Search for Jobs Online

In the previous videos, you brainstormed your interests, strengths, and experiences to help you look for jobs online.

In this video, you will use those lists as keywords in your job search.

To start, add a heading for your Job Search below your brainstorming lists.

Insert a table with four columns and five rows.

You will add the jobs you find online to the table to keep track of them.

In the first row, add column headers for: Job Title Description Related interest and experience And Notes Then, open a new tab in your browser and go to google.com.

In the search bar, type one of your interests from your list, plus the word “job.” If you’re looking for work during a specific timeframe, such as during the summer or holidays, include that in your search terms.

Or, if you’ve completed high school and want a full time job, you might search using terms like “entry level” or “high school graduate.” Use the filters to narrow your results.

If you’re only available after school and on weekends, specify “part time” jobs.

If you need a job within walking or biking distance, change the location to something close by.

High school students often work as cashiers, fast food workers, and babysitters, but there are many jobs you might be qualified for.

Consider the skills, strengths, and preferences you included in your lists.

While you may feel qualified to shelve books in a library, if you prefer to be outside, you might not be happy in that job.

Once you’ve found a job you’re interested in, add the job title to your table.

Copy and paste the job description, or write something yourself.

Then, add why you think it’s a good fit for you.

Write your interest, experience, or strength that relates to the job.

Next, add notes you might want to remember, like the location or pay rate.

Finally, copy the URL of the job posting.

Link the job title to the posting’s website so you can apply to the job later.

Find and add at least four jobs to your table.

If you find more jobs that you’d like to add, add more rows to your table.

Now, it’s your turn: Insert a table with four columns and five rows into your document, Add headers for job title, description, related interest, and notes, Search online for jobs that feature your interests and experiences, Add the jobs to your table and record the details, And link to the job description.