1. Career Development Ms. Isaacson

2. Instructor Information: e-mail: chelsea.isaacson@remingtoncollege.edu website: isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com phone: 713-724-4522 chelsea.isaacson@remingtoncollege.edu isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com chelsea.isaacson@remingtoncollege.edu isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com

3. Rules of the Classroom Respect ◦Yourself ◦Facility ◦Others ◦Materials ◦Myself You are now Professionals, not students!

4. Grading System 1000 pts Participation/Daily Assignments/Ticket out the door (400 points) Volunteer Activity 2 hours (100) Presentations (100) Interview Preparation (400) ◦Elevator Speech (50) ◦Interview (200) ◦Phone script (25) ◦Portfolio (100)  App (10)  Cover letter (10)  Top Ten Interview Question Responses (10)  Resume (50)  References (10)  Thank you letter(10) ◦Job Site Profile (25)

5. MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

6. 1. Give me your email 2. You will receive an email 3. Click on link in email 4. Username should be email address 5. Create a password you can remember! 6. Log in and look at your grades anytime.

7. Following Directions Directions: Carefully read the entire test before doing anything. Then simply complete the first task below and flip over your paper.

8. Listening and Reporting Exercise 1. On your note card write answers to the following: ◦where are you from ◦Favorite hobby ◦One short term goal you have for the future ◦Something unique about you ◦Family ◦Dream job 2. Turn in your note card

9. Volunteer= 100 points 2 hours is all you need! Networking Skills ◦Church ◦Community ◦Kids’ school ◦Runs/Races ◦Food Pantry ◦Holiday opp. www.volunteermatch.org www.voa.org www.volunteerhouston.org www.smartvolunteer.org http://www.memorialherm ann.org/volunteer/ http://www.memorialherm ann.org/volunteer/

10. Homework 1. Find a volunteer opportunity you like and sign up 2. Access Thinkwave.com through the email sent to you 3. Email me with your phone number

11. Day 2 Job Search site and Cover Letter

12. MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

13. Build your Profile Careerbuilder.com Read thoroughly before you type! Do not check boxes that will allow updates or newsletters to be sent to you! We will add to this later, so make sure your profile is set to private for now! *Use same info for u and p as Thinkwave

14. Find a Job Description We will use this to tailor your cover letter and resume It needs to have requirements on it Take out words and add to your resume SHOW YOU ARE THE PERFECT MATCH

15. Day 3 Cover Letter and Resume

16. MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

17. Cover Letter Do a Google search for cover letter examples Find one you like Download it or copy it or PRNT SCRN We will be using that as a template for your cover letter USE COURSE WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLES

18. Polish Cover Letter Tailor the cover letter to fit you Cover Letter asks for an interview Inform them of your: ◦Education ◦Experience that relates to job applying for ◦Skill sets that are unique to you ◦Qualities that separate you from others ◦Request a time you can meet with them to discuss your qualifications ◦Check for proper formatting!

19. Homework Find a resume you like online Save it to your flash drive If you have a resume, bring it to class in electronic form

20. Day 4 Resume

21. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

22. Build your Resume Google resume examples in your desired field Download, copy and paste, or PRNT SCRN and retype 1. Enter in your personal info: ◦Name, address, phone, email 2. Career Summary at the top: ◦Education, background, skills, experience, qualities. 3. Experience: previous employments ◦Company, job title, dates worked, duties in bullets 4. Education 5. Related Skills 6. Certifications and Awards

23. Tailor your Resume Highlight buzz words from job description Add these into your resume bullets or career summary Make your resume match the job you are applying for Bullets should be accomplishments or achievements not duties or tasks you performed at that job Use action words to begin sentences

24. Day 5 Career Summary

25. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

26. Career Summary Education Special skills you can highlight Certifications and training Licenses Bilingual? Tech? Qualifications Work experience related to that position

27. Example Career Summary Currently a student studying Medical Assisting. Experienced manager with marketing and business development skills for organizational growth. Ability to interact productively with patients and peers. Recruiting, training, and evaluating experience. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills. A highly motivated professional seeking a position with a growing, dynamic company.

28. Day 6 Resume and Thank you letter

29. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

30. Day 7 Update Career Builder with New Documents

31. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

32. Day 8 Interview Questions Your Responses

33. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

34. Day 9 Elevator Speech “The Handshake”

35. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

36. Day 10 Practice makes perfect

37. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

38. Day 11-12 Interviews

39. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

40. Day 11-12 Interviews

41. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

42. Day 13 Phone Script

43. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret

44. Day 14 Budgeting your money

45. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudget Volunteer Due tomorrow! The Secret

46. Day 15 The Secret

47. MondayTuesdayWednesdayMonday Wk 1 Syllabus Following Directions HW=Volunteer Sign up Profile on Career Builder due HW= Job Description Job Description Cover Letter HW=Resume Template Resume Rough Draft due HW= Work on Career Summary Wk 2 Resume Thank You Letter Update Career Builder References Top Ten Interview Question Responses HW=Elevator Speech script Wk 3 Elevator Speeches And Handshake Practice Interview Questions with a partner Interviews & Applications Wk 4 Phone ScriptBudgetThe Secret Volunteer Due! The Secret