Career Planning
MyCareerTech offers these lessons for students to gain valuable knowledge about the importance of good education and career planning to attain long-term career goals. Lessons are designed to help students understand the process of gaining experience, applying for employment opportunities, and attaining jobs and ultimately careers.
Each lesson below includes an instructional video, lesson plan, and a student test or activity.
Education & Career Planning
Upon completion of these materials, students will have an understanding of what education and career planning is, why it’s important, and actions to take.
Resume Writing
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of resume writing.
The Cover Letter
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what a cover letter is, the elements within a cover letter, and how to write one effectively.
Filling Out a Job Application
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what applications are used for and tips to prepare and complete them.
Interviewing
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of interviewing for a job.
Writing a Thank You Note
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the importance of sending a thank you note, how to write one, and considerations when sending.
Creating a Professional Email
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the elements of an email address, differences between personal and professional accounts, and best practices to follow.
Professional Networking
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what networking is, where it can occur, its benefits, and strategies to build connections.
Creating an Online Portfolio
Upon completion of these materials, students will know what an online portfolio is and how to create one.
Key concepts of Career Planning condensed into a series of short instructional videos around a similar topic.
Interview Preparation Series 20
Interview Preparation Series is a collection of 5–15-minute modules that guide students to become confident interviewers. With the use of videos and competency building activities, students are given the fundamentals of interviewing including common interview questions, why the interviewer is asking them, and how students should formulate their responses.
Lessons:
- Preparing for an Interview
- Dressing Professionally for the Interview
- Attending an In-Person Interview
- Professionalism for In-Person Interviews
- Attending a Virtual Interview
- Professionalism for Virtual Interviews
- After the Interview
- Tell me about yourself
- What are your strongest skills?
- What would your teachers say about you?
- What do you know about our company and its mission?
- Tell me about a time that you took initiative
- Do you have any questions for us?
- What are your key strengths that make you fit for this role?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What are your short-term goals?
- Why should we hire you?
- What are your long-term goals?
- Do you prefer to work by yourself or with others?
- How do you think your education prepared you for this job?
MyCareerCorner 18
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
Being an Outstanding Job Candidate with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of these materials, students will have explored methods they can use to stand out in an interview and made a plan to implement those tips during their future interviews and career.
Preparing for the Workforce While in School with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of these materials, students will have determined several different ways to prepare for the workforce during their time in school.
Importance of Networking and Volunteering with Scottie Rodgers
Upon completion of these materials, students will have identified the importance of volunteering and networking in building a successful career.
Staying Flexible in Your Career Plan with Eunice Elliott
Upon completion of these materials, students will have discovered that it's normal to have a variety of experiences throughout a career and gained insight into the importance of remaining flexible while career planning.
Maximizing Networking Opportunities with Scott Beyer
Upon completion of these materials, students will have reflected on the value of professional networking and described a plan to make the most of their next networking opportunity.
Overcoming Uncertainty in Choosing a Career Path with Michelle Krause
Upon completion of these materials, students will have identified a resource they can use to explore different career options and contemplate the importance of exploring before choosing a career.
Building Skills with a Part-Time Job with Manny Santana
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the importance of part-time jobs and other professional experiences in preparing for their future in the workforce.
Finding Careers That Fit You with Scott Beyer
Upon completion of these materials, students will have determined the importance of finding a career that aligns with their natural skillset or personality and reflected on what aspects of themselves could help them become successful employees.
Explaining Frequent Job Changes in Interviews with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored how job changes can impact their career growth, and reflected on how they can use job changes in the future to develop as a professional.
How to Learn from Job Termination with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned how to respond to a job termination professionally and considered ways to turn the experience into an opportunity for growth.
Responding to Performance Reprimands with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned how being reprimanded for poor work performance can impact their employment status and will have considered how to best respond.
Virtual Interview Tips with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned some of the unique challenges they might face during virtual job interviews and explored strategies to help them prepare effectively.
Interviewing Do's and Don'ts with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned strategies for making a positive impression during a job interview and how to avoid mistakes that could hurt their chances of being hired.
The Power of Recommendations with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned the importance of recommendations and considered who in their own network could connect them to job opportunities.
Make Your Resume Stand Out with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned the importance of creating personalized resumes and considered how to improve their own resume writing.
Building Career Skills in School with Elyse Hart Pelfrey
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored how their extracurricular activities and academic choices can help build valuable skills for their future careers.
Setting Yourself Up for Career Success with Elyse Hart Pelfrey
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will understand the importance of building trust in the workplace and why critically evaluating career advice is so important.
How Students Can Stand Out in Hiring with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored tips to stand out during the hiring process and considered how their commitment and confidence can impact their chances of being selected for the job.