Seniors 1/25

Grade 12

PART 1

Title: Interviewing/Securing a Job

Goal Statement: Students will discuss important skills that are often overlooked with job-seeking/interviewing.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s): M 6. Positive attitude toward work and learning. B-LS 5. Apply media and technology skills. B-SMS 10. Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to changing situations and responsibilities. B-SS 1. Use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills.

Procedures:

  1. Lead a quick discussion with students asking the following questions:

    • What are some good ways to find job leads? (through contacts/people you know ,on-line, stop in to places and ask)

    • After applying, what is a good next step if you haven't heard anything? (reach out by phone or e-mail)

    • Why might an employer have trouble reaching you? (a BIG one could be you don't have voicemail set up - they may not e-mail you, depending on the business/stores/etc.)

2. What are some other reasons it makes sense to set up your voicemail now that you are getting older/looking for work? (many employers don't text work-related information, doctor's offices will not text, is professional courtesy, etc.)

3. Encourage students to set up voicemail. Many people have lost opportunities because they've missed calls.

4. Watch video below. Important Tips for Mastering your Employment Interview 2:09


PART 2

Title: Review of Goal Setting/Hand out Report Cards

Goal Statement: Students will review the goals the short term goals they set at the beginning of the year.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s): B-SMS 5: Demonstrate perseverance to achieve long and short-term goals.

Materials:

  • Student Laptops

  • Goal Setting Worksheet (completed in October)

  • Pen/Pencil

  • Report Cards

Procedures:

1. Pass out 1st Semester Report Cards (remind students these need to be taken home to parents).

2. Review the following: (click to open) Review of Grades/GPA

3. Pass out goal setting sheets from 1st semester (if you do not have these, students can still reflect on what they believe their goals were at the beginning of the year).

3. Have students compare 1st semester report cards with the goals they set for 1st semester. If goals were not related to academic grades, reflect on their progress as well.

4. Answer these reflection questions on the back of original goal sheet:

      • Did you meet your goals? Why or why not?

      • What factors contributed to your success or barriers prevented you from reaching your goals?

      • Look at your year-long goals. Do they need to be adjusted or tweaked? Make adjustments as needed.

Discussion Questions:

    1. Why is it important to set goals?

    2. Does setting goals help you? How?

    3. Is it hard to think of goals that you would like to achieve?

    4. What do you think you might need from your classmates or adviser to help you reach your goal?