1. 2017 Summer Internship
Work Ready
Employment Program
WREP

2. Work Ready Employment Program (WREP)
WREP is designed to prepare students for employment and help to secure employment by reviewing: Resume Writing Interview Skills Dress for Success Employment Process

3. Creating a Resume

4. Character Development vs
Resume Development
Character Development – Giving shape/form to characters (individual) by adding substance and details making them unique and individually identifiable Resume – collection of an individual skills and experiences which make him/her unique and individually identifiable

5. How to add substance and details with skills and experiences
Resume Prep
Self Assessment
How to add substance and details with skills and experiences
Basic Skill Sets (things you can do well and have experience doing)
Transferable Skills (skills developed in school or other positions)
Personal Attributes/Characteristics (qualities that are developed over a period of time)
Computer Skills (Software, hardware, and certifications)
Summary of skills sets, attributes and computer skills

6. Basic Skill Sets Use computer and Internet to find information
Identify relevant details and facts when reading
Record information completely and accurately
Use computers to communicate information
Create documents, including letters, manuals, reports and graphs
Use numbers and information to solve practical problems
Organize ideas and communicate messages appropriately
Listen carefully to what a person says and response appropriately

7. Transferable Skills On time to school and class - punctual
Play sports - teamwork
Organize homework assignments and complete on time – organization
Complete assignment – meet deadlines
Write papers and prepare written reports – prepare/create
Supervise and manage class projects and situations - management

8. Personal Attributes or Characteristics
Work well with others
Honest & Enthusiastic
Smart Worker (smarter not harder)
Listen well
Gets work done without instructions
Dependable
Follow directions and rules
Ask questions

9. Computer Skills MS Office/Applications/Software Computer Hardware
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Certifications
Computer Hardware
Computer Case, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse. It also includes Hard Disk Drive, Motherboard, Video Card, and Storage Devices
Online Resources
Internet, s, and Social Media

10. Types of Resumes Functional Chronological
Forces on specific skills and omits dates and may not list specific jobs and employers.
Chronological
Standard resume format which list all your experience from present to past.

11. Your Chorological Resume
Contact Information
Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code – Phone and
Education
Name of School, Grade with Graduation Date, and Program of Study
Relevant Education Course Work
Courses/Honors taken relating to job, Dual Enrollment, GPA 3.0 or better
Summary of Skills and Abilities
Combination of Basic & Transferable Skills, Personal Attributes, and Computer Skills

12. Summary of Skills and Abilities
An organize hard worker capable of following directions, rules, and guidelines. Team player with an eye for detail. Self starter who gets the work done with little to no instructions. Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Internet savvy and knowledge of social media.

13. Work/Volunteer Experience
Work Experience - Paid Employment Only
Job Title, Company name, City and State, and Start-End Date (Years)
Job Description using Action Verbs (What did you do?)
3 to 4 bullets using Action Verbs
Volunteer Experience - Non-Paid Experience
Job Title, Company name, City and State, and Year
1 to 2 bullets using Action Verbs

14. Interest and Achievements
Anything done successfully is an Achievement!
Recipient of the Take Stock In Children Scholarship
Won the 2014 Spelling Bee
Completed 5 Take Stock In Children Workshops
Attained rank of Sergeant in the NJROTC
Selected Quarterback for the Fighting Angles Football Team
Nominated for Student of the Quarter
Elected Homeroom Secretary

15. Dos and Don’ts for Writing Resume
Don’t copy a job description, word for word, from an on-line source
DO NOT use personal pronouns (I or Me)
Do keep the length to 1 or 2 pages (don’t include the reference page)
Do use short action word phrases with bullet points
Do make it look good
Font – Times New Roman, Arial and Tahoma
Font size points
Highlight section headers with boldface
Be consistent use single spacing for statements and double between sections

16. Cover Letter and E-mail Etiquette
Resume Attached to Cover Letter
Why are you writing, information about you, and your interest in the position
Keep it simple and don’t repeat everything that is already on the resume
Use an informative signature to include: Name and contact information
“If you have questions or need more information, you may reach me through the phone number or below. “
Etiquette
Include a meaningful subject line: Summer Internship Opportunity
Begin with a salutation, or greeting: Dear Ms. or Mr. Jones 
Use standard spelling, punctuation, and capitalization – ALL CAP is a No, No
Do not any use emotion icons - 
End with Thank you

17. This or That?
I am applying for the associate position advertised in the Tampa Times. I am an excellent candidate for the job because of my significant retail experience, my good language skills, and my sense of courtesy and respect. I have attached a resume as you requested in your job posting.
Thank you,  OR
Hi!!!!!! J I like read that u was lookin for a associate or whatever. I think that i’m good for that job cuz i've done stuff like that b4, am good with words, and am good at not disrespectin people and stuff. Text me if u want 2 c my rez. Thx!!!! J
See ya!

18. The Formal meeting in which one or more people question, consult, or evaluate another person is called?
Interview Process

19. Interview Preparation
The interview starts when you apply for the position
Critique your phone message & your social media site(s)
Research the company
Develop a 30 second commercial (Tell me about yourself)
2 types of interview questions: Situational and Question/Answer
Tell Me A Story/Body Language
Prepare, Practice, and Review Interview questions
Prepare questions about the job or company to ask interviewer
Bring a Reference sheet along with a copy of resume (no friends or family members)
Thank the Interview and a simple “Thank You Note”

20. Closing the Deal Formal handshake Manners (please and thank you)
Eye contact
Wait to be invited to have a seat
Bring only the bare essentials
Turn cell phone off - not vibrate - OFF
Do your research on the company
Ask inquiring questions
Be prepared to complete an application (have documents available)
Have references available

21. Business/Professional Business/Professional Casual Casual
Dressing for Success
Business/Professional Business/Professional Casual Casual

22. Always wear appropriate undergarments
Dressing for Success
Type
Gentlemen
Ladies
Professional/Business
Suit Attire
Pant Suit/Dress
Professional/Business Casual
Collared Shirt, Docker/Dress Slacks
Docker/Dress Slacks
Casual Dress, Sleeved Shirt, Sleeveless require a jacket
Casual
Tee Shirt w/out Slogan, Jeans w/out holes
Tee Shirt w/out Slogans
Jeans w/out holes
Always wear appropriate undergarments

23. Dressing for Success

24. Grooming Piercing and Tattoos - to cover/remove or not to cover/remove
Shoes shined and heels in good order
Clothing cleaned and pressed
Clean fingernails
Hair neat and clean – refrain from non natural hair colors
Teeth are clean and breath is fresh (No chewing gum)
NO smelly lotions or perfumes
Jewelry/Accessories – no more than 5 items to include belt and purse

25. Enthusiasm and Attitude
Get It Right!
Enthusiasm and Attitude

26. Questions ?