Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Vineyard High School
Job Applications, Resumes, and Cover Letters
Course #87001
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Objectives:
1. to explore and then compare two job search websites
2. to interview an adult who has a job that you would like to learn more about
3. to practice writing a resume with a cover letter and filling out a sample job application
These 8 assignments are due at your first meeting with your teacher in August.
assignment
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completed
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Teacher’s Initials
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1. comparison of 2 job
websites
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2. paragraph explaining the most helpful website
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3. informational interview questions (typed)
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4. informational interview answers
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5. paragraph about interview
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6. your resume (typed)
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7. your cover letter (typed)
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8. your job application
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1. Job websites
Explore at least two job search websites such as snagajob.com, craigslist.com, monster.com, careerbuilder.com, etc. See what help, advice and jobs these websites have to offer. Compare these websites by listing at least five features that are similar and at least two features that are different. Make a list of these similarities and differences on a separate sheet of paper. Write these similarities and differences in complete sentences not just phrases. Your list can be organized in a chart like this:
name of website:
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name of website:
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5 similarities of two job web sites
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2 differences between two job websites
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2. Write a paragraph explaining which website you think is more helpful to you and why.
3. Informational interview questions
Type up at least ten informational interview questions to guide you when you interview an adult who has a job that you want to know more about. Some sample questions are:
1. What are the skills and requirements needed to do your job?
2. What are the personality traits needed to be successful in your job?
4. Informational interview answers
Set up a time to interview the adult and ask that person the questions you have prepared. Make sure you say thank you at the end of the interview.
5. Paragraph about interview
Write a minimum of one paragraph explaining what you learned from the person.
6. Your resume
Look at the two sample resumes that follow. There is a lot of information in books and online about how to write a resume. These samples are included here because they show what a high school student’s resume could look like.
If you don’t have volunteer or paid work experience, research two jobs that a high school student may have. For example, Courtesy Clerk at Safeway, Barista at Starbucks, Food Server at Burger King, Sales Associate at Kohl’s. Find out what skills are needed to do these jobs and use these to type a sample resume. See the two sample resumes that follow on pages 5 and 6 to give to ideas.
- Under work experience you can include volunteer work you have done. Below the job and volunteer titles and dates, write the duties and accomplishments as active, interesting phrases. Usually people write these phrases starting with verbs like sold, managed, assisted, etc.
- Include skills you learned in school too. See the two sample resumes that follow on pages 5 and 6.
- Since your resume is shorter than an adult’s resume, include your references at the bottom of the page. Ask three people who are familiar with your work if they would be willing to be a reference. Don’t include relatives.
- Type your resume and then ask an adult for feedback. Make any changes that you need to make.
7. Your cover letter
Look at the sample cover letter and type a cover letter for a job you would like to have someday. See the sample cover letter below. It is a good idea to look at other samples in books or online as well. Usually cover letters are three short paragraphs.
- The first paragraph states which job the person is applying for.
- The second paragraph explains how the person’s skills, background and education fit into the job.
- The third paragraph is usually: “I have enclosed a copy of my resume. Please let me know if you need additional information.”
Type and show the cover letter to an adult. Have that person make corrections and give you feedback. Make any changes that you need to make.
Date
Name, manager
Company
address
City, State zip code
re: food server job opening
Dear Mr. or Mrs. Name
I am applying to be a food server in your restaurant.
I have learned how to operate a cash register, keep work spaces clean, organized and stocked. I know how to take food orders quickly and accurately, and I work well both alone and as part of a team.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume. Let me know if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Name
address
City, State zip code
phone number
email address
8. Sample job application
Fill out a sample job application by getting a sample online by searching for “sample job applications.” You can also get a sample on the Vineyard High School website or get a real application from a place that you are interested in working at. Write your answers on binder paper first so the job application will be neat. Fill out the job application in blue or black ink.
Name
Street Address
City, Sate zip code
email address
Work Experience
Sales Associate, House of Fabics, Livermore, CA September 2010-current
assist customers with purchases
stock and organize fabric, craft and other items
operate cash register
Lifeguard, Robert Livermore Community Center Pool June 2010-August 2010
teach swimming and water safety to children ages 2 - 10
communicate students’ progress to parents
keep accurate records for the Red Cross
Babysitter, Livermore, CA September 2009-current
responsible for two toddlers on a regular basis
plan meals, organize outings to the park, reading and nap time
Other Skills
knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
type 45 WPM
fluent in English and Spanish
Education
Vineyard High School, Livermore, CA 94550 Class of 2012
1401 Almond Avenue
925.606.4756
References
Name, Store Manager, House of Fabrics, phone number, email address
Name, high school teacher, phone number, email address
Name, neighbor, phone number, email address
Name
Phone: 925-XXX-XXX
Cell Phone: 925-XXX-XXXX
E-mail: FirstNameLastName@gmail.com
Education
Livermore High School, Class of 2011
GPA of 4.077, coursework included: Honors English 9 and 10, Honors World History, AP English Literature
Work Experience
Café Worker, Ofelia’s Kitchen June 2008 to current
Managed the café in Ofelia’s absence
Handled cleaning the shop and closing at the end of the day
Made sandwiches, restocked supplies, operated cash register, and attended to customers on the phone and in person
Administrative Assistant Intern, Unified Grocers June 2010 to August 2010
worked in the Advertising and Procurement Department in the Livermore office
proofed ads for member stores
arranged data into Excel spreadsheets, and completed clerical work.
Administrative Assistant, Pregnancy Resource Center Sept. 2009 to April 2010
Helped rewrite curriculum, created and arranged the layouts of brochures using programs on the computer
Tutor, East Avenue Middle School March 2010 to June 2010
Copied and compiled homework assignments for 8th grade history and English students
tutored an 8th grade class in Algebra
spoke to class about the importance of AP/Honors courses and doing one’s best in high school
Other Accomplishments
Writer and Proofreader for Livermore High School’s newspaper August 2010 to current
Attended Close Up Foundation educational trip to Washington D.C., May 2010
Girl Scouts member, 2009 to current
Ballet dancer at Livermore School of Dance, 2009 to current
Writer, “The Boy and the Ladybug” published in school’s literary magazine, June 2009
Recipient of Teacher Recognition Award from German Teacher, March 2009
Member of high school marching band and drumline, 2007-2008
Church band member and drummer, 2007 to current
Church dance team member/co-leader/choreographer, 2006 to current
Graduate of Youth Police Academy, Summer of 2004
Synchronized Swimming member, 2003-2008
References
First and Last Name, Human Resources Manager, Unified Grocers, 925-XXX-XXXX
Ofelia Gomez, Business Owner, Ofelia’s Kitchen, 925-449-5162
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