Employer research strategies and behavioral response techniques using the STAR method. Develops virtual interview etiquette, professional presence, and effective follow-up communication.
A facilitator resource providing lesson pacing, discussion prompts, roleplay management tips, and differentiation strategies for teaching interview skills to alternative education students.
A set of four roleplay challenge cards designed to help students practice common job interview questions in various professional settings, including retail, food service, construction, and office environments.
A 3-page comprehensive workbook for students to document their job research, draft responses to common interview questions using the STAR method, and plan their post-interview follow-up communications.
A 8-slide presentation deck covering the four phases of a job interview: Research, Appearance, Question Strategy, and Follow-up. Features bold, high-contrast visual design and the STAR method for answering behavioral questions.
A simplified, high-readability study guide for the Career Quest Certification exam. Features reworded vocabulary definitions including Growth Mindset, clear professional salutation strategies, active vs. passive Call to Action examples, and a Professional Ethics section.
A teacher-facing answer key for the Career Launchpad Assignment. Provides 5 sample "5-star" Indiana careers with salary and education data to serve as a reference for grading student research.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Career Launchpad lesson. Includes learning objectives, pacing, specific Indiana research resource links, and differentiation strategies for 6th-grade students.
A six-slide presentation for 6th grade career exploration. Covers the definitions of high-wage and high-demand careers, introduces Indiana-specific research tools, and outlines the professional skills of resumes, applications, and interviews.
A two-page career research worksheet for 6th graders. Students research 5 high-wage, high-demand careers in Indiana, documenting salary, education requirements, and unique features of each role.
A guide for housing coordinators to facilitate career goal-setting conversations. Includes vision-sparking questions, tips for connecting to resources, and the importance of "quick wins."
A career planning organizer for residents to map out their long-term goals, identify necessary milestones, and inventory their current and needed skills.
A presentation for adult residents on career pathways. Helps distinguish between a job and a career, explores different industries, and introduces skill-building opportunities.
A rubric for housing coordinators to evaluate residents during mock interviews, providing structured feedback on first impressions, communication, and content.
A practice worksheet for residents to draft their interview "elevator pitch," organize a problem-solving story using the STAR method, and list questions for the interviewer.
A presentation for adults on interview preparation. Includes tips for before the interview, how to answer common questions, body language advice, and post-interview follow-up.
A coordinator guide for coaching residents on professional persona, covering email and phone etiquette, and strategies for overcoming common employment barriers like gaps or history.
A job search log and daily routine checklist for adult residents. Helps them stay organized during the application process and provides tips for follow-ups.
A presentation for adults on how to conduct an effective job search. Covers online platforms, networking, staying organized with a tracker, and maintaining a professional digital presence.
A facilitator's guide for housing coordinators to assist residents in reviewing and improving their resumes. Includes common challenges, feedback checklists, and discussion starters.
A structured worksheet for residents to draft their resume content. Includes sections for contact information, professional summary, skills, work experience, and education with helpful prompts for each.
Final presentation slides for the 'Funding Finalists' sequence, covering mock interview setup, professional follow-up etiquette, and outcome management.
A professional rubric for peer evaluation during mock fellowship interviews, focusing on pitch impact, STAR technique, and poise.
A structured worksheet for students to build their versatile 'story bank' using the STAR method, including an adaptability matrix.
Instructional slides for crafting and delivering a 90-second research pitch, focusing on clarity, structure, and jargon-free communication.
Instructional slides for Lesson 3, teaching the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral interviews and how to build a versatile story bank.
A set of peer review cards for students to provide quick, structured feedback during speed-pitching sessions.
A student worksheet for Lesson 1 to help analyze interview scenarios, hidden committee intents, and ambassadorial strategies.
Visual presentation slides for Lesson 1, detailing panel, stress, and social interview formats for high-stakes fellowships.
Facilitation guide for the mock interview simulation, including setup instructions, peer feedback protocols, and stewardship discussion prompts.
A professional rubric for evaluators to provide structured feedback during scholarship mock interviews, focusing on STAR structure, mission alignment, and poise.
Slides for Lesson 5 covering mock interview simulation protocols, post-interview etiquette, and long-term scholarship stewardship.
A structural workbook for students to identify and draft four 'master stories' using the STAR method for behavioral scholarship interview questions.
Slides for Lesson 4 covering behavioral interview techniques, common scholarship questions, and non-verbal communication strategies.
A worksheet for students to perform a comprehensive digital audit of their online persona and plan their LinkedIn and supplemental branding strategy.
Slides for Lesson 3 discussing digital footprints, Google audits, LinkedIn verification, and supplemental portfolio curation for scholarship applications.
Facilitation guide for Lesson 2, including the 'Bad Ask' critique instructions and drafting guidance for the briefing packet.
A structured briefing document for students to complete and provide to their letter writers, ensuring recommenders have specific anecdotes and context for high-impact letters.
Slides for Lesson 2 covering the etiquette of requesting letters of recommendation, selection of recommenders, and the 'briefing packet' strategy.
A facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the CV vs Resume lesson, including pacing, talking points, and activity instructions.
A set of four printable peer-feedback slips designed for a speed networking activity. Each slip includes sections for non-verbal assessment, content check-boxes, and a brief constructive comment area.
A structured worksheet for students to draft their professional elevator pitch and practice the S.T.A.R. method for behavioral interview questions. Includes space for goal setting, brainstorming components, and a final pitch draft area.
A visual presentation for a high school lesson on employment preparation, featuring high-contrast design, clean layouts for 'The 7-Second Rule', the Elevator Pitch components, and the S.T.A.R. interview method. Minimum font size of 24px ensured for classroom visibility.
A comprehensive teacher's facilitator guide for a 45-minute lesson on professional communication, including learning objectives, a minute-by-minute pacing guide, and pedagogical tips for managing high school public speaking activities.
A set of 6 printable interview simulation cards for adult learners, featuring interviewer prompts, behavioral questions, and workplace scenarios to facilitate peer-to-peer practice.
A 1-page mock interview rubric for coaches to evaluate and encourage adult learners. It features a supportive 'Scout Mastery' scale for attire, greetings, tech setup, difficult questions, and anxiety management, with space for positive feedback.
An expanded set of 12 practice cards across two pages, featuring diverse interview scenarios (phone, virtual, in-person) including handling technical glitches, asking questions, and managing wait-time anxiety.
A 1-page quick-reference sheet for adult learners to keep by their phone or computer during job interviews. It includes a scripted greeting, anxiety-reduction reminders, and a step-by-step formula for answering difficult questions.
A 3-page interactive workbook for adult learners. It features sections for identifying personal strengths, tracking job search progress, practicing interview formulas, and a final preparation checklist.
A 2-page instructional guide for coaches facilitating the 4-hour 'Success Scout' session. It includes a detailed hourly breakdown, specific coaching scripts for resilience and difficult questions, and strategies for managing student anxiety.
A 7-slide presentation titled 'The Success Scout' designed for adult learners with intellectual disabilities. It uses large text, high-contrast visuals, and friendly icons to cover rejection resilience, attire, virtual etiquette, and interview techniques.
An expanded teacher guide for a 90-minute adult session, featuring a detailed pacing guide, facilitation strategies for adult learners, and an enhanced answer key with STAR method guidance.
A detailed answer key for the Workplace Dilemmas Worksheet, providing model responses, grading criteria, and reasoning for teachers to use during review and assessment.
A revised 2-page student worksheet designed to practice professional communication, job application error-checking, interview dress code, and workplace safety sign matching with clear writing spaces.
A practical worksheet with scenario-based problems covering professional email writing, interpreting social cues, interview attire decisions, and workplace safety protocols. Designed to reinforce key concepts from the workforce readiness lesson.
An updated professional slide deck for a 90-minute session, featuring deep dives into the STAR method, digital presence, resume vs application, and OSHA rights with all text sized for readability (24px+).
A comprehensive slide deck for group discussion covering professional communication, social cues, job application tips, interview etiquette, and workplace safety protocols. Designed to spark engagement and critical thinking about professional behavior.
A clear, visual rubric for assessing high school students on their professional email, body language, and workplace small talk skills.
A structured worksheet where students practice building professional emails from scratch using blueprints and real-world scenarios.
A workplace communication activity where students practice transforming casual or rude messages into professional workplace emails.
An engaging slide deck teaching high school students the basics of professional email etiquette, body language, and small talk.
Teacher guide for 'Professional Pulse' providing learning objectives, instructional steps, and differentiation strategies for SPED students.
An advanced practice worksheet for 12th-grade students to practice responding to difficult workplace emails, such as managing mistakes or handling criticism.
A comprehensive 3-hour facilitator guide for an intensive one-on-one job interview workshop, featuring expanded sections for phone and video interview coaching.
Visual presentation slides for an interview preparation lesson, featuring clear definitions, attire guides, body language tips, calming techniques, and specific strategies for phone and video interviews.
A comprehensive, 5-stage visual checklist for job interview preparation, covering the night before, the morning of, arrival, the interview itself, and post-interview follow-up with expanded items for thoroughness, including specific tips for video interviews.
A comprehensive, 5-stage visual checklist for job interview preparation, covering the night before, the morning of, arrival, the interview itself, and post-interview follow-up.
A practical template and guide for adults with disabilities to write follow-up thank you notes after a job interview, featuring email and handwritten options.
Printable scenario cards for mock interview practice, featuring 16 different 'boss' personalities, specific job settings, and challenges for handling difficult questions.
An expanded worksheet for adults with disabilities to draft their responses to 7 common interview questions, featuring helpful tips and large spaces for handwriting or drawing.
A visual, step-by-step checklist infographic for interview preparation, covering the night before, the morning of, and arrival tips.
Visual presentation slides for an interview preparation lesson, featuring clear definitions, attire guides, body language tips, and calming techniques.
A comprehensive 3-hour facilitator guide for an intensive one-on-one job interview workshop, including expanded sections on video interview coaching, mindset, storytelling, and follow-up routines.
A teacher facilitation guide for the Career Launch lesson, including objective, lesson sequence, discussion prompts, and extension activities.
A student-facing worksheet for preparing answers to common interview questions using the STAR method, understanding different interview formats, and a virtual interview checklist.
A student-facing worksheet for researching potential employers, mission statements, company values, and current industry trends.
A visual presentation for seniors covering employer research strategies, various interview formats, virtual interview etiquette, and preparation for common questions.
