1. Bell Ringer What are two tips that were given when completing a job application?

2. Bell Ringer Answer

3. Agenda Bell Ringer / Attendance – 5 minutes Discuss ‘Job Applications’ – 10 minutes Review a sample job application – 10 minutes Complete a Personal Data Sheet – 15 minutes Complete a sample job application – 20 minutes

4. Table of Contents TopicPage # Improving my Employability Skills (printed from Edmodo)4 Employability Skills Notes (10 Notes from Readings)5 Spaghetti Tower De-Brief6 Characteristics of an Effective Team Notes / Listening Activity7 Problems in our School Brainstorm8 7 Steps of Problem Solving Notes9 Careers That Interest Me (ILP Activity)10 10 Social Media Blunders11 Help Wanted Ad 12 Applying for a Job Notes13

5. 12 13 Applying for a Job Notes Help Wanted Ads Notes Description.

6. Before You Apply Record ALL key facts about yourself in ONE PLACE – Personal Data Sheet A Personal Data Sheet helps you write letters of application, prepare job resumes, and fill out application forms EASILY.

7. Keys Facts Needed on a Personal Data Sheet Addresses (Current and Previous) Phone Number Most Recent Education (ie: High School) Past and Present Employers Skills Achievements / Awards Received References

8. Prepare a Personal Data Sheet Use the next 15 minutes to prepare your own personal data sheet.

9. Education Information: Moore Traditional School 6415 Outer Loop Louisville, KY 40228 Phone: (502) 485 – 8304 Dates Attended: The year you started Moore – Present (ie: 2006 – present)

10. Job Application An application or form that you fill out when trying to gain employment with a company.

11. How Important is the Application? You are making your first impression! It screens you out or in! Creates the tone for the interview!

12. You Will Need: A black erasable ink pen Personal Data Sheet

13. Tips For a Good Application Read the entire application Follow directions Print neatly Complete every blank Give accurate information – NEVER LIE OR STRETCH THE TRUTH.

14. Important Facts Your application is the first sample of your work that employers will see! Sell yourself by describing an interesting, enthusiastic worker!

15. Filling Out An Application Fill out a PRACTICE JOB APPLICATION! You will fill out an actual job application for a grade based upon completion, neatness, and accuracy.