Ms. Perez's Blog: Advisory

PARTS OF A COVER LETTER

Opening Salutation

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Last Name of Addressee:

(Note: if no name is available use a generic title such as Human Resources Manager, Selection Committee or search LinkedIn for a HR contact name)

Opening Paragraph

State the position you are applying for, how you found out about it, and ask for consideration based on your skills and experiences you have to off er. If you were referred by someone, state that here. Make a general statement about being a good candidate for the job.

Middle Paragraph(s)

In this section, you want to build a connection between the company’s needs and your background and skills. Stress what you have to offer, not what you want from them. Identify those parts of your experience that will interest THIS employer. You can draw attention to relevant course work, special projects and campus activities if they show direct relationship to this position. Do not restate what’s in your resume, rather expand upon a specific project or accomplishment.

Closing Paragraph

Restate your interest in this position and how your unique qualifications fit the position. Request an interview, or tell the reader that you will contact him/her soon in order to schedule a mutually convenient time to meet. Thank the reader for his/her time and consideration.

COVER LETTER EXAMPLE
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwO3zzerrbkmRENQTGczbm9LbmM/view

RESUME GENERATOR
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/resume_generator/

RESUME EXAMPLE
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zNmU9SDtuTPfB5mPd-nhG-AolsTJ2PjhHbCG8KJf1T4/edit

Career Interest Survey Link
https://www.californiacolleges.edu/

CAREER DIRECTIONS POWERPOINT
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14n0AA_JFvXMsylrzxk8uHNl25JswlIQWdbxDTWQf-do/edit?usp=sharing

The Grocery Gap
http://thefoodtrust.org/uploads/media_items/grocerygap.original.pdf

Policy Assignment
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Bp3NF6GcG7u6VGRnVIfqrZDuHMZUs9PFofuS0Eyqe28/edit#slide=id.g1be000b4e1_0_127

HOWL Assignment
https://docs.google.com/a/pathwayscommunityschool.org/presentation/d/1i1E8hk0nCvbn2PHJrj4AyAy9AXDiABjXXMcuOe-WkK0/edit?usp=sharing

UCR Brochure
http://tinyurl.com/jewcb7s

GPA Calculator
http://gpacalculator.net/high-school-gpa-calculator/

Syllabus

Letter to Student Growth Mindset Example

http://www.life

hack.org/articles/featured/20-quick-tips-for-better-time-management.html

Community Project Powerpoint

1 slide each: (Must have 1 picture each)

What are 3 of your personal values?
Where do you think your values come from?
What is your own definition of community?
What community do you belong to?
Why is it important to be part of community?

Pen Pals

HIV Article and Powerpoint

Article:
https://docs.google.com/a/pathwayscommunityschool.org/document/d/1yCS65qKeRH_g3pe-v1Jdfw_APKtWFTcFed-YIJ7-1uM/edit?usp=sharing

Powerpoint: MAKE A COPY
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VV4VVa_VM-95Ap0X9HKcGOgCaUaEbyRlFtO6d_RENgo/edit?usp=sharing

VISION BOARD
-2 sentence each and 1 picture

Slide 1: EMOTIONS

-How do you want to feel this year ?

-What will you do to make sure you feel that way?

Slide 2: RELATIONSHIPS

-Who do you want to continue a relationship with or build a better relationship with?

-What will you do to develop that relationship?

Slide 3: EDUCATION

-What kind of grades do you want to get this semester?

-What will you do to get those grades?

Slide 4: SKILLS

-What skill or hobby do you want to get better at?

-What will you do to get better at that certain skill?

Slide 5: TIME

-What will you use your free time doing?

Slide 6: HEALTH

-What area of your health will you focus on (Ex. Eat less hot cheetos)

-What will you do to remain healthy? (Not buy so many bags)

Slide 7: CHARACTER

-What character trait will you focus on this year? (Example: being kind with words)

-Why is that trait important to you?

Healthy Relationships

How do you feel in a healthy relationship?
How do you feel in an unhealthy relationship?
Why do some people stay in unhealthy relationships?
Why can dealing with friends, family and the people we work with sometimes be so difficult?
What are the most effective ways to start talking about a difficult topic