Connecting My Initiative to Career Choices
What is the difference
between “creative
thinking” and “critical
thinking”?
What role does initiative
play in succeeding in
postsecondary settings?
Lessons:
Initiative
1.
Creative Thinking
2.
Critical Thinking
3.
Citizenship
4.
The Power of Self-Determination
5.
Work-Based Learning
6.
Understanding the Importance of
Your Resume
7.
What to Expect in an Interview
8.
Qualities Employers are Seeking
9.
Preparing for an Informational
Interview
10.
How to Fill Out a Job Application
11.
Building Your Cover Letter
12.
Building Your Resume
13.
Employability Skills Videos:
20 First Jobs Employability Skills
Videos, including: Entry-Level Jobs
Give You Valuable Experience and
Learn Lifelong Skills in Your First Job
1.
19 Networking Employability Skills
Videos, including: Asking for Help
Shows Courage, Not Weakness and
How to Find a Mentor and Be a Good
Mentee
2.
36 Job Preparation Employability
Skills Videos, including: A Job
Application is Not the Same as a
Resume, and Become a Self-
Advocate
3.
Est. Time to Complete: 8 hrs
Students will deepen their understanding of the role that soft skills and values play
when making career choices. By completing the Work Values Assessment students are
introduced to values they hold that will shape their ongoing thought process about
what careers and postsecondary education options best match who they are and
want to become.
Suggested Grade: 11th
Summary
Resources used:
Assessments:
Work Values Assessment
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Focus Questions:
What are my work
preferences and how does
what I value matter in
selecting a career?
What is “initiative”?
Do I know how to
communicate my
interests, desires, and
needs with others?
What does
“citizenship” mean in
a career context?
What needs to be in an
effective Cover Letter
and Resume?
How might work based
learning (WBL) or an
internship help me pursue
career goals?