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Take this Job and Love It!

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High schoolers need to be prepared to enter the job market during or after high school. Here are six preparational activities geared at getting those kids ready to enter the job market. They conduct research on various jobs, learn about choosing an employer, practice writing a resume and cover letter, and conduct mock interviews. A practical, applicable, and purposeful lesson.

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resumes, career planning, career readiness, careers, interviewing

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career exploration, career readiness, job interview, jobs, resume writing, job market, researching jobs, choosing a job, english language arts
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10th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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