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 accurately complete a practice job application by entering personal information, education, work or volunteer experience, and references in the correct format, demonstrating readiness to apply for real employment opportunities

Success Criteria:

• I know I am successful when I enter my personal information (name, address, phone, email) correctly, list my education and experiences accurately, including dates and details. I provide appropriate references with correct contact information. I avoid spelling, grammar, formatting errors and I demonstrate professionalism by using clear, respectful, and accurate information.

This assignment is designed to teach the student the proper way to completely fill out a job application. Though our class will be using an online job application, the concept for completing a paper application is the same. 

Instructions:

1. Use this link to access the Practice Online Job Application webpage

2. Follow instructions as you complete the application

3. Submit when completed

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:

• I can prepare effectively for a job interview by practicing answers to common interview questions 

Success Criteria:

• I can confidently answer at least 3 common interview questions using specific, relevant examples from my own experiences. I can explain how one of my answers highlights a strength that would be valuable to an employer, and I can reflect on which response felt strongest and why. I also demonstrate effective communication through clear speech, appropriate tone, and positive body language 

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