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Understanding Job Posting: Data Analysis

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  • Price per ClassroomFREE
  • Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Topics Career Planning
  • Duration 15 Minutes
  • Auto Scored? Yes
  • Teacher Evaluation Needed? No

Activity Description

In this worksheet, students will be provided with a sample job posting to read and understand. By examining the details of the job posting, students will answer a series of questions designed to help them comprehend the key components of a job listing, including job title, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions. This activity aims to enhance students' ability to interpret job postings and prepare effectively for job applications.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Job Posting Comprehension: Students will gain the ability to read and understand job postings effectively.
  • Detail Analysis Skills: Students will develop skills in analyzing and identifying key information in job listings.
  • Preparation for Job Applications: This worksheet will help students prepare for job applications by understanding what employers are looking for and how to present themselves effectively.


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Learning Objective

The learning objective of this worksheet activity is for students to read and analyze a sample job posting, then answer related questions. This activity aims to enhance students' ability to interpret job descriptions, understand the requirements and responsibilities associated with various positions, and apply this understanding to identify suitable job opportunities. By engaging with real-world job postings, students will develop their critical reading and comprehension skills, as well as their ability to evaluate and match job opportunities with their qualifications and career goals.

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National Standards in Personal Financial Education

Earning Income 4-1 -
Earning Income

Students will know that people have different job choices depending on their knowledge, skills, interests, and experience. Students will use this knowledge to 4-1a List different types of jobs, 4-1b Discuss the types of knowledge, skills, interests, and experience required for different types of jobs.

Earning Income 12-1 -
Earning Income

Students will know that Compensation for a job or career can be in the form of wages, salaries, commissions, tips, or bonuses, and may also include contributions to employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement savings plans, and education reimbursement programs .. Students will use this knowledge to 12-1a . Research potential income and employee benefit packages that are likely to be offered to new employees by various companies, government agencies, or not-for- profit organizations . 12-1b . Explain why people should evaluate employee benefits in addition to wages and salaries when choosing between job and career opportunities . 12-1c . Differentiate between contributory and non-contributory employee benefits . 12-1d . Examine the benefits of participating in employer- sponsored retirement savings plans and healthcare savings plans .

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  • Price per ClassroomFREE
  • Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Topics Career Planning
  • Duration 15 Minutes
  • Auto Scored? Yes
  • Teacher Evaluation Needed? No

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