KCTC’s Business & Industry Career Expo

Is Coming February 29th 2012…

“Work Based Learning…

Real World. Real Learning.

Adulthood

Job/Career

Apartment /House

Supplies Personal Needs

Education/Training

Clothing

Money Earned

Transportation

Food

Health/Car Insurance

College? Adulthood? Job?

Money! I have got to get a plan.

Self Awareness

Option Awareness

Decision Making

Action Planning

She needs …

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.

~Author Unknown

KCTC’s Business & Industry Career Expo

Is Coming February 29th 2012…

Visit Employers and ask questions, they are here because of you

Be respectful of employers/others and use inside voices if you are having a conversation

with other students

KCTC Career Fair & Business Etiquette Tips…

Wear Business Casual Clothing

Do not chew gum

Put away and turn off cell phones

Turn off and put away Ipods

Career Fair & Business Etiquette Tips…

Do not eat food or drink beverages

Cover tattoo's if possible

Do not wear excessive piercings

Career Fair & Interview Etiquette Tips…

KCTC’s Business & Industry Career Expo

Is Coming February 23rd 2011…

KCTC Work-Based LearningCareer Fair Tips

Business & Industry Career Expo, February 23, 2011

Most interviewers make their first judgment of you based on how you

greet them and what you are wearing.

Dress appropriately, first impressions are very

important .”

Make sure you practice and are prepared to …

•Greet Employers with a handshake •Answer questions about your acquired skills, education, and personal attributes

Having a resume is proper when attending a Job Fair, it allows the employer to take a quick glance at your qualifications.

“YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES

YOUR ALTITUDE”

LIFESTYLE

GOALS/DREAMS

JOB/CAREER

KCTC’s Business & Industry Career Expo

Is Coming February 29th 2012…

C. Jay & Fantasia Barrino

“Dress to Impress”

“What Not to Wear“ Career Expo & Job Interview Tips

Mrs. Washington’s Son, BA Television Production & Communications

Kent Career Technical Center Business & Industry Career Expo 2012

What Not To Wear Fashion Tips!

Do your best to be dressed for success!

HostDarius Brown “Beyond the Red Carpet” ABC NEWS

What Not to Wear to a Career Expo or Job Interview Fashion Tips from Taylor Swift…

Make sure you look you look impressive, “Dollies.”

• No Hats• No Big Purses• Pants in boots

My shirt would be fabulous though!

What Not to Wear to a Career Expo or Job Interview Fashion Tips from Jay Z…

Make sure you don’t wear your everyday grunge.

• No Gym Shoes• No Jeans• No Do Rags or Scarfs

What Not to Wear to a Career Expo or Job Interview Fashion Tips from Katy Perry…

Keep it modest girls at the Career Fair or Interview!

• No Strapless or Sleeveless tops • No Leggings• Watch the make up

What Not to Wear to a Career Expo or Job Interview Fashion Tips from Lil Wayne…

You got to stay in the game, so I will make this plain…

• No T- Shirts• No Hoodies• No Bling• Cover Tattoos• No Sunglasses

Darius Brown “Beyond the Red Carpet” ABC NEWS

Do your best to be dressed for success!!

Darius & Kardashian

Last Words from the desk of C Jay…

Make your First Impression Your Best it Will Take You Far !!!

Rearranging the World

Student Services/Work Based Learning supports KCTC’s

educational goal to help prepare students for life

after high school …

Career ExplorationInternships

Work experiencesApprenticeships

College Vocational Training

Employability Skills

KCTC’s Business & Industry Career Expo

Is Coming February 29th 2012…

A. Apply alone, not with friends

B. Dress appropriately

C. Be courteous

D. Take a pocket application or resume for easy reference

E. Make sure your handwriting is legible

“Best Practices” when applying for a job in person

WHAT SHOULD I PUT IN "POSITION APPLING FOR"

Never just put the word "anything" or "doesn't matter.”

Customer Service, can be used when you don’t know specifics

What does an employer look for when reviewing my application?

Completeness, Neatness, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Blanks or incomplete answers on a application may disqualify you so make

sure you answer every question.