https://www.businesstrainingworks.com/training-resources/five-free-business-etiquette-training-games
https://www.communityinclusion.org/pdf/networkingmanual_F.pdf
https://www.communityinclusion.org/pdf/networkingmanual_F.pdf
3 things that will help you get a job at any level.......
3 things that will help you get a job (not guarantee a job)
1. Networking (professional networking, not social networking)
2. Internships/volunteering/summer jobs:
3. Independent project
1. Networking (professional networking, not social networking)
2. Internships/volunteering/summer jobs:
3. Independent project
Networking (activity)
(need a worksheet where students map out who they know)
Networking is being able to use your existing contacts that you have built up over time to position yourself to get a job, or other access you would not normally have to people and knowledge. Networking is a 2 way street and works both ways; you can also help those people you know in their career/life.
Your network: You have friends, who knows someone who works at ......? Disneyland employees get 3 people in free each day that they work, Six Flags perks, others? who here has a parent with perks of the job? DO you ever get to share those perks with your friends?
How do people network? Face to Face, at events, on the internet, for example LinkedIn
The key is learning peoples names and what they do for a living. If they mention they know someone, make a mental note. Never ask for a favor the first time you meet someone. But always say "nice meeting you" at the end, and afterwards write down their name and company or any other information that was pertinent.
Adults are almost always impressed with a polite young person who has social graces (see my lesson on etiquette)
A network developed inside your career field tends to be stronger than one outside your career field
Article on what percentage of jobs are obtained by networking, also read linked article on "forward approach" which allows you to broaden your network.
LinkedIn Who do I know, and who do those people know? You can set up a linkedIn account
NNDB.com On a higher, wealthier level, famous people know each other. You can track their relations ships with this website, and maybe it wil help you in the future find a "network" that can help you get a job. Some students have even found their parents on this, and then seen their parents network.
Ask you parents if they have a linked in account, and can you look at their connections.
Jason Galvin/news reporter...he got his job because a tv station executive went to the same college 8 years before him, but did not know Jason, and the executive called the college up to ask about him. What do you think the college said and why? There was a stack of 50 resumes, but she saw the college, and decided to only interview him based on one phone call to the college and one interview.
Jason Galvin sportscaster
Alumni and Alumni networks (ie USC, UCLA, etc) Going to college aso builds your social network
Networking is being able to use your existing contacts that you have built up over time to position yourself to get a job, or other access you would not normally have to people and knowledge. Networking is a 2 way street and works both ways; you can also help those people you know in their career/life.
Your network: You have friends, who knows someone who works at ......? Disneyland employees get 3 people in free each day that they work, Six Flags perks, others? who here has a parent with perks of the job? DO you ever get to share those perks with your friends?
How do people network? Face to Face, at events, on the internet, for example LinkedIn
The key is learning peoples names and what they do for a living. If they mention they know someone, make a mental note. Never ask for a favor the first time you meet someone. But always say "nice meeting you" at the end, and afterwards write down their name and company or any other information that was pertinent.
Adults are almost always impressed with a polite young person who has social graces (see my lesson on etiquette)
A network developed inside your career field tends to be stronger than one outside your career field
Article on what percentage of jobs are obtained by networking, also read linked article on "forward approach" which allows you to broaden your network.
LinkedIn Who do I know, and who do those people know? You can set up a linkedIn account
NNDB.com On a higher, wealthier level, famous people know each other. You can track their relations ships with this website, and maybe it wil help you in the future find a "network" that can help you get a job. Some students have even found their parents on this, and then seen their parents network.
Ask you parents if they have a linked in account, and can you look at their connections.
Jason Galvin/news reporter...he got his job because a tv station executive went to the same college 8 years before him, but did not know Jason, and the executive called the college up to ask about him. What do you think the college said and why? There was a stack of 50 resumes, but she saw the college, and decided to only interview him based on one phone call to the college and one interview.
Jason Galvin sportscaster
Alumni and Alumni networks (ie USC, UCLA, etc) Going to college aso builds your social network
Internships/volunteering/summer jobs.......to expand your network and knowledge
These three items are a way to increase the power of your network and your knowledge. Make sure to work hard at each of these, and always ask for a letter of recommendation at the end. Never do the same exact thing two summers in a row, but always try and do one of these that is related to your field of interest. So a student interested in being a veterinarian could volunteer at a dog rescue one summer, do an internship at a vet's office another summer, and work at a pet store another summer. This builds your resume. Again.... A network developed inside your career field tends to be stronger than one outside your career field
internships.com (never pay for an internship, it should be free, or they pay you. There are guidelines for internships. If you are NOT getting paid, you should be in learning about how the business works, not just being assigned menial tasks, like go get coffee and donuts for everyone. Sometimes interns that are super get offered a job at the same place.
25 of the best internships...... great places to get an internship.
When should you get an internship? It is never too soon to get some type of internship. While in high school, a 3 or 4 week internship can be arranged with a local business, especially if the business has never had an intern. You can negotiate the terms of the internship with the business, even asking if there are certain activities you can focus on while interning.
Volunteering: Some people volunteer places, and that helps build your resume. On occasion, not often, those volunteers end up being offered jobs. Either way, at minimum you are gaining experience and developing more of your network.
Summer Jobs can be found in your area, or summerjobs.com or Snagajob.com
Summer jobs are nice because you make some money, and build your network. Try to get a job that is somehow related to your career, but if you can't, you will at minimum be learning work skills and increasing your network. Again.... A network developed inside your career field tends to be stronger than one outside your career field
If you want to be a chef, a summer job at McDonalds will show you how food is handled and how a business works. Most people would say "but I want to be a chef, not work at fast food. They are missing the point, no you are net getting the cooking skills there, you are learning how the food industry works. Why would that be important? See my lesson on the "Big Picture" . Do you just want to be a chef, or do you want to understand all the industry surrounding a chef?
internships.com (never pay for an internship, it should be free, or they pay you. There are guidelines for internships. If you are NOT getting paid, you should be in learning about how the business works, not just being assigned menial tasks, like go get coffee and donuts for everyone. Sometimes interns that are super get offered a job at the same place.
25 of the best internships...... great places to get an internship.
When should you get an internship? It is never too soon to get some type of internship. While in high school, a 3 or 4 week internship can be arranged with a local business, especially if the business has never had an intern. You can negotiate the terms of the internship with the business, even asking if there are certain activities you can focus on while interning.
Volunteering: Some people volunteer places, and that helps build your resume. On occasion, not often, those volunteers end up being offered jobs. Either way, at minimum you are gaining experience and developing more of your network.
Summer Jobs can be found in your area, or summerjobs.com or Snagajob.com
Summer jobs are nice because you make some money, and build your network. Try to get a job that is somehow related to your career, but if you can't, you will at minimum be learning work skills and increasing your network. Again.... A network developed inside your career field tends to be stronger than one outside your career field
If you want to be a chef, a summer job at McDonalds will show you how food is handled and how a business works. Most people would say "but I want to be a chef, not work at fast food. They are missing the point, no you are net getting the cooking skills there, you are learning how the food industry works. Why would that be important? See my lesson on the "Big Picture" . Do you just want to be a chef, or do you want to understand all the industry surrounding a chef?
Independent project
(something NOT for school): Do a project related to your career field, and then make sure that is included in college apps and job applications/interviews. This must be not related to school so that it shows initiative on your part, that you can work on something without supervision and can complete a major project. Maybe your project is related to a local business, non profit, or community need. Someone who wants to be a vet could design a lost pet app, or maybe set up an adoption day. The more unique the better
Example: writing your own book, creating your own website on a topic related to your future career, starting your own very small business (I have students buying products from China and selling on Ebay), creating your own movie, starting a Youtube channel about your career choice.
MAKE IT ALL RELATED TO YOUR FUTURE GOAL
Example: writing your own book, creating your own website on a topic related to your future career, starting your own very small business (I have students buying products from China and selling on Ebay), creating your own movie, starting a Youtube channel about your career choice.
MAKE IT ALL RELATED TO YOUR FUTURE GOAL