JOB PREPARATION WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………. 30 mins i. Program Overview (Purpose & Outcome) ii. Introduction of Interns (Me In 30 Seconds) PART (A): ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT WORKPLACE 1:30 mins i. Qualities that make a valued employee ii. Measuring Success. PART (B): CREATING A PROFESSIONAL CV /RESUME 1:30min i. Matching your Skills ii. Resume and Cover Letter presentation PART (C): PREPARING FOR EFFECTIVE JOB INTERVIEW 1:30mins i. Me In 30 Seconds & Power Statement ii. Interview Preparation & Assessment INTRODUCTION TO THE WORKSHOP INTRODUCTIONS: Have each class member introduce himself using his “Me in 30 Seconds” statement. Discuss the importance of having prepared, memorized statements to be used in interviews. PURPOSE: Prepare for success in getting, keeping and progressing in employment. REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHURCH IN YOUR EMPLOYMENT As you step into the workplace you will become a representative of the Lord, the Church and your family. When you became a member of this church you made covenants which you renew each Sunday. The person the Lord wants you to be is the same as the person an employer needs you to be. PROMISES TO THE LORD You have promised the Lord that you will remember him and represent him to the world. You were chosen before you were born for a special mission. The things we are going to talk about today are essential to your success in the workplace but also your success in life. GIFT OF AGENCY One of the most priceless gifts the Lord has given you is the gift of “agency” Every day you are making choices that will determine your future and the future of others Those choices truly matter to the Lord, to the Church and to your Family. GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST Another special gift you have been given is the Holy Ghost. With this “gift” you are prepared to be guided by the Lord in your decisions. As you live the gospels and keep your covenants you will make choices that will help you become the person the Lord teaches you to be, you will become the person an employer will want you to be. THE LORD HAS GIVEN YOU A UNIQUE MISSION TO PERFORM President Spencer W Kimball taught: In the world before we came here, faithful women were given assignments while faithful men were foreordained to certain priesthood tasks. While we do not now remember the Particulars…we are accountable for those things which long ago were expected of us. My Beloved Sisters SLC Deseret Book 1979, 37 Each of us was given a mission before we came to earth. As we are prayerful and have the desire to fulfill this mission the Lord will guide your life to help you achieve that assigned mission. Understanding that mission will usually unfold slowly throughout our life In your later life you can look back and see that how the Lord has guided your life if you are making good choices and following His plan for you. THE POWER IS IN YOU TO FULFILL THAT MISSION Discuss the following Scripture D&C 58:26-28 For behold, it is not meet that I should Command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward. Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness; For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do well they shall in nowise lose their reward.” LEARN TO “ACT” • We don’t need to wait to be commanded but must use our agency to “act” • As you are “anxiously engaged” in good, you can use your free will (agency) to accomplish great things and achieve success in fulfilling your mission in life and in the workplace • The Lord has given us power within through our righteousness, our covenants and our ordinances accomplish whatever is required of us • We can have a real impact on the world and will be richly rewarded for the good we do as we make the choice to exercise our agency. THE LORD EXPECTS YOU TO BE A LIGHT TO OTHERS As you choose to live the gospel you will stand out from others The qualities you develop will make you a valued employee “I believe the Lord has brought forth special spirits who were reserved from before the world was to be strong and valiant in this difficult time of the world’s history. Upon you young men and women will soon rest the future of the kingdom of God on earth. In your time, the challenges and opportunities will be greater than ever before.” James A Faust, Oct 1995 PROMISE IF YOU WILL PUT YOUR HEART INTO THIS WORKSHOP AND COMMIT YOURSELF TO BE THE PERSON THE LORD AND YOUR EMPLOYER NEED YOU TO BE, YOU WILL BE THE LIGHT TO OTHERS WHILE YOU ENJOY GREAT HAPPINESS, PEACE AND SUCCESS ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE CONSIDER WHAT AN EMPLOYER NEEDS FROM AN EMPLOYEE Case Study #1 Discuss the challenges of building a business, then, which employee would be of interest to an employer and why. List good qualities under Asset and bad under Liability on board. Keep referring back to the terms, Asset and Liability. Help students understand what actions are assets to an employer and which liabilities are. Businesses are built with great effort and sacrifice A business owner is considering how you will be an asset to his company. A business owner is not interested in what the can do for you. He is interested in what you can do for them. BUSINESSES WORK ON A PROFIT OR LOSS BASIS Anything that helps a business earn money or customers is an asset (money in). Anything that makes the business lose time, money or customers is a liability (money out). Explore behaviors that create an asset for an employer and others which prove to be a liability – Add to lists on the board. Self-Evaluation: Am I going to be an asset or a liability? Ongoing question: What changes can I make to be a better asset? Emphasize: “THE PERSON THE LORD WANTS YOU TO BE IS THE SAME AS THE PERSON YOUR EMPLOYER NEEDS YOU TO BE.” QUALITIES VALUED BY AN EMPLOYER Qualities of Character INTEGRITY Define: “Integrity means thinking and doing what is right at all times, no matter what the consequences. When you have integrity, you are willing to live by your standards and beliefs even when no one is watching.” (For the Strength of Youth 19). Foundation of all virtues What you believe is what you do. You consistently do what you say you will do Harmony of character, values, and actions Benefits: People who have well developed integrity grow in credibility. People of integrity are predictable are trusted by employers, coworkers and the Lord. Related Virtues: TRUSTWORTHY Keeps word. Follows rules. Works hard when no one is watching. Protects employer’s belongings, equipment, money, and products. Example: It takes a months to build a house but it can be demolished in hours. Building trust with your employer takes time and consistency. It can be broken, however, in one act. “Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works , that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his. Josiah 5:15 HONEST Is Truthful. Recognizes and admits mistakes. Example When an employee makes a mistake he is tempted to cover it up. Revealing a mistake gives the employer the opportunity to help correct it, anticipate its affect or be prepared to deal with the consequences that may develop. DEPENDABLE Always arrives on time and stays until his shift is completed. Works consistently. Produces good results. Follows rules. Takes 100% responsibility for his work. LOYAL Protects the reputation and information: o business o employer o fellow workers Represents the Lord well. Scripture story reference: Alma 20:26 King Lamont’s father was so impressed by Ammon’s loyalty to his son, he received Aaron and listened to the gospel HUMBLE Teachable when instructed or corrected. Flexible and adaptable when needed. “Easy to be entreated” Will respond willingly and pleasantly to requests. Grateful (no entitlement) does not expect employer to make adjustments to fit his needs. Takes correction well. Is not “easily offended”. OVERCOME THE BARRIERS OF CULTURE AND HABIT Sometimes our cultural background or family and personal habits do not support Church standards. It is difficult to make the break from these traditions but they keep us from being what we need to be. The Lord can help us turn away from our past and face toward the Savior. He is the example we need to follow. Turn away from negative cultural or family habits “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Matt 6 :24 “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 23:15 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to ever one that believeth.” Romans 1:16 BE A “TRANSITION PERSON” Stephen R.