career portfolio
Career Readiness - Preparing for our future
Overview
In this project, you will explore a real job opportunity, analyze the requirements, and create professional application materials tailored for that job. This will include: Finding and analyzing a job advertisement Completing a worksheet about the job ad Writing a resume targeted to the job Creating a cover letter tailored to the job
Steps to Complete
Turn in here A -10/30 B - 10/31
Job Advertisemt
Turn in here A -11/11 B - 11/12
Resume
Cover Letter
Turn in here A - 11/13 B - 11/14
Find a J-o-b
Do This First!
Search online for a job you might realistically apply for as a high school student (e.g., retail, food service, tutoring, camp counselor, etc.). Choose one job advertisement that interests you.!
Do this 2nd!
Create your resume
Using the information from your worksheet, create a resume that highlights your relevant skills, experience, and education. Tailor your resume to match the job requirements and emphasize your strengths for this position.
Do this Last!
Cover Letter
Write a cover letter addressed to the employer. Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the job. Highlight your relevant skills and experiences that make you a good fit. Be polite, professional, and enthusiastic.
Write an awesome subtitle
Make sure Everything is turned in
Cover Letter
Resume
Job Search
Turn in Job Search Analysis HERE
Turn in Cover Letter HERE
Turn in Resume HERE
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Kim Wuthrich
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career portfolio
Career Readiness - Preparing for our future
Overview
In this project, you will explore a real job opportunity, analyze the requirements, and create professional application materials tailored for that job. This will include: Finding and analyzing a job advertisement Completing a worksheet about the job ad Writing a resume targeted to the job Creating a cover letter tailored to the job
Steps to Complete
Turn in here A -10/30 B - 10/31
Job Advertisemt
Turn in here A -11/11 B - 11/12
Resume
Cover Letter
Turn in here A - 11/13 B - 11/14
Find a J-o-b
Do This First!
Search online for a job you might realistically apply for as a high school student (e.g., retail, food service, tutoring, camp counselor, etc.). Choose one job advertisement that interests you.!
Do this 2nd!
Create your resume
Using the information from your worksheet, create a resume that highlights your relevant skills, experience, and education. Tailor your resume to match the job requirements and emphasize your strengths for this position.
Do this Last!
Cover Letter
Write a cover letter addressed to the employer. Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the job. Highlight your relevant skills and experiences that make you a good fit. Be polite, professional, and enthusiastic.
Write an awesome subtitle
Make sure Everything is turned in
Cover Letter
Resume
Job Search
Turn in Job Search Analysis HERE
Turn in Cover Letter HERE
Turn in Resume HERE