MCHS Job Seek & Community Service

What is a Resume:

A resume is a concise, one-page document that summarizes your education, experience (such as volunteering, school projects, sports teams, or clubs), skills, and accomplishments. It is designed to market you to employers by highlighting qualifications and skills relevant to the job you are applying for.

CLICK HERE for a sample Resume for someone with no work experience.

Work Permit:

Students 14 - 17 years old seeking employment are required to have a work permit in order to begin working. Issued work permits are valid for the current school year, and must be renewed each school year in the MCHS Administrative office.

CLICK HERE for more information regarding Work Permits.

MCHS Site Contact: Melissa Angelo, Front Office

• Company websites: Many companies list job openings on their “Careers” or “Jobs” page.
• Job websites: Sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn post many entry-level and part-time jobs.
• Ask people you know: Family and friends may know about job openings.
• Local businesses: Visit nearby stores, restaurants, or community centers and ask if they’re hiring.
• Check out our NEW online MCHS Job Board Below!

Know your story, Research the job, Practice

• Tell me about yourself.
• Why are you interested in this role?
• What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
• What are your hobbies outside school and/or work?
• Do you prefer working by yourself or on a team?
• What achievement are you most proud of?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?

Check out the Interview Tips for Teens: How to Be First Job Ready

• Dress appropriately. This is your first impression, and how you dress can show your interviewer how important the job is to you. As such, you’re better to aim for professional than err on the side of too casual. Collared shirts, blouses, dress slacks, skirts, dresses, blazers, suits and cardigans are all good choices.
  
  

Check out the What a High School Student Should Wear to a Job Interview

High Schools have a close relationship with their community. Mt. Carmel is not an exception. We rely on our community to support our programs, provide opportunities for our students, and to create a positive climate to live and learn. It is vital that Mt. Carmel students seek to be positive members of the community, for the good of the student and for the good of all in the community.

Mt. Carmel High School does not have a community service graduation requirement; however, you will likely need community service hours to report for your college applications. Many colleges/universities conduct a comprehensive review of the applicant and consider community service as a component. You also might be asked by a teacher to complete community service, as part of your class (most likely civics).

Above is a sample community service log that you could use to track your hours. However, it is always a good idea to obtain a letter directly from the organization where you volunteered, and obtain contact information of email and phone of the supervisor. We have seen colleges request verification of community service hours, after students have submitted and reported information on their applications.

Print Log HERE

Colleges & Universities like to see you do several hours within one organization and really grow and learn from that one experience, as opposed to a few hours with one organization here and there. Community Service is ALSO a great way to develop skills and experience that you can share on job applications.

Find your passion through community service!

Click HERE for More Info!

MCHS has a few clubs that focus on Community Service.

• Helping Hands Club
• Key Club (Club Website HERE)
• SADD Club
• Red Cross Club

More Info on Clubs HERE!

Find Volunteering Opportunities in our community online HERE.

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