1. New Unit: WorkPlace Readiness
Pick up “Reference Article” and highlighter on the tables
Fill out questions on page 1 of your packet with table partner:
Example: What age can you legally start working?
3. Get out Job Application Notes out
As students are answering the questions go around and check their job application notes. Put a check mark if completed

2. Portfolio Packet Notes
Name: ___________________________
Class Period: __________________________
Due Date:November 21st, 2017 (11/21/17)
Report Cover: November 21st, 2017 (11/21/17)

3. Homework **** one reference CANNOT be a PV Junior High Employee***
Bring in 3 References that you can use on a Job Application
**** one reference CANNOT be a PV Junior High Employee***
Information that is needed:
Name
Reference Relationship
Company Name
Complete Address
Company Phone Number
Address
NO RELATIVES OR PEERS
What is a Reference: an individual that serves as the point of contact for employers seeking to verify or ask questions about a potential employee’s background
Ask: What is a Reference?

4. Homework **** one reference CANNOT be a PV Junior High Employee***
Bring in 3 References that you can use on a Job Application
**** one reference CANNOT be a PV Junior High Employee***
Reference #1
Name: Pat Summitt
Reference Relationship: Past Employer
Company Name: John Deere
Complete Address: 501 River Drive, Moline, Illinois 61265
Company Phone Number:(309)
Address:

5. Today we will: learn what a job application is
So we can: fill out a job application correctly

6. 1. What age can legally start working?
________________________________________
Where can a 14 year old work at?
a. _______________________________________
b. _______________________________________
c _______________________________________
d. _______________________________________
e _______________________________________
What is a requirement to start working at this age?
______________________________________
Where is the work permit found?
14 years old
Babysitting
Fareway
Whiteys
Delivering Newspapers
Family Farm/ Business
Work Permit
Online- Iowa Division of Labor

7. What is a job application?
Employers use it to learn about your qualifications and compare you to other applicants.

8. What is the purpose of a Job application?
Pre-screen applicants to compare to other applicants
see if all qualifications are met
may lead to an interview

9. What color of ink will make your application look most professional?
BLUE or BLACK

10. List characteristics about yourself explaining why you are a good candidate for employment
Time mAnagement
Optomistic
Organized
Computer Skills
Leadership

11. Job Application
Read over the job application and highlight any mistakes that you see

12. How many errors do you think this application has?
Would you hire this person?

13. Read article
Once Completed, highlight any additional mistakes you find and compare with table partner
Figure out new total of errors

14. Homework **** one reference CANNOT be a PV Junior High Employee***
Bring in 3 References that you can use on a Job Application
**** one reference CANNOT be a PV Junior High Employee***
Reference #1
Name: Pat Summitt
Reference Relationship: Past Employer
Company Name: John Deere
Complete Address: 501 River Drive, Moline, Illinois 61265
Company Phone Number:(309)
Address:

15. Fill out job application

16. Examples of people you can use as references?
Teachers
Coaches
Church Leaders
School Employee
Neighbors
Past Employers
Friends of Parents
Trusted Adult
What is a Reference: an individual that serves as the point of contact for employers seeking to verify or ask questions about a potential employee’s background