Lesson 17: The Model Job Application
Directions: Download the worksheet below. Then, watch the two videos below. After you watch the videos, answer the questions in the Lesson 17 worksheet. Once you complete the worksheet, attach it to Lesson 17 on Schoology. Please note that some of the answers could also be below each video.
Please Note: The first video has a quiz about Social Security.
Please Note: The first video has a quiz about Social Security.
Video 1: Model Job Application
Question 2: Should you tweak your resume for every job that you apply for?
Yes — you should always tweak your resume for every job you apply for. Each employer values slightly different skills, experiences, and keywords, so customizing your resume helps you match what that specific company is looking for. Tailoring your resume shows that you took the time to understand the job description and align your qualifications with the employer’s needs. Even small changes—like adjusting your professional summary, highlighting the most relevant achievements, and reordering bullet points—can make a big difference in helping your application stand out and pass through applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Yes — you should always tweak your resume for every job you apply for. Each employer values slightly different skills, experiences, and keywords, so customizing your resume helps you match what that specific company is looking for. Tailoring your resume shows that you took the time to understand the job description and align your qualifications with the employer’s needs. Even small changes—like adjusting your professional summary, highlighting the most relevant achievements, and reordering bullet points—can make a big difference in helping your application stand out and pass through applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Question 3: Should you tweak your cover letter for every job that you apply for?
Yes — you should definitely tweak your cover letter for every job you apply for. A cover letter is your chance to speak directly to the employer and show why you’re the right fit for that specific role, company, and culture. Using a generic letter makes you seem uninterested, while customizing it shows effort and genuine enthusiasm. You can reference the company’s mission, highlight the experiences that best match the job description, and explain how your skills will help their team succeed. A personalized cover letter makes a stronger impression and increases your chances of getting an interview.
Yes — you should definitely tweak your cover letter for every job you apply for. A cover letter is your chance to speak directly to the employer and show why you’re the right fit for that specific role, company, and culture. Using a generic letter makes you seem uninterested, while customizing it shows effort and genuine enthusiasm. You can reference the company’s mission, highlight the experiences that best match the job description, and explain how your skills will help their team succeed. A personalized cover letter makes a stronger impression and increases your chances of getting an interview.
Question 8: Who can serve as a job reference for you?
A good job reference is someone who can speak positively about your skills, attitude, and work ethic based on their direct experience with you. This could include a former employer, supervisor, coworker, coach, teacher, or mentor—anyone who has seen your abilities in action and can vouch for your reliability and character. If you don’t have much work experience yet, teachers or community leaders who know your strengths and responsibility can serve as excellent references. The key is to choose people who will describe you as dependable, hardworking, and capable of doing a good job.
A good job reference is someone who can speak positively about your skills, attitude, and work ethic based on their direct experience with you. This could include a former employer, supervisor, coworker, coach, teacher, or mentor—anyone who has seen your abilities in action and can vouch for your reliability and character. If you don’t have much work experience yet, teachers or community leaders who know your strengths and responsibility can serve as excellent references. The key is to choose people who will describe you as dependable, hardworking, and capable of doing a good job.
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Please Note That Video 1 Has A Multiple Choice Schoology Quiz |
Video 2: Getting A Job As A Teenager
Directions (Continued): This video will help you fill out the second part of your worksheet.
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