REFLECTION JOURNAL

MRS. HORWITZ - TEACHER-

4th QUARTER

2007-2008

DIRECTIONS:

1.                Open a Word Document

2.                Place Name in a Header and Footer

3.                File Save As:  Career Journals 4th Quarter

4.                Format the document any way you choose. 

Directions: After reading the career information web site, write a reflection (brief summary) about the information discussed in the article. Use the questions as a guide to writing your reflection, 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.

4/28/08

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?

5/5/08

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. Writing Your First Resume
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/resumewriting/a/firstresume.htm

• What is the goal of a resume?
• How can you find out what potential employers are looking for?
• What are some items to include on your resume?
• What is the key to emphasize on your resume?
• Why is the design of your resume important?

-----Sample Resumes and Letters for Students

4. Character and Personal Reference Letters
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/references/a/character.htm

• What is a character reference?
• Who should you ask to provide a personal reference or write a character reference letter for you?
• Look at the samples of the letters

5. Cover Letter Samples
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/coverlettsample.htm

• What does the article say about cover letters?
• Look at the examples and write down a couple of ideas that you may be able to use on your cover letter.

6. Teen Interview Tips
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/teeninterview.htm

• What is the key to a successful teen interview?

• What does the article say about teen interview attire?

• Why is it important to practice answering interview questions?

• Why should you be prepare for an interview?

• Is it important to have good manners when interviewing?

• What does the article say about schedule, being on time, going on your own, and sending a thank you note?
  -----Teen Interview Attire Website

7. Email Job Applications
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplication_4.htm

• When applying for jobs via email, were should you put the cover letter in the email?
• Should you proofread your email? Why?
• Should you include a signature?
• What else should you include in the email?

8. Thank You Letters

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/thankyouletters.htm

• Is a thank you letter important?
• How should you set up a thank you letter?
• What type of content should you include on a thank you letter?
• Should you write a group thank you letter?
• Do you need a thank you letter for a lunch or dinner interview?