Unit 2 - Job Search Portfolio

Resume

Learning Targets:

• The student will be able to identify the key sections of a resume

• The student will use the writing process to draft, revise, and finalize a resume

Success Criteria:

• I know that I have met the learning target when I use the writing process to draft, revise, and finalize a resume using the key sections. The finalized draft of the resume will use the correct grammar, be free of all misspellings, and be formatted correctly using the resume guidelines provided.

This assignment will require you to create a resume suitable for use in any upcoming job interview.

Instructions:

1. Use the link below to open the Resume Writing PowerPoint

2. Open a new Google Document or Word Document

3. Using the linked resources in the Resume Writing PowerPoint, begin creating a resume

Resume Building 101

Resources:

Resume Outline   --   Header section   --   Personal Summary section   --   Skills section   --   Work Experience section   --   Education section 

Skills section cheat sheet

Sample resumes:  

Sample 01  --  Sample 02  --  Sample 03  --  Sample 04

Applications

Learning Target:

• Students will learn how to correctly complete a job application

Success Criteria:

• I know that I have met the learning target when I able to completely fill out a job application by entering the correct information in the appropriate spaces provided.

This assignment is designed to teach the student the proper way to completely fill out a job application. Though our class will be using a paper job application, the concept for completing an online application is the same. You will complete the same application twice, once with a pencil as a draft, then with a pen to complete the application as a final draft. 

Instructions:

1. Get a paper copy of the job application from Mr. Bowman

2. Using a pencil, completely fill in every section of the application. (this is your draft and will be used as practice to make sure you are entering in the correct information in the correct location)

3. Once your draft has been approved by Mr. Bowman, you will be given a new copy of the application.

4. Using a pen, complete a final draft application. (this would be what you hand in at the store you are applying at)

5. Turn in both the draft AND the final draft

Interview Tips

Learning Targets:

• The student will understand the interviewing process

Success Criteria:

• I know that I have met the learning target when I can identify the tips about the preparing for, day of, and after the interview

This lesson will given you valuable information about the interviewing process by highlighting tips for preparing for, day of, and after the interview.

Instructions:

1. Use the links below to open the Interview Tips PowerPoint

Interview Tips: Preparing for the Interview

Interview Tips: Day of the Interview

Interview Tips: After the Interview

Common Interview Questions 

Learning Targets:

• Students will learn about commonly asked interview questions for high school students during an interview

Success Criteria:

• I know that I have met the learning target when I can produce written responses to the commonly asked interview questions for high school students

This assignment will require you to practice how you will respond to commonly asked interview questions.

Instructions:

1. Use the link below to open the Interview Questions for High School Students PowerPoint

2. Open the Interview Questions for High School Students document linked in the PowerPoint (Slide 8)

3. Follow the instructions in the PowerPoint

4. Share the document when completed

Interview Questions for High School Students

The Handshake

Learning Target:

• Students will learn the steps to properly perform the handshake

Success Criteria:

• I know that I have met the learning target when I can perform a proper handshake 

This assignment is designed to teach the student the Do's and Don't of performing a proper handshake

Instructions:

1. Open the Handshaking 101 PowerPoint below:
   Handshaking 101

2. Follow the instructions in the PowerPoint

3. Share the document when completed

Sample 01

Thank You Emails

Learning Target:

• Students will learn how to compose a thank you email after an interview

Success Criteria:

• I know that I have met the learning target when I use the writing process to successfully compose an email thanking a business for the opportunity to interview for a job opening

This assignment is designed to teach the student the proper way to compose an email along with teaching the student how to write a thank you email to an interviewer

Instructions:

1. Open the Thank You Emails PowerPoint below:
   Thank You Emails

2. Follow the instructions in the PowerPoint

3. Share the document when completed

Sample Thank You Emails