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- 1. How to Losea Job in 5 Minutes
- 2. Hands Up! • Whohas worked in a –Paid position? –Volunteer position?
- 3. Our Objectives • Define "work words” • Discuss how to get a job • Discuss interview strategies • Discuss how to keep a job • Discuss how to lose a job in 5 minutes • Create a pocket résumé • Complete exit ticket
- 4. The Players Who isthe employer? Who is the employee? Who is a supervisor? Who is a coworker?
- 5. How to Get a Job
- 6. Résumé • Do youhave a résumé? • Create one at southworthfreeresumetem plates
- 7. Apply! • Apply online • If not, then –Get dressed-up –Get your résumé –Get into the business –Get the application done –Ask if anyone is available for an interview
- 8. Business who hireteens and twenty-somethings…… • Papa John’s (some • Burger King locations) • Jiffy Lube (17+) • JCPenney • Valvoline Oil Change (17+) • Checkers/Rally’s • Chick-fil-A • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Steak n Shake (almost all • AMC Entertainment positions except • Aaron Brothers Inc. supervisor and up) • Boston Market • Arby’s (crew member positions)
- 9. Snag-a-job.com • Teen friendlyhiring site • Register? • Enter ZIP Code and State • Search, choose, apply!
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- 11. Be Prompt! Be ontime. Arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time!
- 12. Appearance Matters! Be neatand clean Clean shoes Wash hair Brush teeth Dress to impress for the interview not the club!
- 13. Introduce your self usingyour legal name not your AKA. Everyone can learn your nick name later!
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- 16. Keep your fingers out ofyour body crevices.
- 17. What not tosay at the interview: • “ Excuse me; I have to take this phone call.” • “Dude” or “bro.” • “Sorry I’m late. I just hate getting up before noon.” • “I was fired because management was intimidated by how good I am. They’re really stupid there.” • “I didn’t know you sold clothes.”
- 18. How to avoid this lookand BE PREPARED!
- 19. Questions to Expect Tellme about yourself.
- 20. Questions to Expect Whatare your strengths?
- 21. Questions to Expect Whatare your weaknesses?
- 22. Questions to Expect Whyare you interested in this job?
- 23. Questions to Expect Whyshould I hire you?
- 24. Questions to Expect Whenare you available to work?
- 25. Finally………………. Do you havea Facebook page?
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- 27. In the workworld there are three kinds of people: #1: The first doesn't meet her objectives and is not successful.
- 28. • #2: Thesecond completes her assignment flawlessly.
- 29. • #3 doessomething more. He not only gets the job done, he also redefines what the job should be. Don't limit yourself to narrow assignments Do more. Learn more.
- 30. Who Gets toStay on the Job? • The employee who knows how to do multiple jobs: – Run cash register – Take inventory – Clean and organize – Open the store – Close the store
- 31. Most Work isDone in TEAMS • Demonstrating that you work with, manage, and lead teams is a work essential. • Don't let your attachments to people or your dislike of people limit your ability to work in a team!
- 32. KNOW…………………….. • Employer’s cellphone policy • Receiving private phone calls? • Texting while on company time • Employer’s internet policy – Shopping during lunch? – Viewing personal email? • Employer’s relationship policy – Are you permitted to have a personal relationship with a coworker?
- 33. Honesty • Falsifying records •Stealing – May be prevented from coming to work until an investigation is completed – May be fired – Just like school, cameras will likely be at your job site
- 34. Four Magic Words I can do that!
- 35. How to Lose aJob in 5
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- 37. Do you know how touse this?
- 38. Time: The Number1 Reason You Could Lose Your Job: • It’s a Matter of 5 Minutes – Arrive to work late – Leave work early – Take too many breaks – Stay tooooooooo long on a break
- 39. Other Reasons: NegativeSocial Skills • Gossiping • Swearing/cursing • Complaining – About the boss – About your coworkers – About your schedule
- 40. More No-Nos • Misstoo many days • Ignore company rules/policies • Act lazy or irresponsible • Failing to learn a new part of your job
- 41. What Do EmployersWant? • Dependability • Loyalty • Willingness • Helpfulness • Cheerfulness
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- 43. Pocket Résumé • Name – Legal name: Everyone can learn your AKA later – Driver’s License No.: If applicable, list – Social Security No.: Memorize – Do not list!
- 44. Address • Address • KNOWHOW TO SPELL your information and know your zip code: – Duquesne, PA 15110 – East McKeesport, PA 15035 – North Versailles, PA 15137 – Wall, PA 15048 – Wilmerding, PA 15148
- 45. In case ofEmergency, notify_______ • Record the information of the person whom will most likely assist you • Spell his/her information correctly
- 46. EDUCATION Level of Name & Location of From: To: Subjects Year Education School Mo./Yr. Mo./Yr. Studied/ Graduated Degree or Certification High School East Allegheny High Diploma 201_ School North Versailles, PA 15137 Other Training Forbes Road Career ___________ 201_ Opportunities and Technical Center Certification Monroeville, PA 15146
- 47. EXPERIENCE (paid workexperience, volunteer, related school experience) Dates: Name & Supervisor Phone Salary Position Reason Mo./Yr. Address Number for of Leaving Employer
- 48. REFERENCES • Did youask your reference if you could use her/his name? • Spell his/her information correctly • Employers like references such as teachers, principals, pastors, previous employers, business owners
- 49. REFERENCES (not relatedto you) Name Relationship to You Address Day Phone Number
- 50. Skills and Abilities • Computer skills • Organization skills • Team building skills • CPR • Automatic Defibrillator • Lifeguard Certification • CDL License
- 51. Honors and Awards •List academic awards – Honor Roll – Scholarships • List athletic awards – MVP – Athletic records • Community Awards
- 52. Leadership Activities • SchoolLeadership – Student Council – Class Officer – Team Captain – Line Captain • Community Leadership – LIFT – Boy Scouts – Coaching Activities – Church Activities
- 53. • Write athank you letter within 24 hours of the interview. –Have the name of your interviewer? –Have the address of your interviewer?
- 54. Can’t Get aJob? Volunteer! • Hospital • Goodwill Center • Local animal • Childcare Center shelter • Senior Care Center • Local animal hospital
- 55. Exit Ticket • Recordthe Website: –Snagajob.com • Write 3 things that you learned today