This document outlines the objectives and expectations for a grade 9 job unit lesson. The objectives include learning how to search for jobs, write a resume and cover letter, and prepare for an interview. The teacher emphasizes that every day is an interview when unemployed. Students will learn about the teacher's experience in hiring, search for local job postings, discuss resume components, and practice interview skills through a three-step interview activity with feedback. The overall purpose is to help students effectively market themselves to employers through resumes and interviews.
This document outlines the objectives and expectations for a grade 9 job unit lesson. The objectives include learning how to search for jobs, write a resume and cover letter, and prepare for an interview. The teacher emphasizes that every day is an interview when unemployed. Students will learn about the teacher's experience in hiring, search for local job postings, discuss resume components, and practice interview skills through a three-step interview activity with feedback. The overall purpose is to help students effectively market themselves to employers through resumes and interviews.
This document outlines the objectives and expectations for a grade 9 job unit lesson. The objectives include learning how to search for jobs, write a resume and cover letter, and prepare for an interview. The teacher emphasizes that every day is an interview when unemployed. Students will learn about the teacher's experience in hiring, search for local job postings, discuss resume components, and practice interview skills through a three-step interview activity with feedback. The overall purpose is to help students effectively market themselves to employers through resumes and interviews.
This document outlines the objectives and expectations for a grade 9 job unit lesson. The objectives include learning how to search for jobs, write a resume and cover letter, and prepare for an interview. The teacher emphasizes that every day is an interview when unemployed. Students will learn about the teacher's experience in hiring, search for local job postings, discuss resume components, and practice interview skills through a three-step interview activity with feedback. The overall purpose is to help students effectively market themselves to employers through resumes and interviews.
Lesson Objectives It is expected that you will be able to know
Where to search for a job and what to look for
in a posting How to write a resume and what information to include on it How to tailor a resume to a specific job How to create a Cover Letter How to prepare for an interview
Expectations Every day is an interview when you dont have a job.
Raise Hands Dont speak while others are talking Respect Think about your futuredo you want to slaughter pigs?
Why Mr. Hayhurst?
I have hired over 500+ ppl Hired for Cactus Club Caf HR or Teaching 16 of 18 interviews 5 years for grade 9s - feedback
Job Search
Where do you want to work?
Follow your Passion Be Realistic Think about advantages Focus on skills/future
Job Search
Where can you find out who
is hiring?
Cold-calling
Gallery Walk Do you like any of the postings that I found on Castanet? Any other places that you plan to apply to?
Pick one place that you want to
work and share it with your partner
How do you get that job?
Purpose is Your resume is a self-marketing tool. The purpose of the resume is to effectively communicate your assets in writing to an employer. You need to know what employers want, and then present it to them in a clear, easy to follow format. It is an art, not a science, and should be tailored for the job you are applying for.
What should you include
on a great resume? Partner Share
A resume should include:
Name Contact information Objective Education/Training Employment/Experience Skills
Create a new document in Microsoft Word
Go to Templates Search Resume Pick a suitable template
Resume Tips Appropriate Email address (now is a good time to create a work appropriate dummy account) Use precise language Have more than one person edit ittypos are killers
Some establishments may
have their own specific applications. Similar information Many will also accept resumes Make it neat
Resume Editing Dont let these simple errors happen to you
Objective Tailor your objective to EACH place you are applying *I am looking for part-time employment as a line cook at White Spot on the weekends and during the evening vs. * I want a job
Resume Writing Marketing Yourself: Make anything sound better by changing the words. achieved actively advanced approved articulated assembled
attained authorized balanced began broadened built clarified collaborated conducted connected constructed completed consulted
coordinated created demonstrated designed developed directed engineered enhanced ensured
Examples of Marketing I play soccer I am the top striker on the Kelowna United U-16 soccer team. I enjoy Call of Duty I am very attentive to detail and think quickly under pressure. Worked for my grandpa on his farm Experienced working in a variety of outdoor situations including farming. I play the piano I have achieved level 6 in Piano and have performed at the Junior Showcase.
Add the info
Pretend you are the employer
In partners, read over the four resumes Find any errors? Underline anything that you dont like
Star things that you like
Question mark next to things you are
unsure about
Who would you hire?
Old Navy Sales Position Cook at White Spot Summer Landscaping job Data Entry Receptionist at Landmark Office
4 Corners Voting 1. 2. 3. 4.
Justin Miley Student John
What is a Cover Letter?
Person with the longer hair goes first
Purpose The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to an organization, demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy, draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you. Often this letter is the first contact you have with a prospective employer.
3 Steps Explain to the recipient why youre writing. Are you replying in response to an ad? Were you referred to the recipient? Did you read some news about the recipient or the company that suggested they might be hiring? Whats the situation?
Address your qualifications for the opportunity.
Given what you know about the recipients needs, what can you offer thats of interest? Make reference to your resume, but dont just repeat whats there. Elaborate and expand as needed.
Explain how you intend to follow up.
Today more than ever, its the senders responsibility (yours) to follow up after sending your resume. In the last paragraph of the letter, say how and when you intend to do this.
Cover Letter It has to be tailored (directed) to your company!
talking giraffe enters and orders a happy meal. Do you: a.) Take out your phone and take a picture of the talking giraffe; b.) Call the conservation officer and let them know that there is a talking giraffe terrorizing the neighborhood; or c.) Offer to supersize the giraffes meal.
Interview Questions Prepare in advance questions are quite standard STAR Method SITUATION: use specific details about a situation or task TASK: Tell what led to the situation or task ACTION TAKEN: Discuss what you did and who was involved RESULT: or outcome
First Words Speak with confidence, enunciate clearly, and try to sound positive and upbeat Nice to meet you, Mrs. ___. Thank you for taking the time to interview me today. IF they start the interview with Tell me about yourself... be ready with an answer...the less hemming and hawing here the better. This should be a simple question, so if you struggle it makes you look bad!
Interview Questions
Please take a copy of the possible
interview questions so you are able to ponder, practice and perfect your answers!
Top Interview Questions
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Sample Interview Questions
What is your greatest strength? Weakness? What motivates you to do your best on the job? How do you react to instruction and criticism? Tell me about yourself. Why should we hire you?
Sample Interview Questions
What kind of training or qualifications do you have? How do you handle stress and pressure? Do you prefer to work independently or as a team?
What five words would describe you best?
Partner Share Using the STAR method, explain how you would respond in one of the two following scenarios. 1) You are working the front till at a restaurant and it is VERY busy. You notice a large spill on the tile floor in a fairly high traffic area of the restaurant. 2) You are working at a store and while you are shelving items, you notice your coworker appears to be stealing from the till.
Three Step Interview
Person A is the interviewer (use
provided Qs) Person B is getting interviewed Person C (and A) are evaluating the interview and giving feedback
Who Are The "Natsarim" The "Christians" The "Catholics" The "Protestants" The "Sabbatarians" - Besorah (Good News) of Yahusha Ha'Mashiach, The Gift of Eternal Life
Who Are The "Natsarim" The "Christians" The "Catholics" The "Protestants" The "Sabbatarians" - Besorah (Good News) of Yahusha Ha'Mashiach, The Gift of Eternal Life
