Transcript A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. Application Workshop

Application Workshop
• Employability
• Responsibility
• Inspiration
• Skills
• Knowledge
 Click mouse to continue presentation.
Application Workshop

Print out the A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. application
to create a sample before using slide
show.
o Open the application by clicking here
o Go to file>print
o A blank application will print
•Click mouse to
continue presentation.
Application Workshop
Application Hints




Answer every question. If a question doesn’t
apply to you, write “N/A” (not applicable)
Be accurate
Be honest
Use the completed sample application to type
the online version of the A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K.
Application
Application Workshop
Please note: Text
fields with red borders
are required fields.
These text fields must
be completed to submit
your application via the
internet.
Application Workshop
Application Hints
Read
the instructions first.
Employment Application
Please complete application online and include a hard copy (printed copy) in the portfolio.
Application Workshop

Date: Click on a date or in the “Today:”
check box to complete this field.

o
Use the tab key to continue to the next text
field throughout the application.
Application Workshop
Personal Information Section

Student ID#: Type in your six-digit permanent
student ID#.
Application Workshop
Personal Information Section

Name section:
Tab to complete the last name field, then the
first name field. This should be your legal
name, not your nickname.
Application Workshop
Personal Information Section
•Mailing Address: Type your correct mailing address.
This may or may not be the address where you reside.
• include any apartment numbers
• include whether it is a Street, Avenue etc.
•Capitalize the names of street, city, and state
•City: Don’t abbreviate your city: San Bernardino
•Zip Code/Postal Code: Don’t guess! An incorrect zip
code makes correspondence undeliverable.
Application Workshop
Personal Information Section
•Social Security Number
Do not provide your social security number until your are
promised employment. Instead type “I will provide when offered
employment”.
•E-mail Address:
Enter the e-mail address that you check regularly. If you do not
have one type “N/A”. Please note: You should have a professional
e-mail address. If you are not sure if yours is, ask your College
and Career Readiness Center teachers!
Application Workshop
Personal Information Section
•Home Phone: Include the area code when
completing this text field. Example: (909) 123-4567
•Cell Phone: If you have a second number (such
as a cell phone) you can type it here or type “N/A”.
Application Workshop
Personal Information Section
•Position: Type: A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. Intern
•Salary desired: Type: entry level, minimum wage or
open
Application Workshop
Availability Section
List
the hours that you are available to work
during summer break.

Example: 8:00a.m.- 5:00 p.m. or Open
You must be available to work the entire time period of the internship
program for 6 hours per day.

May 29-June 20:
Application Workshop
Availability Section
Are you available to work holidays? Click yes or
no

**Note: This doesn’t mean you will be working all these days and hours; it indicates
that you can be scheduled DURING the times you listed.
•Click the button to select full-time, part-time, or
full or part-time
• When
are you available to begin work?
• Type Available now or open
Application Workshop
Education Section: High School
•Name of School and Complete Mailing Address
• The name, address, city, state and zip code of your school goes
here
•Number of Years Completed
• If you’re a Sophomore then it would be 1, Junior-2 years
• Major or Degree
• Type “General Education”
Application Workshop
Education Section: College, Bus.
Or Trade School
•Name of School and Complete Mailing Address
• The name, address, city, state and zip code or type “N/A”
•Number of Years Completed
•
Type the number of years completed or type “N/A”
•Major or Degree
• Type the focus of courses you took or type “N/A”
Application Workshop
Education Section: Professional
School
•Name of School and Complete Mailing Address
•
The name, address, city, state and zip code or type “N/A”
•No. Years Completed
•
Type the number of years completed or type “N/A”
•Major or Degree
• Type the focus of courses you took or type “N/A”
Application Workshop
Education Section: Other
List ROP and Career Technical Education Classes
•Type the school where you attended the ROP and/or Career Technical
Education courses.
•Name of School and Complete Mailing Address
•
The name, address, city, state and zip code or type “N/A”
•No of Years Completed
•
Type the number of years completed or type “N/A”
•Subjects studied
• Type the focus of courses you took or type “N/A”
Application Workshop
General Information Section
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
•Answer all the questions honestly by checking yes or no.
•If you have to answer yes to something that would be considered
negative, type a brief explanation why it will never be something that
an employer encounters!
Do you have a driver’s license?
•Answer all the questions honestly by checking yes or no.
Application Workshop
Previous Employment (list up to 2)




Have you previously worked as an
ASTERISK intern?
 Click on yes or no
List any volunteer work or work experience
List any experiences that you have had that
could be considered work (Examples on the
following slides)
If you do not have any experiences try typing:
“This will be my first working experience.”
Application Workshop
Work History Section-Example #1
Here are some samples you may want to use if they apply to you:
If you have experience babysitting:
•Name of Employer: The name of the person who employed you to baby sit.
•Name of Last Supervisor: The name of the person, who employed you to baby sit.
•Dates of employment:
From: If you don’t remember, type the month and year of your 12th birthday, most
students began babysitting at this age.
To: Are you still watching these children? If so type: Current or Present. If not, most
students stopped watching children when they went back to school, so use 9 for the
month and use the year you stopped sitting. Example 9/15.
•Salary: From: This would be what you were paid the first day you worked for this
employer. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer if it was an
unpaid position.
To: This would be what you are currently or the highest amount this employer paid
you. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer if it was an unpaid
position
Application Workshop
Work History Section-Example #1
•Complete Address: The address of the person, who employed you to baby sit
including the city, state, and zip code.
•Phone #: The phone number of the person, who employed you to baby sit.
•Last Job Title: Child Care Provider
•Reason for Leaving: Always be positive type: School began or seeking other
opportunities
•List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned,
advancements, or promotions while you worked at this company: This is
your time to shine, so make it sound good! Don’t type babysat. Type: Prepared
meals, planned activities, and watched over the children entrusted to my care.
•May we contact your employer? Click “Yes”
Application Workshop
Work History Section-Example #2
If you have experience mowing lawns for people, try this:
•Name of Employer: The name of the person, who employed you to mow lawns
•Name of Last Supervisor: The name of the person, who employed you to mow
lawns
•Dates of Employment:
From: If you don’t remember type the month and year of your 12th birthday, most
students began mowing lawns at this age.
To: Are you still mowing lawns? If so type: Current
If not, most students stopped mowing lawns when they went back to school, so
use 9 for the month and for the year use the year you stopped. Example
9/015
•Salary: From: This would be what you were paid the first day you worked for this
employer. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer if it was an
unpaid position. To: This would be what you are currently or the highest amount
this employer paid you. Type in the dollar amount per hour, day, or type volunteer
if it was an unpaid position
Application Workshop
Work History Section-Example #2
•Complete Address: The address of the person, who employed you to
mow lawns including the city, state, and zip code
•Phone #: The phone number of the person, who employed you to mow
lawns
•Last Job Title: Lawn Maintenance or Landscaper Reason for leaving:
Always be positive Type: School began or seeking other opportunities
•Reason for Leaving: Always be positive type: School began or seeking
other opportunities
•List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned,
advancements, or promotions while you worked at this company:
This is your time to shine so make it sound good! Don’t type mowed lawns
only. Type: Mowed, edged, swept, trimmed bushes and maintained the
appearance of the lawn.
May we contact? Click “Yes”
Application Workshop
Skills Section
•Skills: Type
for examples
in the skills you have. Click this link
•Typing: Do not guess! There is a free typing test you can take by
clicking here. If you have tested your typing skills, type the words per
minute (wpm) here. If not type “limited skills, or moderate skills”.
•Computer: Click on the type of computer you are most comfortable
working with.
•Applications (list all that apply): What computer programs do
you know how to use? Examples: Microsoft Office Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator, Dreamweaver etc.
Application Workshop
Other Skills Section
This is a good place to list your areas of
academic strength such as Math, English,
Language Arts, or specialty courses you have
taken such as ROTC, Hotel/Hospitality, Auto
Shop etc.
Need other examples? click here.
Application Workshop
References Section
List only people 21 years and older and not related to you
Who should you use? Teachers, clergy, former
supervisors, neighbors, etc.
Application Workshop
Additional Information Section
This is where you list the characteristics that make
you a great employee.
Give the employer a reason to hire you!
Click on the links for samples:
•Articledashboard.com
•Ezinearticles.com
•ehow.com
Application Workshop
Statistical Purposes
•Make a selection from the options available on the
drop-down menu
Application Workshop
Photo Release


Type the information
for the online
application.
For your printed
application have
parent read, mark
the appropriate
boxes and sign
Application Workshop
Turning in your application



Once you have the sample application the way you
want it, type the information into the online
A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. application.
Click file “Save As” and title the document with your
name and school (last name first)
Include a printed application in your portfolio

Example: Baylus, Vicki Arroyo Valley High School
Application Workshop
Student Portfolio
Include in your portfolio:
•Printed copy of the completed A.S.T.E.R.I.S.K. Application
•Photo release with required signatures
•Proof of pre and post test participation in financial literacy
from the College and Career Readiness Centers.
•Copy of your unofficial transcript
Once you have your portfolio completed; schedule your
interview appointment through your College/Career
Center.
What’s next?
See your College and Career Readiness Center for
more information
Or
Call 909-381-1550
Or
Email: [email protected]