August 29

Hi class
Today you got your interview results back. I am proud of all of you who participated in the project. WELL DONE.

We then went over the parts of a paycheck:
Definitions to know:
Gross Pay: Pay before deductions
Net Pay: Pay after deductions
Pay Frequency: weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly
Direct Deposit
Salary:
Hourly

Be able to calculate gross pay from hours worked (including overtime)
Calculate net pay

Homework:
Chapter 6 lesson 5 review questions on page 189
Workbook page 34

August 27

Today in class you all went on your job interviews.
When you returned to class, you were asked to reflect on the whole process, and answer 4 questions.

1) How well do you think it went?
2) How could you improve?
3) Thinking about the questions you were asked:
- What questions do you think you answered well?
- What questions could you answer differently?
4) How well do you think you answered non-verbally?

Next class, we find out who has been hired, and we will discuss the parts of a paycheck, and calculate monthly pay, and annual pay.

August 23

Today in class we went over interview techniques in preparation for Monday's mock interview exam.
Remember all I have taught you (you do have handouts)

On Friday (tomorrow) begin making your contacts with the interviewers listed on job ad posted in my classroom. You must make the interview. If you fail to do so, you will automatically fail you test. Also be on time, 5 minutes late, and you have failed the test.

Bring your resume and cover letter addressed to the interviewer
Example:

Ms. Susan Wehrsig
1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936

Dear Ms. Wehrsig,

Use the school information as contact info for all interviewers
Go to interview dressed as instructed:

Ladies: Blouse and skirt or dress, closed shoes (not sneakers)
Gentlemen: Dress shirt (NO TIE), slacks, belts and dress shoes.
You will dress in interview clothing during lunch.

Remember to great interviewer with firm handshake, and wait to be directed to a seat.

Again this is a TEST, so be prepared.

Your homework:
Get ready for interview, study potential questions.

August 21

Hi Class,
Today we critiqued resumes. I was disappointed that most of you do not take my class seriously, as less that half of you completed your work

Your homework tonight:

Write, or edit your resumes and cover letters;
Your cover letters should be addressed to me:

Ms. Michelle Correia
Human Resource Manager
1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)935-4936

You must also fill out application for KTA
And you must read Chapter 10: lesson 6 on finding a job
DO workbook page 60

August 16

Hi class
Today we discusse resume writing. You all received handouts on effective cover letters and resumes.

Homework: Write your resume.

August 10

Hi Class,

Here is the PowerPoint for today's class. Homework is shown on last page.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/241394/August-10

August 8

Bell Ringer: What is "passion"?

In Class:
We identified skills, qualities, and values each person has. We also shared our ideal jobs.

Homework:
Read Chapter 10 lesson 3 and answered the end of chapter questions.
Research "ideal" occupation.

August 6, 2007

Hi Class,

Today's Bell Ringer: What is the difference between a job and a career.

After the bell ringer, a few of you shared your 20 year plan with the class.

The topic of today's class was "How do you turn a passion into a career?"

We read an article and answer some thought provoking questions that serve to help guide you to a career that incorporates some of your passions into it.

For Homework: Read pages 300-305 in your textbook, and do Activities 55 and 56 in your workbooks.

See you Wednesday.

Welcome Back

Welcome to school students. Hope you had a great summer.
Welcome to your homework blog site. Obviously you all found it OK as you are reading this message.
Today in class you received your syllabus, and we discussed my vision for the class.
I asked you to prepare a 20 year plan over the weekend (your first homework assignemnt).
To prepare your 20 year plan, I asked you to invision where you will be:
1 year after graduation from High School
5 years after High School
10 years after high school
20 years after high school.

Next week, you will take this plans and prepare a scrapbook page for eache year. So what you will do his convey your plans in pictures ONLY!!!! So be looking for pictures of your college, your homes, you in your future occupation, etc. I will provide more info on TUesday.

Also you must have your parental letter signed and returned to me on Tuesday.

Have a great weekend.