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Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- How do I get a good part-time job?
- Why Financial Literacy Emphasis?
- Why is it so important to invest early and regularly?
- What do you mean, good debt and bad debt?
- How do I effectively job shadow?
How do I get a good part-time job? Often the best way to find a good part-time job is to let everyone know
you're looking for one. Make sure you have an effective one page resume'
available at all times--keep these in a folder in your car. Along with
networking, check out these helpful sites below:
North Carolina's JobBank:
http://www.ncesc.com/individual/jis/jisMain.asp?init=true
Career builder:
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
Monster Board:
http://www.monster.com//
Triangle help Wanted:
http://www.trianglehelpwanted.com//
Triangle Jobs (News & Observer CareerBuilder)
http://www.trianglejobs.com/
http://www.newsobserver.com/careerbuilder/
State of North Carolina Jobs:
http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/
Career Results:
http://www.careerresults.us/Job_Links_.html
Yahoo! HotJobs:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com//
Church Staffing:
http://www.churchstaffing.com//
Craig's List
http://raleigh.craigslist.org//
SPECIAL NOTE: Sometimes you can create your own job or small business by
noticing what people need. Do the people in your neighborhood need yard work
or babysitting? Dog-walking? Errand-running? Tutoring their young children
or themselves in computer knowledge? How about being a personal fitness
companion to keep them on track with their running program?
"FIND A NEED AND FILL IT!"
Why Financial Literacy Emphasis? Broughton students are expected to be well-rounded in their education. An
educated person understands the importance of saving and investing early and
regularly in order to build a secure financial future, and the difference
between good debt and bad debt.
Why is it so important to invest early and regularly? Compound interest is an amazing phenomenon. Let's say Bill invests x dollars
a month at y interest beginning when he's 19, and invests each month until
he's 27. Then he lets the money "sit" there, earning interest on top of
interest until Bill is 65.
Bill will have more money than Bob, who began investing the same x dollars at
the same y interest rate at age 27 every month until he's 65!
Principle: The earlier you begin investing, the better. Even if you have a
small amount to invest, begin early! See the Resources section of this
website to have an idea of where to invest small amounts of money.
What do you mean, good debt and bad debt? Generally, good debt means borrowing money for assets that increase in value.
For instance, borrowing money for well-researched real estate can be a good
idea. So can borrowing money for an excellent business or an education that
prepares a person to earn a living doing what he/she wants to do.
Debt is considered bad when a person uses the money for a something that
doesn't increase in value, such as more expensive cars than one needs, eating
out a lot, extra clothing, etc.
How do I effectively job shadow? Use the following Job Shadow Packet information to discover what fields might
be for you! (and just as importantly, which ones aren't!) NOTE: This packet
is also available under Resources.
Job Shadowing Project: NEEDHAM B. BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
Job Shadowing Dates: February 6-28
Student Name____________________________ Teacher______________________
Grade_____ Period ______Day____ Course Title____________________________
I. JOB SHADOWING GOALS Project Due Dates:
� Utilize effective project management --Completed Packet due:
2/28/08
� Apply IB �Learner Profile� information --Shadowing appointment
recorded
� Practice professional communication on chart in class:
2/15/08
� Gain specific career knowledge
II. CAREER ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Use one or more of these tools to help you understand which jobs might be
right for you.
User name and Password I did use this tool. I did not use this tool.
www.cfnc.org
Go to Career Center, then Career Key first initial, last name,
4 digit birth year
(no 0�s or spaces) Example for Jane Doe born in 1999:
Jdoe1999
www.f4k.org
Go to Careers, then Matchmaker Quiz
first name, first letter of
last name, month and date of birth (no zeroes or spaces) Example for Jane
Doe, born Nov. 21:
Janed1121
III. BRAINSTORMING/NETWORKING/PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
� List careers of interest (use your own ideas/the results from the
career assessments above) on a sheet of paper
� Talk with family, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, individuals
in civic/faith communities to get names/contact info for career people in
your interest area
� NOTE: If you cannot find a perfect match, job shadowing in almost any
field will still benefit you, helping you analyze what is/isn�t a good fit
for you.
IV. JOB SHADOWING
Note: If you cannot shadow, you may complete the Alternative Assignment�see
page 4
Once you have reviewed the goals of this project (I), completed the career
assessment chart (II), and created your brainstorm list (III), follow the
steps below for the actual job shadowing experience:
A. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Make an appointment to shadow someone in your career area (or any career area
if you can�t identify a specific career area). Arrange to shadow for at
least two hours during non-school hours. There is a workday Monday February
18 and a holiday Tuesday February 19 if you�d like to shadow longer than 2
hours.
B. TELEPHONE SCRIPT (*Use this to make an appointment)
To make your appointment, feel free to use the following script as a guide:
�Hello, my name is __________, and I�m a student at Broughton High School.
We�re doing job shadowing this month, and I�d like to visit you at work to
learn more about the kind of work you do. Would it be possible for me to
shadow you at work for a couple of hours or so? It would? Great! What time
would be convenient for you? I have afternoons available Feb. 6-22, or I
could come on the teacher workday or holiday Feb. 18 or Feb. 19. (Agree on a
time and write it on your calendar) What is your address? (Write it down and
Mapquest it) Thank you so much. My number is___________, so you can contact
me beforehand if you need to. I�ll also call you a couple of days before the
appointment just to confirm it. I�m looking forward to it, and thanks
again! Goodbye.�
C. PREPARATION
Prepare for your job shadowing experience by doing the following:
� Practice 3 times introducing yourself (sincere smile, eye contact,
proper handshake)
� Plan your appearance (appropriate clothes, shoes, neat hair and
nails, etc.)
� Review the questions you want to ask�take them with you if you like
� Gather nice-looking pen, paper, and Verification Form to take with
you
� Arrange for a ride
D. ON-SITE JOB SHADOW EXPERIENCE
As you complete your job shadowing experience, do the following:
� Be on time, be courteous, and be professional�represent yourself well
� Introduce yourself using sincere smile, eye contact, proper handshake
� Listen attentively
� Ask appropriate questions
� Take a few specific notes in order to help yourself reflect later
� Have person you shadowed complete the Verification Form (attached)
E. REFLECTION: This section is to be completed by ALL STUDENTS, whether you
job shadowed or wrote the paper (did the Alternative Assignment on page 4).
E-1: IB CONNECTION: What 2 attributes of the IB �Learner Profile� (IB Learner
attributes include Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers,
Communicators,Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced,
Reflective) are most important in this job/career? Why?
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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E-2: PERSONAL CONNECTION: Complete the chart below, explaining the specific
reasons this career is a good or poor fit for you: (see
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm for more information about these categories)
I can see myself in this job because: I have a hard time seeing
myself in this job because:
Job responsibilities
Working conditions: hours, inside/outside, health risks, etc.
Training, Qualifications, Opportunities for Advancement
Future of the field
Earnings & Benefits
E-3: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION: THANK-YOU NOTE
Write and mail a hand-written thank you note (within seven days of job-
shadow) to the person you job shadowed. If you did the Alternative
Assignment, write a practice thank you note and attach it to this packet when
you turn it in. Please see example of an appropriate thank you note below:
Dear Mr. Brown,
Thank you for the job shadowing experience at Widget World yesterday. You
were kind to explain the specifics of the job so I can make a better career
decision.
Your company is impressive, and I look forward to hearing more about it in
the future. I really appreciate your willingness to help me understand what
you do in your work each day, and I wish you much success with the new Wonder
Widget coming out this year.
Sincerely,
June Bailey
Have your parent/guardian verify that you wrote and mailed your thank you
note below:
My child wrote and mailed a thank-you note on this date:_________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________________
ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT OPTION
The preferred option is to shadow someone who is working in a specific career
area. You will gain much just from being at the work site. However, if you
cannot shadow, the alternative is to write a research paper using the
following criteria:
1. List 3 references, including The Occupational Outlook Handbook, the ONET
(http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm), (http://online.onetcenter.org/), and one
other.
2. The paper must be a minimum of 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt. Times New
Roman, addressing the following:
--Workers� job duties�what are the tasks and assignments; how do you invest
your daily time?
--Working conditions�working hours, inside/outside, travel, health risks?
--Training, qualifications, opportunities for advancement�reimbursement for
higher education?
--Employment � number of these jobs available now and in the future
--Earnings/Compensation�include starting and mid career pay ranges and
benefits
--Related Occupations�include careers that use transferable skills, such as
teaching to sales
--Other sources of information, such as professional organizations related
to
this career
NOTE: Only the actual shadowing is replaced by the paper. You must complete
the other parts of the packet to complete the assignment successfully.
Job Shadowing Project February 2008
Needham B. Broughton High School
EMPLOYER VERIFICATION FORM
Thank you for allowing ___________________________ to shadow you
today. Broughton High School appreciates your support of our student.
Please comment about what the student and/or you gained from this experience:
______________________________ __________ ______ - ______
Signature of Person Being Shadowed Date Times of Shadow
Please print your name and title:_____________________________________
Your email address:________________________________________________
Name of Your Company/Organization:________________________________
Address of Your
Company/Organization:_____________________________________________
Would you be willing to job shadow again next year? YES______ NO______
STUDENT CHECK-LIST
Job Shadowing Project: NEEDHAM B. BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
In order to ensure you complete all parts of the job shadowing project, use
the following check-list:
I have:
_____ Reviewed the Job Shadowing Goals (I)
_____ Completed the Career Assessment Tools (II)
��_____ Created a brainstorm list after networking with family, friends, etc.
(III)
_____ Made an appointment to job shadow, using script as a guide (IV-A, IV-B)
_____ Prepared by practicing, planning, reviewing, etc. (IV-C)
_____ Job Shadowed (IV-D) or Completed the Alternative Assignment
_____ Had employer complete Verification Form (Attachment #1)
_____ Completed the Reflection (IV-E)
_____ Written/Mailed a Thank-You Note (IV-F)
_____ Had parent/guardian complete verification that thank-you note was
written and sent (IV-F)
_____Copied this document for personal records (use for applications,
scholarships)
_____Turned in Packet to teacher by due date
Be sure to make a copy for your own files and record the
experience in your resume at www.cfnc.org for future contact and
scholarship applications.
Congratulations! You�re on your way to the best career for you!
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