Finding a Job KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation Facilitated by the KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation

Objective, Essential Question, and Product We will identify different ways to help you find a job. EQ: What is a resume? I will fill out a “sample” resume.

Your Presenter… A member of the faculty or staff of KEYS Academy and Options HS Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers Respect one another No talking while others talk, No rude comments or noises Wait until you’re called upon

Why we’re here… Because we have to be To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood To learn more about ourselves

How we’re going to do it… Discussion Everyone participates Some, very little lecture Activity or activities Some Conclusions

Questions?

Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker: An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

Ice Breaker!!!!

Definition of a “JOB” According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary A paid position of regular employment A responsibility or duty

Topic of the Day – Finding a JOB Have you ever looked for a job? Have you ever had a job? What type of job do you have?

Topic of the Day – Finding a JOB What kind of job would you like in the future? What kind of skills would you need for that job? Do you have those skills now?

Trying to get the job What is a resume? Fill out a sample resume.

References??? Don’t burn your bridges Valuable references are teachers, administrators, coaches, counselors, church leaders and of course former bosses. Ask them for a reference!

More on References…

Conclusions Start looking for a job you might like Earn a paycheck and feel good about yourself Don’t forget to fill out the application completely and correctly and use references.