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Hello ! Please grab your journals and answer the following prompt in 6-8 sentences: What do you think is the best job in the world? What would make it fun? What challenges would this job have? What perks, or rewards? Please be as specific as possible. . Mon day January 27, 2014. Agenda.
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Hello! Please grab your journals and answer the following prompt in 6-8 sentences:What do you think is the best job in the world? What would make it fun? What challenges would this job have? What perks, or rewards? Please be as specific as possible. Monday January 27, 2014
Agenda • Share out journals (extra credit) • Vocab quiz (M5ONLY) • SSR for 15 minutes • Project introduction • Skill focus: job apps and interviews
VOCAB TEST • Validity: How reliable something is • Graph: Visual representation of information
Goals • You will be able to successfully complete a job application • You will be able to apply what you have learned in a mock interview • You will be able to write your own informative paper about interviews and applications
SSR • 15 Minutes • No talking, music, or sleeping • I will be around to write down what you are reading and conferencing with you about your book
Project Introduction: Brochure or Self-Help Book • Research a topic of your choice • Make a brochure or self-help book • Listen to the requirements • Topic selection
9H project: News Report/Documentary • Listen carefully to the project requirements • Pick your partner and your topic • Plan out what you want to do
Job Applications • What are some jobs you might want to apply for while still in high school? • What about when you’re out of high school? • How do you think it should be done? • What are some tips you would give to those applying for jobs?
Tips! • Write neatly if the application is handwritten. • Write in INK (blue or black) • When you go to apply, make sure you are dressed nicely (NO JEANS. EVER). • Fill out the application in-store, if possible. • Smile and be polite when asking for the application and returning it. • Do not leave blank spaces! If it doesn’t apply to you, write “n/a”
Interview • Smile and be polite saying “sir” and “ma’am” • Be EARLY (at least 10 minutes) • Only sit down if you are asked (they will always ask) • Eye contact! • Dress as nice as possible (slacks, button-up shirts, dress shoes, skirts, blouse) NEVER WEAR: Jeans, sneakers, anything wrinkled or with holes, t-shirts, hats • Don’t play with your phone while you’re waiting for the interview! They should NEVER see you with your phone. • If offered refreshments, say “No thank you” • Send a thank you email or letter after the interview to each person who interviewed you
Exit Ticket • List 3 things you learned in today’s lesson. • What are 2 things you liked about the lesson? • What is 1 thing Mrs. Wyatt can do better or explain better?