Career Unit

ACTIVITIES

• INTERACTIVE: Can You Make it as an Uber Driver?
• ECON: Help Wanted
• MOVE: Career Kick-Off
• ANALYZE: A High School Resume and Cover Letter
• MOVE: Career Comparison
• PROJECT: Who Aced the Interview Challenge?
• INTERACTIVE: Which Jobs Align with My Interests?
• COMPARE: Choosing Between Job Offers
• CREATE: A LinkedIn Profile
• CREATE: A Practice Job Application
• CREATE: A Resume and Cover Letter
• SOFT SKILLS: Accepting Criticism
• SOFT SKILLS: Conflict Resolution
• SOFT SKILLS: Self-Confidence
• SOFT SKILLS: Positive Attitude
• SOFT SKILLS: Good Communication
• SOFT SKILLS: Flexibility
• PROJECT: Create a Career Portfolio
• ROLEPLAY: Workplace Ethics
• MOVE: Types of Employment
• PROJECT: First Week on the Job Means Paperwork
• FINE PRINT: Job Posting
• INTERACTIVE: What is the Most Common Job in Each State?
• FINE PRINT: Pay Stub
• PROJECT: You Decide: Who Gets the Job?
• PROJECT: How Can I Get to My Dream Job?
• ECON: Scarcity, College, and Income

CASE STUDIES

FINCAP FRIDAYS

• Getting Paid or Getting Played?
• Summer Jobs
• Impress for Success
• Education Can Save Jobs
• All the Business Ladies
• The Creator Economy
• Level Up Your LinkedIn
• Women of the S&P
• Minimum Wage is All the Rage
• The Great Resignation
• Done Before Day One
• Driving Up Demand
• Teen Work Makes the Dream Work
• Perks of Teens at Work
• Teenagers Stash Summer Cash

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY

• How much revenue do college sports generate for athletic departments each year?
• What percent of high school students are interested in pursuing a career in a trade?
• How much can a creator on TikTok make if their video receives 1 million views?
• What is the #1 career that high schoolers are most interested in pursuing?
• What are your odds of getting at least one job interview if you submit 1-10 applications?
• What is the average amount of time between a job interview and receiving an offer?
• What percentage of college graduates work in their field of study?
• What percent of people age 65 and older are still working?
• What 3 jobs are projected to be the fastest growing over the next decade?
• A YouTuber with over 1.4 million views a month can expect to earn about _____________ in monthly income.
• How much can a creator on TikTok make if their video receives 1 million views?
• What state has the highest minimum wage? lowest minimum wage?
• Can you name one of the top 10 best employers for women?
• What occupations are predicted to have the most new jobs in the next decade?
• What is the median American income?
• Can you name one of the two richest billionaires in sports?
• What percentage of workers, whose jobs don’t require being in an office, are working from home all or most of the time?
• What percent of 16-19 year olds had a summer job in 2023?
• What percent of people age 65-74 are still working?
• Which summer job has higher average pay: babysitter, lifeguard or landscaper?
• What percent of Gen Z report having a "side hustle" (a.k.a. participate in the gig economy)?
• What's the #1 predictor of career success?
• What percent of companies say soft skills matter as much or more than hard skills in hiring?
• What are the 5 industries with the largest employment?
• What percent of employers use LinkedIn when evaluating a candidate for a job?
• What percent of U.S. workers engage in gig, freelance, or temporary work?

DATA CRUNCH + MATH

• DATA CRUNCH: What Job Characteristics Matter Most to College Grads?
• DATA CRUNCH: Where Are Teens and Young Adults Working?
• DATA CRUNCH: What’s The Relationship Between Education and Unemployment?
• DATA CRUNCH: Which Careers Are the Biggest Gamble?
• DATA CRUNCH: Which Careers Are Growing Fastest?
• DATA CRUNCH: Which Benefits Are Most Valued By Job Seekers?
• DATA CRUNCH: How Have Real Wages Changed Over Time?