Project: "I Want That Job!" (50pts.)

Journal
Take a moment to reflect on and then write down your work or life related experiences and how they might benefit an employer. – You have more experiences than you think! (Eg1. Sports: Team work, Commitment, Punctual, etc. Eg2. Babysitting: Trustworthy, punctual, responsible, etc.).

Activity
"Your parents say you need to get a job. There are 3 job openings in St. Helena. Review the job openings below. In your Journal, write four attributes that the employer is probably looking for for each."

Step#1: Select A Job
Pick one of the jobs below that you feel you are qualified for.

• Job #1: Law Firm Clerk ($15)
• Job Description: Applicant will be expected to file documents and make copies.
• Job #2: Safeway, Courtesy Clerk ($15)
• Job Description: Applicant will bag customer’s groceries, clean messes, help customer with their groceries, get price checks and retrieve shopping carts.
• Job #3: Laborer, Horn Construction Co. ($18)
• Job Description: Applicant will be expected to dig, clean, assist carpenters and do any non-skilled task asked of them. This individual needs to be physically strong.

Step #2: Write A Resume
I will create a document in Google Docs and Share with the class (Hepara). View the Resume Writing Hints below and begin writing your reseume. Craft your resume so that it will focus on those attributes you feel the employer would like to see in an employee.

Resume Writing Hints:

• Sample Resume (Instructor)
• Hints to help you write an effective resume. (click here.)
• Formatting a resume. (click here.)

Step #3: Interview For The Job
Each student will approach a Student Panel that will act as the employer hiring for each one of the jobs above. Each panel will be looking for not only soft skills but also as each applicant questions so they can see if they fulfill the attributes most likely being sought after by the employer. Each Panel member will vote and then explain their choice.

1. Applicants will leave the room.
2. Panel will view the applicant's resume (Google Docs) and discuss.
3. Applicant will enter the room and each panel member will ask each candidate a minimum of one question.
4. The panel will discuss who they feel would be the best person to hire and why. They will then vote and announce the findings.