Employment Unit
Packet Due ______A Day/______B Day
Marketing
Career Project
Marketing
Using the packet as a guide, complete the following tasks for finding a job.
1. Locate 3 jobs for a teenager on a job search website (snagajob.com, groovejob.com careerbuilder.com, yahoojobs.com, etc.) and complete the job search worksheet
2. Create a résumé for yourself including relevant and appropriate references
3. Type a cover letter to be sent with your résumé for the job you are interested in.
4. Fill out a job application.
5. Create a follow-up letter (thank you letter)
6. Complete given worksheets on interview questions and why me.
7. Type a resignation letter to your current employer because you now have a new job.
Task / Points Available / Points EarnedJob Search / 15
Résumé / 35
3 References / 15
Cover Letter / 30
Qualifications / 5
Job Application / 30
Follow-up Letter / 20
Interview questions / 10
“Why me” question / 10
Resignation Letter / 30
TOTAL / 200
Grade Earned ______
You will lose 10 points if you do not have the project in the proper order
Getting Started
At some point in the near or not too distant future, you will be preparing for your first or maybe a second or third part-time job. There are many things you will need to know and much information you need to gather in preparation for this quest. This project will give you an overview of some items that will help you in preparation for this job.
At the end of this unit, you will be required to put all your hard work in an organized fashion.
· The activities MUST be organized, and turned in, in the following order:
1. The job search worksheet
2. The resume
3. Three references
4. The cover letter
5. Completed job application
6. The Follow-up Letter
7. Interview questions worksheet
8. Why me question
9. The Resignation Letter
*The job Application will be hand written.
In order to successfully complete this project, you must use your current employer for all the employment letters. Use real-life situations and don’t envision yourself in the future when completing your resume. For example, your job objective should not be that you are seeking a position as a Rocket Scientist. Use the examples of objectives from your handout (provided in this packet)
THE JOB SEARCH
Tailoring Your Job Search
Younger workers should search for jobs that pertain to areas of interest:
· For example, interest in animals may lead to work with veterinary offices or pet stores, while a love of children may mean work in a daycare or summer camp.
Local libraries, amusement parks, retail stores, fast food locations, and grocery stores all regularly hire younger workers.
· Libraries frequently hire teens as pages, who regularly put books back on shelves
· Retail and grocery stores can help foster a love of fashion and food
· Fast food jobs actually help pave ways for careers in the restaurant industry
Always consider the possibility of opening your own business
· Lawn service, babysitting, or dog walking may help serve your neighborhood or local community
Mistakes Young Job Seekers Make
· Using unprofessional email accounts.
· Not following directions.
· Giving up too quickly.
· Not networking or asking for help.
· Using an account utilizing your first and last name or some variation is always better than cute, funny, or perhaps inappropriate emails in professional settings.
· Fill out applications correctly, not quickly. If it says “Apply Online,” “No Phone Calls,” or “Do Not Send Resume”—Do what the employer asks.
· Persistence and polite follow ups are key.
· Asking for help during a job hunt may be the difference between finding a job and not.
Task: Complete the following Job Search worksheet on 3 jobs that a teenager can obtain.
Job Search Name______
Complete the chart below based on your job advertisement search.
Job Title / Business/Location / Requirements / BenefitsEvening Team Member / Burger King
44091 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147 / Previous fast food experience is preferred.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Must possess excellent verbal communications skills.
Ability to stay organized in a fast paced environment.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to stand up to 8 hours for a shift.
May have to lift items 30-50 pounds.
Work requires you to use motion that entails pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists.
Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age / Career advancement opportunities, promotes from within!
E-learning tools for training & development.
Flexible Schedules.
Employee meal discounts.
Scholarship opportunities.
How to Prepare an Effective Resume
Before you create your resume, take time to do a self-assessment on paper. (Use the Resume Worksheet in this packet) Outline your skills and abilities as well as your work experience and extracurricular activities. This will make it easier to prepare a thorough resume.
The Content of Your Resume
A. Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, web site address
All your contact information should go at the top of your resume.
· Avoid nicknames.
· Use a permanent address. Use your parents' address, a friend's address, or the address you plan to use after graduation.
· Use a permanent telephone number and include the area code. If you have an answering machine, record a neutral greeting.
· Add your e-mail address. Many employers will find it useful. (Note: Choose an e-mail address that sounds professional)
B. Objective or Summary
An objective tells potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do.
· Be specific about the job you want. For example: To obtain an entry-level position within a financial institution requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.
· Tailor your objective to each employer you target/every job you seek.
C. Education
· Your most recent educational information is listed first.
· Add your grade point average (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0.
· Mention academic honors.
D. Work Experience
Briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught you skills. Use action words to describe your job duties. Include your work experience in reverse chronological order—that is, put your last job first and work backward to your first, relevant job. Include:
· Title of position,
· Name of organization
· Location of work (town, state)
· Dates of employment
· Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements.
E. Other information-You may want to add:
· Key or special skills or competencies,
· Leadership experience in volunteer organizations,
· Participation in sports.
F. References
Ask people if they are willing to serve as references before you give their names to a potential employer.
Do not include your reference information on your resume. You may note at the bottom of your resume: "References furnished on request."
Resume Checkup
· Run a spell check on your computer before anyone sees your resume.
· Get a friend or family member to do a grammar review.
· Ask another friend to proofread. The more people who see your resume, the more likely that misspelled words and awkward phrases will be seen (and corrected).
Design:
These tips will make your resume easier to read and/or scan into an employer's data base.
· Use white or off-white paper.
· Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch paper.
· Print on one side of the paper.
· Use a font size of 10 to 14 points.
· Use no decorative typefaces.
· Choose one typeface and stick to it.
· Avoid italics, script, and underlined words.
· Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, or shading.
· Do not fold or staple your resume.
· If you must mail your resume, put it in a large envelope.
Your Guide to Resume Writing (Action Words)
Use action words to describe your experience and accomplishments. Here are some actions words to use:
· achieved· acquired
· adapted
· addressed
· administered
· analyzed
· anticipated
· assembled
· assisted
· audited
· budgeted
· calculated
· centralized
· changed
· collaborated
· composed
· condensed
· conducted
· constructed
· contracted
· converted
· coordinated
· created
· cultivated
· demonstrated
· designed
· developed
· devised
· discovered
· doubled / · drafted
· edited
· eliminated
· enforced
· established
· evaluated
· expanded
· explained
· forecasted
· formed
· founded
· generated
· guided
· hired
· implemented
· improved
· informed
· insured
· interpreted
· interviewed
· launched
· maintained
· managed
· marketed
· minimized
· motivated
· negotiated
· obtained
· operated
· organized / · originated
· oversaw
· performed
· planned
· prevented
· produced
· programmed
· promoted
· provided
· publicized
· published
· recruited
· reorganized
· reported
· researched
· resolved
· reviewed
· selected
· separated
· set up
· simplified
· solved
· surveyed
· staffed
· supervise
· taught
· tested
· trained
· used
RESUME WORKSHEET
Use this worksheet to help you create your resume. List as much information as you can.
· You will need to include information about any volunteer, odd, or part-time jobs you may have had—babysitting, lawn mowing, web page designing, etc.
· Your references should include 3 people, not related to you, and not under the age of 21. You will need to include: their name, address, phone number, their occupation, and how long you have known them.
· Use the handout (Qualifications) to list some qualifications you possess
· Use the Handout (Job Descriptions) to list your responsibilities at you training station.
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Qualifications
(Use these descriptions to enhance your resume)
1. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
2. Received sales training in high school Business class.
3. Enjoy working with others, skilled at encouraging others and developing rapport.
4. Believe in teamwork; bring enthusiasm and energy into work efforts.
5. Apply consistent and reliable detail in work activities.
6. Trained in correct phone answering and routing techniques
7. Ability to work consistently and effectively with customers.
8. Flexibility in work hours
9. Commitment to assisting others in achieving objectives
10. Able to travel and/or relocate
11. Speak Spanish and French conversationally.
12. Enjoy working with other people.
13. A good team builder, bring energy and enthusiasm into group efforts.
14. Enjoy encouraging others and developing rapport.
15. Upon receiving request for assistance, able to direct people to appropriate sources of aid or information.
16. Problem solving—able to isolate and clearly describe a problem in order that steps can be taken to rectify it.
17. Ability to work well under pressure
18. Patient and tactful in customer relations
19. Attentive to deadlines
20. Resourceful in problem-solving
21. Determined to do quality work
22. Writing—can clearly communicate an idea or mood in writing. Have strong command of language and grammar.
23. Well organized and efficient
24. Quickly learn procedures and methods.
25. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
26. Cheerful personality
27. Self-motivated
28. Communicate well with all levels of management and fellow employees.
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