How to Get a Good CareerMr. Dieckhoff

Importance of Correct Career

• A. Unemployment

• 1. Do not have a Job & are looking

• 2. Range of 8 to 9 Percent

• 3. Why are people unemployed ?

• B. Underemployment

• 1. Have a job but not working to potential

• a. Over 50% of employed

• b. Why not happy with Job?

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Indication of Unhappy Worker

• A. Absent

• B. Late (a88_sleep.jpg)

• C. Attitude (video)

• D. Job Performance. (video)

• E. Salary Does Not Meet Needs

Indications of a Happy Worker

• A. On Time and On the Job

• B. Pleasant to be around (video)

• C. Making Personal Improvement

• D. Strives to Improve Working Conditions

Career Factors to Consider

• A. Working Conditions

• B. Nature of the Work (video)

• C. Special Requirements

• D. Chance of Promotion

• E. Salary Prospects

• F. Time Requirement

• G. Educational Requirement (video)

Need for a Education Plan

• 72 % of Missouri Students graduate

• 28% dropped out of School

• Of 72% who graduated

• Half (36%) started college

• Half ( 18%) dropped out of college

• Half (36%) graduated with no plan

• or started to work

The Neglected Majority

• 28% Dropped out of High School

• 18 % Dropped out of College

• 36% had no plan/went to work

• SO

• 82% NEED BETTER PLAN

Value of A Good Education

Dropout! A $292,000 MISTAKE

Seven Step Process

1. Decide what you want to do

2. Get all the help you can

3. Prepare a Resume

4. Learn how to complete a Job Application and Cover letter

5. Prepare for an interview

6. Learn how to prepare a follow –up letter

7. Learn what is expected of you by employer

Considerations for Selecting a Job

1. Consider interests, abilities and other characteristics

2. Take Career Interest or Vocational Aptitude Test – Career Cursing

http://www.ffa.org3. Narrow the field of career choices4. Study the characteristics of career choices 5. Choose career that matches personal interests

6. Plan for alternative occupations7. Plan for career preparation

Sources of Information about Available Jobs

1. Classified Advertisements 2. Personal contact

a. Friendsb. Family

c. Teachers 3. Private and public employment agencies 4. Direct contact with businesses 5. School placement offices 6. Internet-job search resources

RESUME

• 1. Brief statement about “YOU”• 2. Single sheet for entry level

jobs• 3. Information included

– A. Personal information– B. Employment objectives– C. Educational background– D. Work experience– E. Other information-

activities and awards– F. References-– 1. Furnished upon

request – 2. Printed directly on

resume– 3. Gain

permission before using

Job Application

• Always Print or Type• Use a Pen not a Pencil• Neatness counts• Answer every question, unless it is improper

- Put “N/A” in blank if it doesn’t apply to you• Don’t give an expected salary, write “Open”• Use a copy of your resume as a guide• Be accurate. Check spelling etc.• Make sure your reason for leaving each job is a good one• Get permission from your references before hand• Be honest. No exaggerating• Don’t forget to sign & date the application

COVER LETTER

• 1. Gain interest of potential employer

• 2. Inform of applicant’s qualifications

• 3. To request an interview

Interviewing Skills

• 1. Make a good first impression

• 2. Stress qualifications

• 3. Recount experience

• 4. Indicate stability and attendance

• 5. Learn about the company

• 6. Treat employer with respect

• 7. Overcome nervousness

• 8. Relate how you can help the company

Top Interview Questions from Employer

1. Please tell me about yourself…..2. Why should we hire you?3. What are your plans for the next year? Two

years? Five years?4. What do you expect to get from this job?5. What are your biggest weaknesses?6. What are your biggest strengths?7. Why did you leave your last job?8. What would your former employer say about you if

I called them today?9. Why did you get into this line of work?10. What makes you want to apply to this company?

Top Interview Questions from Applicant

1. What would you expect of me? Why would my main responsibilities be?

2. How would my performance be evaluated?

3. Is there room for promotion?

4. Would there be any travel involved with this position?

5. Where do you see this company in two years?

6. How would you describe your management style?

7. How do you see me fitting into this company?

Why Rejected for Job

• 1. Poor personal appearance (picture)

• 2. Poor attitude

• 3. Over-emphasis on money

• 4. Criticized past employers

• 5. Sloppy application and resume

• 6. Poor personal habits-handshake, etc

• 7. Late to interview

• 8. No interest in Company

Demands of Employers

• 1. Good work attendance records• 2. Punctuality• 3. Willing to do a day’s work• 4. Start at level according to ability• 5. Willing to give customers service• 6. Desirable personal qualities

a. Appearanceb. Attitude

c. Get along with other employees d. Not a clock watcher

CAREERS PROJECT

• Using the information provided as a guide, complete each of the following sections using your own personal information .

• 1. Resume-25 points• 2. Application- 25 points• 3. Cover Letter-25 points• 4. Follow-up Letter-25 points• 5. Interview – 25 points

PASSPORT GRADING CRITERIA

• Each area will be graded using the following criteria.

• 1. Neatness- 5 points

• 2. Completeness-10 points

• 3. Timeliness-5 points

• 4. Objectives-5 points

• Total of 25 points for each area

Top Ten Job Ad Phrases….

10. Competitive Salary- We remain competitive by paying you less than our competition

9. Join our fast-paced company - We have no time to train you

8. Casual work atmosphere - We don't pay enough to expect that you will dress up

7. Some overtime required - Some every night and some every weekend

6. Duties will vary - Anyone in the office can boss you around

To Ten Job Ad Phrases…. (cont.)5. Seeking candidates with a wide variety of experience

- You'll need it to replace the three people who just quit

4. Problem-solving skills a must - You're walking into perpetual chaos

3. Requires team leadership skills

- You'll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect

2. Good communication skills

- Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it

1. Apply in person

- If you're old, fat or ugly you'll be told that the position has been filled

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