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Careers in LPSCS: Explore, Evaluate, and Excel

Discover the diverse opportunities in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security fields. Identify essential character traits, learn how to create a compelling resume, and develop the skills needed to pursue and secure employment.

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Careers in LPSCS: Explore, Evaluate, and Excel

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  1. Education Unit 1 Intro to Law and Justice

  2. Standard • Explore and evaluate careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security. • 2.1 Identify character traits that should be present in LPSCS employees. • 2.2 Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete a job application and resume. • 2.3 Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to seek, apply and accept employment. • 2.4 Create a portfolio for LPSCS career.

  3. Education in America • High School • 4 years - Diploma • Trade School/Technical College or Junior College • 1- 2 Years – Certificate or Associates Degree • College • 4 Years – Bachelors Degree • University or College • Bachelors Degree – 4 years • Graduate Degree – 6 years

  4. Graduate & Post Graduate Schools • In the United States, an undergraduate or an "undergrad" is a student pursuing a bachelor's degree (usually 4 years) at a college or university or a 2-year associate's degree program at a university, college, community college or vocational/technical school. • A graduate or a "grad student" is a student who, having obtained a bachelor's degree, is now pursuing a master's or "graduate degree" in a 1-6 year graduate school program that is typically completed in 2-3 years.

  5. Collage BoardsDefinition: A test required to enter into a college or university • SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test – Total Score – 2400 • 800 Reading • 800 Math • 800 Writing • ACT – American College Testing 1- 36

  6. Professional Schools Requires a 4 year degree and usually an entrance exam will determine your ability to attend. Schools have different entrance standards. • Medical School - MCAT • Law School - LSAT • School Of Dentistry - DAT

  7. ResumeObjective: You will learn the following: • What ISa Resume? • Why should I have a Resume? • What should you have INa Resume?

  8. What IS a Resume • Abrief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job.

  9. WHYshouldIhaveaRESUME? • This is going to be your one and only chance to capture a potential employer's attention, or for your resume to be tossed into the file of those they don't want to pursue. The statistics are that the average employer only spends a few seconds looking at a resume, so it is imperative that it makes an impression.

  10. What’s INA RESUME…. • Name • Address • Career Objective • Work Experience • Community Service • Skills • Education

  11. Resume Heading • Name, Address, Phone, E-mail in larger letters than the rest of the document. Shondra Woods 1610 Woodlawn Lane Austell, Ga. 30106 770-819-3345 Shondrawoods@yahoo.com

  12. What is a Job Objective ? A career objective is a short statement that defines the position you are seeking, setting the tone for the rest of your resume. This step of resume writing is critical because it is the first thing a potential employer will read--and if not well-crafted, it could be the last. Example: Objective: “A waitress position that provides me with the opportunity to use my customer service skills to enhance the customer's dining experience."

  13. Work Experience • Rules • Must have dates – most recent job must be listed first • Must job have location • Must have Job Title (example: teacher) • Must list responsibilities ( example: teach students, mange classroom behaviors, grade papers). Example YMCA - Austell Ga. 2016 – Present (job location) Teen Counselor ( job title) • Work with elementary student in afterschool program (job responsibilities)

  14. Accomplishments - something that has been achieved successfully: • Honor Roll • Perfect Attendance • Soccer Captain • Quarterback • Cheerleader • Team Manager • Church Choir • Student Council

  15. Community Service • Put the location, experience/service, and date of all community service work Example Antioch Food Kitchen – 2016 - present • Served Food to the elderly

  16. SKILLS • Accounting • Active Listening • Administrative • Analytical • Behavioral • Blue Collar Job Skills • Business Intelligence • Business

  17. What is A Cover Letter? • Aletter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document or a parcel of goods.

  18. Letter BLOCK FORMAT – Left justified Addresses Three paragraphs Salutation Address

  19. Parts of a cover letter • Address ( your address) • Date ( the date the letter is sent) • Employers Address ( look at your job search) • Greeting – Dear…or TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN – try to find a specific NAME • Letter Body ( opening, content, closing) • Salutation (sincerely) • Signature (sign with your own hand!!!)

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