Required Materials
Friend or family member to help create videos
Relevant household props
For this activity, you will again be creating several short video demonstrations in addition to a portfolio of job application materials.
Step 1: Research and Plan
Start by looking over the list below and doing any research needed to complete the assignment. Take notes or create an outline on how you want to shoot the videos and what you need to do to create the deliverable pieces of the activity.
Documents to create:
A simple chart that identifies and illustrates possible career paths in supervisory, management, and small business environments that one might explore when looking for a job.
Prepare a business letter, memorandum, fax, and e-mail.
These do not need to be lengthy; all they need to do is include the basic elements like title, header, etc. Please create an example of each.
Create a list identifying procedures and documents required to apply for a job (e.g., application, W-4, I-9) and briefly explain each one.
Create and maintain a portfolio of documents for job placement, e.g., résumé, letters of recommendation, awards, evidence of participation in school/community/volunteer activities, employer evaluations.
You do not need to create each of these items; simply collect any that you already have and put together a list of the rest with a brief description and any pertinent information for creating each one.
Videos:
Identify and demonstrate how to utilize various resources in a job search (e.g. networking, newspaper, internet)
Identify and demonstrate effective interviewing skills.
Perform a (brief) mock interview either of you interviewing your friend or your friend interviewing you.
Then perform another example of a mock interview where the interviewer asks illegal interview and application questions and the interviewee demonstrates how to handle the questions.
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others in the workplace by performing a scenario with your friend/family member.
Step 2: Record and Create
Once you have gathered any materials and planned out your videos and document creation, it is time to get to work!
Record the videos as listed above. Then, put together the various documentation that is outlined above. Please submit a file with your videos, documents, and a list of any resources or websites that you used to complete this activity.
Please refer to the rubric below for more information on how you will be graded.
TABLE Grading Rubric
Content Format & Mechanics
Full Credit
Student’s video includes all of the required information and does an excellent job expressing accurate and appropriate content.
Student’s deliverables communicate relevant information appropriately and effectively to the intended audience.
It is evident that the student did an excellent job using information from the unit, in addition to online research, to provide precise, relevant, and meaningful content on the required topics.
Student’s video is clearly organized and has an easy-to-understand format that is aesthetically pleasing and meets the given requirements.
The student uses appropriate and helpful props and tools in their video that help to clearly illustrate the required concepts and information.
Student’s video is shot clearly and appropriately and provides an engaging experience for the viewer.
Deliverables have few to no spelling, mechanical, or grammatical errors.
Partial Credit
Student’s video includes most of the required information and does a decent job expressing mostly accurate and appropriate content.
Student’s deliverables communicate somewhat relevant information mostly appropriately and effectively to the intended audience.
It is evident that the student did a decent job using information from the unit, in addition to online research, to provide precise, relevant, and meaningful content on the required topics.
Student’s video is somewhat well-organized and has a fairly easy-to-understand format that is aesthetically pleasing and meets most of the given requirements.
The student uses somewhat appropriate and helpful props and tools in their video that attempt to help illustrate the required concepts and information.
Student’s video is shot somewhat clearly and appropriately and provides a moderately engaging experience for the viewer.
Deliverables have some spelling, grammatical, and mechanical errors, but nothing major.
Little Credit
Student’s video is missing most of the required information and does not adequately express accurate or appropriate content.
Student’s deliverables communicate irrelevant information or communicate inappropriately to the intended audience.
It is evident that the student did not do an effective job using information from the unit or perform enough online research to provide precise, relevant, or meaningful content on the required topics.
Student’s video is not well-organized and is difficult to understand due to poor formatting and aesthetics that do not meet the given requirements.
The student does not use appropriate or helpful props or tools in their videos to illustrate the required concepts and information.
Student’s video is unclear, inappropriate, and/or does adequately convey the required information.
Deliverables have multiple spelling, grammatical, and mechanical errors, making it difficult to understand the information.
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Job Simulation Plan
Step 1: Research and Plan
Career Path Chart
Supervisory Roles
Entry-Level Supervisor
Team Lead
Shift Supervisor
Management Roles
Assistant Manager
Department Manager
General Manager
Small Business
Business Owner
Operations Manager
Marketing Manager
Research: Look for job descriptions and qualifications for each role. Use websites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and company career pages.
Business Communication Examples
Business Letter
Title: [Your Name]
Address: [Your Address]
Date: [Current Date]
Recipient Name & Address
Salutation
Body (Introduction, Main Points, Conclusion)
Closing (Sincerely, Your Name)
Memorandum
Title: Memorandum
To: [Recipient's Name]
From: [Your Name]
Date: [Current Date]
Subject: [Subject]
Body: [Content]
Fax
Fax Number: [Recipient’s Fax Number]
Date: [Current Date]
From: [Your Name]
To: [Recipient’s Name]
Message: [Content]
Email
Subject: [Subject]
Greeting: [Dear Name]
Body: [Content]
Closing: [Best Regards, Your Name]
Job Application Procedures
Application Form: Basic information and qualifications.
W-4 Form: Allows employers to withhold the correct federal income tax.
I-9 Form: Verification of employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Resume: Summary of qualifications, skills, experiences.
Cover Letter: Letter introducing yourself to a prospective employer.
Portfolio of Documents
Résumé: Outline of skills and experiences.
Letters of Recommendation: Written endorsements from colleagues or supervisors.
Awards: Certificates or recognitions received.
Volunteer Activities: Descriptions of volunteer work.
Employer Evaluations: Past performance reviews.
Step 2: Record and Create
Videos
Job Search Resources
Demonstrate using online job boards, networking sites, and local newspaper classifieds.
Interviewing Skills
Share tips on body language, questions to ask, and how to follow up.
Mock Interview
Record two scenes:
Scene 1: A standard interview.
Scene 2: Utilizing illegal questions (e.g., on age, marital status) and handling them gracefully.
Collaboration Scenario
Role-play a team project discussion, exhibiting good communication and teamwork.
Final Deliverables
Video Files: Save all recorded video parts.
Document Files: Create and compile all the necessary written documents including:
Career Path Chart
Business Letter, Memorandum, Fax, and Email
Job Application Procedures List
Portfolio Document List
Resources Compilation: List all websites and resources used in preparation for both videos and documents.
Resources for Research
LinkedIn: Career options and networking.
Indeed/Glassdoor: Job descriptions and salary insights.
U.S. Government Websites: Guidelines for W-4 and I-9 forms.
Local Libraries: Resume writing and interview techniques.
By organizing your tasks and keeping this plan, you can efficiently create your videos and documents for the job simulation assignment. Good luck!
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