Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford
Online Job Applications Workshop
Availability. Employment history. Reference. With the lesson plan, scholars complete a vocabulary matching exercise to define words that are commonly associated with job applications. They also complete a job application crossword puzzle...
Curated OER
Job Applications and Interviews: Employment Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword puzzle activity, learners complete the crossword puzzle by solving the 12 clues at the bottom of the page. The theme of this puzzle is job applications and interviews.
University of North Carolina
Curricula Vitae (CVs) versus Resumes
The term curricula vitae might sound more sophisticated than the term resumes, but that doesn't mean it's the preferred document to send to potential employers. As explained in a handout on curricula vitae (CV) versus resumes, part of a...
Curated OER
Resume
In this resume activity, students choose the best words to fill in the blank for sentences in a resume. Students do this for 9 sentences.
Curated OER
Reading Retake Practice: Lego
In this worksheet about an article from The New Yorker magazine titled, "Lego" students read the article and then answer 7 comprehension questions.
Curated OER
Buggy Addition
In this addition and bugs instructional activity, students practice adding together certain types of bugs together and place their totals in the boxes provided. Students complete five addition math problems and then color the bugs on the...
Curated OER
ESL Vocabulary: Confusing Verbs
In this ESL "confusing" verbs learning exercise, middle schoolers use a drop down list to select the verb that correctly fills in a blank in a sentence, 7 sentences total.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resume Design
This guide outlines critical issues in designing your resume, including "the quadrant test" and information on layout, serif fonts, and sans-serif fonts. Also includes a PDF file as a sample.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Workplace Writers
Purdue University offers this great resource for students and teachers looking for sample cover letters.
Other
State of Michigan: Jobs
Michigan's Department of Civil Service has information on jobs, internships, resumes, and more.
Other
Mapping Your Future
This collection of valuable resources allows young people to explore their options for the future. Topics include how to apply for college and jobs, financial options for paying for college and how to apply your education to the career...