Students will

CDOS.C.1.1.A.SW:

1. Key elements of a career plan should include the student's documenting the following:
   1. Personal data
   2. Knowledge
      1. Who am I?
         1. Interests
         2. Abilities
         3. Areas to strengthen
      2. Where am I going?
      3. How do I get there?
   3. Skills/Application
      1. Foundation skills
   1. Knowledge
   2. Application
   4. Culminating activity
   1. Activity description
   2. Self-reflection
   5. Review of student career plan
2. Identify how basic academics relate to a variety of careers:
   1. Basic skills required by employers
   2. Assessed skills by state/national/private testing to enter workforce
   3. Promotional skill requirements
   4. Effective communication skills
   5. Specific technical skills needed for some jobs
3. Identify resources for researching postsecondary and employment opportunities:
   1. Library
   2. Internet
   3. Networking
   4. Mentoring
   5. Newspapers
   6. Television/multimedia
4. Identify procedures for successful job seeking:
   1. Understand the purpose for having a resume
   2. Compare and contrast resume styles
   3. Create a dynamic resume
   4. Understand and complete various application formats
   5. Compose a letter of application and/or cover letter
   6. Compose a follow-up interest/thank you letter
   7. Develop interpersonal skills
   8. Participate in mock interviews