DuBois Area High School 

Junior Career Exploration Project for Economics and Finance 
Student Information:  
Name:  Weston Meredith  Grade:   11 
Teacher:  Mr. Burns  Course:  Ap us history 
 
Career Exploration Sessions and Assignments 
● Session 1​: CC Matchmaker (Questions 1-116) 
o Assignment 1: CC Matchmaker Reflection – ​5 Points 
● Session 2​: Resume Development Session and Job Shadow Requirements and Expectations 
o Assignment 2: Resume – ​25 Points 
o Assignment 3: Job Shadow Reflection and Form – ​25 Points 
● Session 3​: CC My Skills Assessment  
o Assignment 4: CC My Skills Assessment – ​5 Points 
● Session 4: ​Self-Marketing Package Development  
o Assignment 5: Cover Letter – ​20 Points 
o Assignment 6: Job Application Information Sheet – ​5 Points 
o Assignment 7: List of References – ​5 Points 
● Session 6:​ Career (Google) Portfolio Development and My Senior Year Plan and Beyond 
o Assignment 8: M
​ y Senior Year Plan – ​25 Points 
o Assignment 9: Google Portfolio – ​5 Points 
Total Points  120 Points  
 

Session 1: CC Matchmaker (Questions 1-116) 

Assignment 1: Career Cruising (CC) Matchmaker Reflection (5pts) 
Directions: ​After completing your Career Cruising Matchmaker Session​, ​complete a reflection entry in the space 
below. 
 
My top two jobs I was given were a tree harvester and a vending machine 
servicer. I was not thrilled with these options. I feel they would not fulfill my 
potential. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Session 2: ​Resume Development Session and Job Shadow Requirements and Expectations 
Assignment 2: Resume Development 
 

Directions: ​After completing your resume, save it as ​Grade 11 (Your Last Name) Resume​.  
 
Resume Rubric: 
● Format/Appearance – 5 pts 
● Organization – 5 pts 
● Content – 10 pts 
● Grammar – 5 pts  
LINK 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-X15184mnFjobwPnAgmKfnmA6X7b7gNPJ1RluKIHAo/edit?usp=s
haring 
 
 
Assignment 3: Job Shadow 
Type of Job Shadow You Completed:​ ​Check One 
  On-Site    Virtual 
 

Directions: ​After completing your job shadow (on-site or virtual), complete a reflection using the format 
below and submit a Job Shadow artifact.   
 

Job Shadow Essay Format (20 points)   

1. (2pts) Paragraph 1: Introduction (2 pts)   
a. Why did you choose this job shadow experience? 
b. What type of job shadow did you complete? On-site or Virtual? 
c. Where did the job shadow take place? 
d. Who was the job shadow with? 
2. (4 pts) Paragraph 2: Explanation of experiences  
a. (​On-Site​) What did you do during your on-site job shadow?  
b. (​Virtual​) What did they do during the virtual job shadow?  
3. (5 pts) Paragraph 3 for ​On-Site​: Supervisor Interview  
a. Using your responses from your Supervisor Interview found on the job shadow form, provide 
a summary of what you learned  
4. (5 pts) Paragraph 3 for ​Virtual​: Explanation of what you learned 
a. Provide a summary of what you learned watching the virtual job shadow 
5. (4pts) Paragraph 4: Conclusion 
a. How did this job shadow impact your career goals? Do you want to continue to pursue this 
career or do you want to pursue a different career? Why? What are your next steps? 
LINK 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJ4VKNsZ6aagS3Q8QSkAbLG8yXSuaoizTBl04wUDYVw/edit?usp=sh
aring 
 
Job Shadow Artifact (5 Points) 
1. On-Site – If you completed an On-Site Job Shadow, you must scan/photograph and upload your 
Job Shadow Form  
2. Virtual – If you completed a virtual Job Shadow, you must include a screenshot of your online Job 
Shadow Experience. 
 
 
 
Session 3: CC My Skills Assessment  
Assignment 4: Career Cruising (CC) My Skills Assessment Reflection 
Directions: ​After completing your Career Cruising My Skills Assessment Session​, ​complete a reflection entry in the 
space below. 
My skills assessment session revealed my skills and interests. These did not relate to 
the jobs that I would like to do.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Session 4: Self-Marketing Package Requirements 
Assignment 5: Cover Letter  
Overview: ​Your cover letter is a potential employer’s first impression of you and can be the most vital part of the 
application packet. A well written letter entices the employer to read your resume. The same can be said for a 
college or scholarship application that includes an introductory letter. It is important to highlight your skills, 
knowledge, and experience. These will indicate what you can contribute to the company or school. Effective cover 
letters must convey a sense of purpose and project enthusiasm. A “form” cover letter rarely does this. Researching 
the employer, college, or scholarship prior to writing the cover letter will give you the opportunity to effectively 
personalize your letter.  
 
Directions:​ Using the Courier Express, Indeed.com, or another job search resource, find a job that aligns with your 
career interests. After selecting a job, create a cover letter using the following format: 
● HEADING 
○ Your Mailing Address City, State Zip Code Today’s Date  
● INSIDE ADDRESS 
○ Employer’s Name Job Title Business Name Business Address City, State Zip Code 
● SALUTATION  
○ Dear (Mr./Mrs./Ms.) (Use the name of the person that will read the letter):  
● INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH 
○ Tell why you are writing. 
● 1ST MAIN PARAGRAPH 
○ Describe your qualifications. Sell your skills and knowledge. Tell why you are interested in the company 
or college. Point out any related experience you have.  
● 2ND MAIN PARAGRAPH  
○ Continue to describe qualifications. Highlight relevant training or classes that relate to the job or major 
for which you are applying.  
● CLOSING PARAGRAPH  
○ Close by thanking the reader and requesting an interview.  
● COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE  
○ Sincerely 
● SIGNATURE NAME  
● ENCLOSURE  
○ This indicates that you have enclosed other items (resume, transcripts, etc.) for the reader to see.  
 
Cover Letter Resources: 
● http://www.bths.edu/intern/DOCS/Preparing_a_Student_Cover_Letter.pdf  
● https://www.thebalancecareers.com/student-cover-letter-samples-2063664  
LINK 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rh65JtGdjcidLC6fN9r1so3YMQHdWEzCKdNTyzOL2sM/edit?usp=sharin
g 
 
 
Assignment 6: Job Application Reference Sheet  
Overview:​ ​When you complete a job application, regardless of whether it is a ​paper application​ or an ​online job 
application​, there is information you will need to provide in order to apply for the job, and be considered for the 
position. On your application, you will be asked to provide personal information, ​work history​, education, 
qualifications, and skills. A great way to simplify the process of completing job applications is to have a Job 
Application Information Sheet.   
 
Directions: ​Make a copy of the attached link and then complete. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wDICquwCYFSDx2tyvy5_Iajnks5U7G-fQMUxVPoo1ik/edit?usp=sharing  
LINK 
 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZO8t0GossHWMEvyk4WcQfzIj1WjqZGrI2ZW7_VGALk/edit?usp=sharing 
 
Assignment 7: List of References  
Overview: ​When you need to provide references to a potential employer, the best way to do it is to create a 
reference page you can share with them. A reference page is a list of your references. You don’t want to ​include 
the list on your resume​. Create a separate list you can upload with your job application, if it’s requested, or have one 
ready to print out so you can give it to the hiring manager at your interview.  
 
Directions: ​Make a copy of the attached link and then complete.  
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TrTvtREwWMfSvbAyF0YY65mVVtCf3ToXhOfStHD2lvQ/edit?usp=sharing  
 
LINK 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGiwcS1PXfFlCGcO-IdvDBNQJwvCUQAkgy5JUvx2IVU/edit?usp=sharing 
 

Session 5: Career (Google) Portfolio Development and My Senior Year Plan 

Assignment 8: My Senior Year Plan 
Directions:​ Using the feedback from your Career Cruising sessions, your experience participating in a virtual or on-site 
Job Shadow, and​ ​your scheduling meeting with your school counselor, write a reflection on your plan for your senior 
year plan. 
 
My Senior Year Reflection Format (20 points)   
1. (5pts) Paragraph 1: Introduction  
a. What are your current career interests? 
b. Does the feedback from your Career Cruising sessions align with your career interests? Why 
or Why not? 
c. How did your job shadow impact your career interests?   
2. (5 pts) Paragraph 2: Senior Courses   
a. What courses best align to your career choices?   
b. How will the courses that you selected help to prepare you for your career interests? 
3. (5 Pts) Paragraph 3: Conclusion 
a. What are some extracurricular activities, community service opportunities, and/or 
employment options that you could do to gain experiences or skills for your field/career of 
interest? (If you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching you could tutor, be a 
volunteer coach, be a volunteer Big Brother/Big Sister, babysit, volunteer at an elementary 
school, participate in Read Across America Day, etc) 
1: Currently I want to move out and start my life as soon as possible. 
a. My current career interests are to join the Air Force as an officer after college. 
b. The feedback from my Career Cruising does not even come slightly close to 
my interests.  
c. My job shadow did impact my career interests because I job shadowed a 
Colonel in the Air Force. 
2:  
 a. Weight Training best aligns to my career choices because I will need to be 
extremely fit. 
b. This course will help me prepare because I will be fit. 
3: 
a. Some activities I could do would be weight lifting, running and practice 
studying to prepare me for the field I want to go into. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment 9: Career Portfolio – 5pts 
Directions:  
1. Create a Career Portfolio Folder in your Google Drive. 
2. Create a Junior Career Folder in your Career Portfolio Folder 
3. Upload the following Items to your Junior Career Portfolio Folder: 
a. Social Studies Career Exploration Project Packet 
i. CC Matchmaker Reflection: ​Artifact 1 
ii. Self-Marketing Package 
1. Resume: ​Artifact 2 
2. Cover Letter: ​Artifact 3 
3. Job Application Information Sheet: ​Artifact 4 
4. List of References: ​Artifact 5 
iii. Job Shadow Reflection: ​Artifact 6A 
iv. Job Shadow Artifact: ​Artifact 6B 
v. CC My Skills Assessment Reflection: ​Artifact 7 
vi. My Senior Year Plan: ​Artifact 8