Q5 Applying for a Job: Application Mix-Up Mystery
There’s a mystery to solve! A job opening for an event planner has been posted, and applications are coming in. But there’s a big problem—everything is mixed up! The names, cover letters, and resumes are all scrambled. Your job is to investigate and figure out which materials belong to each applicant so the right people can get called for an interview.
Carefully review each applicant's information on the Google site to accurately match each cover letter and resume with the correct person.
Select the image below or the direct link below to access the Application Mix-Up Google Site to begin your sleuthing.
Be aware: You are not able to submit the embedded Google Form with your responses unless all of the responses are correct.
Once you have solved the Application Mystery, add the screenshot with your name and the certificate to your Career Prep Portfolio.
Here is the example Career Prep Portfolio of the Q5 Application Mystery Certificate.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
2. Digital Citizen
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property
3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections or artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions
d. Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions
6. Creative Communicator
a. Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
c. Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations
d. Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences
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