End of the Year Advice

Congratulations as you move on to life after high school. Please take a moment to reflect upon your experiences at the work place/volunteer site.

1. What do you consider the three most important things that you can do to prepare for a job interview? Discuss why each is important.

2. What is the most important lesson you have learned on the job?

3. Name two positive things you gained/learned while taking this class.

4. What would you change about this class if you were to take it again?

5. What advice would you give to students taking this course next year?

Last Blog
Three weeks ago, you were asked to find an online article that deals with careers and tips for success. I have chosen six articles of the twelve that have been submitted on your blogs.
The links to these articles are below (along with the students’ name that selected them):
http://humanresources.about.com/od/careersuccess/Career_Success.htm (TIFFANY)
http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html (Matt)
http://careertipsblog.com/ (Jen)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25351333/ (Jenna)
http://www.quintcareers.com/career_planning_tips.html (Cecilia)
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-8_mistakes_to_avoid_in_your_first_quot_real_quot_job-1255 (Paul)

Directions:
1. Skim through the titles of all SIX articles.
2. Decide what TWO articles you are going to read (You MAY NOT CHOOSE AN ARTICLE THAT YOU ORIGINALLY PICKED)
3. Read TWO articles and summarize them on your blog page.
4. Choose one fact from each of the articles that you agree with, state them, and explain why you believe in it.
5. Lastly, visit each of your classmate’s blog pages and give an “end of the year” wish (like a yearbook signing…keep it clean!).

Do you want to quit?

Please read the following article and answer the questions:
http://www.nowhiring.com/job-articles/quitting-your-job.aspx

1a. Talk about a time when you quit a job. If you have never quit a job, please move onto question 1d.
1b. Did you follow the advice from the article? What advice from the article will you take with you.
1c. How did you handle the confrontation?
1d. (0nly answer if you have never quit a job before) Name two pieces of advice that you will carry with you as you progress in your career.

2. Choose one fact from the article that you agree with, state it, and explain why you believe in it.

3. Now, find an online article that deals with careers and tips for success. (Which ever article I select for this class to study will receive 5 points extra credit.) Paste the link to the article and explain why you chose to highlight this article.

Advanced COOP Students Assignment #2

Please read the following article, Microsoft's Skinput turns hands, arms into buttons at:

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/04/19/microsoft.skinput/index.html

After reading the article, Microsoft's Skinput turns hands, arms into buttons, answer the following questions:

1. If Skinput takes off in the consumer industry, how will this effect the already popular electronic devices, such as i-touch and i-pad? and Will this change the way we do business?

2. Quote one sentence from the text that you surprised you as you were reading. Explain why you chose this sentence.

3. Why do you feel this article was in the Business Section of the news?

4. Comment on at least one of your classmates' responses to this article assignment. Do you agree or disagree with him/her? Explain your reasoning.

This assignment is due: Friday, April 23.

CNN Article Assignment

After reading the article, Young job-seekers hiding their Facebook pages, answer the following questions:

1. Name two statements from the article that you agree with and explain as to why you agree.

2. Did any of the information offend you or did you feel was an invasion of privacy?

2. List two things that YOU will personally change in your profile so that your reputation will not be jeopardized.

3. Comment on at least two of your classmates' responses to this article assignment. Do you agree or disagree with them? Explain your reasoning.

If you do not have a print out of the article, you may access it at:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/29/facebook.job-seekers/index.html?hpt=C1

First Assignment

The first thing to do is to set up your own blog with your first post.
Your first post can be an introduction to yourself along with your business philosophy.

Or, you may find a worthwhile video on School Tube that demonstrates a work-related topic. If you choose to find a video, please post a link to the video or embed it into your blog.

Welcome!

This is the place for your ideas, brainstorms and creativity. It's also the place to share anything and everything that you learn about today's employment and business world. This is the spot to post a link to the news story you just read, a show you just watched, the website you just found, the cool widget or tool you discovered.
Have fun learning!