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Resumes and Cover Letters for High School Students

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Today's high school students must market their experiences, skills, achievements, and accolades to set them apart from others when applying to college or for a job. This lesson takes students through the steps of creating an effective resume and cover letter using ReadWriteThink's Resume Generator and Letter Generator.

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• Resume Generator : This ReadWriteThink resource takes students through the process of creating a resume one step at a time.  
• Letter Generator : This ReadWriteThink resource helps students create a professional cover letter.  
• Sample High School Resumes and Cover Letters : These realistic resumes and cover letters help students visualize and generate content for their own documents.

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Materials and Technology

• LCD Projector  
• Computers with Internet access
• The 3 Fs of Resume Writing  
• My Resume Ideas: Getting Started  
• Steps to Creating a Cover Letter  
• Sample High School Resumes and Cover Letters  
• Resume / Cover Letter Rubric  
• Visualizing Your Resume: Graphic Organizer  
• Visualizing Your Cover Letter: Graphic Organizer

Preparation

• Prepare copies of the  Sample High School Resumes and Cover Letters printout so that students may review it.  
• Reserve space in a classroom that has access to the Internet, specifically ReadWriteThink’s  Resume Generator and Letter Generator .  
• Prepare copies of the following printouts: The 3 Fs of Resume Writing , My Resume Ideas: Getting Started , Steps to Creating a Cover Letter , Sample High School Resumes and Cover Letters, Visualizing Your Resume: Graphic Organizer , and Visualizing Your Cover Letter: Graphic Organizer .

Student Objectives

Students will

• Understand the function, form, and effectiveness of a resume by examining and discussing sample resumes with their classmates  
• Demonstrate the importance of rhetorical situations by selling themselves to a defined audience  
• Develop a working resume by using the Resume Generator  
• Recognize how a cover letter works in conjunction with a resume by drafting them for a similar purpose  
• Write a cover letter by using the Letter Generator

Lesson 1: What is a Resume?

• Introduce students to resumes as a genre of writing: professional writing. Discuss how this is different from academic genres in that it serves a different purpose and is intended for a different audience. In short, it is a type of writing by an author who is trying to get something. As a result, it is an extremely persuasive style of writing. Share examples of when a person would need a resume, such as applying for a job, a scholarship, or an award, or when creating a portfolio of one’s work.  
• Prepare students to understand the purpose of a resume, including its F unction, F orm, and (e) F fectiveness (the 3 Fs). Take an informal poll of the class, asking who has heard of a resume before this class, who has seen one, and who has one of their own. Based on the results, you may ask students to share their experiences to add to the conversation.  
• Function: The function of a resume is to inform the audience about you in order to accomplish something. What you’re trying to accomplish depends on what you’re trying to do. This might include getting a job, getting into college, winning a scholarship, or being selected for an internship. There are many reasons to show people your resume.  
• Form: Resumes need to look a certain way. This is considered their form. People who read resumes expect them to include specific information, such as your name, address, contact information, education, past jobs, volunteer experience, and special skills. If a resume does not look like a traditional resume, the reader may be confused and think the writer is not educated about writing proper resumes.  
• (e)Ffectiveness: For a resume to be effective, it must demonstrate your knowledge of both function and form. An effective resume - Has a clear purpose that shows why you are writing it - Is visually appropriate and appealing, or easy to read - Includes all the necessary information about the writer - Is grammatically correct with no errors in punctuation or spelling
• Share copies of the resume printout. You might begin discussing these by putting students into small groups first to review. Tell them to identify what they see as the 3 Fs: Function, Form, and (e)Ffectiveness.  
• Return together as a class, and discuss each F and how students determined what it was.

Lesson 2: Developing Content for Your Resume

• Review the  The 3 Fs of Resume Writing from the previous lesson.  
• Discuss the two types of resume: chronological and functional. Ask students which style they think is best for them.  
• Show the sample resumes from the previous lesson. Ask students to identify which one is chronological and which one is functional.  
• Share online resume reference sites such as  College Admissions High School Resume and  High School Students Need a Resume Too with the class to present additional ways of thinking about the construction of resumes. (If you are not in a computer lab or a room with Internet access, tell students to view these sites later on their own.)  
• Have students brainstorm content for their resumes using the printout  My Resume Ideas: Getting Started as a guide.  
• Begin completing the parts of the printout. Move around the room answering questions as students work.  
• Ask students to complete the printout on their own before the next lesson.

Lesson 3: Defining Audience and Purpose

• Have students take out their completed  My Resume Ideas: Getting Started printout. Put them into small groups to share their work with others.  
• What was easy about filling this out? What was difficult?
• What sections contained the most and least information? Why?
• The audience refers to anyone who will review the resume, so we must consider all audiences, both primary and secondary.
• The purpose refers to why the audience is looking at the resume and what they will be looking for, so we must ask ourselves what they want to read.

Lesson 4: Using Resume Builder

• Take students to a computer lab with access to the Internet and  Resume Generator to complete this lesson. Have them log into the Resume Builder site. As they do so, remind them about the time limit for creating their draft in class. They should structure their time accordingly.  
• Using their notes from the  My Resume Ideas: Getting Started printout, ask students to go through the process of entering their information. Show students the features of the tool, from the additional information about resumes on the first page to the audio feature accompanying the site that enables them to hear the information aloud.  
• When they have completed their resumes, have students save them and also print a copy to bring to the next class.

Lesson 5: Peer Review

• Ask students to take out the printed copies of their resumes. Discuss how resumes today can be printed and submitted to the audience, as they have prepared, but they can also be submitted electronically. In that case, the resume writer needs to understand how to save a resume as a .pdf or how to create a resume with very little formatting, with only the basic information listed and no fancy spacing or bullets used. Connect this to their use of Resume Generator , and discuss how this would be similar to or different from what they just did.  
• Put students into small groups to peer review their resumes. Encourage students to review their peers’ resumes for the 3Fs: Function, Form, and (e)Ffectiveness.

Lesson 6: What is a Cover Letter?

• What did you like about using Resume Builder to create your resume?  
• What did you find particularly easy or difficult about the process?  
• What do you like or dislike about your completed resume? d. What would you like to change about it?  
• Function: Cover letters accompany resumes to introduce the reader of the resume to the writer. They personalize the resume, allowing the writer to provide more detail about him- or herself and any relevant experience. Many people think of cover letters as a way for the writer’s true voice to come through.  
• Form: Like resumes, cover letters also have a typical form: that of a business letter. The writer has to know the correct placement of the heading, date, salutation, body paragraphs, closing, and signature. Readers expect a cover letter to have certain features. If they aren’t included, the reader may think the writer is not knowledgeable and, therefore, not ready for whatever he or she is trying to accomplish by submitting the cover letter and resume.  
• Has a clear purpose that shows why you are writing it  
• Is visually appropriate and appealing, or easy to read  
• Includes additional relevant information about the writer  
• Is grammatically correct with no errors in punctuation or spelling  
• Share an online reference about cover letters, such as Sample Cover Letter for High School Students , to support the present discussion, and raise or discuss any questions as a result of it. (If you are not in a computer lab or a room with Internet access, tell students to view this site later on their own.)  
• Show the sample cover letters written by high school students in the  Sample High School Resumes and Cover Letters printout. Discuss these with the students in relation to the 3 Fs: What is the function of the cover letter (its purpose), what is unique about its form (design), and how effective do students think this cover letter will be?

Lesson 7: Developing Your Cover Letter

• Explain to students that they are going to create a rough outline of a cover letter that could accompany their resume. Provide the  Visualizing Your Cover Letter: Graphic Organizer printout to fill out. They may do this individually or in small groups. Move around the room responding to students’ work and offering suggestions.  
• Once students have a good start on this, provide the more detailed  Steps to Creating a Cover Letter printout. Students should use this to create a draft of their cover letters, due at the next class. Remind students that their time in the lab during the next session will be limited, so they need to have a full draft completed.

Lesson 8: Finishing Your Cover Letter

• Once again, have students meet in the computer lab to type their cover letters using the  Steps to Creating a Cover Letter printout and Letter Generator . You may want to remind them about their time constraints and the need to organize their time.  
• Using Letter Generator, have students transform their drafts into finished cover letters.  
• Make sure students save their work and also print a copy.  
• At the end of class, ask students to submit their resumes and cover letters to you for a grade. Use the  Resume / Cover Letter Rubric to assist you in assigning a grade.
• Have students submit first and second drafts of the resume and cover letter to you for comments or an early grade, additional revision, and a new/final grade.  
• Do more detailed work with cover letters, including researching jobs and researching examples of cover letters for specific jobs. Then have students write cover letters tailored to these jobs.  
• Include a discussion of writing essays and personal statements for college applications.  
• Connect discussions of resume and cover letter writing to students’ college aspirations, including their ideas for majors, careers, courses, and activities to become involved in. You may consider reviewing online resources, including ACT .

Student Assessment / Reflections

• Review students’ printouts for The 3 Fs of Resume Writing, My Resume Ideas: Getting Started, Visualizing Your Resume: Graphic Organizer, Visualizing Your Cover Letter: Graphic Organizer, and Steps to Creating a Cover Letter after each lesson in which they are used or collected. Make sure students are correctly identifying the parts and including information as needed. If a pattern of errors or misunderstandings occurs, review them with students at the beginning of the next lesson.  
• Collect typed drafts of students’ resumes and cover letters as created using the Resume Generator and Letter Generator. Review and grade them using the Resume/Cover Letter Rubric. Address the grade and comments when returning the resumes and cover letters to students, especially if students are allowed to revise for a new grade.

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At the close of the Cover Letters workshop, students will be able to:

• Write a cover letter that demonstrates understanding of the genre and meets audience expectations for content, form, and tone
• Close read a job description and tailor their skills and background accordingly
• Make strategic choices about what to include in a cover letter, demonstrating understanding of the function of each paragraph
• Draw on a variety of sentence structures to describe themselves and their skills
• Understand key differences between cover letters and resumes

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Handout 2: Cover letter for Front Desk position

Handout 3: Sentence structures used in cover letters

Handout 4: Cover letter for Audit Intern position

Handout 5 : Selected job ads (1-5)

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Cover Letters  - Crafting Your Cover Letter

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Cover Letters: Crafting Your Cover Letter

Lesson 1: crafting your cover letter, crafting your cover letter.

You've found the job you want and have spruced up your resume in hopes of getting it. Now all you have to do is submit it, right? Not so fast! Every resume should have a great cover letter to go with it. So what's a cover letter? And why do you need one? This lesson will help you answer these questions as you explore interactive examples. Specifically, you will learn the purpose of a cover letter , identify the main parts of a cover letter , find out what makes a cover letter effective , and use several cover letter dos and don'ts as you write your own cover letter.

Watch the video below to learn some tips for creating a great cover letter.

What is a cover letter?

As discussed in our Resume Writing tutorial, prospective employers use your resume to learn about your education, skills, and work history, as well as who you are and how to reach you. Your cover letter has a slightly different purpose.

As the name implies, a cover letter is a document that introduces you and accompanies your resume. It is what a hiring manager will see first.

In a competitive job market, hiring managers may get hundreds of resumes for only one position. Going through all of them can be time consuming. To alleviate the time strain, most hiring managers will quickly read over or scan cover letters to decide which resumes to read more closely.

Cover letters provide YOU with an opportunity to:

• Demonstrate how well you express yourself and that you have researched the organization and position
• Tell prospective employers what position you’re interested in, why you are interested in it, and how you came to know about it
• Highlight a few key skills that demonstrate your qualifications for the specific organization and position
• Thank the hiring manager in advance for her time and consideration

Cover letters provide HIRING MANAGERS with a chance to:

• Decide whether to look at your resume
• Select a small number of resumes to read more closely

Both resumes and cover letters should be customized for each specific job opportunity . If you see a job posting that requests a resume, send both a cover letter and resume.

Include a cover letter every time you submit a resume for a job, even if you are emailing it or uploading it to a job board!

What are the parts of a cover letter?

A cover letter is really just a formal business letter that acts as an introduction to your resume. Because it is a formal business document, it should be in block business letter format . In this format, text is left justified (aligned on the left-hand margin).

• Date : This is the date the letter is written. We recommend using the Month Day, Year format, such as January 27, 2009.
• Address : For the address, you should provide your home mailing address followed by the hiring manager's address .
• Greeting: The greeting is an important part of your cover letter. It establishes who you are sending the resume and cover letter to. We recommend that you try to find the name of the hiring manager to use here. If you can't find a name, use a generic term like Staff Selection Team or Hiring Manager .
• Body : The body is the main part of your cover letter. This is where you explain what job you are interested in and how you learned about it . It should also present you as the best possible candidate for the job, and explain what actions you will take next.
• Close : Use a polite and professional phrase here, such as Sincerely, Respectfully , or Kind Regards .
• Signature : This area should contain your name, a written signature (if you're mailing the letter), and another way to contact you (such as a phone number or email address ).
• Enclosure line : Use this line whenever you include a separate item in the same envelope or email message. It will tell the recipient to look for the enclosed attachment, which will usually be your resume, but could also be samples of your previous work.

If you're sending a cover letter via email , you don't need to include the date , return address , or mailing address at the top of the page. Just include your own address and other contact information, such as your email or phone number, below your name in the signature area .

Writing an effective cover letter

To be effective, the body paragraphs of your cover letter must really sell you as the best candidate for the job. This area should highlight your accomplishments and qualifications, as well as explain how you can benefit the company. It should be easy to read and have a positive tone.

Each paragraph of your cover letter has a different purpose, and there are strategies you can use to make each paragraph effective.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to review the three body paragraphs in this cover letter:

First paragraph

The first paragraph can start with an introduction, but it should always start by stating which job you are applying for . Include the job name and number (if applicable). You should also mention where you found the job posting .

Try to include some details about the company you found while researching the job. This kind of detail can help to demonstrate your interest in the position.

Another good strategy in the opening paragraph is to explain your relationship with the company (if you have one).

Second paragraph

The second paragraph should work to position you as the ideal candidate for the job . It should also describe your career accomplishments , demonstrate that they meet or exceed the job requirements , and explain how you will be an asset to the company .

Bulleted list

You may want to use a bulleted list to make this section easier for the hiring manager to scan.

Third paragraph

The third paragraph should request an interview or meeting, provide your preferred contact information , and thank the hiring manager for considering your application.

Cover letter tips

The following are some tips to make your cover letter the best it can be.

Gather all necessary information first

This includes the job description, name of the hiring manager, and any other research you have gathered about the company.

Follow directions

Some employers may want you to provide additional materials, such as writing samples, with your resume. Others might not accept applications that are sent via email. Before you respond to any job posting, read the directions carefully so you can provide exactly what is required.

Address your letter to a specific individual

If this is not possible, use a gender-neutral greeting, like Dear Hiring Manager or Staff Selection Team .

Write a rough draft

Focus on the purpose of each paragraph:

• In the first paragraph, introduce yourself, indicate the desired position, and explain how you came to know about the position.
• In the second paragraph, sell yourself as the ideal candidate by matching your experience with employer needs.
• In the final paragraph, request action on the part of the employer or explain what actions you will be taking to progress in the job search process.

Use good writing techniques

Characteristics of good writing for cover letters include:

• Using bullet points or bold text to highlight your qualifications
• Using concise and clear language; keep it to one page and focus on what you have to offer an employer
• Using correct grammar; have at least two strong writers edit and proofread your cover letter, and do not rely solely on a spell checker
• Using active verbs in the present tense to illustrate your skills; for example, I consistently exceed customer expectations by offering personal attention and product expertise.
• Varying your word choice; for example, if your specialty is product line management , try to find another phrase for the same function, such as family branding

Format your cover letter to be easy to read

This should be done only after you are completely satisfied with the content of your rough draft.

• Use default margins (1.25” for the right and left margins, 1” for the bottom margin).
• Single-space paragraphs.
• Double-space after the date, each address, the greeting, and each paragraph.
• Leave enough space for your signature.
• Use bold for emphasis and quick reading. Hiring managers will be skimming the letter, so anything you can do to make your qualifications stand out will help focus their attention on you.
• Use a default font that is easy to read, such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Tahoma.

Note: Our Microsoft Office tutorials cover formatting in more depth.

Consider using resume paper

If you want to make your application look extra nice, you can print your cover letter and resume on resume paper. Resume paper is sometimes also known as business or specialty paper, and it is thicker and rougher than regular printer paper. However, it's also more expensive, so you may not want to use it for every job application.

Mistakes to avoid

There are several things job seekers can do in their cover letters that can actually hurt their chances of getting an interview. You will want to avoid these mistakes.

• Don’t write “To Whom It May Concern” or "Dear Sir or Madam". If you don't know the person's name, use something generic and gender neutral, like Candidate Selection Team or Dear Hiring Manager.
• Don’t use slang , like I crushed the highest sales in my region three years running .
• Don’t use correction fluid or make corrections after a letter is printed. Reprint your letter if necessary.
• Don’t write a letter that's longer than one page .
• Don’t provide false information about yourself or your qualifications.
• Don't include erroneous information about a company.
• Don’t include personal information (avoid references to religion, family, etc.).
• Don’t write poorly (avoid using cliches, exaggeration, and typographical or grammatical errors).
• Don’t use form letters and mass mailings . Each letter should be tailored to a specific job.
• Don’t include photos unless it's specifically requested.
• Don’t confess weakness or apologize for lacking a qualification.
• Don’t use an improper tone (angry, demanding, desperate, confessional, or too enthusiastic).
• Don’t include salary information unless it's requested .

Open the Microsoft Word Cover Letter Template and Save it to your computer with a name that makes sense to you.

Enter your own information into the document as you progress through this activity by replacing the text inside the [brackets] . Remove the brackets as well.

The top of your cover letter

Refer to the picture below as you make changes to the top portion of your cover letter.

• Replace [ Month] [Day], [Year] with the current date.
• Replace [Your First and Last Name] with your own name.
• Replace [Your Street Address] and [City], [ST] [Zip Code] with the address where you live and receive mail.

If you do not have a contact name, you can omit this section or include a line that indicates what the letter is in response to, such as RE: Office Manager postion (Craigslist posting CR-01004-OM) . This can help the person handling the mail pass your cover letter and resume on to the correct person within the company.

• Replace [Endearment] [Social Title] [Hiring Manager Last Name], with an appropriate greeting, such as Dear Mr. Grantham or Ms. Keaton . Use social titles (e.g., Mr. or Ms.) ONLY when you know for certain an individual's gender. If you do not have a contact name, you can use something generic and non-gender specific such as Dear Staff Selection Team or Dear Hiring Manager . However, resume experts recommend trying to find the name of the person who will be hiring for the position.

The body of the cover letter

Refer to the picture below as you make changes to the body of your cover letter.

• Write your first body paragraph , replacing the text within the brackets with your own text. Include your name and the position (job name and number) in which you are interested. Explain how you came to know about the position. Make a personal or business connection to the company, if you can, or show what you know about the company.
• Write your second body paragraph , replacing the text within the brackets with your own text. Point out your accomplishments and qualifications that make you the best choice for the job. Focus on what benefits you will bring to the position or company. Think of it as what you can do for them . You may want to use bold text or a bulleted list to emphasize your strong points.
• Write your third body paragraph , replacing the text within the brackets with your own text. Tell them what you would like to have happen next. For example, I look forward to discussing how my expertise in customer service can benefit ABC Company. If I do not hear from you by March 3, I will be contacting you to ensure you have received and reviewed my resume. Don't forget to include a way for someone to contact you. For example, You can reach me at the phone number below after 4 p.m. daily if you have any questions or would like to further discuss my qualifications. Remember to thank the hiring manage for his or her time and consideration!

The bottom of the cover letter

Refer to the picture below as you make changes to the bottom portion of your cover letter.

• Replace [Close], with a polite and professional closing, such as Regards,.
• Hit enter several times to leave enough space for your signature, then delete [Your Signature] . When you have printed the final copy of your cover letter, be sure to sign your name neatly in this area.
• Replace [Your Name (typed)] with your full first and last name. Then, replace [A way to contact you] with either a telephone number or an email address, whichever you prefer as a means of communication.
• On the enclosure line, enter your own name (or the file name if you are submitting your resume electronically) in place of [Your Name] .

Don't forget to have several people review your cover letter before you send it out!

Need More Help? Go to our Microsoft Office tutorials to learn how to format a document in more depth.

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Career Management- PSHE / Careers Unit

Careers Management - Cre8tive Careers New Unit This is a 7 lesson Careers / PSHE unit for secondary schools. **Contents** 7 Lesson Packs (See below for Contents) 1 x Aiming High Smart Targets Assembly 1 x Set of Maths Careers Posters 1 x Post 16 Uni and Careers Quiz **Lesson Topics** * Post 16 Options * What are A Level's and How can prepare for them * Traineeships Explained (pros and Cons etc) * Apprenticeships Explained (pro's and Cons) * Writing a cover Letter - Top tips * Working Hours for 15 - 18 the law and rules * choosing a degree and longer term Career planning **Each Lesson Pack Contains:** * 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) * Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons * Homework Activity * Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) * Teacher Notes (On some slides) * Focus on literacy * 1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity **Learning Outcomes for the unit ** To understand the options available to me at the end of Year 11. To consider how I can make the best choice for me. To understand the application process for post 16 options. Understand what A Levels are Know how I can prepare for my A Levels Understand where A Levels could lead me to in the future To understand what traineeships are, the benefits of doing a traineeship and the potential impact on career progression To understand what apprenticeships are, the benefits of doing an apprenticeship and the potential impact on career progression Understand the purpose of a cover letter Explain the structure of a cover letter Apply correct structure and content to your personal cover letter Know the rules for young employees Know the range of jobs available to young people Research local jobs available to you To consider what options I need to make to plan my future. To understand how to choose a degree. To understand what else is required for a successful future, alongside qualifications. **Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:** ☞ [Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmarks-cdi-unit-12256205) ☞ [Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cre8tive-careers-year-9-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmarks-12304111) ☞ [Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ☞ [Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y12-cre8tive-careers-unit-12306381) ☞ [Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y13-cre8tive-careers-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmark-12306383) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE 2020 ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/NEW/CA/FI

KS4 Careers and Finance Lessons

KS4 Careers and Finance Lessons 2 x Units Financial planning for my Future - Cre8tive Careers Careers Management - Cre8tive Careers This is a 14 lesson Careers / PSHE double unit for secondary schools. These New lessons are mapped to both the new CDI framework and the skills builder framework. Every lesson comes with Homework opportunities and will help support your school in achieving Gatsby Benchmark 4. **Contents** 14 Lesson Packs (See below for Contents) 1 x Positive Female Role Models Assembly 1 x Finance and Careers Quiz 1 x Health and Wellbeing Escape Room 1 x Aiming High Smart Targets Assembly 1 x Set of Maths Careers Posters 1 x Post 16 Uni and Careers Quiz **Lesson Topics** * Buy now Pay later schemes * Developing Your personal Brand * What is a mortgage? why are they important * What to expect from my pay day * Why do people buy on Credit? Risks involved , the benefits – the higher costs * Transitioning from studying to working (First Job, Expectations, Professionalism etc) * Applying For Jobs (Job adverts, possible tests, likely interview Questions * Post 16 Options * What are A Level’s and How can prepare for them * Traineeships Explained (pros and Cons etc) * Apprenticeships Explained (pro’s and Cons) * Writing a cover Letter - Top tips * Working Hours for 15 - 18 the law and rules * choosing a degree and longer term Career planning **Each Lesson Pack Contains:** * 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) * Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons * Homework Activity * Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) * Teacher Notes (On some slides) * Focus on literacy * 1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity **Learning Outcomes for the unit ** Students will consider Buy now, Pay later schemes, including; what are they what do they offer how they make money why to avoid them To understand what a personal brand is. To consider how we can develop our own personal brands. To think about why being authentic matters. Understand the difference between renting and buying Know the benefits of renting and buying Summarise the process of getting a mortgage Know what a pay slip is Understand how to read the key information on a pay slip Understand factors besides pay for job satisfaction Understand what credit is Understand risks involved in credit Explain the benefits of credit Understand which skills are transferable from study to work Identify additional skills required for the workplace Explain how to successfully transition from study to work Know where to find job adverts Understand tests as part of the application process Understand possible interview questions for a job advert **Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:** ☞ [Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmarks-cdi-unit-12256205) ☞ [Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cre8tive-careers-year-9-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmarks-12304111) ☞ [Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ☞ [Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y12-cre8tive-careers-unit-12306381) ☞ [Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y13-cre8tive-careers-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmark-12306383)

Sixth Form KS5 Careers Management + University

Year 12 Careers Personal Development Unit - Post 16 Careers Management + University This is a 7 lesson new Careers + Finance unit for secondary sixth formers. These new lessons are mapped to the CDI framework and the Skills builder programme. Every lesson comes with homework opportunities and will help support your students to make better decisions and choices. **Careers Bundle Content** 7 x Editable 1 Hour+ Lesson Powerpoints 1 x Printable Student Work Booklet that follows the lessons (Optional Support for PP or SEN Students) 1 x End of Unit Assessment Quiz 1 x Team building Escape Room. **Lesson Topics** * UCAS Process + Top Tips for applying * Student Finance explained + Helplines and Support * Budgeting at Uni - Interactive lesson * Advice for making the most of Sixth Form life * Alternatives to going university inc Gap Years Explored * comparing uni vs world of work in an unbiased way * Confidentiality in the Workplace (Can include also whistle blowing) * Writing a cover Letter - Top tips **Each Careers Lesson Pack Contains:** * 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) * Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons * Homework Activity * Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) * Teacher Notes (On some slides) * Focus on literacy * 1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity **Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:** ☞ [Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmarks-cdi-unit-12256205) ☞ [Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cre8tive-careers-year-9-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmarks-12304111) ☞ [Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ☞ [Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y12-cre8tive-careers-unit-12306381) ☞ [Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y13-cre8tive-careers-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmark-12306383) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE 2020 ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/NEW/PS/FI

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