Career Development

Ms. Isaacson

Instructor Information:

e-mail: chelsea.isaacson@remingtoncollege.edu

website:isaacsoncourses.wordpress.com

phone:

713-724-4522

Rules of the Classroom

Respect◦Yourself◦Facility ◦Others◦Materials◦Myself

You are now Professionals, not students!

Grading System 1000 ptsParticipation/Daily Assignments/Ticket out

the door (400 points)Volunteer Activity 2 hours (100)Interview Preparation (500)

◦Elevator Speech (150)◦Interview (200)◦Phone script (50)◦Portfolio (100)

App (10) Cover letter (10) Top Ten Interview Question Responses (10) Resume (50) References (10) Thank you letter(10)

Things to remember!!!

Late work is – 1 letter gradeMust keep up with the course work if you

miss!Cannot miss any more than 3 days or you

fail!You will be docked points if you exemplify

unprofessional attitudes or behaviors or dress during the MOD.

Volunteer work due last Tuesday of MODInterview may NOT be made up

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Wk 1

Syllabus

Following Directions

HW=Volunteer

Find a job description*Cover Letter

HW= Resume Template

Resumes Work on your Resume Rough Draft

Wk 2

Resume Final Draft

Proof read resume

TOD= HW= email Ms. I. final resume

3 Professional References

*Interview Question Responses

Elevator Speech script

Practice them!

Wk 3

Elevator SpeechesAnd Handshake

Does and Don’tsResponses Model*Practice Interview Questions

Interview Question Responses

Thank you letter

Wk 4

Phone Script Practice phone interview with a partner.ROLE PLAY

Interviews & ApplicationsWith Career Services Rep.

The Secret

1. Give me your email2. You will receive an email3. Click on link in email4. Username should be email address5. Create a password you can remember!6. Log in and look at your grades anytime.It is your job to keep up with your grade- not

mine! Double check me

Following Directions

Directions: Carefully read the entire test before doing anything. Then simply complete the first task below and flip over your paper.

Listening and Reporting Exercise1. On your note card write

answers to 3 of the following:◦ where are you from◦ Favorite hobby◦ One short term goal you have for the future◦ Something unique about you◦ Family◦ Dream job

2. Turn in your note card when finishedDO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON IT!!

Volunteer= 100 points2 hours is all you need!

Networking Skills◦Church◦Community◦Kids’ school◦Runs/Races◦Food Pantry◦Holiday opp.

www.volunteermatch.org

www.voa.org

www.volunteerhouston.org

www.smartvolunteer.org

http://www.memorialherma

nn.org/volunteer/

Homework

1. Find a volunteer opportunity you like and

sign up

2. Access Thinkwave.com through the email

sent to you

3. Email me with your phone number

Day 2Job Search site and Cover Letter

Find a Job Description

We will use this to tailor your cover letter

and resume

It needs to have requirements on it

Take out words and add to your resume

SHOW YOU ARE THE PERFECT MATCH

Cover Letter

Do a Google search for cover letter examples

Find one you like

Download it or copy it or PRNT SCRN

We will be using that as a template for your cover

letter

USE COURSE WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLES

Polish Cover LetterTailor the cover letter to fit youCover Letter asks for an interviewInform them of your:

◦Education◦Experience that relates to job applying for◦Skill sets that are unique to you◦Qualities that separate you from others◦Request a time you can meet with them to

discuss your qualifications◦Check for proper formatting!

HomeworkFind a resume you like onlineSave it to your flash driveIf you have a resume, bring it to class in

electronic form

Day 3Resume

Build your ResumeGoogle resume examples in your desired fieldDownload, copy and paste, or PRNT SCRN and

retype1. Enter in your personal info:

◦ Name, address, phone, email

2. Career Summary at the top:◦Education, background, skills, experience, qualities.

3. Experience: previous employments◦ Company, job title, dates worked, duties in bullets

4. Education5. Related Skills6. Certifications and Awards

Day 4Resume

Tailor your Resume

Highlight buzz words from job descriptionAdd these into your resume bullets or

career summaryMake your resume match the job you are

applying forBullets should be accomplishments or

achievements not duties or tasks you performed at that job

Use action words to begin sentences