Succeeding in the World of WorkUnit 3:
Finding a JobWebQuestsWebQuest Internet Project
Exploring Careers Beginning the job hunt can be both exciting and stressful and should not be undertaken lightly. You need to know how to find and apply for jobs as well as interview for them. Preparing for these activities is crucial for success. The Task To help you to be successful in obtaining a job, this task focuses on the things you need to know about job hunting. You may prepare a written report, a PowerPoint presentation, or write a journal explaining ways to find information about jobs, complete applications, prepare resumes and cover letters, and get ready for interviews. Your project should include the following: - effective ways to find job leads;
- the purpose of a personal fact sheet and a list of the information it should include;
- the key elements of a resume and how to organize them;
- an explanation of the purpose of a cover letter and information it should include;
- effective ways to prepare for and act during interviews.
The Process To complete the task successfully, you can find tips and ideas on the following Web sites. www.rileyguide.com/network.html
[networking] www.myfuture.com/toolbox/coverletter_all.html
[writing resume] www.quintcareers.com/cover_letter-dos-donts.html
[cover letter do's and don'ts] www.job-interview.net/sample/Demosamp.htm
[look for Mock Job Interview Index] www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm www.quintcareers.com/teen_jobs.html
[interview preparation; conduct during and after] www.quintcareers.com/interview_question_database/
[109 typical interview questions and possible answers]
- Describe how to find job leads.
- Explain the information that networking should provide.
- What can you do to make sure that you remember all information likely to be asked on a job application?
- Describe the purpose of a resume and a cover letter and the information each should include.
- List five things to do to prepare for an interview.
- List ten things to remember to do and five not do during an interview.
- List ten questions that an interviewer might ask and six that the person being interviewed could ask.
Guidance These are some things to do to help make your project a success. - Name the groups and individuals you would include on your contact list for networking.
- What information about yourself would you include in a resume and in a cover letter?
- Identify your qualities to emphasize during an interview.
- How would you answer a question about your weaknesses?
- What questions would you ask during a job interview?
Conclusion These are some suggestions for finishing your task. - Prepare a written report, PowerPoint display, or write a journal for tips in looking for a job.
- Make a list of information you want to include in your project and organize it before you start writing or preparing the presentation.
- Prepare for writing resumes and cover letters by getting in the habit of proofreading and thinking critically about what you write. Proofread your report, presentation, or journal and make any needed corrections.
- List slang words that you and your friends use and their formal equivalents. Use only formal language in your project.
Questions - How would you use the Internet to find career information and opportunities?
- Whom would you ask to write referral letters for you?
- How would you dress for an interview?
- How would you make sure that your resume and cover letter are perfect?
- What are some things you should consider concerning body language during an interview?
- How should you follow up an interview?
- What are some positive ways to handle rejection in your job search?
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