Career Click Slides Career Click
Navigating Your Online Job Search
Navigator Series
Step 1: Your Digital Key
To apply for jobs online, you need a **professional email address**.
Good Example:
alex.smith.jobs@email.com
Checklist for Email:
Use your real first and last name.
Keep it simple (no nicknames).
Write down your password!
Finding the Jobs
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Indeed.com
The biggest job site. Great for all types of work.
Direct Websites
Apply right on a company's website (like Walmart or Target).
Pro Tip: Save your favorite job sites to your bookmarks!
Keyword Detective
Keywords are special words you type into the search bar to find the right job.
"Entry Level"
"Stocking"
"Part Time"
"Customer Service"
"Janitorial"
TRY THIS:
Search for your **Job Title** + your **Zip Code**.
Filling it Out
1
Contact Info
Name, Phone, and Email. Double check for typos!
2
Experience
Where you worked before and what you did there.
3
Availability
When can you work? Be honest about your schedule.
Wait! Don't click 'Submit' until you proofread!
Career Click Teacher Guide Career Click
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Unit: Job Search Navigator
Lesson Objectives
Establish a professional email address for employment.
Navigate Indeed.com to perform a basic job search.
Identify at least 3 relevant keywords for their job interests.
Practice accurate data entry on digital application forms.
Materials Needed
Career Click Slides & Projector
Keyword Detective Worksheet
Application Steps Checklist
Computers or Tablets for students
Instructional Steps
1
Introduction & The "Digital Key" (15 mins)
Present the slides. Emphasize that an email is like a doorbell—it's how employers let you know they want to meet. Help students brainstorm their professional email addresses. If they already have one, check it for "professionalism" (no slang or silly names).
Teacher Tip: Some students may need a "Digital Passport" card (index card) where they write their email and password to keep in their wallet.
2
Keyword Detective Activity (20 mins)
Distribute the Keyword Detective Worksheet . Model a search on the board.Ask: "If I want to work with animals, what do I type?" (e.g., Kennel, Shelter, Grooming).
3
Indeed Live Demo (20 mins)
Navigate to Indeed.com on the projector. Show the two main boxes: "What" and "Where" . Demonstrate how filters like "Date Posted" and "Job Type" (Part-time) can help narrow down options.
4
Roleplay & Troubleshooting (15 mins)
Use the Challenge Cards . Hand one to a pair of students. One student is the "Applier" and one is the "Coach." Practice what to do when things go wrong (e.g., the website freezes or you can't find your phone number).
Check for Understanding
By the end of the lesson, each student should be able to:
Point to the "Search" bar on a job site.
State their professional email address.
List one "Keyword" for their dream job.
Identify where to enter their phone number.
Application Steps Checklist Application Checklist
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Lesson Career Click
Use this checklist every time you apply for a job online!
1. Open your Email
Sign in to your professional email account first.
2. Go to Indeed.com
Or go directly to the company's "Careers" page.
3. Search for Keywords
Type the job title and your zip code.
4. Enter Information
Carefully type your name, phone number, and address.
5. Proofread
Check for mistakes one last time before you finish.
6. Click "Submit"
Press the button and celebrate!
Keep this checklist in your folder or by your computer.
Keyword Detective Worksheet Keyword Detective
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Activity Job Search Practice
What are Keywords?
Keywords are the special words you type into a job website to find the work you want. Think about what you like to do!
Part 1: Match the Interest
Draw a line from the Interest on the left to the Keyword on the right.
I like animals.
I like cleaning.
I like working outside.
I like helping people.
Landscaping
Kennel Assistant
Customer Service
Janitorial
Part 2: Type Your Search
Imagine you are on Indeed.com. Write your keywords in the search bars below!
1. You want to work at a grocery store in zip code 12345.
2. You want a Part-Time job in your own city.
Great job! Now you are ready to find your next job!
Application Challenge Cards Application Challenge Cards
Practice what to do when things go wrong!
The Frozen Screen
You are halfway through your application and the website stops working. The screen is "frozen" and you can't click anything.
What do you do? Who can you ask for help?
The Missing Number
The application asks for your previous boss's phone number, but you don't have it with you today.
Can you skip it? Where can you find that number?
The Typos
You just clicked "Submit," but you realized you spelled your own email address wrong.
How will the employer contact you? What is the fix?
The Forgotten Password
You need to log in to Indeed, but you forgot your password. You've tried three times and it's not working.
Is there a "Forgot Password" button? Where is it?
Activity: Cut these cards out. Have one student act as the job seeker and another as the "Job Coach" to solve the problem together.
