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CAREERS : Job Shadowing Project

CAREERS : Job Shadowing Project. Ms. Jones 8 th Grade. Job Shadowing Day: What is It???. An opportunity for 8 th graders to explore a career that interests them. . What You Need to Know. WHEN: Friday, October 21 st You will report to job site NOT school You will shadow for 4-6 hours

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CAREERS : Job Shadowing Project

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  1. CAREERS:Job Shadowing Project Ms. Jones 8th Grade

  2. Job Shadowing Day:What is It??? An opportunity for 8th graders to explore a career that interests them.

  3. What You Need to Know WHEN: Friday, October 21st You will report to job site NOT school You will shadow for 4-6 hours You must have parent permission to participate

  4. Where Can You Go? • Site placement is up to YOU • Choose a career you’re interested in! • If you’re having difficulty finding a site placement, see me. • There may be some limitations due to confidentiality • Examples from last year • Doctors • Pharmacists • Veterinarians • Beauticians • Morticians • Teachers • Music Store • Banker • Police Officers

  5. DETAILS • Students contact the Job Shadow site and receive approval • Supervisor must be 21+ • Must have 2+ years experience • Students MUST have Permissions (parent &site supervisor) signed and returned to Ms. Jones by Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 • Transportation is YOUR responsibility.

  6. MAKING THE CALL….. • Introduce yourself • Explain why you’re calling • DO NOT have parents call • Discuss the dress code • Directions (if you don’t know how to get there) • Figure out how you’ll get the permission slip signed • Visit the site, fax, email

  7. EXPECTATIONS • Remember you are representing SCA • Dress Appropriately! Check with your site supervisor to see what you are expected to wear. If you are visiting a professional setting- dress up • Be on time! • Positive Attitude • Complete Interview • Write a thank you letter after the visit • You may want to take pictures for your tri-fold (ask permission @ site)

  8. PERMISSION FORMS • PARENT • SITE SUPERVISOR DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12th NO EXCUSES NO Form, No Job-Shadow *If you’re parent/guardian does not want you to participate, notify Ms. Jones ASAP for an alternative assignment. You MUST report to school on 10/21/11

  9. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS • What are the major responsibilities of this job?  • What are some of the challenges/issues someone in this position faces? • What personal characteristics are needed for this career? • What type of education is needed for this career? • What is the starting/average salary for this career? • What are your major responsibilities? • What do you see as the demand for jobs like yours in the future? • What do you like most about your job? • What do you like least about your job? • How did you decide on this career?

  10. AFTER YOU JOB SHADOW….. • Thank you note • Interview questions and answers need to be typed and in sentence form. DUE: November 16th • Tri-fold Display: DUE: November 16th • Oral Presentations: November 16th, 17th, 18th

  11. TRI-FOLD • Be Creative • Should be visually appealing • Use Correct Spelling Grammar • Follow Rubric Guidelines (in packet) • Put your name and class period on the back • Pictures, drawings, objects, glitter, neatness • The more effort, the higher the grade

  12. ORAL PRESENTATION • About 5 minutes • Practice • You may use note cards • RELAX • Eye Contact • Volume • What to avoid • “likes” • “ummms” • Hair twirling

  13. STILL NOT SURE WHAT CAREER WOULD BE A GOOD FIT? • Complete Interest Inventory (free online) • Meet with Ms. Jones (study hall or set up appt.) • Complete: Interest & Skills Inventory or Brainstorming Careers Worksheets (in your packets)

  14. Interest inventories • http://tcids.tbr.edu/questionnaire.php • http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/careers/exploring/Pages/IndepthCareerInterestInventory.aspx • http://www.careeronestop.org/studentsandcareeradvisors/studentsandcareeradvisors.aspx • http://www.careercc.com/career_assessment.shtml

  15. QUESTIONS???? • If you think of questions, stop in and see me.

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