Q4 Finding a Job: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Your mission in this unit is to find the perfect job that matches your unique powers and interests. You'll learn how to use online tools to search for job openings that connected to your previous job title discoveries. You'll also look into how to identify legitimate job postings and avoid scams. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to start your future job searches with confidence.
I CAN STATEMENTS
- understand how to job search and find important information in job postings
- use filter and search tools appropriately to find jobs that are good matches
match my skills to what employers are requesting
With one other person in class discuss:
- How do you choose a snack after school?
- Do you randomly reach your hand into a cupboard or the the refrigerator and take the first think you grab?
- Are there things you specifically look for?
- How might this thought process be like searching for a job?
Play the Introduction Video below to make connections to your answers to the questions above.
INTRO VIDEO: Job Searching Intro. (2:00 min.)
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals, developing strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies
6. Creative Communicator
c. Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations
Websites and Documents
Websites
Videos from Outside Sources
- What to Look for in a Job Posting (3:01 min.)
- How to Spot a Job Scam (1:52 min)
21t4s Videos
- Career Research from BLS.gov
- Finding a Job Intro Video (2 min.)
- Adding Related Jobs (screencast with steps to add info to their portfolio)
21t4s Documents & Quizzes