Get a Job

Get a JobSpanish 3Career UnitMargie Swanger

1Task There comes a time when all young people have to take that leap into adulthood. In this unit students will prepare for this monumental dive by going through the process of getting a job.

2What am I going to do for the rest of my life?Think about activities you like doyour abilitieswhere you like to work: inside/outside/on the moonChoose a career that matches you personally and incorporates your thoughts to the above bullets

3AssessmentYou will write an essay addressing:What is the career that you have chosen?Why did you choose this career?What do you think that it will take to get a job in this field?4How do I become a _____?You will: meet with the guidance counselor to discuss the career processsearch the Internet to find the following information:education and/or training needed average annual salaryjob forecastavailability of jobs for this career

5AssessmentYou will:Complete the research survey for your careerUse the information from your survey to create a rsum using either:A rsum template in WordThe rsum wizard in Word6Where can I find a job?!!!You will:Choose an area where you would like to liveUse the Internet to do a job search for openings in the geographic area of your choice

7AssessmentYou will:Choose a job where the requirements match the qualifications in your rsumRead several sample letters of applicationWrite a letter of application applying for the job

8What do I do now?You will:Brainstorm with other students to decide what is said during a telephone conversation to schedule an appointmentPractice calling for an appointment with a partner9AssessmentYou will:call the contact person for the job (the teacher) schedule an interview

10How do I prepare for a job interview?You will:Brainstorm with other students to decide what might be asked during a job interviewResearch on the Internet for the top questions asked during an interviewPrepare answers to possible questions11AssessmentYou will:Collaborate with other students in class to create a rubric for practice interviewsDo two practice interviews with other students12Its the big day!!!You will: Report to your interview dressed appropriately for your chosen careerParticipate in a formal interviewAct in a professional mannerUse only Spanish

13ReflectionYou will:Think about the information acquired in your researchReflect on whether or not you are willing to do what is required for the careerReflect on what went right and wrong during your interviewWrite a reflective essay addressing the above thoughts14

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