Career Planning
MyCareerTech offers these lessons for students to gain valuable knowledge about the importance of good education and career planning to attain long-term career goals. Lessons are designed to help students understand the process of gaining experience, applying for employment opportunities, and attaining jobs and ultimately careers. Each lesson below includes an instructional video, lesson plan, guided notes, and a student test or activity.
Education & Career Planning
Upon completion of these materials, students will have an understanding of what education and career planning is, why it’s important, and actions to take.
Resume Writing
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of resume writing.
The Cover Letter
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what a cover letter is, the elements within a cover letter, and how to write one effectively.
Filling Out a Job Application
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what applications are used for and tips to prepare and complete them.
Interviewing
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of interviewing for a job.
Writing a Thank You Note
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the importance of sending a thank you note, how to write one, and considerations when sending.
Creating a Professional Email
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the elements of an email address, differences between personal and professional accounts, and best practices to follow.
Professional Networking
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what networking is, where it can occur, its benefits, and strategies to build connections.
Creating an Online Portfolio
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what an online portfolio is and how to create one.
Key concepts of Career Planning condensed into a series of short instructional videos around a similar topic.
Interview Preparation Series 20
Interview Preparation Series is a collection of 5–15-minute modules that guide students to become confident interviewers. With the use of videos and competency building activities, students are given the fundamentals of interviewing including common interview questions, why the interviewer is asking them, and how students should formulate their responses.
Lessons:
- Preparing for an Interview
- Dressing Professionally for the Interview
- Attending an In-Person Interview
- Professionalism for In-Person Interviews
- Attending a Virtual Interview
- Professionalism for Virtual Interviews
- After the Interview
- Tell me about yourself
- What are your strongest skills?
- What would your teachers say about you?
- What do you know about our company and its mission?
- Tell me about a time that you took initiative
- Do you have any questions for us?
- What are your key strengths that make you fit for this role?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What are your short-term goals?
- Why should we hire you?
- What are your long-term goals?
- Do you prefer to work by yourself or with others?
- How do you think your education prepared you for this job?
MyCareerCorner 1
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
How Students Can Stand Out in Hiring with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored tips to stand out during the hiring process and considered how their commitment and confidence can impact their chances of being selected for the job.