Who needs to attend today..

All students need to attend except Karina, Triston, and Spencer.

Scholarships

If you are interesting in applying for scholarships, check out the scholarship posts –http://nwtech.edu/alvacc/category/scholarships/ – which you actually access at any time by going to Announcements and then selecting Scholarships from the Categories option.  Be sure to check out UCango2.org for scholarships.

Some scholarship deadlines that are approaching:

• Organization of Rural Schools of Oklahoma Scholarship – Due to Mrs. Frascht 2.15.23 –  Seniors (any senior plus  and one senior of a Northwest Tech employee)
• OSAG Scholarship – Due 2.28.23 – Seniors who are a child of a NWTC district employee
• Oklahoma School Insurance Group Scholarship – Due 3.03.23 – Seniors

Cover letters and Envelopes …

You should have started working on a cover letter and envelope that could be used when applying for a job.  You were allowed to choose a “job” you would like to apply for. Instructions for creating the cover letter and envelope are available at http://nwtech.edu/alvacc/computer-business-1-09-23/.

The following students need to complete or make corrections to the cover letter and envelope:

• Morning sessions – Mason, Wyatt, and Hunter.
• Afternoon session – Ryan, Wesley, and Jatniel

Personality Assessment Assignment 

The following students need to complete the 16Personalities test and the VJS Assignment:

• Morning Session: Mason and Wyatt
• Afternoon Session: Wesley

Your personality type influences many areas of your life.  Many people find that understanding their personality type makes it much easier to see themselves objectively. This self-awareness helps them access their strengths and address weaknesses in ways that make their lives better. One of the most rewarding aspects of personality typology is when people discover that they’re not alone in the way that they think and feel. It can be a great relief to realize that many other people share surprisingly similar internal mechanics and that each personality type’s approach to life is valid. Personality typology is also extremely helpful among people who don’t share similar traits. Learning how differently the personality types function lets diverse people communicate and understand each other better. This can have powerfully beneficial effects in the workplace.

You will be using the 16Personalities.com website during this assignment to determine your personality style.  Before starting the assessment be sure no one is logged into the website.  If no one is logged in, a “Take the Test” button should be available in the top right corner of the window.  If there is a “personality character” displaying in the top right corner of the screen, someone forgot to log in before leaving.  When your results display, be sure to the results emailed to you by creating an account!  Do not click to proceed until we have created an account AND created a screen shot of your results which we will also print.

Virtual Job Shadow Login Instructions

Staff and students of the Northwest Tech Campus – Alva may access their user accounts at https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/login/AC5760/users/?. Students will use the same username and password as used for WorkKeys assessments. Usernames (except for a few students) will be your FirstnameLastname. Your password will be a six digit number representing your birthdate such as 020503 if you were born on February 5, 2003. If you need assistance with your username and password, please let Mrs. Frascht know.  Usernames and passwords should be recorded in the Passwords Google Sheet I have provided in the Google Drive folder I have Shared with you for the Career Center.

When you get to Question 12… you will NOT name a classmate; however. I do want you to provide me with characteristics in a person that you find challenging to work with.

Upon completion of the assignment, you should have the following:

• Completed the 16Personalities.com assessment
• Created an account and had your results emailed to you
• Created a screenshot of your results
• Printed the screenshot of your results
• Uploaded the screenshot of your results to the Shared Google Drive folder I made for you
• Completed the questions within the VJS 16Personalities.com Assignment
• Submitted the assignment
• Downloaded and printed the assignment

 

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment  – Interviewing – Tips by Job Genius and Possible Interview Questions 2022-2023 Assignment

The following needs to be completed:

• Morning session: VJS Interviewing Tips Assignment and Google Doc with Interviewing Questions – Mason, Jonathan, Thomas, Wyatt and Tucker

Login Instructions

Staff and students of the Northwest Tech Campus – Alva may access their user accounts at https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/login/AC5760/users/?. Students will use the same username and password as used for WorkKeys assessments. Usernames (except for a few students) will be your FirstnameLastname. Your password will be a six digit number representing your birthdate such as 020503 if you were born on February 5, 2003. If you need assistance with your username and password, please let Mrs. Frascht know.  Usernames and passwords should be recorded in the Passwords Google Sheet I have provided in the Google Drive folder I have Shared with you for the Career Center.

Complete the Job Interview Tips  Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.

1. Be sure to follow the steps of the assignment in Virtual Job Shadow Interview Tips Assignment including watching the linked video in closed captioning mode.
2. Print your Computer and Business Interview Questions document when you have answered all the questions.
3. Print the results of the VJS assignment after it is submitted and downloaded and add the work to your black notebook.

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment – Interview Follow Up and Tips for First Day Assignment (2022-2023)

Complete the following:

1. Complete the Interview Follow Up and Tips for First Day Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.
2. Download and print the results or completed assignment and put the printouts in your black binder.
3. Compose and email to me using alvacc@nwtech.edu as the email you are sending it to.  This email is to be composed as a thank you for the interview letter using the sample job and information as you did for the cover letter. The email needs to be at least two paragraphs with at least three sentences per paragraph. Some things to include in the email: position that you applied for, what you liked about the company and/or position, why you would be a good employee for the company and or a good fit for this position, any experiences or training that makes you a good candidate for the job, etc. Add your email address to the bcc portion of the email (ask me if you need help). Then print a copy of the email once it is delivered to you and put the printout in your black binder.

It’s important to keep your thank-you message short and focused. Most people skim email, so you want to be brief and to the point. Your email message should include:

• Subject (Your Name – Thank You)
• Greeting
• First paragraph (thank you for the interview, what you like about the company and what you have to offer the employer)
• Second paragraph (offer to answer any questions, looking forward to hearing from you)
• Signature (include your wider contact information (phone, Skype ID, LinkedIn URL, etc.) , so it’s easy for them to respond)

Some examples of thank you emails are provided below:

Short thank-you note

This brief thank-you note includes all of the essentials in a straightforward manner:

Subject line: Thanks for meeting with me

Hello Pat,

Thanks again for taking the time to meet with me yesterday afternoon. I enjoyed our conversation about the Marketing Manager position and appreciated learning more about working with the marketing team.

It sounds like a rewarding role, especially given the opportunities for collaboration and advancement. I think my master’s in marketing and marketing experience would make me an excellent candidate for the role.

I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you more. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need additional information about my references.

Thank you,

Hannah Lee
hannah.lee@email.com
222-555-7777

Detailed thank-you note

If you want to add more information to what you discussed during the interview, consider sending a more detailed thank-you letter. A detailed thank-you letter can show that you were being attentive during the interview by referencing details of what was discussed.

Subject line: Thank you for meeting with me

Hello Pat,

Thank you for taking the time to interview me this morning. I enjoyed our conversation about the Marketing Manager position and appreciated learning more about how the role works. The way the marketing and advertising teams work together sounds ideal for reaching goals and optimizing performance.

The Marketing Manager position sounds like a rewarding role, especially given the opportunities for leadership and advancement. I think my master’s in marketing from Edison University and more than seven years of experience leading marketing teams would make me an excellent candidate for this position.

I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you more. Please don’t hesitate to contact me to arrange a follow-up interview.

Thank you,

Hannah Lee
hannah.lee@email.com
222-555-7777

Informal thank-you note

If you apply for a job in an industry that prioritizes casual communication, or you are interviewing for an internal position and you know your interviewer, an informal thank-you note may be appropriate.

Subject line: Great to meet you

Hi Pat,

Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me earlier today. Our conversation about the Marketing Manager position was inspiring, and it was fantastic to learn more about the role.

The job sounds exciting, and I think I would be an ideal candidate, thanks to my master’s degree and years of experience in the field.

Please contact me if you want to discuss further. Thanks again for the opportunity.

Thanks,

Hannah Lee
hannah.lee@email.com
222-555-7777

Formal thank-you letter

When you apply for a role in an industry that relies on more official interactions, plan to send a formal thank-you letter.

Subject line: Thank you for the interview

Dear Dr. Chen,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about the Marketing Manager position this morning. It was inspiring to have such an insightful conversation about marketing metrics, and it was a pleasure to learn more about your insight into the industry.

The details you shared about the position and future goals for the marketing team convinced me that the role would be an ideal match for my qualifications. I believe that my Master of Science in Marketing from Edison University and seven years of experience as a marketing specialist would allow me to make a valuable contribution to the department.

Thank you,

Hannah Lee
hannah.lee@email.com
222-555-7777