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Core
Skills
9. Writing. Choose a career that interests
you and write a career profi le. Include
the following information: nature of the
work, places of employment, training
and qualifi cations needed, advance-
ment opportunities, typical salaries, and
social and psychological factors related
to this career choice.
10. Speaking. Role-play several different
job interviews. As a class, evaluate
each interview situation.
11. Writing. Write a follow-up letter to the
interviewer in one of the role-play inter-
views described in the previous activity.
12. Reading. Research one career cluster
of interest. What types of education and
training are typically needed within this
cluster? Then select one career within
the cluster and examine education and
training requirements. Do requirements
differ on local, state, and national
levels? How can professionals maintain
their credentials?
13. Math. Using spreadsheet software,
make lists of items you want or need.
Then use the software to make a chart
showing what percentage of the items
are wants and what percentage are
needs. Discuss the results illustrated
by your chart in class.
14. Writing. Research E. G. Williamson
and his impact on career counseling.
Write a report discussing your
findings and include a time line
outlining his achievements.
Go through the steps of applying for a
job as you participate in the Job Interview
STAR Event. You will need to prepare a
portfolio, be able to complete a job application,
and demonstrate interviewing skills.
When you apply for a job, an employer
will often ask for references. A person who
makes a good reference can comment
on your character traits, such as fairness,
respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, and
citizenship. Ask at least three people you
know to be references for you. Prepare a
list of references that you can include in
your portfolio. Include all the information
identifi ed in the chapter.
You need to earn money to attend the
national meeting of the Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America. You know
how to bake, decorate cakes, and plan
parties. You decide to start a temporary
business.
Write About It: How can you publicize
your business? What personal qualities
might help you succeed? How can this
experience help you pursue a career?
Prepare your response using the
Journal Writing guide at the website.
www.g-wlearning.com/comprehensive/
Leadership
Development