2017 Summer Internship Work Ready Employment Program WREP

1. 2017 Summer Internship Work Ready Employment Program WREP

2. Work Ready Employment Program (WREP) WREP is designed to prepare students for employment and help to secure employment by reviewing: Resume Writing Interview Skills Dress for Success Employment Process

3. Creating a Resume

4. Character Development vs Resume Development Character Development – Giving shape/form to characters (individual) by adding substance and details making them unique and individually identifiable Resume – collection of an individual skills and experiences which make him/her unique and individually identifiable

5. Resume Prep Self Assessment How to add substance and details with skills and experiences • Basic Skill Sets (things you can do well and have experience doing) • Transferable Skills (skills developed in school or other positions) • Personal Attributes/Characteristics (qualities that are developed over a period of time) • Computer Skills (Software, hardware, and certifications) • Summary of skills sets, attributes and computer skills

6. Basic Skill Sets • Use computer and Internet to find information • Identify relevant details and facts when reading • Record information completely and accurately • Use computers to communicate information • Create documents, including letters, manuals, reports and graphs • Use numbers and information to solve practical problems • Organize ideas and communicate messages appropriately • Listen carefully to what a person says and response appropriately

7. Transferable Skills • On time to school and class - punctual • Play sports - teamwork • Organize homework assignments and complete on time – organization • Complete assignment – meet deadlines • Write papers and prepare written reports – prepare/create • Supervise and manage class projects and situations - management

8. Personal Attributes or Characteristics • Work well with others • Honest & Enthusiastic • Smart Worker (smarter not harder) • Listen well • Gets work done without instructions • Dependable • Follow directions and rules • Ask questions

9. Computer Skills MS Office/Applications/Software Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Certifications Computer Hardware Computer Case, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse. It also includes Hard Disk Drive, Motherboard, Video Card, and Storage Devices Online Resources Internet, E-mails, and Social Media

10. Types of Resumes Functional Forces on specific skills and omits dates and may not list specific jobs and employers. Chronological Standard resume format which list all your experience from present to past.

11. Your Chorological Resume Contact Information Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code – Phone and E-mail Education Name of School, Grade with Graduation Date, and Program of Study Relevant Education Course Work Courses/Honors taken relating to job, Dual Enrollment, GPA 3.0 or better Summary of Skills and Abilities Combination of Basic & Transferable Skills, Personal Attributes, and Computer Skills

12. Summary of Skills and Abilities An organize hard worker capable of following directions, rules, and guidelines. Team player with an eye for detail. Self starter who gets the work done with little to no instructions. Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Internet savvy and knowledge of social media.

13. Work/Volunteer Experience Work Experience - Paid Employment Only • Job Title, Company name, City and State, and Start-End Date (Years) • Job Description using Action Verbs (What did you do?) • 3 to 4 bullets using Action Verbs Volunteer Experience - Non-Paid Experience • Job Title, Company name, City and State, and Year • Job Description using Action Verbs (What did you do?) • 1 to 2 bullets using Action Verbs

14. Interest and Achievements Anything done successfully is an Achievement! • Recipient of the Take Stock In Children Scholarship • Won the 2014 Spelling Bee • Completed 5 Take Stock In Children Workshops • Attained rank of Sergeant in the NJROTC • Selected Quarterback for the Fighting Angles Football Team • Nominated for Student of the Quarter • Elected Homeroom Secretary

15. Dos and Don’ts for Writing Resume • Don’t copy a job description, word for word, from an on-line source • DO NOT use personal pronouns (I or Me) • Do keep the length to 1 or 2 pages (don’t include the reference page) • Do use short action word phrases with bullet points • Do make it look good • Font – Times New Roman, Arial and Tahoma • Font size - 10-12 points • Highlight section headers with boldface • Be consistent use single spacing for statements and double between sections

16. Cover Letter and E-mail Etiquette Resume Attached to Cover Letter • Why are you writing, information about you, and your interest in the position • Keep it simple and don’t repeat everything that is already on the resume • Use an informative signature to include: Name and contact information “If you have questions or need more information, you may reach me through the phone number or email below. “ E-mail Etiquette • Include a meaningful subject line: Summer Internship Opportunity • Begin with a salutation, or greeting: Dear Ms. or Mr. Jones • Use standard spelling, punctuation, and capitalization – ALL CAP is a No, No • Do not any use emotion icons -  • End with Thank you

17. This or That? I am applying for the associate position advertised in the Tampa Times. I am an excellent candidate for the job because of my significant retail experience, my good language skills, and my sense of courtesy and respect. I have attached a resume as you requested in your job posting. Thank you, OR Hi!!!!!! J I like read that u was lookin for a associate or whatever. I think that i’m good for that job cuzi've done stuff like that b4, am good with words, and am good at not disrespectin people and stuff. Text me if u want 2 c my rez. Thx!!!! J See ya!

18. The Formal meeting in which one or more people question, consult, or evaluate another person is called? Interview Process

19. Interview Preparation • The interview starts when you apply for the position • Critique your phone message & your social media site(s) • Research the company • Develop a 30 second commercial (Tell me about yourself) • 2 types of interview questions: Situational and Question/Answer • Tell Me A Story/Body Language • Prepare, Practice, and Review Interview questions • Prepare questions about the job or company to ask interviewer • Bring a Reference sheet along with a copy of resume (no friends or family members) • Thank the Interview and email a simple “Thank You Note”

20. Closing the Deal • Formal handshake • Manners (please and thank you) • Eye contact • Wait to be invited to have a seat • Bring only the bare essentials • Turn cell phone off - not vibrate - OFF • Do your research on the company • Ask inquiring questions • Be prepared to complete an application (have documents available) • Have references available

21. Dressing for Success Business/Professional Business/Professional Casual Casual

22. Dressing for Success Always wear appropriate undergarments

23. Dressing for Success

24. Grooming • Piercing and Tattoos - to cover/remove or not to cover/remove • Shoes shined and heels in good order • Clothing cleaned and pressed • Clean fingernails • Hair neat and clean – refrain from non natural hair colors • Teeth are clean and breath is fresh (No chewing gum) • NO smelly lotions or perfumes • Jewelry/Accessories – no more than 5 items to include belt and purse

25. Get It Right! Enthusiasm and Attitude

26. Questions ?