Work Strengths Slides Who I Am at Work
Finding My Special Skills
What is a Skill?
A skill is something you are good at doing.
Cooking
Cleaning
Reading
Helping
I can work at school!
I can deliver mail.
I can clean desks.
I can fix books.
Teacher: Add Photo of Class Jobs
What do you like?
FAST
Busy jobs with lots to do!
CALM
Quiet jobs where I can focus.
Your Turn!
Tell a friend ONE thing you are good at doing.
"I am good at..."
Work Power Worksheet My Work Power
What am I good at doing?
Employee Name
Circle your best work skills:
Cleaning
Sorting
Folding
Cooking
Helping
Computers
Draw or write one more skill:
My Work Style
I like to work...
With a Team
On My Own
I like to be...
Outside
Inside
My Visual Resume My Visual Resume
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Glue Student Photo Here
My Top Skills
Cleaning
Sorting
Cooking
Helping People
School Jobs
Mail Delivery
School Site
Campus Cleaning
School Site
Reference
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Teacher / Supervisor
Job Site Discovery Log Campus Safari
Job Site
Discovery
Where am I today?
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What did they do? (Circle)
Cleaning
Cooking
Helping
Office
Sorting
Fixing
Would I like to work here?
Yes!
No Way
My Discovery
One thing I saw that was cool:
Looking the Part Slides Looking the Part
How We Show We are Ready to Work
Clean and Ready
Take a shower or bath.
Brush your teeth.
What should I wear?
YES
Clean clothes without holes. Shoes on your feet.
NO
Pajamas, dirty clothes, or swimsuits.
Body Talk
Eye Contact
Look at the person who is talking.
Handshake
Give a nice, firm handshake or a friendly wave.
Teacher: Demo with a student!
Your Smile is Your Best Tool!
A smile says "I am happy to be here!" and "I am ready to work!"
Let's Practice!
Work Ready Style Slides Looking the Part
Your Work Ready Style
Step 1: Get Ready!
Daily Shower
Being clean is a workplace rule!
Brush Teeth
Fresh breath is professional.
What should I wear?
WORK CLOTHES
Clean shirts, nice pants, sneakers or shoes.
HOME CLOTHES
Pajamas, slippers, or dirty clothes.
Your Turn!
Eye Contact
Firm Wave/Handshake
Big Smile
Let's practice our professional greetings with a partner!
Interview Practice Cards What is your name?
"My name is..."
What are you good at?
"I am good at..."
Why do you want this job?
"I want to help!"
Do you like helping people?
"Yes, I like people."
When can you work?
"I can work on..."
How do you say goodbye?
"Thank you for the talk!"
Write your own question card here!
Write your own question card here!
Talk the Talk Cards What is your name?
"My name is..."
What are you good at?
"I am good at..."
Why work here?
"I want to help!"
Working with a team?
"Yes, I like a team."
Job Ready Certificate JOB READY AWARD
This certificate is proudly awarded to:
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For completing the Career Kickstart unit and showing the world that you are ready to work!
Teacher Signature
Date
Interview Ready Checklist Interview Ready
Mock Interview Reflection
Student Name
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Date
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1. Clean & Ready
Clothes and grooming are professional.
2. Eye Contact
Looked at the person talking.
3. Greeting & Smile
Friendly and positive attitude.
4. Answering
Answered questions about skills.
How did I do?