A Business Unit…

1. A Business Unit… We Will Discuss: • Job Applications • Resumes • Interviews • Business Letters

2. When school is IN session minors 14 & 15Cannot be employed before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.; work more than 3 hours on any School Day; work more than 18 hours in any School Week; work during school hours, unless employment is incidental to a vocational training program.When school is NOT in session minors 14 & 15Cannotbe employed before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.; work more than 8 hours per day; work more than 40 hours per week. Some Things You Should Know 1st for Your Age… Minors 14 & 15 Minor:Any person less than 18 years of age who has not obtained a high school diploma.

3. When school is IN session minors 16 & 17Cannot be employed before 7:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. if employed after 8:00 p.m. the previous night; or after 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. There is no limitation in hours per day or week. When school is NOT in session minors 16 & 17 Have no limitation as to the starting and ending time and no limitation in hours per day or week. Some Things You Should Know for Your Age… Minors 16 & 17 Minor:Any person less than 18 years of age who has not obtained a high school diploma.

4. What is Minimum Wage? $7.25 for non-tipped employees $3.70 for tipped employees

5. Day 1: Job Applications Some Things You Should Know… • If you go to the place of employment to pick up a job application… • What should you wear? Dress appropriate…khakis and a polo shirt would be good! Conservative! Also, how do you want to be remembered? “Oh yeah that dirty girl with the messy hair…or that guy that just rolled out of bed?” You don’t have to overdress, but look clean, nice, and put-together! After all…you never know who might see you! They could offer you an interview that day! You Write: appropriate, conservative, nice/neat

6. Another thing… “Please” • If you have the chance to pick up the application yourself….pick up 2 (in case you mess up) You may print from home computer? “Thank-you!” • If they hand it to you, just take 1 Something else… • When you speak to the person that gives you a job application…USE YOUR MANNERS! Be extra polite…after all, they might be the person who hires you! • You might even ask if he/she knows if there are any positions open. • You Write: • Take an extra? 2. Be extra polite. 3. Ask positions open.

7. Some Good Ideas!!! Go alone! It’s good to fill out the application at the business and give it to them that same day while you are there. Its also a good idea to ask if you could personally hand your application to the manager or the person doing the hiring. So…if you know you’re going to pick up an application, it’s a good idea to keep a list of references and their addresses with you! Also addresses of old employers or schools!

8. You Write: • Turn in app while there same day. • Keep list of address & phone #’s with you. • Ask to hand app to manager! • Go alone!

9. How to Fill Out a Job Application • Use blue or black pen • Be VERY neat • Print information • If you mess up, don’t scratch it out! • Be honest, accurate, & thorough!!! • Don’t leave any blank! • Make sure you write on the correct lines • Make sure you write your 1st and last name in the right spot!

10. Information You Might Have to Provide • Personal Info: name, address, phone, social sec. #, DOB • School Info: School name, location, dates you attended these schools, extra curricular activities • Work Experience: Place of employment, address of employer, dates you worked there, • Job Skills - Ex: Computer skills -typing, baking, mechanical skills, organization, speaking abilities, • Personal Skills: ability to get along with people, ability to deal with conflict, are you creative? your type of personality, are you a leader? • Principals, • Employers, • Coaches • 3 References: people that know you that would speak well of you….NOT relatives, friends, neighbors, etc.

11. Let’s Try One!

12. INFO FOR SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION Social Security Number: 123-456-7899 Position applied for: Any Salary Desired: Negotiable Days/Hours Available: Fri, Sat, Sun Hours You Can Work: 18 When Available: Now Name of School: St. Clairsville Middle School 104 Woodrow Ave St. Clairsville, Oh 43950

13. INFO FOR SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION…Continued # of School Years Completed: 4 Major/Degree: NA Transportation: Parents References: Rachel Duncan 8th Grade English Teacher Telephone: 740-695-2200 Other Reference Ideas: Coach? Principal? Legenia? Mr. Berk?

14. What is a Resume? 1 Page Summary of Your Skills & Experience How Long do Employers Look at a Resume? Less than 30 Seconds!!! This Means… Make every detail important!!!

15. What Should Be on a Resume??? Heading: Personal Information…(Formal Name), Big and Bold! **Objective: 1 Sentence of the type of job you want…MIP (most important part of resume!) Education: As students, this should be your next section of info. List your latest schooling & any other related classes you’ve taken or are taking. Experience: Previous employers, locations, & dates you’ve worked there. Activities: School or community activities. Prom committee, student council, sports, music, etc. Summary of Skills: Special talents relevant to employer….type 60 WPM, Fluent in another language, etc. References: People who have observed your work.

16. How Do I Create a Resume??? It is not like an essay format; it’s more like an outline! Headings should be bolded and stand out! You want to use headings no paragraphs! The words that we just went over on the last slide are good headings to use! Think of it as a way to sum up your abilities and SELL yourself!

17. In What Order Do the Headings Go? Young People (YOU): Chronological What Does That Mean? Follows your work history backwards from your current job/experiences Education or Work Experience 1st? If you have experience that relates directly to the job, put that first…if not, put your education 1st.

18. Should I Use Complete Sentences??? NO!!! Use Action Phrases! Leave Unnecessary Words Out Action Phrase Examples: “Works well with others” “Demonstrates punctuality” “Portrays responsibility” “Communicates clearly” “Leads others”

19. Hmm…Does it Matter What the Resume Looks Like? “Absolutely!” • Use white or off-white paper…no colored paper! • Use black ink • No fancy borders or pictures (unless applying for graphic design, advertising, etc.) • Should be typed!

20. “Let’s Try One!”

21. Keys to an Effective Interview • What to do, • how to dress, & • How to answer questions! It all comes down to this moment!

22. Keys to an Effective Interview KEY 1:Dress Like You Mean Business A suit is good depending on the job applied for. You need to dress more like you’re ready to go to work than to go to a concert. No jeans, no bare midriffs, no ripped shirts or wild hair. This is the time to “blend in”.  Guys could wear a dress shirt and tie, or a good pair of khakis and a dress shirt, depending on job applied for. Girls skip the multiple layers of bracelets, go easy on makeup and scents, and keep the outfit simple. Make sure to iron outfit!!!

23. Keys to an Effective Interview • KEY 2:It’s Showtime – Be Early! • If potential employers have a pet peeve, it’s the applicant who arrives late for the job interview.  • Allow an extra fifteen to twenty minutes to get to any interview, especially if your interview is in a location with heavy traffic or in an area you don’t know well. • Arriving about 10 minutes prior to the interview lets the employer know you want the job!

24. Keys to an Effective Interview • KEY 3:Come Ready to Ask Questions • It’s not only the employer who gets to ask questions during the interview, you can ask questions of your own. • Why is this a good idea? It shows you’re interested & serious about the job.

25. Keys to an Effective Interview • KEY 3:Come Ready to Ask Questions…Continued • What kinds of questions might be appropriate?  Here are some suggestions: • What do you think is the most important thing I need to know about this job? • What kinds of opportunities might there be for me to learn new skills here? • Is there anything else you need to know about me? • Will I be trained on the job by you or someone else?

26. Keys to an Effective Interview • KEY 4: Say “Thank-You” Twice! • When you first step in the door, you can say, “Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I’m very interested in learning about this job.”  • When you leave, you can add another bit of thanks by saying something such as : “Thank you for the chance to learn more about the job. I hope to hear from you soon.”

27. Keys to an Effective Interview • KEY 5: Write a Thank You Note After the Interview! • Believe it or not, a thank you letter might get you the job. There are lots of applicants who have the same or better skills than you, but how many of those will sit down and send a thank you note?  Most likely only one or two!  • What do you say in a post-interview thank you note?  You only need express three main ideas: • Thank you for meeting with me. • I am interested in working with your company. • I look forward to hearing from you. • Thank note notes are best if handwritten, but even an email note will help you keep your name in front of an employer.

28. TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & GOOD ANSWERS! *Be calm! *Respond positively! *Be confident!

29. Question #1:“What have you learned from your mistakes?” • SOME OPTIONS: • ·I think that one of the most important things I’ve learned is persistence. Not to give up too soon. • ·I have learned to give every person a second chance because 1st impressions can be misleading. • ·I’ve learned that there are more than 1 solution to a problem.

30. Question #2:“Why did you leave your last job (assuming you were NOT fired)?” • SOME OPTIONS: • ·I'm relocating to this area due to family circumstances. • ·I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my skills. • ·I recently received my degree and I want to utilize my educational background in my next position. • ·I left my last position in order to spend more time with my family. Circumstances have changed and I'm more than ready for full-time employment again.

31. Question #3:“Why did you leave your last job (assuming you WERE fired)?” SOME OPTIONS: ·  **Although circumstances caused me to leave my first job, I was very successful in school and got along well with both students and faculty. ·   **Perhaps I didn't fully understand my boss's expectations or why he released me so quickly before I had a chance to prove myself. ·        **Certain personal problems, which I now have solved, unfortunately upset my work life. These problems no longer exist and I'm up and running strong to exceed expectations in my new job. **After thinking about why I left, I realize I should have done some things differently. That job was a learning experience and I think I'm wiser now. I'd like the chance to prove that to you.

32. Question #4:“What is your greatest weakness?” SOME OPTIONS: ·  ~When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule. ·   ~I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time. ·        ~Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills.

33. Question #5:“What is your greatest strength?” SOME OPTIONS: ·~My time management skills are excellent and I'm organized, efficient, and take pride in excelling at my work. ·~I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to resolve what could be difficult situations. ~When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.

34. Question #6:“How would you describe the pace at which you normally work?” A Good OPTION: I work at a steady pace, but usually complete work before the deadline.

35. Question #7:“How would you describe yourself?” SOME OPTIONS: ·    ~I'm a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of different people. · ~I'm a perfectionist. I pay attention to all the details, and like to be sure that everything is just right. · ~I'm a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an open mind about what will work best. · ~I'm efficient and highly organized. This enables me to be as productive as possible on the job. ~I enjoy solving problems, troubleshooting issues, and coming up with solutions in a timely manner.

36. Question #8: “Do you take work home with you?” A good option: ·When I need to, no problem. I realize the importance of meeting deadlines and getting work done on time.

37. Question #9:“How do you handle stress and pressure?” SOME OPTIONS: ·*The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. ·        *I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful. ·        *I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment. ·        *I'm the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, and handles stress fairly easily.

38. Question #10:“What motivates you?” SOME OPTIONS:  ~  I've always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I'm in. I want to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for my employer. ~I am motivated both by the challenge of finishing projects ahead of schedule and by managing a teams to achieve our goals.

39. Question #11:“What are your salary expectations?” SOME OPTIONS: ·         $ I’d like to know more about the responsibilities and the challenges of the job prior to discussing salary. ·        $ They are open based upon the position. ·        $ Give the employer a salary range based upon the salary research you've done up front.

40. Question #12:“Why should you be hired?” A good option: Because I have the skills outlined in the job description and I bring (X) years of expertise to this position. Words to describe me are: hard working, professional, trusted and a team player.

41. Question #13:“What interests you about this job?” some options:  **This is not only a fine opportunity, but this company is a place where my qualifications can make a difference **I want this job because it seems tailored to my abilities. Additionally, the team I would work with looks terrific.

42. Question #14:“Why are you the best person for this job?” Some opti0ns: ·I am self motived, hard working, and dedicated. Also a great multitasker who has proven time over time, to meet tight deadlines and have the passion to help others in a timely manner. Therefore I know I would be a great addition to your team. ·If my qualifications and capabilities are not enough to make this job, I am much open to training and open for new ideas needed. If you will give me chance I am capable of learning.

43. Question #15:“What type of environment do you prefer?” A good opti0n: I can be flexible when it comes to my work environment. What is the environment in this department like? (Once they've described the work environment, include key phrases they've used when you describe your preferred work environment).

44. Congratulations!!! Now You’re Ready to Work!!!