Ready for Work
Make a sub-folder in your IDT folder named Ready for Work, save all assignments in this folder and back up all documents when completed on the Office 365 drive.
OVERVIEW OF MODULE:
Students should exit every CTAE course with a knowledge of the career opportunities within the field of their choice, information about themselves that will help them in that field, as well as an understanding of the skills gained in the course. In this module, the student will recognize career opportunities within the CTAE field of study. The student will prepare for the job search by creating a resume and preparing for interviews.
MODULE URL LINK:
Go to: cms.gavirtualschool.org/Shared/Electives/CTAEFoundations_16/ReadyforWork/index.html
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS: (Make one running document for the Daily Assignments and name it RFW)
Key Terms (Write word and Definition)
Read The Perfect Interview and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 words) - Make heading on Page named Perfect Interview
Watch the Career Planning Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words) Make heading on Page named Career Planning
Watch the Job Applications Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words)Make heading on Page named Job Application
Watch the Cover Letter/Resume Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words) Make heading on Page named Resume
Watch the Interviewing Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words) Make heading on Page named Interviewing
UNIT PROJECT - (EACH ITEM A TEST/PROJECT GRADE - EACH ASSIGNMENT IS ITS OWN DOCUMENT)
Using a search engine: research your dream job, with the information learned in this lesson, you will then create a cover letter, resume for that job and a follow up letter after your interview
1. Cover letter - Cover Letter Rubric (25 Points) - Save as Cover Letter
Resources for Cover Letters: (Read each Resource, we will discuss in class)
Cover letter writing guide
Examples of bad cover letters and how to fix them
Cover Letters for the 21st Century
Cover Letter Example and Explanation -
2. Resume (Sample Resume), - Resume Rubric - (65 Points) - Save as Resume
Resources for Resumes: (Read each Resource, we will discuss in class)
Resumes for the 21st Century - USED IN CLASS
How to make a good resume
Bad resumes and how to fix them
3. Follow-up letter - Follow-Up Rubric (10 Points) - Save as Follow Up
Resources for Follow up letter: (Read each Resource, we will discuss in class)
How to write a good follow up letter
Mistakes to avoid when writing a follow up letter
OVERVIEW OF MODULE:
Students should exit every CTAE course with a knowledge of the career opportunities within the field of their choice, information about themselves that will help them in that field, as well as an understanding of the skills gained in the course. In this module, the student will recognize career opportunities within the CTAE field of study. The student will prepare for the job search by creating a resume and preparing for interviews.
MODULE URL LINK:
Go to: cms.gavirtualschool.org/Shared/Electives/CTAEFoundations_16/ReadyforWork/index.html
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS: (Make one running document for the Daily Assignments and name it RFW)
Key Terms (Write word and Definition)
Read The Perfect Interview and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 words) - Make heading on Page named Perfect Interview
Watch the Career Planning Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words) Make heading on Page named Career Planning
Watch the Job Applications Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words)Make heading on Page named Job Application
Watch the Cover Letter/Resume Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words) Make heading on Page named Resume
Watch the Interviewing Presentation and write a 1 paragraph summary (30-50 Words) Make heading on Page named Interviewing
UNIT PROJECT - (EACH ITEM A TEST/PROJECT GRADE - EACH ASSIGNMENT IS ITS OWN DOCUMENT)
Using a search engine: research your dream job, with the information learned in this lesson, you will then create a cover letter, resume for that job and a follow up letter after your interview
1. Cover letter - Cover Letter Rubric (25 Points) - Save as Cover Letter
Resources for Cover Letters: (Read each Resource, we will discuss in class)
Cover letter writing guide
Examples of bad cover letters and how to fix them
Cover Letters for the 21st Century
Cover Letter Example and Explanation -
2. Resume (Sample Resume), - Resume Rubric - (65 Points) - Save as Resume
Resources for Resumes: (Read each Resource, we will discuss in class)
Resumes for the 21st Century - USED IN CLASS
How to make a good resume
Bad resumes and how to fix them
3. Follow-up letter - Follow-Up Rubric (10 Points) - Save as Follow Up
Resources for Follow up letter: (Read each Resource, we will discuss in class)
How to write a good follow up letter
Mistakes to avoid when writing a follow up letter