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Career Fair Preparation

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Lesson Plan

Career Fair Preparation

Participate in a career fair

This lesson prepares students to effectively participate in a career fair by teaching them how to ask employers appropriate questions and create a resume. It is important as it equips students with essential skills for career exploration and networking, fostering confidence and professionalism.

Audience

8th, 11th, 12th Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Pens and paper, Worksheet: Resume Building, and Exit Ticket: Career Fair Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly discuss the purpose of a career fair and its benefits.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: asking questions and creating a resume.

Step 2

Activity: Question Practice

15 mins

  • Divide students into pairs.
  • Provide each pair with a list of sample questions to ask employers.
  • Have students role-play as employer and student, practicing asking and answering questions.
  • Rotate roles after 7 minutes.

Step 3

Worksheet: Resume Building

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'Resume Building' worksheet.
  • Guide students through each section of the resume, providing examples and tips.
  • Allow students time to draft their own resumes.

Step 4

Exit Ticket: Career Fair Reflection

10 mins

  • Hand out the 'Career Fair Reflection' exit ticket.
  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how they feel about attending a career fair.
  • Collect exit tickets for assessment.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue refining their resumes and practicing their questions at home.
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Worksheet

Resume Building Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in creating a basic resume, including sections for personal information, education, skills, and experience.

What is your full name and contact information?

Include your phone number and email address.







List your educational background.

Include your current school and any relevant courses.







What skills do you have that are relevant to a job?

Think about both hard and soft skills.







Describe any work or volunteer experience you have.

Include the name of the organization and your role.







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Quiz

Career Fair Reflection Exit Ticket

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