CAREER JOURNALS

 

Directions: After reading the career information web site, fill out a 2-column notes review form. Use the questions as a guide to writing your reflection (summary) and include your opinion of the information. Do not just rewrite the article, state your opinion and understanding of the information presented in the article.

1. Finding Your First Job
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/teenstudentgrad/a/firstjob.htm

• What type of information should you gather before you start a job search?
• What rules/requirements should you check on?
• What should you consider for your first job?
• What type of list should you create?
Name at least 3 job search tips.

-Left Column:

Job information to gather before a job search.
Rules to check on
Consider First Job Options
Make a list
First Job Search Tips

2. Getting Your First Part Time Job
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/justforstudents/a/parttimejob.htm

• What is the most important first step to take?
• What are the 2 reasons you should have a resume?
• Does appearance matter?
• Were can you find a list of companies that have job openings?
• How should you prepare and respond to a company that says NO to you?
• What does the article say and how you communicate?
• What does follow up mean?


3. Get the Facts on a Potential Employer
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/findingajob/Get_the_Facts_on_a_Potential_Employer__2003915-1742.html?subtopic=Preparing+for+Your+Job+Search