Freshman Skills Assembly

Sponsored by the Business Advisory Board

Freshman Event: Chairperson

of Craig James Financials

Business Advisory Board
 Our MCs

George Niflis Serena Robbins

Business Courses
 Virtual Enterprises: Sway
- Top 11 out of 96 teams on Long Island
- National Semi Finalist
Virtual Enterprises Presentation: Sway
 Blessings in a Backpack
➔ Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit organization that feeds school
children in the United States who currently are fed during the week on the
federally funded Free and Reduced Meal Program and are at risk of going
hungry on the weekends

➔ I am looking for someone to take this over for the next couple of years you
can even pair up with a friend or two to take this task on and help kids in
your own community

➔ if you have any questions about this or might be interested in taking it on,
please see me after the assembly today
Resumes

When creating a resume, include:

- Name/contact info
- Schools attended/graduated
- Work experience/internships
- Awards/accomplishments
- Courses taken
- Languages spoken
- Community service
- Clubs/sports
- References
First Impressions

➔ Eye Contact
➔ Firm Handshake
➔ Arrive on Time
➔ Body Language
➔ Appropriate Attire
First Impressions
Communication Skills
➔ Confidence
➔ Active Listening
➔ Speak Clearly
➔ Elaborate
➔ Body Language
◆ Smile
◆ Eye Contact
◆ Posture
 Interviewing Skills

➔ Bring your working papers,

job application, and resume
(if required)
➔ Arrive on time
➔ Put your phone away
➔ Greet with a firm handshake
➔ Dress professionally
➔ Thank the Interviewer
Get Working Papers Before Summer
You can get your working papers in
the guidance office!

You need these when you turn 14:

Blue Card: 14 years old- 15 years old

Green Card: 16 years old- 17 years old
Interviewing Skills
Have a Positive Social Media Presence
Social Media
 Social Media/Email Tips

➔ Professional Email -
your full name
➔ Keep a positive profile
➔ Keep passwords private
➔ Don’t use slang in emails
➔ Be appropriate