RESUME
A resume shows that you can be qualified fir the job and that your work ethic is fitting for the job your are applying for.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is like the "appetizer" for the resume. It prepares the employer for the resume. It tells about you.
FOLLOW-UP LETTER
A follow- up letter shows that you appreciate taking the time for the interview and for being there with the employer.
Monday, December 6, 2010
CAREERS!
THE RESUME: A resume is a summary of the accomplishments and things that you did to accomplish a goal.
ORDER of a RESUME
Why should I hire you?
What do you see yourself doing in five years?
What is your ideal job situation?
Do you feel you have leadership qualities?
What has been your best learning experience?
WHAT DOES SUCCESS MEAN TO YOU?
CORRECT INTERVIEW DRESS!
FOR THE MEN...........
Appropriate shirt. No dirty shirts with last night's dinner on it!
Pants with pleats, and has been ironed. No jeans, must be slacks.
Nice hairdo. NO MOHAWKS OR ANY WEIRD HAIRDO!
If all else fails, a buzz cut never goes out of style......
FOR THE LADIES.....
A blouse that has been ironed and cleaned.
A nice pant suit or skirt that stops mid-thigh.
A very modest look.
No long fingernails, or no un groomed hair.
OR FOR THE WOMEN.....
ORDER of a RESUME
- The header (your name and address)
- Your educational history (including high school time)
- Summary of Qualifications
- Experience of Work (backwards chronological order)
- Work History
- Education and specific computer skills.
Why should I hire you?
What do you see yourself doing in five years?
What is your ideal job situation?
Do you feel you have leadership qualities?
What has been your best learning experience?
WHAT DOES SUCCESS MEAN TO YOU?
CORRECT INTERVIEW DRESS!
FOR THE MEN...........
Appropriate shirt. No dirty shirts with last night's dinner on it!
Pants with pleats, and has been ironed. No jeans, must be slacks.
Nice hairdo. NO MOHAWKS OR ANY WEIRD HAIRDO!
If all else fails, a buzz cut never goes out of style......
FOR THE LADIES.....
A blouse that has been ironed and cleaned.
A nice pant suit or skirt that stops mid-thigh.
A very modest look.
No long fingernails, or no un groomed hair.
OR FOR THE WOMEN.....
AN OVERVIEW OF STDUY SKILLS!!!!
LEARNING STYLES
Tactile/Kinesthetic: You like to learn things hands-on and walk around to see how it feels to you.
Visual: You like to see things to learn and look things to memorize them and see thing to get the material.
Auditory:You like to hear things to get them and listen better than seeing.
TIPS ON HOW TO STUDY:
Avoid distracting places and do not go to loud places like the mall and the living room, where the tv can be used, or anywhere noisy.
ORGANIZATIONAL TOOLS!
Tactile/Kinesthetic: You like to learn things hands-on and walk around to see how it feels to you.
Visual: You like to see things to learn and look things to memorize them and see thing to get the material.
Auditory:You like to hear things to get them and listen better than seeing.
TIPS ON HOW TO STUDY:
- Take notes an things that you know you will be tested on.
- BE VERY WISE WITH YOUR TIME.
- Study regularly
- Pay attention to what the teacher says to you
- Use note cards and look over your notes
Avoid distracting places and do not go to loud places like the mall and the living room, where the tv can be used, or anywhere noisy.
ORGANIZATIONAL TOOLS!
- Notecards are a big tool to use and is the most common to most people.
- Outlines are also most commonly used and lists main ideas, but can be unclear if used incorrectly.
- Daily planners are good to find out whether you do or do not have test so you can study on a regular basis.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
College and YOU!
Public vs. Private
Private:
Worth more money
Not that much people present<no diversity>
Uncertified teachers<in most states>
Less students in each class
Public:
Moderate amount of money for people
More students in each class
Zero-tolerance rules
More diverse
When Can you apply for college?
You can apply for college at the end of your junior year or the beginning of your senior year.
When Can you apply for college?
You can apply for college at the end of your junior year or the beginning of your senior year.
ACT/SAT scores
In a private college, you need an ACT score of at least 30 or higher and an SAT score of at least 1800 points.
In a public college, you need at least an ACT score of 28, and the SAT score varies.
In a public college, you need at least an ACT score of 28, and the SAT score varies.
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