KENTUCKY 4-H LESSON PLANNING GUIDE

Job Application Forms

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Workforce preparation Career Readiness

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Core Curriculum

Educational Standards

Decision Making Critical Thinking Problem Solving Goal Setting

Life Skills

Family and Consumer Science

Grades 9th-12th

45 Minutes

Core Area

Skill/Grade Level

Time NeededObjectives/Outcomes

To give youth knowledge of and experience with creating and filling out essential documents important to the employment process.

Participants will fill out a standard job application form.

Introduction to ContentIn today’s society, many employment processes begin with filling out an application for a job. As a young person, it is crucial to remember your important personal information and be able to fill out both paper and online applications, create formal cover letters, and utilize templates to build a basic resume of your skills and experience. Most employers use online job applications to begin the employment process. In addition, most companies that use online applications ask you questions as part of the process. For example, you may have to click the “agreement to perform a background check and drug test” boxes with your cursor before the system will allow you to proceed to typing in job history information. Also, some companies may have behavioral assessment quizzes/surveys for you to fill out before you actually reach the job history input screen. You may search the Internet for “behavioral based interviews and questions” to get a sample list of things they might ask you.

Curriculum Workforce Preparation & Career Readiness

Background Information Written communication, online technology and the Internet have changed the way employers conduct their hiring processes. Getting a job in today’s world can be very competitive and seem very impersonal. A hand delivered cover letter and resume to begin the employment process is mostly a thing of the past. Whether the job is a part-time hourly position or a full time salaried position, individuals must find ways to differentiate themselves from the rest of the job applicant pool. Resumes, accurate applications and catchy cover letters are ways to do that in our technology savvy world.

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Job Application FormsMaterials Needed

Pencil Job application template (pp. 54&55 and pp.49&50 from “Build Your Future” National 4HCCS Curriculum)

Getting Ready Prepare learning environment Prepare teaching materials Become familiar with the different teaching strategies for separate age levels

Procedure (continued)Take a look at the online application template we included to see what kind of personal information employers are asking you to provide, have your resume handy to help fill in the blanks. Make sure you have your reference information ready to go. When you apply for a job, and someone has consented to provide a reference for you; make sure you call them to let them know that you have applied for a particular job with a particular company. This lets them know they may be receiving a call on your behalf and gives your reference person a chance to collect their thoughts and comments to communicate to your prospective employer. Use the job application template (pp. 54&55 and pp.49&50 from “Build Your Future” National 4HCCS Curriculum)

Share/Process/Generalize (Reflect) Share:What did you do in this activity?How did you prepare to complete this activity?What was the importance of this activity?Process:What are some things to be careful of and discuss when completing this activity?What does the information communicate to the employer?Generalize:How will you use this information or these documents in the future?How will this activity help you in the future?

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Apply What are some other examples of personal information? (Birth date, where you go to school, grade in school, education status)What situations can you think of where it might be important to know or provide your personal information? (In case of fire, accident or other emergencies, to receive mail)?What is a good way to continue to add to the document you created today?

Supporting Projects/Events

Award & Recognition

ReferencesUK Cooperative Extension World of Work Book 3 page 14.- 1. See UK Cooperative Extension, World of Work, Book 3 (date), for instructional information on cover letters; “Build Your Future” National 4HCCS Curriculum

AuthorsDianna Reed, Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education, Johnson County; Charles E. Stamper, Ed.D., Extension Special Projects Coordinator 4-H Youth Development Education, Editor; Jessica Watkins, Administrative Assistant, Formatting

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Junior Mentor/Teen

Volunteering

Future Readiness

Communications

Civic Engagement

Extended Learning

Job Application Forms

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