Prepare high school seniors for the job search process with a lesson that teaches them how to craft four different types of business letters: the cover letter, the informational interview request, a reference request, and a thank you letter.

Concepts

college admissions, college preparation, career goals, career planning, career readiness, business letters, essay writing, formal writing, letter writing

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Instructional Ideas

• Instructors should review the plan, handouts, online resources, and start-up video to prepare for the discussions
• Load the Job Central app on computers and help set up the accounts required for the lesson
• Consider conducting the lesson over fours days, one for each type of letter

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils must have computers with internet access
• Learners will create an account to use the My Stuff Job Central app
• Requires printed copies of multiple handouts
• Part of the Career & College Readiness series design for high school seniors

Pros

• Includes step-by-step directions for instructors to prepare for the lesson
• Templates for the various letter types are included

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.11-12.4 SL.11-12.4 L.11-12.1.a L.11-12.2.a L.11-12.3.a L.11-12.6