EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING

Your role is that of an employment counselor who helps first time job applicants to get a job. You are to create a booklet to help the first timer learn what is important to know  in order to successfully secure a job/employment. 

Your booklet should include information about the following:

  • Information about opportunities is marketing careers and qualifications needed for the jobs (20 points)
  • The benefits of being employed (salary, fringe benefits, self-esteem, etc) (20 points)
  • How to find job openings (resources, where to look, who to ask, etc) (20 points)
  • Communication skills needed for seeking a job.. explain what what kind of skills are needed for these situations: telephone, writing, skills for in-person visits (20 points) 
  • Something else you think if important (maybe how to dress professionally, or other information you learned in the employement unit that you think is essential or important for a first time job seeker to know. (20 points)


Your score and comments:
Possible points:   Points earned:   
1) 20 points
 
 

2) 20 points
 
 

3) 20 points
 
 

4) 20 points
 
 

5) 20 points
 
 

Total score: _________ =  
 
 

Genie Williford
Robinson Secondary
Fairfax VA

 

 

 

 

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