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March 1 2023 Work Exchange & Traveling for FREE!

More Alternative Education/Work Options: What is a work exchange? Def: Trading your skills and services for room and board with hosts around the globe. Review websites and show videos below on each option. What is Woofing? WWOOF - 2 minute "What is WWOOFing"  video. https://wwoof.net/ What is Work Away?  -  https://www.workaway.info/ What is WORKAWAY? | budget travel experiences ✈️  - Video What is HelpX?  - pretty similar to Work Away. Video https://www.helpx.net/ Other ways to get paid to travel: Teaching ESL - check out Daves ESL Cafe site  http://www.eslcafe.com/  for great job options! Some require ESL certification, others require just that you speak English as a first language! Here is a sample video re: Teaching English in Vietnam by Ninja Teacher -  http://ninjateacher.com/ If you are wondering about his accent - he is South African. Video via above link. Main page.  Journal Entry & Discussion - Do you think you would try out any of the above re: traveling for f

Feb 27 2023 Dope Personality Test

Happiness Index Why Finland And Denmark Are Happier Than The U.S. Bird Personality Test (DOPE) Offices  can be funny things. They’re where we spend 50% of our time, hanging out with people that we wouldn’t normally cross paths with in our everyday lives. Sometimes, this can be a great thing, as you can end up meeting people you really click with. Other times, it’s glaringly obvious that the only thing in common is the company you work for. But regardless of whether of not you’ve got an  office bestie , it’s vital for your  career  progression (and sanity) to get along with your workmates. The first step to building strong inter-office relationships is understanding the different personalities you’re working with. That’s why career expert  Richard Stephenson  created the  DOPE personality test . Nope, it’s not a test to check whether you’re cool or if you’re using performance-enhancing drugs.  DOPE stands for the four bird types: Dove, Owl, Peacock and Eagle. The test is based around th

Feb 22 2023 Job Interview Tips Part 2

TTOC. Please take attendance. As emailed. Please review the below with the class. Class - we have already talked about how to address the 'Weaknesses' Question in Interviews (yesterday's class)- next up - class to view the below linked video. 10 min. Questions to ask at the End of an Interview | Career Interview Tips Group Work Assignment. (Students - you know the drill - max group size 4 - extra paper at the front of the room - bottom shelf, sign out a pencil from the yogurt container if you need one) Groups - come up with 3 GOOD questions to pose at the end of an interview.  Be ready to present to the class.  15-20 min to work on your questions. Present to class - all groups -10-15 min.  Groups - be sure all your names are on your paper (1 paper per group). Hand in to TTOC. After the above activity - show below video. 10 min. How to prep for an interview. Your ULTIMATE Last Minute Job Interview Tips If Time: Group Work - Come up with 3 additional interview tips that you t

Feb 21 2023 Job Interview Tips Part 1

  It's often relatively easy to pick out and focus on a few of your strengths in an interview. However, it is also important to prep for your job interview not only 3-5 strengths but also 3-5 weaknesses.  First - What not to do - View videos below.  Step Brothers - Interview Step Brothers Weaknesses Interview - Extended DVD Then -  What to DO  re: answering the hard question in an interview  Do you have any weaknesses.  "What Are Your Weaknesses" INTERVIEW QUESTION (5 Sample ANSWERS!) Group Work: Come up with - 3 appropriate weaknesses statements. Be ready to present. 15-20 min for activity. Present 10min.  Groups - be sure all your names are on your paper (1 paper per group). Hand in. If Time:  No rush - can be moved to next class if groups needed class to complete weaknesses activity first and foremost above.  Show below video. 10 min. Questions to ask at the End of an Interview | Career Interview Tips Group Work: Come up with - 3 questions to pose at the end of an inte

Feb 13 & 16 2023 Personal Success Pictures Review & Viewing of 'True Spirit' Netflix

Personal Success Pictures Review & Viewing of 'True Spirit' Netflix Feb 13 to 42:42 Journal Entry Assignment: 1: What was it about Jessica's early life that you believe contributed to Jessica's decision/dream to sail around the world solo, non-stop and unassisted.  2: How old was Jessica when she started training for the circumnavigation around the world?  3: How old was Jessica when she set out to sail around the world? 4: Is/was everyone in Jessica's life supportive of Jessica's dream? 5. What does the Australian government try to do after Jessica's initial de-masting incident during her trial run?   6. Do you feel she made the right decision to not pull in in South Australia when she initially saw the storms predicted just short of Sydney? 7. What is Jessica's Spark in life? 8. Who is/was Jessica's biggest Spark Champion? 9. Why do you think this film was titled 'True Spirit?' 10. Any final thoughts? 

Feb 9 2023 What Is Success Picture Work

From last day - video review.  What is Success, Really? | Jamie Anderson | TEDxLiège Intro to Assign 2 - After having viewed the video - please draw a picture - what is success (in life) to you?  Be creative/take up the space/use color :) Min: 4 elements :) Can be WAY more though. Blank white 11x 14 paper is available at the front of the room as are markers and pencil crayons etc. Please upload your picture to Assign 2 in Office 365.Teams. You can use your phones and or take a picture with your desktop as assigned and then upload it to Teams Assign 2.

Feb 7 2023 Slomo - & What is the meaning of life? What is success to you?

Attendance. More in depth discussion of the video we viewed on Friday Feb 3 2023. Slomo: The Man Who Skated Right Off the Grid | Op-Docs | The New York Times Post Viewing Discussion - Thoughts?  Journal Duo Tang's Hand Out -  Topic 1:  What is the meaning of: Life? Paragraph: Min 2-3 Sentences re: for the below questions :)  What is the meaning of a 'Career?'  What is the meaning of: Work/Life Balance? Do you want to live to work? Or work to live? Are there other alternative options?  Class Discussion. If Time:  Intro to Assign 2.  Video -  What is Success, Really? | Jamie Anderson | TEDxLiège Intro to Assign 3 - After having viewed the video - please draw a picture - what is success (in life) to you?  Be creative/take up the space/use color :) Min: 4 elements :) Can be WAY more though. Blank white 8 by 11 paper is available at the front of the room as are markers and pencil crayons etc. Please upload your picture to Assign 2 in Office 365.Teams. You can use your phones and

Feb 3 2023 Careers Day Bio Assignment

1. Review of Office Teams - online tour re: our class blog and our class Team > blog embedded in addition to assignments.  2. Lesson – How do we learn? What kind of learner are you? - The 4 different learning styles 3. Review Teams! > Careers 9 Block H Team S2  Bio Paragraph Assignment:  Teams > Assign 1 Complete and Submit. Tips for Teams!: Use App on lower tool bar Login to email - click on Teams link - left hand side (dots at the top)  Go to our > Careers 9 Block H Team S2 >  Assignment 1  Time to complete Assign 1 on Teams!  * If you get done with Assign 1 early please go to your Office 365 OneDrive (the cloud icon) and  clean up and organize your documents  - create a Grade 9 folder - within Grade 9 folder please create a 'Careers 9' folder.  Activity: What would you do if money were not object?  Viewing of:  Slomo: The Man Who Skated Right Off the Grid | Op-Docs | The New York Times

Feb 1 2023 Careers Day 1

  Agenda!!  Careers 9 Syllabus. 1. Teacher Bio/Intro 2. Name Game & Activity 3. Seating Plan - Alphabetical  4. Rules and Protocol - will review more via the syllabus above and expectations below.  Class Protocols: * Please complete your daily health assessment.  DO NOT come to school with ANY symptoms of illness.  *Phones away as you cross the class entryway threshold!!!!! *Come prepared. Pencil/Pen/Paper *Please remain at your seat other than during possible group work situations.  *Do not congregate at the door prior to dismissal - wait until your row is dismissed. Videos: Learning Styles Viewing of Dream Job!  What is a dream job? Group Work. Brainstorm.