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Article
BBC

Bbc: Help! I Don't Have Any Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're looking for a new role but are worried that you don't have the skills for the job, you may well have more to offer than you think.
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Unknown Type
Other

What Career Is Right for Me?: Career Aptitude Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete a series of four surveys to receive a collection of suggested possible career paths.
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Primary
Other

Horticultural Worker I

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about what horticultural workers do and the skills that are required to perform this work.
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Website
Other

American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of a professional organization of Physician Assistants working in surgical settings. Site includes educational resources, many links to related sites, and information about becoming a surgical P.A.
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Website
Other

Blue Sky Search: Resume Writing Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Creating a resume can be hard work. Luckily, you can come here to find lots of tips for creating the perfect resume.
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Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Workplace Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
Purdue University offers this great resource for students and teachers looking for sample cover letters.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Career Discovery: Preparing a Resume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
As part of a career discovery unit, middle school students examine the need to prepare a resume and the potential consequences of giving false information in a resume. Using an online resume wizard designed for middle schoolers, students...
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Article
Other

Beanz: Day in Life: Paul Seal, Programmer

For Students 6th - 9th
Paul describes his daily life as a programmer from Derby in the United Kingdom.
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Article
Other

Beanz: Mark Collantes, Designer

For Students 6th - 9th
Meet Mark, a designer who also knows a lot about how to use technology to create design.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How to Become an Architect

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the skills and education needed to become an architect.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Does a Police Officer Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Rewards and Challenges of Self Employment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Analyze the rewards and challenges of self-employment.
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Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Higher Education: Marketing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from McGraw-Hill Higher Education provides information on the various tasks involved in the physical distribution process.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Developing Career Goals: Knowing Yourself

For Students 9th - 10th
Developing career goals requires two basic types of information: knowledge about yourself and information about career options which are compatible with your interests, values, and skills. This resource provides some questions to ask...
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Website
Other

Job Guide 2000: Pastrycook

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Job Guide 2000 provides information on a pastrycook, or pastry chef. Read a description of the job, personal requirements, and related jobs.
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Handout
Other

Australian Government: Analyst (Information Technology)

For Students 9th - 10th
An Australian site offering career information on an Analyst (System Analyst) career. Gives a description of what an analyst does in general, specific analyst descriptions, personal and educational requirements, related jobs, and state...
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Article
Other

California State Univ.: Humanities and Dance Criticism

For Students 9th - 10th
California State University provides this article by Julie Van Camp. The site discusses the problems with dance criticism and possible solutions.
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Website
Other

Isaac Asimov (1920 1992) Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
This obituary offers a critique of Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) writing and career.
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Website
Other

Job Guide 2000: Chef

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from Job Guide 2000 is a very descriptive site on the career of a chef. Find out what a chef is in charge of, personal requirements, along with other related jobs.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Jobs 1

For Students 5th - 8th
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about the work place for different careers. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Jobs 2

For Students 5th - 8th
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about various careers. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Jobs 3

For Students 5th - 8th
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about various careers. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Jobs 4

For Students 5th - 8th
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about various careers. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Jobs 5

For Students 5th - 8th
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about professions in the service sector. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.