1. Chantelle St.Clair Allen High School chanclair2011@yahoo.com (214)232-8665 Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 My E-Portfolio Intro Thank you Letter Resignation Letter Bio Research Job App. Resume Cover Letter Reference Sheet Interview

2. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 BCIS, an acronym for Business Computer Information Science, is a class that teaches a person about the different applications that the computer offers as well as the varies components that makes up one. Along with the many assignments to help increase your knowledge of the many uses of Microsoft software, we also were taught about the Employment section for beginning careers. Feel free to work your way through the portfolio to learn more! Home

3. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 Hey there! My name is Chantelle St.Clair. I was born in Trier, Germany on February 23 rd, 1993. I moved to Texas about 8 years ago, and I’m now a junior in Allen High School. I’m an aspiring teacher in the Ready, Set, Teach program and have been a singer for over 10 years. My goal is to make it to NYU and finish my studies with Masters. Home

4. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 Research is, by definition, the collecting of information about a particular subject. By researching a topic, such as what kind of career you would excel in and enjoy, you gain a better sense of understanding and you feel better about yourself. After taking the self evaluation quiz on nextSteps.com, my results were all in the area of some kind of teaching. I was given the best results as a professor or high school teacher. Click the button below to see a link about teaching or take your own self evaluation quiz. Link about Teaching Self Evaluation Quiz Home

5. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 Job Applications have always been difficult for me, but they are, to be honest, a very important part of applying for a career. This is the part where you let the employer know any previous jobs, best times to work, and important information about yourself. Try to Avoid: Slang or rude terms Spelling errors Lying Sample Job Application Home

6. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 A resume is a very important document that shows your potential employer your skills, attributes, and any important information that could help in their decision to hire you for the job. It’s very important to be honest and use anything and everything that might help you acquire your goal. How to Achieve your own Resume: 1. Figure out what format is more comfortable for you to create. 2. Make a mock-up plan of what information that you will be putting down to help you the most. 3. Type your resume and be sure to be neat by using the format at http://www.nextsteps.org/resume/res1.html. http://www.nextsteps.org/resume/res1.html 4. Remember to proofread. Sample Resume Home

7. Cover Letter Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 A cover letter is a form of explaining what the employer is going to be looking at. It explains why you are sending them your resume and gives a creative and good reason that they should continue reading. A How-To on Resumes Keep it short but not short enough to look unimportant Be prepared with information about your company and employer Don’t ramble Proofread Deliver the documents in the appropriate manner Sample Cover Letter Home

8. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 A reference sheet is a document that you give your employer that has information about how to contact you and how to contact other people that they can ask questions about your work ethic. This also includes past employers. Do not forget to make sure any references you put down are comfortable with you giving out their information. Sample Reference Sheet Home

9. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 Even though this is the last step in the employment process, this is also a very important step. You must look the part and make sure your speaking skills are intact. This is how your employer will tell how you will interact with coworkers or costumers. Appropriate Attire For Men: Dress Pants, Jacket, and Tie Clean Shaven Cover all tattoos No piercings For Women: Dress, skirt, or dress pants and blouse No obtrusive facial piercings Try to avoid too many bright colors Appropriate make-up, if any Home Common Interview Q’s

10. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 No matter if you get the job or not, the polite and business-like manner is to send the employer a small, precise letter to thank them for reading your resume and meeting you. Home

11. Chantelle St.Clair 8/11/2009 A letter of resignation is also known as a two weeks notice. This is where you let your employer know that you will be leaving your current position for either another employment opportunity or for any other reasons. Home Click the button to see an example.