career focus with postsecondary education and training opportunities with outlets for success along the chosen career pathway. Write a 250 word essay on your Career Goals and why you think you deserve a scholarship or financial assistance Standard 4.0 Assess WorkKeys skills Performance Indicator 4.1 Reading for Information Objectives Recommended Application/Activity CCSS CRP 4.1.1 Apply basic reading comprehension skills to follow directions and main ideas. Locating information and making connections Word meanings Finding information Following directions Forms & contents Finding details Making connections Topics & main ideas R11-12.6 L11-12.6 SL11-12.5 L11-12.4 thru L11-12.4d CRP2 4.1.2 Apply contextual understanding of detail, procedures and cause and effect. Reading in context for details Words in context Word part Facts in paragraphs Reading for details Making inferences Reading procedures Cause and effects R11-12.6 L11-12.6 SL11-12.5 L11-12.4 thru L11-12.4d CRP2 4.1.3 Interpret information and instructions from reading technical jargon. Reading technical jargon with multiple meanings Technical jargon Interpreting information Acronyms Multiple meanings Applying instructions R11-12.6 L11-12.6 SL11-12.5 L11-12.4 thru L11-12.4d CRP2 4.1.4 Find complex principles with implied details. Reading complex information Implied details Understanding jargon Meaning from context Complex information R11-12.6 L11-12.6 SL11-12.5 L11-12.4 thru L11-12.4d CRP2
Standard 5.0 Master employment preparation and application skills Performance Indicator 5.1 Master employability skills, job search strategies, and employment application objectives Recommended Application/Activity CCSS CRP 5.1.1 Review job applications Completing a job application Types of Information for an application Reasons Companies Use Applications Developing Job-Related Information Assuring Accuracy of Information Writing a Letter Applying On Line Applying in Person Following Up on Your Application Double Check on Your Application R11-12.6 SL 11-12.5 L11-12.4 thru L11-12.4d CRP4 5.1.2 Evaluate job search engines to find the most appropriate for continued research. Make a list of job search engines and rate each one according to benefits CRP 5.1.3 Use job search engines to locate local, state, regional, national and international employment opportunities. CRP7 5.1.4 Demonstrate proper completion of an electronic job application form completely and accurately. Use appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation to complete sample application appropriately, accurately and completely Merit Application – sample application Experienceworks.org – sample application CRP4 Performance Indicator 5.2 Employment Resume Writing Objectives Recommended Application/Activity CCSS CRP 5.2.1 Identify various types of resumes and the purpose they serve. Matching talents to employers Describing your job strengths Organizing your resume Writing an electronic resume Dressing up your resume Using a resume successfully R11-12.6 SL 11-12.5 L11-12.4 thru L11-12.4d CRP4
5.2.2 Demonstrate literacy skills, an organizational process and logical thinking skills to create an electronic resume. Use the ACGA website for student competition guidelines to develop a resume. Use a College and Career Planning System to develop an electronic portfolio. CRP4 Performance Indicator 6.3 Employment Interviewing Objectives Recommended Application/Activity CCSS CRP 5.3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of understanding of the interview process. Use the KeyTrain curriculum to review Interviewing techniques Getting an interview off to a good Questions interviewers ask Questions interviewers should not ask Questions you should ask in an interview Interviewing mistakes Benefits to ask Traits employers consider to rate candidates R11-12.6 SL 11-12.5 L11-12.4 thru L11-12.4d CRP4 5.3.2 Analyze the effects of proper and improper attire and appearance for an interview. Critique student interviews by students, employers, teachers or YouTube SL11-12.1d SL1112.3 CRP5 5.3.3 Practice proper interviewing techniques for successful job application. Perform mock interviews with employers, student organizations and/or peers using a video camera for self-critique. SL11-12.4 CRP4 5.3.4 Assess the potential for success with current levels of work ethic and self-discipline. Explore characteristics (work ethic, honesty, integrity, loyalty, dependability, cooperation, teamwork, tenacity, networking, organization, dedication, conflict management, flexibility and carefulness) CRP1