FIELD GUIDE TO
GETTING THROUGH IT
Hi there! You’re one step closer to
getting to where you want to be and we want to help you get there.
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I
Getting Started 8 Davis Resource Map 10 Find What You Need 12
Part II
Checking In Resume Tips Dressing Professionally Nailing the Interview Davis Business Map Participating Businesses
16 18 20 22 24 26
PA R T I
G E T T I N G S TA RT E D Not everybody’s story or journey is the same, but having a roadmap is a great first step to getting to where you want to be.
START
CHECKPOINT Find the resources you need. Whether it’s somewhere safe to stay or someone to talk to, we’ve got you covered.
CHECKPOINT
Check in with your counselor to talk about your needs and expectations.
Find a counselor in a program that you feel comfortable to go with on your journey.
CHECKPOINT
Stop by and see your counselor! Reflect on why you’re doing this and what you want to accomplish from here.
CHECKPOINT
Take some time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished so far! Talk about it with your counselor.
Transitioning out of homelessness is an on going process, and your journey will continue long after you’ve found a home of your own. Continue on your path of personal growth and happiness!
9
Anderson Rd
D AV I S R E S O U R C E M A P
2
W. 8TH ST
1 3 Russell Blvd
F
Food
UC DAVIS S
Shelter
R
Resources
R CENTRA PARK
Covell Blvd
5
7 Rd Pole Line
E. 8TH
4
ST 5TH
ST
AL
6
11
FIND WHAT YOU NEED 1.
The Episcopal Church of St. Martin
F
640 Hawthorne Lane, (530) 757- 0444
Dinner is served on Tuesdays at 5:45PM and lunch on Saturdays at 11:30AM. This is a safe, peaceful place; no questions asked. About 60 people eat at the Thursday meal.
2.
The United Methodist Church of Davis
F
1620 Anderson Road, (530) 756 - 2170
S
R
Provides meals, overnight shelter, and social services. The shelter runs from November through February each year. On Tuesdays, there is mobile outreach that meets with people throughout the community. Volunteeers are very warm and friendly.
3.
Davis Community Church
412 C Street, (530) 753 - 2894
F
S
Distributes food and clothing and provides some social services to individuals. Sack-lunches are provided Monday through Fridays from 11:30 AM to noon.
4.
Davis Community Meals Shelter 512 5th Street, (530) 753 - 9204
S
R
Emergency shelter and the transitional housing program allow individuals to reside in a safe and stable environment. Staff work directly with individuals to formulate an appropriate case plan. Staff and volunteers offer assistance in accessing career counseling programs, substance abuse recovery programs, permanent housing, and mental health counseling, and also provide direct assistance with life skills training.
5.
Davis Community Meals
1111 H Street, (530) 756 - 4008
F
R
S
Resource Center is open on Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The day shelter/resource center provides homeless and low-income individuals and families access to basic necessities of life such as showers, personal hygiene products, clothing, laundry facilities, and other necessities. Additionally, DCM provides access to a telephone, transportation arrangements, mail address service, and a computer room. Staff and volunteers offer assistance in accessing career counseling programs, substance abuse recovery programs, permanent housing, and mental health counseling, and also provide direct assistance with life skills training
6.
Cesar Chavez Development
1220 Olive Drive, (530) 759-9887
F
Provides homestyle meals on Monday evenings at 6 PM. These meals are served restaurant style where the plates are personally brought to the guests in the main dining room by an enthusiastic and friendly college student staff.
7.
Pole Line Road Baptist Church
770 Pole Line Road, ((530)753-4315
F
R
Provides provides food and social services on Wednesdays. Also provides canned goods and staple food items to individuals on Thursdays from 9 AM to 11 AM.
F
food
S
shelter
13
R
resources
PA R T I I
CHECKING IN When you go in to talk to your counselor, make sure to go over this form with them. You can set up a timeline of when you can come in to make sure you’re on the right path!
ex. completed resume ex. 08/09/2016
Notes: ex.bring ID and social security to explore options for a cell phone.
ex. 10:30 am
Notes:
Notes:
Notes:
Notes:
Notes:
17
RESUME TIPS Need some help filling those blanks? Here are some tips!
1 Name
Address Phone Number
2
EXPERIENCE Type Type Type Type
your job title. the company name. the start date - Type the end date. the job responsibilities.
3
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Type your accomplishments.
4
EDUCATION Type your school name Type the degree, Type the completion date. Type your school name Type the degree, Type the completion date.
5
SKILLS Type first skill. Type second skill. Type third skill.
REFERENCES Available upon request.
6
1
You can use an address of a family member, get a P.O. box or even ask if you could use the address of a shelter.
2
Don’t have a cellphone? Apply for a free cellphone and phone plan at Safelink!
3
If you don’t have a lot of experience, it is important to include coursework, class projects, volunteer work or extracurricular activities that are related to your target job. These are still valid experiences that you can list!
4
Take time and name three accomplishments that make you proud. Did you complete a particularly challenging assignment? Participate in a solution that improved a situation?
5
If your experience is stronger than your education, place your work history before education on your resume, and write about your career achievements, track record of results and industry knowledge.
6
Ask a close colleague if they can be used as a reference or if they prefer, if they can write a reference letter. If you don’t have someone to ask, you can provide previous work you’ve produced as a reference source.
19
DRESSING PROFESSIONALLY Have an interview or professional event coming up? Here are some resources to get you started!
Where To Go These places will provide free professional attire to get you ready to work in a professional environment.
Goodwill Davis 1640 E 8th St. (530) 564 - 4474
Goodwill Davis
2939 Spafford St 110 (530) 564 - 4474
STEAC
1900 E. 8th St. (530) 758 - 8435
? How To Ask
Once you find a location you feel comfortable heading to, here is what you need and how to ask to obtain professional attire.
Call ahead of time and confirm they offer free professional attire for those seeking employment. Discuss the terms and conditions of their service. Inform them of when you want to come in and ask for the name of the employee you will be meeting with.
Business casual vs. Professional
Suit jacket or cardigan can be added for classy look
Jacket or vest can be added for classy look Suit Jacket or Business Dress Collared or polo shirt More colors and patterns acceptable
More colors and patterns acceptable
Tie optional
Khaki pants, nice trousers, or fingertip length skirt
Suit or sports jacket
Khaki pants or nice trousers Suit pants or slacks Skirts and dresses extend to knee
Flats or heels acceptable
Suit pants or nice trousers
Dress shoes Low heels acceptable
• • • • • • • • •
When in doubt, dress conservatively. A suit (suit and tie for males) will suffice in most situations. Make sure to iron out those wrinkes. Stick with solid colors and simple patterns. Accessories should be kept simple. Wear a belt and a watch. Be sure your hair is neatly trimmed and groomed. Shirts with lettering and graphics should not be worn. A skirt should be no shorter than the tips of your middle fingers (or just above the knee). • Remember, be yourself! 21
NAILING THE INTERVIEW Here’s some tips in order to get over the nerves of being interviewed and how to show them the best you!
Make sure your personality shines through. Before the interview, don’t think about presenting yourself as someone you aren’t. One of the best feelings is finding someone that accepts you for exactly who you are. You can’t achieve that if you come off as someone you’re not just because you want the job. It won’t be worth it in the end. Answer the question below to remember you are a successful human being no matter what happens in the interview. What makes you different than other candidates?
What are five positive things about yourself?
What are your career highlights?
Day Before Pack up extra copies of your resume or CV and reference list. If you have a portfolio or samples of your work, prepare those too. Finally, remember to pack several pens and a pad of paper to jot notes. Map out how to get to the location and plan ahead for any obstacles such as traffic or parking. Plan what you’re going to wear to the interview. Get out every element of the outfit, including shoes, jewelry, hose, tie, accessories. Inspect each element carefully. Review research on the organization you’re applying to, the industry, the interviewer and the job itself. Do a visualization exercise in which you see yourself going through the full interview experience and performing magnificently. Imagine yourself confidently sailing through the interview. Head to bed. You’ll need a good night’s sleep! Day Of Wake up and have a good breakfast. You may have too many butterflies to eat breakfast, but give yourself a little something for energy and mental acuity, perhaps a piece of fruit, a protein bar, coffee if you can’t function without it. Now, get dressed. Take your time. Make sure your outfit is perfect. Arrive at the site 15 minutes early. Once in the building, head directly to the restroom for one final inspection of your outfit. Then, head to the interviewer’s office. Pleasantly announce yourself to the gatekeeper — receptionist, secretary, assistant — and make friendly conversation with him or her; the interviewer will often ask this person’s impression of you. Then, wait calmly for the interviewer to be ready for you. 23
D AV I S B U S I N E S S M A P
7th St
F
C St
A St
Miller Dr
6th St
G St
F St
E St
D St
C St
D St
F
4th St
R
t 3rd S D St
F
Food
F 1st St
C
Craft
R
Retail
F
R
F
C
E St
t 2nd S
C
F C
5th St
L St
K St
J St
I St
C 4th St
t 3rd S
R
t 2nd S
25
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES 1.
Thai Canteen
F
2.
Bambu Desserts and Drinks
F
3.
Uncle Vito’s
F
4.
Yolo Berry Yogurt
F
5.
Delta of Venus
F
6.
SPCA Thrift Store
7.
A Better Place to Bead
117 E Street, (530) 231- 5465
213 E Street, (530) 231- 5261
524 2nd Street, (530) 758- 3000
316 C Street, (530) 231- 5697
122 B Street, (530) 753- 8639
920 3rd Street, (530) 758- 0544
132 E Street #150, (530) 759- 8038
R
C
R
8.
Newsbeat
R
9.
Avid Reader Active
R
10. Watermelon Music
C
R
11. Davis Ace Hardware
C
R
12. Davis Food Co-op
F
R
13. The Paint Chip
C
R
513 3rd Street, (530) 756- 6247
605 2nd Street, (530) 759- 1599
207 E Street, (530) 758- 4010
815 3rd Street, (530) 758- 8000
620 G Street, (530) 758- 2667
217 F Street, (530) 753- 5093
F
food
C
craft
27
R
retail