WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification:

If you did not complete the WorkKeys Completion Assignment  last week you will need to do so today. I have added a copy of that MS Word file to the folder I have created for you and shared with you on Google Drive.  You will need to open that file in Google Docs and complete all sections.  I will review with you where to find the information.  Upon completion of the assignment, you will print one copy for me after being sure to save a copy in the shared Google drive.

The following students need to complete the WorkKeys Completion Assignment and print one copy for me (do not staple):

• Jacob

Resumes and Job Applications

You may review the Best Way to Write a Resume by Job Genius video at provided below.  You may also find the video at the top of the Resumes page – –  (http://nwtech.edu/alvacc/resumes/) –  of the Career Center website.

Valvoline also has information regarding resumes and interviewing.  You can view the video below:

Auto Tech Students – After viewing the video above, go to https://team.valvoline.com/ and log in to your account or create an account if you do not have one. If you have to create an account, use northwest-alva as the student code. After you have signed in to your account click on your profile icon (top right) and select “My Dashboard”.  Then scroll down the page to the bottom right corner to view the Ignition Program options.  Select “Resumes and Interviewing 101” and take the online quiz.

Resumes

Have you created a resume in an easy to read professional format?  You should include a heading at the top of the resume that includes full name, full address, phone number and email address.  Sections of your resume may include qualification summary, education, licensure, work experience, additional skills, professional memberships, community activities, honors and awards, and references.  Be sure to use formatting that allows the reader to easily distinguish between the different sections.  Proofread your final copy.  Sometimes it is easier to download a document and work in Microsoft Word and then re-upload to the Google Drive than utilize Google Docs.  You may choose whichever method is easiest for you.  Links to sample resumes are available on the Resumes page – –  (http://nwtech.edu/alvacc/resumes/) –  of the Career Center website.

Be sure to…..

1. Put a copy of your resume in stored in the Google Drive folder I have created for you!  Do not “share” your resume with me from a different folder.  You may need to download it and then drag it into that folder I created but have a copy of your resume stored in the folder I have shared with you.
2. Put the most important sections towards the top of the resume.
3. Put most recent information within the section at the top of the section.
4. Include certifications such as WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (if you scored at least a three or higher on the WorkKeys tests)
5. Include Northwest Technology Center (not Alva Votech  or Northwestern Technology Center) and your program name in the education section.
6. Include National Technical Honor Society in the organizations if you were inducted this year and/or last year.
7. Use an easy to read font but not the standard Times New Roman that many other people may use.
8. Ask me to look over your resume before printing your final copy.

Be sure to include the following sections if applicable:

• Objective or Summary (To attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University and obtain a Mass Communications degree before pursuing a career in Marketing.)
• Education (High school and Northwest Technology Center and includes dates of attendance and city and state of school)
• Work Experience (Include name and city and state of company, job title, dates of employment and job duties as bulleted items)
• Certifications (WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate for example)
• Honors and Awards (National Technical Honor Society, sports awards, perfect attendance awards, student of quarter award)
• Extracurricular Activities (include activities within those)
• Community Service/Volunteer Activities
• Skills
• References

Job Application

Many companies require the applicant to complete a job application in order to be considered as a candidate for that job.  Applications may need to be completed online or downloaded then completed using software such as MS Word or Adobe Acrobat.  Some applications can be sent electronically while other companies prefer a printed copy.  The Best Way to Write a Resume by Job Genius video provided above provides tips for completing a job application.  Download the sample job application to your computer.  After completing the application upload it to your folder on the Shared Google Drive.  Please ask me for help with inserting your information into the application.