Resume' and Covering letters and final exam dates

Hello Planners,

This week we are working on creating a resume' and a Covering letter. We will be using myBlueprint to do this, but the two other links provided for you here have excellent examples of various types you may wish to use as well as some helpful hints.

Due Nov. 2/3 Rough drafts of each must be printed and brought to class for peer edit and homework check.

Nov. 4/5 Final drafts Due. 

Your final exam for this term is your Mock interview. These will take place on Nov.19/20 you must attend on the date written here.

We will begin practicing for the interviews Oct. 30th onward.

Thanks for writing these dates into your agenda and holding to them.

Day 1 homework due oct. 20th

Hey Planners!

Today we looked at Transferable skills (skills we may possess that we can use in a variety of situations). As we look ahead to resume'  building, we are identifying our skills in action.

 Homework ( day 1 due Oct. 20/ day 2 Oct. 21):

• Choose a job you could do today and would  today ( you have the skills). Remember that entry level jobs come with some training on the job.
• List the top 5 skills  needed for that job that you have.
• For each of these 5 skills, give an example of you demonstrating/doing that skill.

Please be careful with your grammar, spelling and organization as we are beginning the practice of writing for professional situations.

• please type your work, print it and hand it in on time.

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

Ms. S

myBlueprint #2

Hello Planners!

This is what we did on Day one today; we will work on this on day two when we return. As such, the home work is for Day one only. Due Oct. 14 but will be due for Day two Due Oct. 15:

·     Look up the 3 jobs you identified on your last assignment as interesting.

·     Choose 1 to explore further. Then:

·     List 3 duties associated with the job

·      List 3 skills required for this job and how one might use them. (you have to think)`

·     What is the compensation/pay range?

·     What sort/level of education do you need to start this job?

·     Watch the videos of a day in the life of this job.

·     What do you think about this job now that you have learned more? What about it suits you ? What does not suit you?

       Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving weekend.

        Ms. S

         

myBlueprint homework

Hello Planners;

Currently we are working with this new program  myBlueprint 

• When you log on, you will need the activation key  uhill.
• Please choose uhill, Ms. Silvers, and block A or H (which ever you are in) if asked.

In class you are being introduced to the general functions of the site as well as taking a closer look at: 'Career Spectrum' and ' Career IQ'.

For homework: Due Oct. 9/13 complete the 'Career Spectrum' quizzes and read through your results carefully. When you have done so, produce the following to hand in:

• Write a short personal response about your findings. What do you think? Were there surprises or questions?
• List your main result /type for each of the 5 sections. ex. Shepherd or Social science 
• List 3 occupations recommended for you that most interest you.

Feel free to explore the site all you like.

Ms. S

Sign up for myBlueprint

Hello Planners:

Your homework for next day is to create a myBlueprint account.

• When you log on, you will need the activation key  uhill.
• Please choose uhill, Ms. Silvers, and block A or H (which ever you are in) if asked

Once you create an account I will approve you and then you can get started.

• I recommend you work through the Career Spectrum  quizzes first. 
• Check out the videos.
• Take the challenges and possibly win prizes!

Have fun.

Ms. S