Career Unit

Students will be able to

• Explore different available career pathways
• Differentiate between different types of job boards
• Assess how online job boards and websites can be helpful to find different types of jobs
• Analyze how face-to-face networking is important in the job search process

Students will be able to:

• Explain what a resume and cover letter are and how they are used in the hiring process
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of sample young adults’ resumes and cover letters

Students will be able to:

• Analyze best practices in interviewing 
• Explain how to have a successful virtual interview
• Apply best practices to answer common interview questions
• Summarize what actions should be taken after an interview

Students will be able to:

• Explore different available career pathways
• Recognize how different careers can be connected by similar skill sets
• Analyze the relationship between education, employment, and income

Students will be able to:

• Complete an interest assessment, then research and reflect on their career options
• Differentiate between hard skills and soft skills
• Recognize how different careers can be connected by similar skill sets

Students will be able to:

• Differentiate between different types of job boards
• Assess how online job boards and websites can be helpful to find different types of jobs
• Explain the importance of different sections within a job posting
• Summarize how LinkedIn can be helpful in searching for a job
• Analyze how face-to-face networking is important in the job search process
• Demonstrate the ability to read and  find important information in a job posting

Students will be able to:

• Explain the benefits of having a LinkedIn profile as a professional
• Create a LinkedIn profile and use it to advance your career and grow your network 
• Understand the importance of having a professional online presence

Students will be able to:

• Explain what a resume and cover letter are and how they are used in the hiring process
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of sample young adults’ resumes and cover letters

Students will be able to:

• Analyze best practices in interviewing 
• Explain how to have a successful virtual interview
• Apply best practices to answer common interview questions
• Summarize what actions should be taken after an interview

Students will be able to:

• Professionally negotiate their salary
• Describe key job benefits 
• Compare multiple job offers based on a variety of criteria
• Consider the next steps for an applicant who does not receive a job offer

Students will be able to:

• Identify important steps to prepare for a new job
• Complete employee paperwork to initiate tax withholdings, direct deposit, health insurance, and 401(k) contributions
• Consider strategies for ongoing career development
• Effectively ask for a raise

Students will be able to:

• Assess the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment
• Recognize terms and examples related to self-employment
• Describe the financial implications of self-employment