Post on 25-Dec-2015
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Statement of what job opportunity the student is looking for; something like:
I am looking for a full time job working in a bookstore or another environment with books, magazines and printed materials.
You can be general or specific and change the wording for interviews.
Use photo ofThe student.
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My experience and education… Include information on the student’s high
school. Also include information on work
experiences, such as: Safeway, work experience facing shelves,
gathering carts and bagging groceries, September and October 2008
School office, photocopying and delivering messages, school year 07-08
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My skills and abilities…
List items such as: Collating materials Shredding documents Shelving products Recycling, breaking down boxes Emptying trash and recycle bins
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You should hire me because… Include a few bullets
on what the student would bring to the job; something like:
I am very dependable I enjoy my co-workers
and am a great team player
I like to work and consider it an important part of my life.
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Ways I am Successful on the Job (optional page) Include supports and potential assets the
student will use to be successful. Include items such as:
I use the services of a job coach at no cost to my employer
I use the bus to get to and from work I have a picture based computer which helps me to
communicate and process materials I use my iPod to store information on my job tasks
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Interesting things about me…. Include information
the student could use to answer a question about what they like to do, or “Tell me about yourself”? Such as:
I enjoy the driving range at the golf course
I like to paint and draw I like to go camping with
my family
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Thank you… Insert a short
statement thanking them for taking the time to look at your portfolio.
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Resume
Use a resume templates from your computer or readily available online
One page in length This can be left with the employer
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References
An additional page to your resume Can be left with the employer
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Letters of Recommendation Preferably on the letterhead of the past
employer or work experience site This does not have to be a long term
experience. It can be from somewhere the student only worked or volunteered for a limited period of time.