REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS HOSTING A CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT/Resume/Interviewing
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Description
NOTE: This Career Exploration event is utilized AFTER students complete a résumé, cover letter, interview questions, and research their company of choice for a potential job. The resources for those specific lessons are listed below: Student pictures and video testimonials:https://www.crteaching.com/works
RESUME WRITING
COVER LETTER WRITING
PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
COMPANY PROFILE RESEARCH
BUNDLE FOR INTERVIEWING, RESUME, COVER LETTER AND RESEARCHING A COMPANY PROFILE
STEPPING TOWARD THE FUTURE EVENT
The objective for the event is to prepare students in the Business, Finance and Marketing sector, while focusing on performance-based skills that will be valuable to any career. Various business community individuals are chosen by the teacher and they assist with the implementation of this event.
There are three education sessions simultaneously transpiring throughout a one-hour time frame:
1. Interviewing
2. Video Interviewing
3. Job Offer Analogy
All business community participants interview students, as well as, lead a video interviewing and a job offer analogy seminar within 1 hour. Lesson plans are provided for all Business Community Volunteers and are located in this resource. See pages 6-7 for agendas.
All business participants currently understand what candidates need in order to obtain jobs in the marketplace and are able to provide guidance and support for the students. Eva Foxwell decided to integrate the business community for a “REAL WORLD” experience, thus allowing more time for the finance portion of her curriculum. Mrs. Foxwell’s curriculum provides 100% hands on learning that all students will be able to utilize for the rest of their lives. Her overall program is based on the understanding of what skills students need to perform at a high levels and encompasses written and oral communication skills, organization awareness, actively listening, problem solving, critical thinking, project analogies, collaboration, effective time management, intermediate Microsoft Office skills, business ethics and professionalism in the workplace. She continues to consistently improve her programs to provide a high-level education environment for her students.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stepping Toward the Future Event Expectations
Completed Example of a Community Volunteer Agenda
Blank Community Volunteer Agenda
Stepping Toward the Future Tips
a. Student “TO DO LIST” before interview
b. Securing and communicating business community volunteers
c. Student business flyer examples
d. Designating bell ringers
e. Student dress attire expectations. This will be distributed to students prior to the event by the teacher
f. Student Career Choice Reference Worksheet for Interviewers
Interviewing
Interviewing DO NOT ENTER Sign
Example Interviewing
Blank Interviewing Agenda
Interviewer Facilitation Reference Key
Student Interviewing Rubric
Job Offer Analogy Seminar
Job Offer Analogy DO NOT ENTER Sign
Job Offer Analogy Facilitator Notes
Job Offer Analogy TIPS Worksheet
Video Interviewing Seminar
Video Interviewing DO NOT ENTER Sign
Video Interviewing Facilitator Tips
Day of and Day before Video Interviewing TIPS Worksheet
Stepping Toward the Future Summative Assessment
Interviewer Table Assignment signs
Stepping Toward the future example poster signs
Stepping Toward the Future bulletin board example
Stepping Toward the Future pictures from previous events
Stepping Toward the Future pictures of Community Volunteers
Career Ready Education Contact Information
TESTIMONIALS:
After having one child go through classes with Mrs. Foxwell, I feel she has prepared my child for real life experiences. She is an exceptional teacher. She incorporates real life situations into her teachings. When my eldest daughter went to high school and took a transition class for job hunting and working, the instructor was floored at what she knew how to do. She was asked where she learned how to do a résumé, to interview, and already knew how to start a business etc. The instructor asked my daughter to bring in the work Mrs. Foxwell had her do. After the instructor and another teacher reviewed her work, I received a phone call and was told that Jordan was even more prepared then what they were going to teach her. They said what was taught was at an extremely high standard and couldn't believe it was middle school. Proud BSS Parent
My son has had Mrs. Foxwell for business technology in both seventh and eighth grade. His experience as a student and my experience as a parent have been nothing but positive. Mrs. Foxwell is energetic and engaging when introducing concepts and explaining ideas; her daily activities encourage students to apply their knowledge and make connections among ideas; and finally, Mrs. Foxwell’s projects take learning to the ultimate level, forcing students to evaluate their knowledge and create top notch projects and assignments. From the business technology perspective, my son is adequately prepared for high school thanks to such an amazing, dedicated, enthusiastic teacher. Proud BSS Parent
Mrs. Foxwell has brought real world experiences directly to our children. My daughter is a more confident public speaker, prepared for interviews, and has an understanding of a day to day business such as; balancing a check book and creating and maintaining a budget for both personal and business expenses. I wish I had the same opportunities my daughter has had by being a student of Eva Foxwell and Business Technology at Brandywine Springs School. Proud BSS Parent
Where do I begin...I honestly cannot say enough about how much Mrs. Foxwell has impacted both my daughters’ education. My one daughter is now a junior at Wilmington Charter and always says how much Mrs. Foxwell prepared her for High School. Not only did she teach her about safe technology, but she also prepared her for real life situations. (Public speaking, the importance of eye contact and to always have confidence in yourself). My daughter has matured so much since being in the class, she has gained confidence in herself and her work. She interviewed for Conrad and DMA and both schools commented on her professionalism. Mrs. Foxwell is by means not an easy teacher, she pushes them to do their best and to be proud of their work and that will follow them for life. The kids knew they had to be prepared for her class and they were eager to show her. She makes them think and I love that!! She is so passionate about her students and it shows in everything they do. I am so grateful my girls got the opportunity to have her in their lives. Proud BSS Parent
Business Technology at BSS has given my son real life, applicable skills that will help him tremendously in his academic and professional life, and have already been invaluable in the high school application process. Eva Foxwell’s dedication to her students and genuine desire for them to succeed is incredibly impressive; the respect that she so naturally earns from her students truly brings out the best in them. Proud BSS Parent
I just wanted to take a moment to praise the Business Technology Program at Brandywine Springs School and its teacher Eva Foxwell. The students are extremely lucky to have such an experienced instructor who teaches them many beneficial things that will help with all of their future endeavors. In eighth grade they researched prospective high schools and even had a mock interview! My daughter was confident and well prepared for her high school interviews thanks to Mrs. Foxwell. We are all very lucky to have her! Proud BSS Parent
Business Technology was my child's most difficult and demanding class and by far her favorite. Ms. Foxwell is very skillful at motivating the children to reach her high expectations by pairing real life skill acquisition with the children's desire to have more responsibility and to be seen as mature and capable young adults. Three of my children benefited from Mrs. Foxwell's Business Technology class by learning life lessons. My sons, one is a 7th grader and the other a freshman in high school enjoyed the business plans they created helping them with time management and organizational skills. My daughter, a junior in high school benefited from the resume building skills she learned from Mrs. Foxwell, giving her a head start in her Business class and job search. Proud BSS Parent
Mrs. Foxwell gave my son a confidence I had never seen before! She established a trust with him, but with all her students. She was not just their teacher, she was and is a trusted and safe person they can go and talk to about anything! My son is now in high school and frequently brings up Mrs. Foxwell's class. He shakes the hands of others with confidence and speaks to others with conviction. This is all due to the way Mrs. Foxwell taught them. She gets to know her students (her kids) and their families. I have been very blessed to get to know her and very thankful my son had her as a teacher. Proud BSS Parent
The Business Technology class at Brandywine Springs School is a wonderful class. Eva Foxwell teaches our kids the life skills they may not otherwise learn. They learn the importance of being leaders, from firm handshakes to controlling their monies and their businesses. She makes every aspect of this program fun while holding very high standards for the students. Our students are so lucky to have Eva Foxwell as their teacher. She is passionate about these children and helping them get ahead in life. Both of my sons have had the privilege of having her and both say the same. They love her and her class!! She loves her students and it shows!!! Her motto is like Nike, “just do it!” Every kid remembers that too! My older son, who is in high school, still remembers what she taught and uses some of it now!!! Her strong passion for what she does gives them the passion to come through for her!! This class is so important and I am grateful we have it at BSS!! Proud BSS Parent
Business Technology has given my daughter tools that she will utilize throughout her entire life. The material is presented in a" Real World" way. There are direct links made by class as to how this sort of organization and process will help them better succeed and achieve their goals. For my daughter in particular, learning how to talk to strangers in a professional, confident demeanor was priceless. She now feels more self-assured and I can see the confidence spilling over into other areas of her academic and extracurricular life. Proud BSS Parent
Mrs. Foxwell has brought real world experiences directly to our children. My daughter is a more confident public speaker, prepared for interviews, and has an understanding of day to day business such as balancing a check book and creating and maintaining a budget for both personal and business expenses. I wish I had the same opportunities my daughter has had by being a student of Eva Foxwell and Business Technology at Brandywine Springs School. Proud BSS Parent
Business Technology is one of the few classes the kids take that offers “real world” experience—resumes, interviews, cover letters, etc. I have had two children go through Ms. Foxwell’s curriculum, and it has been very clear to me how much she cares about her students. When my kids tried to coast in her class, she was willing to focus on them individually, and she challenged them to excel and succeed. It was very evident that she cares about her students as individuals and really wants them to succeed, not just in her class, but in life. Proud BSS Parent
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