Overview of the Unit

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Introduction to the Course and Unit

Reading: Overview of the Unit
Course Overview: Introduction to the Career Development Process (3:23)
Course Overview: Topics, Assessments, Games & Activities (4:07)
Job Search Overview (5:15)

Your Profile as a Job Seeker

Identifying Your Interests and Skills (4:54)
Reading: BASIC: What You Offer the World
Reading: ADVANCED: What You Offer the World
Language Focus: Vocabulary and Word Forms Related to Jobs (5:32)
Reading: Game 1: Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
Choosing the Job that's the Best Fit for You (4:15)

Key Skills for the Job Search

Language Focus: Verb Tenses (Present vs. Present Progressive) (5:42)
Reading: BASIC: Set SMART goals to get ahead in your career
ADVANCED: Set SMART goals to get ahead in your career
Understanding Job Descriptions: Reading a Job Advertisement (6:09)
Reading: Facebook Launches Job Search Feature for Low-Skilled Workers
Language Focus: Phrases to Compare Similarities (4:56)
Language Focus: Phrases to Contrast Differences (4:43)
Reading: Listening: Using the Internet and Social Media to Search for a Job
Reading: Written Assignment Instructions
Model Response Comparing/Contrasting the Job Search Process (1:10)

Additional Resources and Exercises (Not Required for Course Certificate)

Reading: Culture Affects Career and Life Planning
Reading: Listening: Is there a 'Skills Gap' in the US Job Market?
Business schools bridge classrooms and real-life work

Introduction

Reading: Overview of the Unit

Overview of Resumes

What is a resume? Why do you need one? (4:38)
Parts of a Resume (4:54)
Reading: BASIC: Resume Guide: The Basic Elements
Reading: ADVANCED: Resume Guide: The Basic Elements
Reading: Sample Resume: Tomoko Martin
Reading: Sample Resume: Beth Smith

How to Write Your Resume

Writing a Resume, Part 1: Name and Contact Information (5:19)
Listening: Connecting Employers with Job Seekers in Today's Economy (4:00)
Language Focus: Key Words (3:32)
Reading: BASIC: Using Keywords Effectively
ADVANCED: Using Keywords Effectively
Writing a Resume, Part 2: Headline and Summary (4:36)
Writing a Resume, Part 3: Work Experience (5:07)
Reading: Game 4: Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
Writing a Resume, Part 4: Education (5:59)

Finishing and Polishing Your Resume

Language Focus: Action Verbs (4:23)
Writing a Resume, Part 5: Complete your Resume (6:49)

Additional Resources and Exercises (Not Required for Course Certificate)

Haven’t had a lot of (or any) work experience?
Reading: Sample Resume for "Haven’t had a lot of (or any) work experience?"
Reading: More Action Verbs Practice
Reading: Functional or Chronological Resume? Which is for You?

Introduction

Overview of the Unit

Overview of Cover Letters

What is a Cover Letter? (5:01)
Reading: Sample Cover Letters
Professional Writing: Letter Format (6:30)
Reading: BASIC: Parts of the Cover Letter
Reading: ADVANCED: Parts of the Cover Letter

How to Write a Cover Letter

Cover Letter Paragraph 1- Introducing Yourself (4:49)
Cover Letter Paragraph 2- Highlighting Your Skills in the Cover letter (5:02)
Cover Letter Paragraph 3- Closing (4:34)
Language Focus – Present Perfect vs. Past Tense (6:37)
Reading: Game 3: Unit 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

More Advice for Writing Cover Letters

Reading: BASIC: Why an Old-Fashioned Cover Letter Still Matters
Reading: ADVANCED: Why an Old-Fashioned Cover Letter Still Matters
Professional Writing: Level of Formality (5:02)
Language Focus- Using Modal Verbs to Write Politely (6:03)
Writing a Cover Letter for a Specific Job (3:24)

Bonus Additional Resources (not required for course certification)

Reading: 8 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
Reading: Death of the Cover Letter

Introduction

Reading: Overview of the Unit

Getting Started with Networking

What is Networking? (5:05)
Reading: BASIC: Networking During the Job Search
Reading: ADVANCED: Networking During the Job Search
Unlockable Achievement 8 (0:09)
Making Small Talk (5:34)
Reading: BASIC: Networking doesn’t happen overnight
Reading: ADVANCED: Networking doesn't happen overnight
Reading: Game 2: Unit 4 Vocabulary Flashcards

All About the Elevator Speech

Networking Elevator speech- What to Say When Networking (5:20)
Language Focus: Networking Elevator Speech- Delivery (5:59)
Reading: Preparing a Networking Elevator Speech
Sample Spoken Networking Elevator Speech (1:49)
Reading: Written Assignment Instructions

Bonus Additional Resources (not required for course certificate)

Reading: What's Your Passion? Internships Can Help Focus Career Path

Introduction

Reading: Overview of the Unit

What to Expect in a Job Interview

Overview of the Job Interview (6:18)
Reading: BASIC: Interview Tips
Reading: ADVANCED: Interview Tips
Language Focus– Asking for Clarification in an Interview (5:09)
Answering Typical Interview Questions (5:07)
Reading: Game 2: Unit 5 Vocabulary Flashcards

Interview Culture in the United States

Reading: Five Illegal Job Interview Questions in the US
Sample Interview Do’s and Don’ts Part 1 (3:40)
Sample Interview Do’s and Don’ts Part 2 (6:31)
Sample Video Responding to an Interview Question (1:32)
Reading: Written Assignment Instructions
Course Conclusion (2:04)

Bonus Additional Resources(not required for course certificate)

Reading: BASIC: Seven Ways to Advance Your Career With Social Media
Reading: ADVANCED: Seven Ways to Advance Your Career With Social Media

Overview of the Unit

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