo" is Latin for "something for something." Examples: “Have an affair with me, and your promotion is guaranteed.” or “Only hire men for this position and you will get the program coordinator job” This can also occur in school. Ex. If your professor were to say “ If you will go out on a date with me, I will give you an A in the course”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0p bHOliQu0 Emotional Harassment -any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth. Examples: -Attacking the work product of another in front of supervisors and/or peers - Bullying co-workers with demeaning or threatening remarks Any one can be a victim of harassment! Both Men and Women are victims! People are harassed and discriminated against due to: Age, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Race Any Type of Harassment or Bullying is ILLEGAL AND NOT OKAY!!! 1.Write it down 2. List witnesses 3. Use your voice 4.Seek help 5.Don’t rise to the occasion 6. Use company resources 7. Identify workplace stressors 8.Change negative thoughts 9. Keep a joy journal 10. Learn to relax