Once you have read the webpage above, click the back button to go back to the TWC homepage. Click the purple section that reads Job Seekers and Employees Locate the fourth red marker on the page and click the link that on Work Search, Interviews and displays “Tips Resumes.” (The link will take students to the Careeronestop pathways to success webpage). Once on the Careeronestop webpage, click the Resumes + Interview link. (Introduce the resume checklist to students) Have students read the section that explains why resumes can be challenging to create. Have students get familiar with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher by guiding students to the Resume Templates. Have students to apply the skills of entering and editing text, and use the spelling and grammar tools along with the thesaurus. Independent Practice/Laboratory Have students use the TWC website to search for jobs in the area. Tell Experience/Differentiated Activities students to be realistic when job searching. Mention to students that they must pay attention to the job details, such as qualifications, skills, and other * requirements for the job opening. (This activity is designed for students to be aware of the resources available that are provided to individuals. Not only that, but to also make the information relevant to the subject matter when creating resumes). Have students complete the a “Finding Job” worksheet. This assignment will be evaluated using the assigned rubrics. Question: Why are resumes so important? Lesson Closure What are the advantages of having a resume versus not having Question: one? What government agency website is available for individuals Question: seeking employment? What determines what type a resume a person may use? Question: Summative / End of Lesson Students will open either Microsoft Word or Publisher to create their own Assessment * resumes or create a draft copy of a resume aimed at a career of interest. Teacher will review the terms in the outline, power point and References/Resources/ handouts to become familiar with lesson. Teacher Preparation Teacher should locate and evaluate various resources and websites before the lesson. Teacher will have assignments and website information ready to distribute to students. Texas Workforce Commission Texas CARES O*Net http://www.onetcenter.org/ Additional Required Components
Once you have read the webpage above, click the back button to go back to the TWC homepage. Click the purple section that reads Job Seekers and Employees Locate the fourth red marker on the page and click the link that displays “Tips on Work Search, Interviews and Resumes.” (The link will take students to the Careeronestop pathways to success webpage). Once on the Careeronestop webpage, click the Resumes + Interview link. (Introduce the resume checklist to students) Have students read the section that explains why resumes can be challenging to create. Have students get familiar with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher by guiding students to the Resume Templates. Have students to apply the skills of entering and editing text, and use the spelling and grammar tools along with the thesaurus. Independent Practice/Laboratory Experience/Differentiated Activities * Have students use the TWC website to search for jobs in the area. Tell students to be realistic when job searching. Mention to students that they must pay attention to the job details, such as qualifications, skills, and other requirements for the job opening. (This activity is designed for students to be aware of the resources available that are provided to individuals. Not only that, but to also make the information relevant to the subject matter when creating resumes). Have students complete the “Finding a Job” worksheet. This assignment will be evaluated using the assigned rubrics. Lesson Closure Question: Why are resumes so important? Question: What are the advantages of having a resume versus not having one? Question: What government agency website is available for individuals seeking employment? Question: What determines what type a resume a person may use? Summative / End of Lesson Assessment * Students will open either Microsoft Word or Publisher to create their own resumes or create a draft copy of a resume aimed at a career of interest. References/Resources/ Teacher Preparation Teacher will review the terms in the outline, power point and handouts to become familiar with lesson. Teacher should locate and evaluate various resources and websites before the lesson. Teacher will have assignments and website information ready to distribute to students. Texas Workforce Commission Texas CARES O*Net http://www.onetcenter.org/ Additional Required Components