Applying for a Job Project

Business Essentials

Applying for a Job Project

Objective: Students will work in teams (no more than TWO people) to create a packet of information explaining how to apply for a job. This packet may then be distributed to classmates, teachers, etc.

Instructions: Team members will determine the contents of the packet.

Information: Packets must include the following:

· Title Page with your names and a title

· Where do I go to find about jobs?

o Traditional

o Non-Traditional

o Include at least 5 examples and instructions to use.

· What is a resume

· How to produce a resume

· Sample resume

· How to write a cover letter and what is its purpose

· Sample cover letter

· How to complete an employment application

· Sample employment application

· Sample interview questions (at least 10)

· How to dress appropriately for an interview

· Sample pictures of both appropriate and inappropriate dress

· What is body language? In an Interview? Why is this important?

· How to write a follow up letter

· Sample follow up letter

· If you choose not to accept a job, what should you do?

· Any additional information you feel is relevant (qualities employers look for when hiring, etc.)

Be creative! Make the book look nice and full of information. Remember this is an how to book, so you must go step by step and explain the importance of every piece.

Assessment: See attached.

Employment Process Packet Evaluation

1. Each team member will be evaluated by the instructor using the following instrument. (This will be recorded as a daily grade. More than one grade may be given.)

Attribute / 100 Points / 90 Points / 80 Points / 70 Points / 50 Points / 0 Points
Group Participation / Took leadership role / Voluntarily contributed / Contributed somewhat / Contributed a little when asked / Contributed somewhat / Did not contribute

2. Each team member will evaluate his/her own participation as well as his/her fellow team member’s participation within the team. The following instrument will be used. (This will be recorded as a daily grade. More than one grade may be given.)

3. The instructor, as well as other teams, will evaluate the packets. (The same grade will be given to each member of the team. The grade will be recorded as a test/project grade.) The following criteria will be used.

Superior Quality
100 Points / Average Quality
85 Points / Below Average Quality
75 Points / Poor Quality 60 Points / Unacceptable
0 Points
Packets was based on appropriate and current information. Packet was keyed and included comprehensive information about the employment process. The packet included no grammatical/
punctuation/spelling errors. Creativity was evident. / Packet was based on appropriate and current information. Packet was keyed and included comprehensive information about the employment process. The packet included few grammatical/punctuation/
spelling errors. Some creativity was evident. / Packet was based on appropriate information. The packet was keyed and included information about the employment process. The packet contained several grammatical/
punctuation/spelling errors. Little or no creativity was evident. / The packet was not completed on time. The packet was not keyed. The packet was not informative. The packet contained numerous grammatical/
punctuation/spelling errors. No creativity was evident. / The packet was not submitted.

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Team Member Name: ______

Employment Process Packet Evaluation

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Employment Process Packet Evaluation

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Group
Topic / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12
Cover
Page
How to: Resume
Sample Resume
How to: Cover Letter
Sample Cover Letter
How to: Employment Application
Sample Employment Appl.
How to: Job Interview
Sample Interview Questions (10)
How to: dress for interview
Sample pictures
How to: Follow up Letter
Sample Follow up Letter
Additional Information