Define your goals: Clarify what you're looking for in a new role, considering your career goals, desired industry, salary expectations, and other factors.
Prepare application materials: Create or update your resume, ensuring it's tailored to the specific jobs you're applying for and highlights your relevant skills and experience. Write compelling cover letters that explain your interest in the role and company.
Research companies and opportunities: Explore companies that interest you, researching their culture, products/services, and any recent news or developments. Look for job postings on job boards, company websites, and through networking.
Apply for jobs: Submit your customized resume, cover letter (if required), and references for positions that align with your goals.
Prepare for and attend interviews: Research the company and role, practice answering common interview questions, and be ready for behavioral questions. Attend the interviews, showcasing your skills, experience, and enthusiasm.
Follow up: Send thank-you notes or emails after interviews to express your continued interest.
Receive and negotiate job offers: Carefully review job offers, including salary and benefits. Negotiate if you feel it's appropriate, considering market rates and your value.
Be a valuable and irreplaceable employee: Perform your job duties to the best of your ability, consistently meet deadlines, and look for ways to add value to the company.
Develop strong working relationships: Build positive relationships with colleagues and supervisors, offer assistance, and be a team player.
Stay updated and adaptable: Keep your skills current, seek out opportunities to learn new things (e.g., cross-training, further education), and be flexible to adapt to changing needs.
Maintain a positive attitude: Demonstrate a positive attitude and be cooperative, which can make you a more valued employee.
Communicate effectively: Maintain open communication with your manager, keep them informed of your progress, and be willing to ask for feedback.
You CANNOT change or quit a job without permission of your WBL Instructor!
Should you desire to change jobs, you must follow the procedures listed below:
In a conference with your WBL Instructor, the student must state job change plans with the instructor to get approval for the job change. Students may not leave a job without having another job. All students will give employers a WRITTEN TWO WEEKS NOTICE! A copy of this letter will be kept in student’s Work Based Learning file.
The student must obtain a JOB CHANGE REQUEST FORMS A, B, C and complete as follows:
Form A
Complete Form-A.
Get parent/guardian signature.
Make appointment with instructor for job change conference.
If job change is approved, complete Form B.
Form B
Secure a new job within the guidelines of the Work Based Learning Program.
Have prospective employer complete Form B.
Return form to instructor .
Form C
Prepare letter of resignation to present to employer. Submit this letter to the instructor for final approval. A copy of this must be kept in your Work Based Learning file.
Present your letter to your present employer.
Have employer complete Form C.
Return form to Instructor.
Once you have completed Form C and returned Forms A - C to the WBL Instructor, you will need to complete (and have your new supervisor complete) the required WBL forms (below).
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE FOR YOUR WBL GRADE DURING THE CURRENT GRADING PERIOD.
