 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.
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Time ManagementBeing on TIME!
Communication
Analyzing and
Investigating
Teamwork
Initiative/Self Motivation
Drive
Flexibility
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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.
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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
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Before creating your resume, gather:
Personal information
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address (an account you check regularly)
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Education information
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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)
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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)
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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/)
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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.
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 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
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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
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 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
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 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?
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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.
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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
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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