Extensions

In the main lesson, you created a list of your interests and experiences to prepare for a job search.

In this extension, you will imagine that you’ve applied for one of the positions you found and have been asked to interview for the position.

You will search for a list of possible interview questions and prepare answers.

Then, you will practice your interview with a friend or by yourself.

Practicing for a job interview ahead of time will help you feel more relaxed, prepared, and confident in your employment conversation, which may just help you get the job! To start, open your job search document from Google Drive.

Choose a job from your list and highlight it.

Insert a page break in your document.

A page break skips to a new page and helps you separate information in the same document.

Then, create a heading for interview questions.

Next, add a numbered list.

Type some questions in your document that an interviewer might ask, such as: Why do you want this job?

Why do you think you’d be good at this job?

And what skills do you have that would help you at this job?

To find more interview questions, search online.

Open a new tab in your browser and go to google.com.

Then, search for interview questions.

Use keywords that apply to your situation and the job you chose.

For example, an interviewer might ask a new high school graduate how their classes and clubs prepared them for the position.

They would probably ask a more seasoned worker about specific job experiences.

Add at least six possible interview questions to your list.

Type them in your document or copy and paste them from the websites you’ve found.

The questions should apply to the job you selected.

For example, you wouldn’t be asked about a company’s background if you’re applying to be a private tutor.

Next, practice your answers.

After the first question in your list, add a space to type your answer.

Change the color of the font so it stands out.

Finally, practice answering the questions out loud.

In an interview, you won’t have your list to read from.

If you can, ask a friend or family member to help you, or practice in front of a mirror.

Adjust your questions and answers for any real interview you’re asked to attend.

Good luck! Now, it’s your turn: Highlight a job in your search table to prepare interview questions for, Insert a page break, Add a heading for your interview, Search online for possible interview questions and add them to your document, And answer the questions in your document and practice them out loud.

In the main lesson, you brainstormed some jobs you might want based on your interests and experiences.

The jobs you found might be considered “entry level,” but there are probably similar jobs in that career field that you would be interested in pursuing as you gain more experience.

For example, if you listed “trying new foods” and “talking to people” as job interests, you may have searched for a position as a server in a restaurant.

If you want to pursue working in the restaurant industry, maybe you’d like to be a restaurant manager or chef one day.

In this extension, you will research more jobs in a field of your choice.

Then, you will research what trainings and certifications you could complete to work towards a different, long-term role.

You might be surprised what kinds of additional education is required — or unnecessary — to succeed in different careers.

To start, open Google Drive and find your job search document.

Then, choose a job in your job search table that you want to research as a long-term career.

Highlight it.

Then, insert a page break in your document.

A page break skips to a new page and helps you separate information in the same document.

Then, create a new heading for Career Research.

Add a new table to your document.

Add column headings for “career type,” “education or training required,” and “entry-level position.” Then, type the job interest in the first row.

Open a new tab in your browser and go to google.com.

Research the education or certification requirements for that job.

Look through your results for a reputable website with more information.

Websites ending in .org, .gov, and .edu are usually credible sources.

Or, search the internet for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Find any possible education or training requirements.

Certifications may differ depending on your city, state, or even the company you’re applying to work at, so be sure to check more than one website.

Add what you’ve found to your table.

Insert a link to your source so you can refer to it again later.

Continue filling out your table for at least one additional career path.

Now, it’s your turn: Insert a page break in your job search document, Insert a table with three rows and three columns, Label the columns, Search online for jobs in fields you’re interested in, And add the career names, education or training requirements, and entry level positions for at least two fields you’re interested in pursuing to your table.

When applying for a job, a scholarship, an internship, an apprenticeship, or college, you might be asked to show examples of your past work and experiences.

A collection of your previous work is called a portfolio.

A portfolio might include: Papers you’ve written, Photos of creative projects, Report cards or your high school transcript, Your resume, Or recommendation letters from teachers.

In this extension, you will create a portfolio in Google Drive to share with others, such as a potential manager or an admissions officer.

Portfolios can be a stack of printed materials, a personalized website, or a folder on your computer’s desktop.

But by creating a folder in Drive, you can access your portfolio at any time, from any device connected to the internet.

Plus, it’s easy to update when you have new materials to include.

To start, open a new tab in your browser and go to google.com.

Open Drive.

Then, create a new folder.

Name it.

Then, add files from your Google Drive to your new folder.

You may already have materials, such as a resume or cover letter saved to Drive.

You may also have documents stored on your personal computer.

You might also include: A paper you researched and wrote for school, A personal essay, A performance review, A recommendation letter, A cover letter, Photos of a school assignment, like a science fair project, Or anything else you’re proud of.

If you’re applying to a specific job, school, or program, include anything related to that application.

Make sure these documents are complete; don’t include rough drafts or irrelevant materials in a portfolio that other people will see.

Nice work! Now you have an organized portfolio to share when you need it.

When filling out an application online or sending an email, you can attach materials directly from your portfolio.

Or share your entire portfolio so someone can see your curated materials.

Open the folder’s share settings.

Add the name of the person you’d like to share your portfolio with.

This might be a potential employer, a college admissions officer, or a friend or family member.

Give that person viewing privileges only.

That way, they can not make changes to any of your projects without your permission.

Or, get a shareable link to your portfolio.

Include the link on your resume, your social media profile, or in your email signature.

Sharing your portfolio folder with others will allow them to access all of the documents inside the folder.

If you’re sharing your portfolio publicly, remove any personal details, like your address or phone number.

And make sure that all of the projects in the folder are complete and that you want to share them with others.

You might create a different portfolio for each type of job you’re applying for.

For example, you may want a job portfolio just for retail and service-industry jobs and another just for internships and office jobs.

Now, it’s your turn: Create a new folder in Drive and name it, Upload your files to the folder, And share it.