Life Skills How do I prepare for my job search? Mr. Geist

                          METS  Jersey City            2/12/20 (A)  2/13/20 (B)
                                    A/B Day

Aim:  How do I prepare for my job search?

 Do Now:  What is the purpose of a resume?

Standard CRP8:  Utilizing Critical Thinking to solve problems
         
Objectives:  S.W.B.A.T…
         a)  state the purpose of a resume.
         b)  the purpose of having references.
         c)  understand the six steps to a job search.

Agenda
         1)  Students will read PDF on Google Classroom
         2)  Discussion/Questions
         3)  Individual Work

Questions
         1)  Slide 2-3:  a)  Have I ever written a resume before?  Y/N  Why?
            b)  List three ways the high school & college resumes are similar.
         c)  List three ways the high school & college resumes are different.

     2)  Slide 5:  Have you ever asked for a reference before?  Y/N  Why?
                  b)  Did a person ever say no to you for a reference?  Why?              c)  How long should you give a person to get a reference to you?
                  d)  List three people who could be a reference for you.

         3)  Slide 7:  Which of the six steps is the most important?  Why?
    4)  Slide 8-9:  What is a portfolio?  What is the purpose of a portfolio?

     5)  Slide 11:  If you do not research the company you interview with,                                      what will the interview committee think of you?  Why?         
     6)  Slide 14-15:  What is your future employer looking for when they                                                       ask,  “Tell us about yourself?”                  
         
Summary:  Answer the Aim Question

Evidence:  Student work

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