"Help Wanted" Introduction
In this lesson, students will go to the monsterTRAK Web site to understand
how to use the Internet to search for career information and find advice
on job-hunting. They will also understand that their choices of training,
education, and career make a difference in their future income. Lesson Description
Students will use information from the monsterTRAK Web site to learn
how the Internet can help them access information to make career choices.
They can browse the site to collect information from the "Job Search
Guide" and "Career Index" categories. Students will answer four questions.
They will then use their research to choose a career and create a poster
illustrating their ideal job. Previous Knowledge Expected unskilled workers: people whose jobs require no specialized training semiskilled workers: people whose jobs require some training,
often using modern technology skilled workers: people who have learned a trade or craft either
through a vocational school or as an apprentice to an experienced worker professionals: highly educated individuals with college degrees
and usually additional education or training Applied Content Standards (from the National Council on Economic
Education) Standard 13: Income for most people is determined
by the market value of the productive resources they sell. What workers
earn depends, primarily, on the market value of what they produce and
how productive they are. Instructional Objectives
- Students will be able to understand that the Internet is a valuable
resource for career and job hunting advice.
- Students will understand that the choices they make in training,
education, careers, and locations directly influences their incomes.
- Students will be able to use this information to create a poster
illustrating their dream job.
Student Web Activity Answers
- Students' answers should include informational interviewing, researching
careers, career fairs, and internships.
- self-assessment; research and explore career options; choose career
field and then target employers; prepare job search materials and develop
job search skills; plan and conduct job search campaign; obtain offer
and continue to develop career action plan
- Students' answers may include: arrive early, carry a notepad, write
down names and titles for follow-up communications, write a thank-you
letter, be prepared to market yourself, listen carefully, be positive,
look the interviewer in the eye, be enthusiastic about your experience
- Students' answers should include that the student can gain work experience
before graduating, develop skills, evaluate personal likes and dislikes,
develop professional contacts, gain confidence, and build a stronger
resume.
- Students' posters will vary.
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