Work Ready Skills: Resumes, Interviews & More
Is your child getting ready to enter the job market? This class is designed to help them with the soft skills needed to enter the work force with an impact.
Leah Blackwell
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursAssessment
Students will not be assessed but will be offered feedback and suggestions within the classroom environment. Parents are welcome to request a meeting to discuss progress or skill strengths and weaknesses. Reports or grades based on engagement, participation and work completion can be provided to parents or partner schools upon request.Grading
includedClass Experience
Students can learn about resume building, filling out job applications, cover letters, interviewing and much more. Perhaps they need a little help with mock interviews and practicing responding to interview questions, students will have the opportunity to practice and develop their skills. Students may have specific jobs they are applying for or wish to apply for, they can book one on one sessions with me to help them complete their applications, or work on job specific skill building including interview question response.
Learning Goals
Students will learn skills required to apply for jobs, and develop confidence when applying for jobs, interviewing and conducting follow up calls.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Session 1: Understanding Job Applications
Purpose of Job Applications
Paper vs. Online Applications
Analyzing Sample Job Applications
Assignment: Bring 3-4 Job Applications 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Session 2: Crafting Cover Letters
Importance of Cover Letters
Elements of an Effective Cover Letter
Crafting Personalized Cover Letters
Peer Review and Feedback 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Session 3: Crafting Resumes
Components of a Resume
Tailoring Resumes to Job Descriptions
Identifying Key Skills and Experiences
Assignment: Draft Resume 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Session 4: Building Portfolios
Introduction to Working Portfolios
Selecting Portfolio Content
Organizing and Presenting Portfolio Items
Portfolio Development Workshop 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students are encouraged to collect and practice filling out actual job applications from a variety of businesses in their local area.
Supply List
Students are encouraged to bring a 3 ring binder with sheet protectors if they plan to create a physical work portfolio, this will not be needed if they plan to create only a digital job portfolio. Job applications from at least 3 businesses within the students home area.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
Washington Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have taught high school Navigation and life skills classes that help prepare high schoolers to enter the work force. I am also an executive board member for an international honor society for teachers and developed and head a professional development committee that helps design training for in service and pre-service teachers that are entering the field of education. Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $80 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-8 learners per class
