Navigating the Job Search Process

Title of Project: Navigating the Job Search Process

What are the steps to finding a part-time job?

Schools and Teachers

Kings Park High School Teacher: Annita Buffa

ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology

Transitioning | Stand-Alone | ELA RST4, ELA 9-10SL1, ELA RST9 | Pixton, Canva

Assessments

Students are assessed informally throughout this lesson. Teacher will check for understanding by observing student classwork activity and checking for understanding during discussions. Each student’s activity whether written or verbal will also provide insight into student comprehension of the material.

Description

9th and 10th grade students will learn how to conduct a job search and interview for a part-time job utilizing English language skills. Digital learning resources used were Pixton and Canva.

Content

I can identify various methods for finding job opportunities.

I can understand the process of obtaining working papers for employment.

Language

I can understand basic interview etiquette and techniques.

Technology

I can use Pixton and Canva to demonstrate my understanding of the job application process.

Student work

Procedure

Day 1

Anticipatory set: Begin with a discussion about the importance of having a job and the skills needed to secure employment. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on the steps involved in finding, applying for and interviewing for a job. Display and discuss new vocabulary for resume, working papers etc. Show them Bob Wolf's YouTube video about life skills.
Finding job opportunities: Brainstorm different ways to find job opportunities in your neighborhood such as online job boards, networking and visiting local businesses. Write down these methods on flat panel. Encourage students to share any personal experiences or knowledge they have about finding a job. Have students search for job opportunities in their area.
Obtaining working papers: Define and explain what working papers are and why they are necessary for minors seeking employment. Provide information on how they can obtain working papers in their area, including where to go and what documents they will need. Check for understanding and answer any questions they may have. Give them working papers and guide them in completing them.
Understanding the application process: Distribute sample job applications. Walk through each section of the form, explaining what information is required. Emphasize the importance of filling out applications accurately and neatly. Answer any questions. Based on their job search, print their applications and assist in completing.

Day 2

Interview preparation: Explain the purpose of a job interview and its significance in the hiring process. Show examples of common interview questions and discuss appropriate responses. Students should be made aware of interview etiquette like appropriate dress and conduct. Practice answering interview questions as a class, encouraging students to use English language skills.
Mock interview: Students pair up, assigning one student as the interviewer and one as interviewee. Brainstorm interview questions with them but also have some prepared for each. Remind them of interview etiquette. Students conduct mock interviews, switching roles halfway through. Offer feedback and guidance on communication skills, body language and content of responses.
Closure: Comic strip Pixton: students draft an outline of the steps involved in finding a part-time job. When done, they create a Pixton that shows the steps involved in the job search process. Recap the key points covered in the lesson. Emphasize the importance of practice and preparation when searching for a job. Encourage students to continue developing their English language skills to increase their confidence in job interviews.

Resources and Other Materials

Pixton
Canva
Word Wall for how to find a job (Google Slide)

Reflection

This lesson was born out of student inquiry into how to look for work. The students were engaged throughout the lesson and eager to learn more about the process. I was very impressed by their brainstorming sessions and recall of material when we continued the lesson on Day 2. During this second half of the lesson, students were at first uneasy to learn that they were going to participate in a mock interview but then exceeded my expectations when they interviewed each other. They used some of the predesigned questions and even ad libbed their own! During the mock interview, my “interviewee” replied to her “interviewer” with the phrase “wait what?” Clearly we have to have another lesson on how to respond politely! Lastly the students created Pixton comic strips in which they had to depict the process of finding a job including written steps. Overall I am so very pleased with their effort, attention and projects.

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