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Entering the Professional World

Ages 14-18
Self-Paced Course
In this class, your child will learn essential skills for entering the professional world. They will explore careers, write resumes and cover letters, practice interviewing techniques, and develop professional etiquette.
8 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content

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What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Assignments
2-4 hours per week. The assignments are built to expand student learning on the topic at hand.
Letter Grade
While students will be given a letter grade, their mastery of the content will mostly be exemplified through their newly obtained interview skills.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
This comprehensive course equips you with the essential skills to excel in today's competitive job market. From crafting compelling resumes and cover letters to acing interviews, we'll cover every aspect of the professional world.

Key Topics:

-Job Search Strategies: Discover effective methods to identify and land your dream job.
-Resume and Cover Letter Writing: Learn to create impactful documents that showcase your skills and experiences.
-Interview Preparation: Master essential interview techniques and confidently navigate challenging questions.  Plan appropriate interview outfits.

Course Format:

-Flexible Learning: Access pre-recorded videos, assignments, and supplementary materials at your own pace.
-Personalized Support: Connect with the instructor anytime through the Outschool messaging system for guidance and feedback.

By the end of this course, you will:

-Boost your confidence in your job search abilities.
-Develop essential application and interview skills.
-Gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

Learning Goals

Students will learn what professional etiquette is and how it applies in job interviews.
Students will create a personal resume and a practice cover letter.

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Professionalism
 This lesson will aim to answer the questions- 1) What is professionalism? 2) How do first impressions impact a job interview? 3) What is considered professional etiquette and professional communication? 
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Job Search Strategies
 Learners will research different ways of finding jobs that they are qualified to apply for. 
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Resume Basics
 We will look at different options for formatting and layout of the resume, required components, and how to include skills and experiences. 
Lesson 4:
Writing Your Own Resume
 Learners will work and create their own real resume with their current qualifications.  Students may be asked to revise their resume after being reviewed by the teacher. 
1 assignment

Other Details

Supply List
Learners will need to be able to video their selves answering mock interview questions.
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Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a licensed educator who has been in education for 8 years.  I have both a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in education and sport management (respectively).  My educators license allows me to teach science, health, PE, college and career readiness, and any business courses.  Both the college and career readiness and business endorsements required that I do extensive studying in those areas before passing a required test.  Both of those content areas include the content which will be presented in this course. 

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