Empowering Your Job Skills. Practicum in Culinary Arts

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1 Empowering Your Job Skills Practicum in Culinary Arts

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3 Résumé It is a brief, concise overview of your: Education Work Experience Qualifications Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 3

4 Employment Portfolio An interview tool Can help your present your skills and accomplishments to a potential employer Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 4

5 Why An E-Portfolio? Electronic Portfolios (E-Portfolios) are easy for potential employers to access and use Employer can access and review the contents of the portfolio anytime Easy to share with others on the interviewing team Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 5

6 What Is an Interview? A formal meeting between an employer and job applicant You will be judged by the first impression you make Be prepared Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 6

7 Panel Interview An interview that involves interviewing more than one person at the same time Each panel member takes turns to ask questions relevant to their interests After the interview the candidate can be discussed and rated from each member's perspective Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 7

8 Rehearse Beforehand Practicing situations you may encounter in a job interview Try the following: Practice with a friend Tape record yourself Practice in front of a mirror Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 8

9 Interview Success Includes: Being on time Dressing conservatively Watching your body language Monitoring your response time to questions Giving a firm handshake Maintain good eye contact Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 9

10 What Qualities is an Interviewer Looking For? Good appearance A well-spoken and poised person Enthusiastic and friendly Able to give honest, sincere answers Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 10

11 What Qualities is an Interviewer Looking For? Good appearance A well-spoken and poised person Enthusiastic and friendly Able to give honest, sincere answers Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 11

12 Questions You Should Be Prepared to Ask at the Interview Salary Hours of work Benefits available Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 12

13 An Interviewer Cannot Ask About: Race Age Marital status Children Illnesses Lawsuits Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 13

14 Behavior-Based Interview Technique and the STAR Formula More companies are using the behavior-based interview technique. Situation or Task Action Result It helps identify the best qualified candidate for the job It is based on the premise of past behavior Adapted from Grossnickle Career Services Center Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 14

15 Job Interviews Interview tips to land that job! Watch this video to learn how to ace your next job interview Interview Dos and Don'ts Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 15

16 Job Interviews for Teens For any job interview, it's important to impress the interviewer from the moment you arrive. Learn what you should and should not do during the interview so you can avoid embarrassing faux pas! Job Interview Tips for Teens Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 16

17 What Is an Internship? Provides real-world experience You are able to gain relevant knowledge and skills needed on a particular job Make connections that are invaluable in developing a strong professional network for the future. Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 17

18 Careers in Culinary Arts Bakers Chefs and Head Cooks Cooks Food and Beverage Servers Food Preparation Workers Food Service Managers Waiters and Waitresses Dieticians Nutritionists Food Scientists Demonstration Product Promoters Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 18

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20 References and Resources Images: Microsoft Clip Art Textbook: Culinary essentials..(2010). Woodland Hills, CA: Glencoe/McGraw Hill. Websites: Achieve Texas AchieveTexas which is an education initiative designed to prepare students for a lifetime of success. It allows students to achieve excellence by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship. H ttp:// Career Builder Six Tips for a Perfect Handshake Job Hunter's Guide Introduction to job hunting, Assess, Prepare, Search, Contact, Interview, Work, Case Studies and Special Topics. Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 20

21 References and Resources Job Hunter's Guide Introduction to job hunting, Assess, Prepare, Search, Contact, Interview, Work, Case Studies and Special Topics. Occupational Outlook Handbook Teacher s Guide Occupational Outlook Handbook The nation s premier source for career information YouTube: Interviews Dos and Don ts- Uploaded by VaultVideo on May 4, Interview tips to land that job! Watch this video to learn how to ace your next job interview Job Interview Tips for Teens For any job interview, it's important to impress the interviewer from the moment you arrive. Learn what you should and should not do during the interview so you can avoid embarrassing faux pas Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 21