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Career Development

Join Instructor Ms. Isaacson for an intensive career development course. Learn essential skills to advance your career and become a successful professional.

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Career Development

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  1. Career Development Ms. Isaacson

  2. Instructor Information:e-mail: chelsea.isaacson@remingtoncollege.eduwebsite:isaacsoncourses.wordpress.comphone: 713-724-4522

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

  4. Grading System 1000 pts • Participation/Daily Assignments/Ticket out the door (400 points) • Volunteer Activity 2 hours (100) • Interview Preparation (500) • Elevator Speech (150) • Interview (200) • Phone script (50) • Portfolio (100) • App (10) • Cover letter (10) • Top Ten Interview Question Responses (10) • Resume (50) • References (10) • Thank you letter(10)

  5. Late work is – 1 letter grade • Must keep up with the course work if you miss! • Cannot miss any more than 3 days or you fail! • You will be docked points if you exemplify unprofessional attitudes or behaviors or dress during the MOD. • Volunteer work due last Tuesday of MOD • Interview may NOT be made up Things to remember!!!

  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. It is your job to keep up with your grade- not mine! Double check me

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

  8. 1. On your note card write answers to 3 of 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 when finished DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON IT!! Listening and Reporting Exercise

  9. 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.memorialhermann.org/volunteer/ Volunteer= 100 points2 hours is all you need!

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

  11. Day 2 Job Search site and Cover Letter

  12. 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 Find a Job Description

  13. 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 Cover Letter

  14. 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!

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

  16. Day 3 Resume

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

  18. Day 4 Resume

  19. 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

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