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After having a discussion about skills they have already acquired in school, pupils imagine that they are leaving school to go look for a job. They discuss what kind of job they would look for, and what they would tell about themselves in an interview.

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careers, work

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careers, jobs, work, college and career readiness
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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8
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