Career Opportunities Program (COPS)
2016-2017 DALLASTOWN COPS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
LEARNING ABOUT YOU: You can’t begin to know what you want to be when you grow up until you know who you are!
- Personality Assessments….are they helpful?
- What do you want out of a career?
RESEARCHING CAREERS-
What types of positions are currently available in this field? What are
the average working conditions and expectations? Will this career be in
demand five years from now? Research is critical as you begin exploring
different career paths.
JOB APPLICATION/RESUME
Job Application:
-Gathering Your Personal Information
- Obtaining References
- Completing a Job Application
Developing Your Resume:
-Why you need a Resume
- Resume Formats – Choosing the right one
Including the Right Information:
-Contact Information
-Objectives, Summaries or Professional Profiles
-Employment History
-References
-Cover Letter
USING YOUR RESUME ONLINE
JOB SEARCH:
-Job hunting with Social Media
-Networking
INTERVIEWING:
-Types of Interviews
-What to prepare before an interview
-What to do during an interview and following up afterwards
NEW HIRE PAPERWORK/WORKPLACE BASICS
-What you need to bring on your first day
-I-9, W-4, Act 32, direct deposit
-Understanding your pay, benefits, and paycheck
- Employee Handbook
JOB SUCCESS – Increase your job success, Time management, Setting Goals, Business Etiquette, Avoid five common work-related pitfalls
WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION – Common
Workplace Communication, Building an effective business presentation,
Listening skills, Coping with stress and anger, and Resolving workplace
conflict.
Please click on the link to view the COPS Program schedule:
COPS Schedule 2016-2017
