Curated OER
Careers Using Mathematics
Students role play the role of an employee who is to open a new department for people interested in careers using math. Using the Internet, they research the various types of careers and describe them in a portfolio. They also examine...
Curated OER
Writing The Cover Letter
Students identify the differences between the different types of cover letters and determine which type of letter should be used given different scenarios. They determine which type of letter is best for different situations.
Curated OER
What Do Scientists Do?
Students do a report on distinct scientific fields using the Internet resources provided. They see the connection between what they learn in the classroom and what goes on in the enterprise of science.
Curated OER
Oceanography-Related Careers: To Be or Not to Be. . .
Students investigate various careers in the field of oceanography. They conduct Internet research, record data on a spreadsheet, write a justification to explain why someone should accept a position found online, and write a letter to a...
Curated OER
Community Connections
Eighth graders with a number of disabilities visit people and places in their community while using digital cameras to record their visits. They take digital pictures which they include in books, posters, and other publications which...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Tom Cruise's Son Makes Movie Debut
For this English worksheet, students read "Tom Cruise's Son Makes Movie Debut," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Other
Quintessential Live Career: Job Interviewing Do's and Don'ts
A list of important do's and don'ts to consider when being interviewed. Follow these guidelines to be as professional as possible.
Other
Live Career: Are You Ready for an Unexpected Job Interview?
This article focuses on how to be prepared for an impromptu job interview.
Other
Mapping Your Future: Explore Your Career
Find out about your options in higher education, and learn how to choose a career. Includes useful tips on job hunting, resume writing, and job interviewing techniques. Select the "en Espanol" link on the right side to view this resource...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Interview Tips
Are you getting ready for a job interview? Learn how to interview like a pro using the Career City interview tips.
Other
Live Career: Quintessential Careers: Job Interviewing Tutorial: Map of Tutorial
A tutorial on how to prepare for and handle a job interview including a list of popular interview questions.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Job Interviewing 101
For this lesson students will explore the process of successfully searching for a job. This will include the development of forms/documents which can assist the successful job-seeker. The submission of a portfolio and "mock" job...
Other
Tonya Skinner: Career Preparation Unit
This is a complete lesson plan on career preparation. It includes developing a employment portfolio including links to career interest surveys and online job search links. It also includes resume and job interview preparation. Loads of...
Other
Career Perfect: Interviewing Questions & Expert Advice
Are you looking to become an expert interviewer? Use the leading interview questions advice to help you land the job. There are also sample post-interview letters.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Science Manager
Imagine teams of scientists off in all directions doing their research. Someone has to plan and be the administrator to be sure everything runs smoothly. That is the job of the natural sciences manager. This career requires not only...
Other
Wake Forest University: Career Services: Preparing for an Interview
Wake Forest University lists some tips for before, during, and after a job interview to help you better prepare.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
PBS
Pbs: The Interview: Workplace Essential Skills
Learn how to make a great impression at your next job interview with this self-paced lesson. Includes videos from a professional career counselor, interactive practice opportunities to get you thinking about your strategy, and more...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Career Capers
This lesson will focus on career/job information. This interdisciplinary lesson integrates reading, writing, interview and research skills. Students will research careers through print and on-line sources, conduct interviews, and present...
Princeton Review
Princeton Review Career Profile: Nutritionist
Offers a pretty complete career profile for people considering becoming a nutritionist. Discusses the different steps (college, internships, work partners, possible employment oppurtunities). Plenty of resources. This page didn't need...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Registered Nurse
Registered nurses have always been important members of the medical team. Find out if this is a career that might interest you. Several videos have interviews with registered nurses in many different specialties. This Science Buddies...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Economist
Economists deal with the distribution of resources and how that distribution affects the economy. This lays out the requirements needed to become an economist, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Hardware Engineer
Put your interest in computers into an investigation of the career of computer hardware engineer. If you want to improve the speed and function of your computer, this is your career. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Multimedia Artist or Animator
If you have an artistic bent combined with an interest in computer graphic design, the career of multimedia artist or animator might be something for you to consider. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...