Goodbye Career Awareness Class

This class is fun as well as important and helpful. Ms. Seitchik is an amazing teacher. This class helps you 

choose the career path that you want. It also allows you to expand in different career choices that fit your

personalities. This class will help you to write and understand the importance of a resume.  She also taught you how to write a cover letter and a thank you letter. And So Much More !

Career Awareness Class

In this class I learned more about my career choice in which I wanted to become when I got older.We wrote different types of documents and letters that will prepare us to get a job. She helped people choose the career they wanted based on their personalities. I learned what a resume was and what was expected to be included in the resume. I also learned how to write a cover letter and a thank you letter.I learned some tips of what to wear to a job interview. This job exploration class has helped me in many ways :) ! !

Writing A Thank You Letter

The purpose of a thank you letter is to say thanks to someone who has interviewed you or helped you in some way with your career development , job search , informational interviewing ( real life research ), and networking. Saying thank you to people who have helped you is one easy way of demonstrating that you have good interpersonal skills. The fact that you have taken the time and effort to say thank you will make a positive impression and will make it more likely that the person concerned will remember you.
Tips:
1. Keep your letter simple focused.
2. Single space you letter and leave a space between each paragraph.
3. Left justify your thank you letter.
4. Use a plain font like Arial, Times New Roman, or Verdana.
5. Select a font size of 10-12 points.
6. The first paragraph of your letter should thank the hiring manager for taking the time to interview you.
7. The second paragraph of your thank you letter should include the reasons why you are a strong candidate for the position.
8. If there is information about your qualifications that you wish you had mentioned during the interview, but didn't get a chance to discuss, use the next paragraph to explain.
9. In your closing paragraph, reiterate your appreciation for being considered for the job and let the hiring manager know you are looking forward to hearing from him or her soon.
10. Leave a blank line after the satuation, between each paragraph, and before the closing.

Dressing For An Interview.

Dress your best for the interview. It is much better to be overdressed than underdressed (or undressed). You should also try and do a little investigating of your prospective employer so that what you wear to the interview makes you look as though you fit in with the organization. If you overdress (which is rare but can happen) or underdress (the more likely scenario), the potential employer may feel that you don't care enough about the job.



Women :

• Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best)
• Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best)
• Clean, polished conservative shoes
• Well-groomed hairstyle
• Clean, trimmed fingernails
• Minimal cologne or perfume
• Empty pocketsno bulges or tinkling coins
• No gum, candy, or cigarettes
• Light briefcase or portfolio case
• No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.) or tattoos

Men:

• Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern
• Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best)
• Dark socks (black is best)
• Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews
• Fresh shave; mustaches are a possible negative, but if you must, make sure it is neat and trimmed
• No beards (unless you are interviewing for a job as a lumberjack!)
• No rings other than wedding ring or college ring
• No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)

Job Application Do's And Dont's

Do

• Read the form thoroughly so that you put relevant information in apropiate sections.
• Follow the instructions accurately ( e.g. ink color, continuation sheets, block capitals )
• Answer the questions with evidence from your experience which demonstrates you.
• Know what job involves you.
• Keep a copy of your form so that you can use it to prepare for an interview or complete other forms.
• Write using active words and I/me statements.
• Put a positive emphasis on your experiences.

Don't

• Leave an sections blank.
• Write illegibly or cross things out.
• Fail to research the employer and the type of work for which you are applying.
• Leave gaps in your employment/study records.
• Misspell words.

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