Welcome to GENL-110-150 Spring 2013 Personal Career Planning Class!  Jobs and Internships!


 Activities:

 

● Class 1 -Jan. 30 ● Class 9 - March 27
● Class 2 - Feb. 6 ● Class 10 - April 3
● Class 3 - Feb. 13 ● Class 11 - April 10
● Class 4 - Feb. 20 ● Class 12 - April  17
● Class 5 - Feb. 27 ● Class 13 - April 24
● Class 6 - March 6 ● Class 14 - May 1
● Class 7 - March 13 ● Class 15 - May 8
● Class 8 - March 20-Spring Break ● Class 16 - May 15-Finals
● Notes  

 

 

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Below are the activities we will be doing this semester:

● Jan. 30-Week 1- back to top

-Go over course and syllabus-click here for survey and click here for seating chart


-Anything that has this arrow reflects what should be turned in and should have points attached.  The points will be in red.

 

Week 1

1. Go over syllabus

2. Click here to view the "Book" for the class.  Next week I hope to have a manual ready.
3. Activity- 1. Cell Phone Activity-5 pts

4. Advertise for help for the Job Fair on Feb. 27th.  I need people who can work at least two hours on that day-anytime from 10 am to 4:30 pm.  The first 10 volunteers will be accepted.  If you help, you do not have to write the two page paper that is required.  Please see me after class and I will register you to work.

The Job Fair Assignment is as follows:
 Turn in five business cards from employers (please put arubber band around them with your name)
 Write a two-page reaction paper addressing the following:
 How did you feel prior to the job fair and why? (ex. nervous, prepared,             excited, etc.)
How did you dress?
What employers did you choose and why?
What was your impression of the recruiters? (ex. did they give you useable information, were they professional, did you feel comfortable, etc.)
Did you find any connections you can use in your job search?
Were there any employers that you did not think would be a possible employer that impressed you? 
Do you plan to follow-up and why?
Did this fair help you in your job search?

A representative from The Washington Center (TWC) will be on campus on Wed. Feb. 13. Often they will visit a class for 10-15 min. to explain their internship model and opportunities. For MD students, TWC is quite affordable as state scholarships are offered that include housing. For several years now, SU has not had its fair share of participants compared to other MD schools. TWC facilitates internship placement while offering a rigorous class component to the internship. If you would like your students to learn more about this please let me know and we will schedule it.

Additionally, on Wed. Feb. 13, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM an Employer Information Session by the Washington Center will be offered for students in the Career Services Office (GUC 133). If you could let your students know of this opportunity I would be grateful.

Extra credit can be earned by attending workshops here at SU.  Go to eRecruiting to register.  Click here to login and view those workshops
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Next week-resumes!

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● Feb. 6-Resumes-Week 2- back to top

 

Pick up class loose leaf manuals for your class notebook now in bookstore

SU’s Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Noon-4:00 in the University Center-upstairs and downstairs.
Of the 66 employers currently signed-up over half are looking for ALL/ANY major and they are listed below. Click here to see all the employers that are participating as well as links to their websites and a more detailed description of what they are looking for.

AFLAC
Anne Arundel County Police
Burley Oak Brewery
Camp Saginaw
Choptank Transport
Del-Mar-Va Council, Boy Scouts of America
DELAWARE STATE POLICE
Echo Hill Outdoor School
Fairfax Properties
GraphTec | Consolidated Graphics
Holly Community, Inc. (HCI)
Insight Global, Inc.
Kaztronix,LLC
Knowland Group
Labor Ready
Lennar
Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
Montgomery County Police Department
Morgan Stanley
Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc.
New York Life
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Power Component Systems
Power Home Remodeling Group
Primerica, Inc.
Pritchett Controls
Ripken Baseball, Inc.
Salisbury Apartments
Supreme Court of the United States Police
T. ROWE PRICE
Target
Trinity Logistics
United Electric Supply
Vantage Resort Realty
Vocus
WMDT-TV 47

NEW! LinkedIn Photo Booth during the Job Fair. Get a professional picture taken by a professional photographer for your LinkedIn account, the premier employment networking social media. This service is completely FREE! The photo booth will be open between 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Career Services Office (GUC 133).

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SU’s Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Noon-4:00 in the University Center-upstairs and downstairs.
There are 66 employers currently signed-up and at least A DOZEN are specifically looking for interns. They are listed below. Please understand that MANY other employers may be interested in interns so please approach any employer about a possible internship.
Click here to see all the employers that are participating as well as links to their websites and a more detailed description of what they are looking for.

CVS/Pharmacy
Easton Utilities
Echo Hill Outdoor School
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Holly Community, Inc. (HCI)
KPMG, LLP
Morgan Stanley
Ripken Baseball, Inc.
SuperFun Eco Tours
Target
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Announcement-The Maryland Career Consortium consists of 14 colleges and universities in the MD region and Salisbury University is a member. MCC collectively serves students through a number of collaborative activities including an upcoming job fair.
Click here for website.
Career Fair 2013: Friday, February 15th, 2013. Towson Center, Towson University. 10 A. M. - 2:30 P.M. ALL MAJORS.  View employers attending here:
 - http://mdcareerconsortium.experience.com/stu/cf_registered_employers?fhnd=6037

Parking directions to Towson University's Towson Center will be posted on the MCC website by the end of this week.

Return Cell Phone Activity-5 pts

Click here for the "Tip of the Week"

Click here for your choices for favorite speakers-Social Work??

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RESUMES!!
 Click here for general power point-Resumes

Resume power point-from Career Services

In the next two weeks, you must have your resume reviewed by Mrs. Gloria Horner, Dr. Becky Emery, or one of our GA's and signed by them.  If you need an appt. that is not on GullNet or you can't stop in on Thursdays, call or email either of the above members of Career Services-Phone # is 410-543-6075
Turn in the critiqued resume with either of their signatures-2. Resumes-25 pts. - The resume is due in two weeks-Feb. 20th

 


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●Feb. 13-Week 3- back to top

Click here for 40 Best Companies for Leaders-2013
 Announcement-The Maryland Career Consortium consists of 14 colleges and universities in the MD region and Salisbury University is a member. MCC collectively serves students through a number of collaborative activities including an upcoming job fair.
Click here for website.
Career Fair 2013: Friday, February 15th, 2013. Towson Center, Towson University. 10 A. M. - 2:30 P.M. ALL MAJORS.  View employers attending here:
 - http://mdcareerconsortium.experience.com/stu/cf_registered_employers?fhnd=6037

In the next week, you must have your resume reviewed by Mrs. Gloria Horner, Dr. Becky Emery, or one of our GA's and signed by them.  If you need an appt. that is not available or cannot come in on Thursday email or call (410-543-6075) either Mrs. Horner or Dr. Emery and they will accommodate you if possible.

Administer 3. Resume Quiz-10 pts

You must attend the Job Fair on February 27 - 25 points-click here for Job Fair details

Click here for  Resume Do's and Don't 

Click here for Resumes 10 Kisses of Death

Is this a good or bad objective??
-“While I am open to any uses of my educational achievements, I am decidedly disposed that the task of the new career-related responsibility be so oriented as to at least partially address or configure and  to ultimately lead to the application of more rarefied and challenging facets of financial management as the major sphere of the responsibility of the stated position.”

Click here for bloopers

Click here for a good example - Go over from beginning to end!!!
 Click here for a good example
 Click here for a good example
 Click here for  Graduate level resume
Click here for videos

Resume due next week

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● Feb. 20-Week 4- back to top

Chemistry-Employers Requesting:
-Worcester County Health Dept.
-Western Industries
-Lonza Walkersville, Inc.

Click here for tip of the week

Click here for resume infographic on why they are rejected
Return quiz
Collect resumes-25 pts-must be critiqued and signed by Career Services staff member

Click here for Keywords
 Click here for Resume Profile-Click here for examples and here for more

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Good and Bad Resumes

 Divide into 2 teams-select a spokesperson-need score keeper

1. Resume 7. Resume
2. Resume 8. Resume
3. Resume 9. Resume
4. Resume 10. Resume
5. Resume 11. Resume
6. Resume 12. Resume

2012 Resume (given to me)

The classic Math Resume
1. Resume.

More Good or Bad Resumes

13. Resume 19. Resume
14. Resume 20. Resume
15. Resume 21. Resume
16. Resume 22. Resume
17. Resume 23. Resume
18. Resume


In Class:
From your book-do page 19 on skills and abilities of writing resumes and turn in before you leave.  4. Resume Skills & Abilities-Book-10 pts

From your book, pages 21 and 22, do the 5. Resume Format-Book  (use action verbs from website (use laptops to use action verbs) to list professional and work experience) turn in before you leave-10 pts 

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JOB FAIR

Class Assignment: (Use your laptops to view and research employers) turn in before class ends.
Go to page 28 of your handbook and complete-Click here to view employers

  6 Job Fair Employers-Book- 10 pts

 

Job Fair February 27-we will NOT have class7. THE Job Fair-Assignment-Book-30 pts

The Job Fair Assignment:
1.  Attend the Job Fair and talk to at least 5 employers-5 pts
2.  Dress professionally-5 pts
3. Turn in copies of 5 business cards (do NOT give me the cards-you keep them)-5 pts
4.  Turn in page 29 of your handbook-10 pts
5. Have your picture taken at the Photo Booth and send me the picture via email. (rcendicott@salisbury.edu) - 5 pts

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 How to Approach a Job Fair-click here for power point

You must attend the Job Fair next week and turn in assignment on March 6th

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● Feb. 27-Week 5- back to top

Job Fair - no class-next week you must turn in job fair assignment

Due next week-THE Job Fair-Assignment-30 pts possible

The Job Fair Assignment:
1.  Attend the Job Fair and talk to at least 5 employers-5 pts
2.  Dress professionally-5 pts
3. Turn in copies of 5 business cards (do NOT give me the cards-you keep them)-5 pts
4.  Turn in page 29 of your handbook-10 pts
5. Have your picture taken at the Photo Booth and send me the picture via email. (rcendicott@salisbury.edu) - 5 pts

 

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● March 6-Week 6- back to top

Click here for the Tip of the Week.

Return Resume - 25 pts

Return Book Assignments

Do the Mini Commercial Activity in class from you book and turn it in-5 pts

Due today-THE Job Fair-Assignment-30 pts possible

The Job Fair Assignment:
1.  Attend the Job Fair and talk to at least 5 employers-5 pts
2.  Dress professionally-5 pts
3. Turn in copies of 5 business cards (do NOT give me the cards-you keep them)-5 pts
4.  Turn in page 29 of your handbook-10 pts
5. Have your picture taken at the Photo Booth and send me the picture via email. (rcendicott@salisbury.edu) - 5 pts

Return to Students:

page 19 - skills and abilities of writing resumes 4. Resume Skills & Abilities-Book-10 pts

pages 21 and 22,  5.  Resume Format-Book  (use action verbs from website (use laptops to use action verbs) to list professional and work experience) 10 pts 

page 28 of your handbook and complete-6. Job Fair Employers-Book- 10 pts

In Class:
Write your mini commercial in your textbook -Page 27-and turn in  8. Mini Commercial-Book-5 pts

 -practice your mini commercial with your neighbor

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Cover Letters:  Chapter 5 (page 24)

  • Click here for cover letter pp.
  • Click here for template
  • Best Cover Letter ever written-click here
  • Good or Bad Cover Letters-Why?
     Cover Letter 1
    Cover Letter 2
    Cover Letter 3

    Samples:
  • Click here for graduate school cover letter
  • Click here for Geography cover letter
  • Go over page 25 in the book.  Discuss the opening lines
  • From Business Insider-Opening lines-Attention Getters
    Examples include:
    (Tells what you know) “XYZ Company has long been known for _____, ______ and ______. My philosophy aligns with those things in these ways____________________________________________”
    (Shows you know someone) “I was excited to receive this job posting from one of your current employees”.
    (Make a strong claim) "I am sure that every candidate for your administrative assistant position is claiming to be organized, efficient and highly skilled. I am no different - but as you will see in my attached resume, my experience supports my claims...."
    (Question and answer) "What could be the single greatest asset of any sales (or other job title) professional? The ability to understand their clients' needs (or other main screening point) would have to rank pretty high - I know it certainly did in my personal experience..."
    But the very best ones are cover letters that show a level of research into the specific company: "After reading several articles about your company, I have become impressed with your core values and how you promote them in the industry. Specifically, I understand your drive to keep local radio focused on a target market and not just re-purposing a packaged radio format (obviously, this is a very specific example for a target industry)...."
    -"After a successful real estate sales career, I am transferring my love for people and desire to help to social work. I am particularly drawn to your population because....I read in the NY Times that your agency.....(and make that match)" If you're in sales, you can start out your letter with a provocative question: ""What would you say if I told you I could bring you 300 new clients in 30 days?" If you are a scientific researcher,: "AIDS has always been my passion..."
    Strong cover letter- http://www.businessinsider.com/student-sends-great-cover-letter-for-internship-at-bank-and-its-now-going-viral-on-wall-street-2013-1
  • Do page 25 in your book and turn it in-9. Cover Letter Opening Paragraph-Book-5 pts
  • Also complete page 26 in your book and turn in-10. Cover Letter Template-Book-10 pts  (work in pairs)
  • 11. Cover Letter Quiz-10 pts
  • Cover letters due next week-12.  Cover Letter-15 pts
  • Quiz
  • Click here for 17 Cover Letter Tips-good stuff!

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  • Mark your calendars  must attend the 13. Majors Mentors Connection Panel-15 pts.  This panel is made up of six distinguished alumni that will discuss their career and options within their careers. Click here to view the panel.
    -Location: PH 156
    -Date: March 27, 2013
    -Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    15 pts for attending and writing a one-page reaction paper telling me the following:
    1. Who were the six mentors and what was their career?
    2. Which one most resembled your career?
    3. What did they say that made you think about your career?
    4. Did they say anything that motivated you and if so what was it?

If you cannot attend, I will give you a makeup assignment

Also mark your calendars for The Federal Employers Panel.  The location of the Salisbury University Federal Government Panel is Perdue Hall 156 The date is Monday, April 8th and the time is also the same-6-7:30.  This is also a required assignment.  Number of points not yet established.

Next week speaker from Walgreen

 

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●  March 13-Week 7- back to top

-Mr. Mike Zajac
Community Leader
Walgreens #12130
909 Mt. Hermon Road
Salisbury, MD 21804-will speak about careers at Walgreens and what is expected of a new hire

 Click here for the Tip of the Week.

  • Turn in page 25 from book -9. Cover Letter Opening Paragraph-Book-5 pts
  • Turn in page 26 from book -10. Cover Letter Template-Book-10 pts 
  • Cover letters due next week-11.  Cover Letter-15 pts
  • Click here for real cover letter
    Click here for cover letter dos and dont's
  • Go over grades
  • Quiz

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  • Mark your calendars:
    Wednesday, March 27th     you must attend the Majors Mentors Connection Panel-15 pts.  This panel is made up of six distinguished alumni that will discuss their career and options within their careers. Click here to view the panel.
    -Location: PH 156
    -Date: March 27, 2013
    -Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    15 pts for attending and writing a one-page reaction paper telling me the following:
    1. Who were the six mentors and what was their career?
    2. Which one most resembled your career?
    3. What did they say that made you think about your career?
    4. Did they say anything that motivated you and if so what was it?

If you cannot attend, I will give you a makeup assignment

Also mark your calendars for The Federal Employers Panel.  The location of the Salisbury University Federal Government Panel is Perdue Hall 156 The date is Monday, April 8th and the time is 6-7:30.  This is also a required assignment.  Number of points not yet established.

 

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● March 20-Week 8-Spring Break- back to top

●  no class

 

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  March 27-Week 9- back to top

  • MEET IN PERDUE HALL TODAY AT 4 PM IN ROOM 156
  • Cover Letters due next week-15 pts
  • We will NOT meet in Career Services this Wednesday, March 27th. You must attend the Majors Mentors Connection Panel which is held this Wednesday in Perdue Hall Room 156 at 4:00 PM. Class will be dismissed at 5 PM after the presentation. This panel is made up of six distinguished alumni that will discuss their career and options within their careers.
    -Location: PH 156
    -Date: March 27, 2013
    -Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    THE ASSIGNMENT FOR THE MAJOR-MENTOR PANEL:  15 pts.
    15 pts for attending and writing a one-two page reaction paper telling me the following (each question is worth 3 points-this must be typed and the questions must be written prior to giving your responses):
    1. Who were the six mentors and what was their career?
    2. Which Mentor had a career that most resembled the career you wish to pursue?
    3. What did they say that made you think about your career?
    4. Did they say anything that motivated you and if so what was it?
    5. What question did you ask and what was their response? Go to this website for sample questions you can ask-select at least one-
    http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/Interviews/InformationInterviewingQuestions.html

If you cannot attend, I will give you a makeup assignment. This assignment is due next week.

YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE 14. SMCM VIRTUAL JOB FAIR-20 pts-April 2, 2013!

Register now-go to this website to register-
https://www.brazenconnect.com/event/slac_career_fair)  to connect directly in one-on-one chat-based conversations with recruiters on Tuesday, April 2nd from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.

What you need to obtain credit:
-print out your confirmation email once you create an account or print out the social share page, which is a confirmation that you registered. This assignment is due next week.


WHY ATTEND?
*Get direct access to top employers specifically interested in liberal arts majors *Take advantage of the extensive employer contacts of seven of the area’s best colleges *Make a great impression on those who actually schedule interviews and make hiring decisions *Use your enthusiasm to send your resume to the top of the pile.

STEP 1: Click here to create an account. Then flesh it out with a polished resume, Linkedin URL, and professional photo
STEP 2: You will want to spend a little time writing a short introduction of yourself that you can paste into each new conversation.
STEP 3: When you log in on April 2, you will indicate which employers you wish to speak with, and you will “wait in line” until one is available. After you are put into a conversation with a representative, introduce yourself and take it from there!
REGISTER TODAY!
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The Mid-Atlantic Virtual Job Fair is exclusively for the students of the Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Selective Liberal Arts Colleges: SMCM, St. John’s, Mary Washington, Salisbury, Goucher, Notre Dame of Maryland, and Washington College.

 

 

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● April 3-Week 10- back to top

  • Return page 25 from book -9. Cover Letter Opening Paragraph-Book-5 pts
  • Return  page 26 from book -10. Cover Letter Template-Book-10 pts 
  • Return 11. Cover Letter Quiz

Turn in Cover Letters-15 pts

Turn in Major Mentor Panel assignment-15 pts
 THE ASSIGNMENT FOR THE MAJOR-MENTOR PANEL:  15 pts.
15 pts for attending and writing a one-two page reaction paper telling me the following (each question is worth 3 points-this must be typed and the questions must be written prior to giving your responses):
1. Who were the six mentors and what was their career?
2. Which Mentor had a career that most resembled the career you wish to pursue?
3. What did they say that made you think about your career?
4. Did they say anything that motivated you and if so what was it?
5. What question did you ask and what was their response?

Turn in Virtual Job Fair Assignment-20 pts
What you need to obtain credit:
-print out your confirmation email once you create an account or print out the social share page, which is a confirmation that you registered. Also turn in a company you chatted with.

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You are required to attend the 16. "Federal Employers Panel"-15 pts. presentation on Monday, April 8th at 6 PM in Perdue Hall 156.  You must sign in with Stephanie Batista for credit.
EMPLOYERS ATTENDING:
-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
-United State Immigration and Customs
-Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
-NASA Wallops Flight Facility
-Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
-Supreme Court of US Police
-US Securities & Exchange Commission

You must write a one-page reaction paper covering:
-The agencies you were most interested in-5pts
-What the agency did and what job opportunities available-5pts
-Did the agency representative answer your questions-what were the questions and what was his/her response-5pts
*If there is a class conflict and you cannot attend, see me for a make-up assignment.

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Watch 52 Weeks 52 Jobs video

Last day to use your "Get Out of Jail Free" card is April 24th-you can hand in any assignments or make-ups you have missed but after this date no late assignments will be taken or credited.

 

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● April 10-Week 11- back to top

Turn in 16. "Federal Employers Panel"-15 pts. Assignment:
You must write a one-page reaction paper covering:
-The agencies you were most interested in-5pts
-What the agency did and what job opportunities were available-5pts
-Did the agency representative answer your questions-what were the questions and what was his/her response-5pts

*If there is a class conflict and you cannot attend, the make-up assignment is:
Locate the occupation you wish to do on the occupational resources pages (http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Students/CareerChoice/Occupation.html)and write a one-page paper that covers the
-name of the occupation
-the name of the website
-the beginning salary
-is it employable
-the duties of the occupation
*You will present this to the class with a 3 minute power point.
 Click here for Tip of the Day
Go to Holland's Quiz and complete it.  Click here to arrive at the quiz.  Print out or write down your personality results (your 3 digit code and circle your dominant code)and circle your dominant code and write down 2 of the occupations that sound interesting and why-discuss in class. 15. Holland's Quiz-10 pts.

 

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● April 17-Week 12- back to top

  • Return homework to class
  • go to page 32 in your manual
  • LinkedIn-click here for pp
  • Click here for small business owners rankings of LinkedIn and Twitter
  • My web link to LinkedIn is www.linkedin.com/in/salisburycharlie
  • Your assignment is to create your 17. LinkedIn Project-30 Pts.  
    -Click here for screenshots of the following 8 sections. 
    -Click here to view an example of sections 9-12.
    -You must complete all 12 sections and do a screenshot and textbox label in word for each section.  (no other formats will be accepted)
    *The steps to do screenshots and label them are:
    1. use "Prnt Scrn" button on top of your keyboard to copy the screen showing on your computer
    2. paste those screenshots into Word. 
    3. use a textbox to label each section just like I did for mine (Click here to view my screen shots)
    4. go to "Insert" "Textbox" and label each of the sections below.

    -The sections you need to complete and do screenshots as well as use a textboxes     (do a screenshot for each section) are:
    1.  Summary - Overview
    2.  Experience
    3.  Courses
    4.  Projects
    5.  Skills and Expertise
    6.  Certifications
    7.  Education
    8.  Honors and Awards
    9. Join three groups
    10. Find three jobs you are interested in
    11. Connect with five people
    12. Search and find three companies you would like to work for
  • Make sure you label your screenshots with the number and title of the sections above.  No credit will be given if you do not label each screen shot.  Each section is worth 3 points each.
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  • Click here (click on Antonio)and here for LinkedIn headline examples-
  • Go to  page 32 in our manuals and pair off and come up with your headlines. 
    -Your LinkedIn headline falls right under your name on your LinkedIn profile. The default headline is simply your most current job title but if you want to get noticed, that’s not the way to do it. Instead you want something punchy. Something that will hook the reader and make them want to read more! Read them in class.

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● Click here for 21 Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn

● Click here to view how important it was to a person's career

● Click here for LinkedIn Checklist- keep track of what you have done and what you need to do.

10 Tips for Using Social Media

18. LinkedIn Quiz-10 pts

-NEXT WEEK IS LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY OVERDUE ASSIGNMENTS.

-Please remember the absentee policy-you can miss 2 days for any reason. After two days missed, the third absence will be a letter grade deduction, etc.

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● April 24-Week 13- back to top

Last day to use your "Get Out of Jail Free" card and hand in any assignments (other than Quizzes) or make-ups you have missed.  After this date no late assignments will be taken or credited.

  • Click here for the Tip of the Week

  • Turn in 17. LinkedIn Project-30 pts

  • Go to this link - http://bit.ly/10F9Gi7 - to view LinkedIn Checklist

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● May 1-Week 14-- back to top


-Speaker-Kathryn E Redden
DELTA Resources, Inc., Senior Program Analyst SCSC Human Resources
30 Battle Group Way
Wallops Island, VA 23337
Phone: 757-854-4606
Fax: 757-824-2552
BB: 757-894-2222
Email: kathryn.redden.ctr@navy.mil

-Topics-What HR is like. What working for the federal government is like. How to get into HR. What is your agency like? What do you do in HR? What you look for in prospective employees

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Return LinkedIn assignment and all make-up assignments

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INTERVIEWING:

Click here for Interviewing PP

Click here for How to Dress PowerPoint


 Click here for info graphic on the 90 second interview

 

Click here for questions to ask an employer

Job Resources-webpages, eRecruiting, Mentor Network

Return all papers


19. Mock Interview-30 pts

 

Mock Interview Project-Final is Next Week-May 8th


Location-Career Services Classroom

Employers Interviewing:
1.  Enterprise-Mrs. Terri Morris
2.  AXA Advisors, LLC-Mr. Jud Sokol
3. Target-Mr. Chris Feraday

Mock Interviews for Career Planning Class
-20 minute interviews per student
-15 minutes of questions-5 minute critique from employer
-Students will be graded entirely by employer evaluations
-Each student will be assigned an employer and that will be the employer you are doing the mock interview for. You must research that employer and the job assigned to each employer.

YOUR To Do List:
 ● You are to report to the front desk and check in 10 minutes prior to your interview
● You must bring a copy of your resume. 
● You will be assigned a company and job-you must research your company and your job
● You must dress professionally.
● Bring extra copies of your resume in your leather notebook
● Write down 3 questions to ask the employer
● You must arrive 10 minutes prior to your interview.
● Students are evaluated on their employer evaluations

Criteria for Your Evaluation: (what you are graded on by the employer)
1.  Interview preparation (did you know about the employer and company-did you answer the questions well)
2.  Communication Skills/Clarity of Goals-(did you communicate properly with no slang or grammar issues and did you relate your skills to the job)
3.  Appearance-(did you dress professionally which means business professional, grooming, did you have a professional notebook, etc.)
4.  Non-Verbal Communication-(good posture, eye contact, etc.)
5.  Energy/Enthusiasm/Attitude-(did you seem excited about the interview and positive)
6.  Good Closure/Questions for the Interviewer-(did you end the interview on a positive note and have 2-3 questions prepared and were they relevant)

Schedule:
Enterprise-Room #1-Terri Morris-Job-Entry Level Manager- (Dr. Emery’s Office)
• 5:00-5:20 PM- Layton, Shelby
• 5:20-5:40 PM- Leathers, Blake
• 5:40-6:00 PM- Marks, Eleanor
• 6:00-6:20 PM- Mathis, Amanda
• 6:20-6:40 PM- O'Connor, Nicole
• 6:40-7:00 PM- Su, Hai

Target-Room #2-Chris Fereday-Job-Assistant Store Manager Trainee (Mr. Endicott’s Office)
• 5:00-5:20 PM- Green, Meghan
• 5:20-5:40 PM- Howard, Redmond
• 5:40-6:00 PM- Huff, Daniel
• 6:00-6:20 PM- Isner, Savannah
• 6:20-6:40 PM- Jenkins, James
• 6:40-7:00 PM- Kanouse, Danielle

AXA Advisors, LLC-Jud Sokol-Job-Entry Level Financial Advisor-Room #3-(Classroom)
• 5:00-5:20 PM- Allen, Alanisha
• 5:20-5:40 PM- Batista, Stephanie
• 5:40-6:00 PM- Benton, Jessica
• 6:00-6:20 PM- Charlton, Briana
• 6:20-6:40 PM- Gilmore, Tara
• 6:40-7:00 PM- Graeff, Jessica

Salisbury University-Mr. Endicott-Job-Admissions Counselor (Graduate School Office)
• 6:40-7:00 PM- Wegner, Amanda
• Michael Vessels-arranged time

 

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-Click here for 7 minute video on "How to Find Your Dream Job" -Pete Leibman -Author of "I Got My Dream Job And So Can You"

● Click here for phone interview information and video

● Click here for 10 Reasons You Did Not Get the Job

 

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● May 8-Week 15- back to top

Mock Interview Project-Today!
Location-Career Services Classroom

Employers Interviewing:
1.  Enterprise-Mrs. Terri Morris
2.  AXA Advisors, LLC-Mr. Jud Sokol
3. Target-Mr. Chris Feraday

Mock Interviews for Career Planning Class
-20 minute interviews per student
-15 minutes of questions-5 minute critique from employer
-Students will be graded entirely by employer evaluations
-Each student will be assigned an employer and that will be the employer you are doing the mock interview for. You must research that employer and the job assigned to each employer.

YOUR To Do List:
 ● You are to report to the front desk and check in 10 minutes prior to your interview
● You must bring a copy of your resume. 
● You will be assigned a company and job-you must research your company and your job
● You must dress professionally.
● Bring extra copies of your resume in your leather notebook
● Write down 3 questions to ask the employer
● You must arrive 10 minutes prior to your interview.
● Students are evaluated on their employer evaluations

Criteria for Your Evaluation: (what you are graded on by the employer)
1.  Interview preparation (did you know about the employer and company-did you answer the questions well)
2.  Communication Skills-(did you communicate properly with no slang or grammar issues and did you relate your skills to the job)
2.  Appearance-(did you dress professionally which means business professional, grooming, did you have a professional notebook, etc.)
3.  Non-Verbal Communication-(good posture, eye contact, etc.)
4.  Energy/Enthusiasm/Attitude-(did you seem excited about the interview and positive)
5.  Clarity of goals and/or future plans-(were you able to relate where you wanted to be in the future)
6.  Questions for the Interviewer-(did you have 2-3 questions prepared and were they relevant)

Schedule:
Enterprise-Room #1-Terri Morris-Job-Entry Level Manager- (Dr. Emery’s Office)
• 5:00-5:20 PM- Layton, Shelby
• 5:20-5:40 PM- Leathers, Blake
• 5:40-6:00 PM- Marks, Eleanor
• 6:00-6:20 PM- Mathis, Amanda
• 6:20-6:40 PM- O'Connor, Nicole
• 6:40-7:00 PM- Su, Hai

Target-Room #2-Chris Fereday-Job-Assistant Store Manager Trainee (Mr. Endicott’s Office)
• 5:00-5:20 PM- Green, Meghan
• 5:20-5:40 PM- Howard, Redmond
• 5:40-6:00 PM- Huff, Daniel
• 6:00-6:20 PM- Isner, Savannah
• 6:20-6:40 PM- Jenkins, James
• 6:40-7:00 PM- Kanouse, Danielle

AXA Advisors, LLC-Jud Sokol-Job-Entry Level Financial Advisor-Room #3-(Classroom)
• 5:00-5:20 PM- Allen, Alanisha
• 5:20-5:40 PM- Batista, Stephanie
• 5:40-6:00 PM- Benton, Jessica
• 6:00-6:20 PM- Charlton, Briana
• 6:20-6:40 PM- Gilmore, Tara
• 6:40-7:00 PM- Graeff, Jessica

Salisbury University-Mr. Endicott-Job-Admissions Counselor  -Mike and Amanda

There are no make-up assignments

 

 

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● May 15-Week 16-Finals- back to top

NO CLASS!

 

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Notes:  -back to top

What We Did Not Cover In Class!

-Voice Mail Messages (word)  (Power Point)

-Health coverage handout- Healthcare - powerpoint

-How to answer the "Tell Me About Yourself" question pp

-Social Profiles Can Help Land or Lose a Job Infographic click here

-The Professional Use of Social Media Infographic click here

 

-Click here for information about "What do YOU Do If You Bomb an Interview"-word document

-Click here for information about "What do YOU Do If You Bomb an Interview"-power point

Click here for "6 Reasons Why Employers Are Reluctant to Provide Feedback if You Did Not Get the Job" Power Point.  Click here for "6 Reasons Why Employers Are Reluctant to Provide Feedback if You Did Not Get the Job" word document

●   Click here for References power  point

●   Go to page 31 in your manual and list 3 references

●  Click  here for a sample reference page 

●  Click here for other career letters -show thank you note sample

 

http://curranoncareers.com/rethinking-college-career-preparation-2/?goback=%2Egde_1774538_member_234268110
Click on link above for "A More Honest Approach to College Career Preparation" which has very good career-related stats and what employers are seeking 

 

●  Click here or go here for job search information infographic-http://www.interviewsuccessformula.com/ISF-JobSearchToday972.png

 

●  Click here to view infographic on Professionalism in the Workplace or go to this website for the entire article- http://comerecommended.com/2012/05/college-grads-lacking-professionalism-in-the-workplace-infographic/


OR


Click here for 7 things you don't know about the job search

 

Click here for myths about USAJobsToday 

 

-Networking-Mentors

-First Year on the Job

-Salary and Cost of Living

-How to Handle Long Period of Unemployment

-Dining

 

Social Resumes-http://socialtimes.com/infographic-how-to-build-a-social-resume_b116943

Interviews from another era-

http://matthewjleblanc.tumblr.com/post/29545474789/the-origins-of-the-job-interview-as-we-know-it?goback=%2Egde_3769124_member_147473859

Activity-Have dining services come to class and do dining etiquette.

Best way to find a job video-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS9c6tZ1R14&list=UUUpIGr7JRwp0h7oieYS967w&index=5&feature=plcp

Web-based PP on LinkedIn-very current:
 http://www.slideshare.net/carlnielson/job-hunting-in-the-21st-century-for-students?ref=http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=320048&trk=tab_pro

Social Resumes:
Social Resumes-How to build one- http://socialtimes.com/infographic-how-to-build-a-social-resume_b116943
Click here for Social Resume Tips
 Click here and use Razume.com and create a social resume-It will be graded-
         Social Resume


5 Tips for Getting an Interview Next Week

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 Red-Confirmed
Blue-Not Confirmed

 

Wednesdays: 5-7 PM-Job Search Class

SPEAKERS:
● Class 1 -Jan. 30
● Class 2 - Feb. 6
● Class 3 - Feb. 13
● Class 4 - Feb. 20
● Class 5 - Feb. 27
● Class 6 - March 6-
 ● Class 7 - March 13-Walgreen-Mike Zajac-Community Leader-Walgreens #12130, 909 Mt. Hermon Road, Salisbury, MD 21804-(ph) 410-334-2194/(f) 410-334-3920- mgr.12130@store.walgreens.com
● Class 8 - March 20-Spring Break
● Class 9 - March 27-Mentors from "Major Mentor Connections Panel" will present at 6 pm.
● Class 10 - April 3
● Class 11 - April 10
● Class 12 - April 17
● Class 13 - April 24
● Class 14 - May 1-Kathryn E Redden-DELTA Resources, Inc., Senior Program Analyst SCSC Human Resources
● Class 15 - May 8-Mock Interviews-Enterprise-Terri Morris/Chris Feraday-Target-Jud Sokol-AXA Advisors, LLC
● Class 16 - May 15-Finals 

 


 For next semesters book additions

-Add cover letter template-Click here for cover letter template
-Add "Action Verbs" to book-resumes

Add-Are these good or bad objectives??

-To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people. 

-“Seeking a project management position with leadership responsibilities including problem solving, planning, organizing and managing budgets.”

-Obtain a position at XYZ Company where I can maximize my management skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience.

-To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in the field of finance.

-To secure a management position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in human relations, project management, and staff recruitment and retention.

-While I am open to any uses of my educational achievements, I am decidedly disposed that the task of the new career-related responsibility be so oriented as to at least partially address or configure and  to ultimately lead to the application of more rarefied and challenging facets of financial management as the major sphere of the responsibility of the stated position. 

-To continue my career with an organization that will utilize my MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION & ADMINISTRATIVE skills to benefit mutual growth and success. 

Click here to view good resume objectives

redo cover letter power point and add template

Create a cover letter do's and don't's

Virtual Job Fair:
-Sent students email on May 28th to register

 

 

 


 

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