INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO
In this activity, you will use create an Employment Portfolio. In your portfolio, you will research careers related
to BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY. You will also research colleges and institutions that offer degrees and
training in your career field. You will find actual current job listings in the career of your choice. You will create
a Job Cover letter of Application, Resume, and complete a sample Job Application.
As the saying goes,
If you choose a CAREER that you love, you will never WORK another day in your life.

Part I Business and Technology Careers:

1. Use Google, Bing, MSN, or other search engines to research careers related to digital technology. Choose 5
careers that interest you the most.
2. Record your answers under in the table below.
3. Some examples of digital technology careers are: IT, Chief Information Officer, Network Administrator, Software
Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator, Project Manager, Systems Administrator, Web Developer,
Web Designer, Games Programmer, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Webmaster, Software Architect,
Game Developer, Administrative Assistants, Office Managers, and MANY OTHERS.
4. Your project must be on careers in the Digital Technology Cluster. If they are NOT, then you will NOT receive any
credit.
Career Interest
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
*****For each Career Interest that you chose, complete the sections below. First use
http://www.careerinfonet.org/ to locate your information. You may also use the Internet to find the
information below. Use Google, Bing, MSN, or another search engine.
Career 1 (20 pts)
Title
Job Description (5 Tasks/Responsibilities):
Working Conditions (List 5 Conditions):
Earnings:
Salary/Hourly Wages:
Education:
Qualifications:
Elective Classes 9-12 (What classes can you take during High School to help you prepare for this career?)

Related Jobs (List 5):

Career 2 (20 pts)

Title
Job Description (5 Tasks/Responsibilities):
Working Conditions (List 5 Conditions):
Earnings:
Salary/Hourly Wages:
Education:
Qualifications:
Elective Classes 9-12 (What classes can you take during High School to help you prepare for this career?)
Related Jobs (List 5):
Career 3 (20 pts)
Title
Job Description (5 Tasks/Responsibilities):
Working Conditions (List 5 Conditions):
Earnings:
Salary/Hourly Wages:
Education:
Qualifications:
Elective Classes 9-12 (What classes can you take during High School to help you prepare for this career?)
Related Jobs (List 5):
Career 4 (20 pts)
Title
Job Description (5 Tasks/Responsibilities):

Working Conditions (List 5 Conditions):

Earnings:
Salary/Hourly Wages:
Education:
Qualifications:
Elective Classes 9-12 (What classes can you take during High School to help you prepare for this career?)
Related Jobs (List 5):
Career 5 (20 pts)
Title
Job Description (5 Tasks/Responsibilities):
Working Conditions (List 5 Conditions):
Earnings:
Salary/Hourly Wages:
Education:
Qualifications:
Elective Classes 9-12 (What classes can you take during High School to help you prepare for this career?)
Related Jobs (List 5):

Part II College Research:

You must provide the correct information. Do NOT use 3rd party sites. Visit the schools website for the most
accurate information.
Schools:
List TWO schools in GEORGIA that interest you.
School 1 Type:
School 1 Address:
Website:
Student to faculty ratio:
Visit the school website. List 5 facts about the school. (ex. Events, history, student life, tuition, etc.)
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School 2 Type:
School 2 Address:
Website:
Student to faculty ratio:
Visit the school website. List 5 facts about the school. (ex. Events, history, student life, tuition, etc.)
List TWO schools in a state other than Georgia that interest you.
State 1:
School 1 Type:
School 1 Address:
Website:
Student to faculty ratio:
Visit the school website. List 5 facts about the school. (ex. Events, history, student life, tuition, etc.)
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State 2:
School 2 Type:
School 2 Address:
Website:
Student to faculty ratio:
Visit the school website. List 5 facts about the school. (ex. Events, history, student life, tuition, etc.)

Part III College Choice Analysis:

Choose ONE College that you researched yesterday. Type 2 paragraphs below (5 sentences EACH)
about why you would want to attend this college. Include admissions requirements, tuition, program
offerings, student life, location etc.

Part IV Job Search:

Using the following websites or any OTHER site to find jobs:
www.ajcjobs.com
www.monster.com
www.careerbuilder.com
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com
www.snagajob.com
Depending on your career choice, you may have to do a Google search for your job choice.

Search for 3 jobs related to your top Business and Technology Career choice. Record the following
information for each job. You may want to search areas in which you are interested in living in once
youre done with your education.

Job Title 1
Duties/Tasks
Company
Location (City, State)
Salary (if listed)
Job Title 2
Duties/Tasks
Company
Location (City, State)
Salary (if listed)
Job Title 3
Duties/Tasks
Company
Location (City, State)
Salary (if listed)

Part V: Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Choose ONE of the Jobs that you found related to your career. You will type ONE Cover Letter
as if you were going to apply for the job. Below is the format. You may want to do a rough draft
on notebook paper before typing it into this document. Replace the template information with
YOUR information.
PROOFREAD your Letters.
Name
Your Present Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date of Letter
Name of Company Contact (if provided)
Company Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr. or Ms. (Company Contact) OR To Whom it May Concern:
1st Paragraph : Tell why you are writing; name the position, field, or general career area about which you are asking. Tell
how you heard of the opening or organization.
2nd Paragraph : Mention one or two of your qualifications you think would be of greatest interest to the organization,
slanting your remarks to their point of view. Tell why you are particularly interested in the employer, location, or type of
work. If you have had related experience or specialized training, be sure to point it out. Refer the reader to the enclosed
application form, resume or the fact that the XYZ Career Placement Office has or will send full credentials to provide
additional information concerning your background and interests.
3rd Paragraph : Close by making a request for an opportunity to visit the employer. Indicate that you will follow up with a
phone call about the possibility of a meeting. If, instead of wanting an interview, your request is for further information
concerning the opening, it would be polite to enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Make sure your closing is not
vague, but makes a specific action from the reader likely.
Sincerely,

Type Your Name

Part VI Resume:
You will need a resume in order to apply for the job. Below is the format. Replace the template information with YOUR information.
Sample Resume - High School

FirstName LastName
6 Pine Street, Arlington, VA 12333
home: 555.555.5555
cell: 566.486.2222
email: phjones@vacapp.com
Education
Arlington High School, Arlington, Virginia
2002 2006
Experience
Sales Associate, The Retail Store
June 2005 Present
Maintain and restock inventory.
Provide customer service.
Operate computerized cash register system.
Child Care
2002 - Present
Provide child care for several families after school, weekends and during school vacations.
Achievements
National Honor Society: 2004, 2005, 2006
Academic Honor Roll: 2002 - 2006
Volunteer Experience
Big Brother / Big Sisters
Arlington Literacy Program
Run for Life
Interests / Activities
Member of Arlington High School Tennis Team
Girl Scout
Piano
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet

Part VII Job Application:

Sample Job
JOB APPLICATION
Please complete this accurately, giving as many details as possible of your skills and experience relating to this job application.
Please type directly in this form.
GUIDELINES

Applicants will be treated in the same way whether they are external or internal candidates. Internal candidates should advise their
manager that they have applied for another position.
POSITION APPLIED FOR:

Job title:
1.

APPLICANTS DETAILS

Title:

Last Name:

Home address:

POST CODE:
Contact Information

Home:
Work

Mobile (where possible):

email address:
Do you hold a current driving licence?
Is there anything concerning your medical history
or state of health that is relevant to your
application?
Are there any restrictions regarding your
employment?
e.g do you require a Work Permit?
How much notice do you need to give to your current employer?

First name:

2.

Employment record

Please start with your most recent employment. Briefly describe the main duties and responsibilities of your post. If you wish to
expand on specific areas of responsibility, please do so in Section 5: Experience /skills.
1. Current/most recent employer/organization

Name:
Address:
Job Title:

From:

To:

From:

To:

From:

To:

From:

To:

Brief description of duties:

Reason for leaving/changing:
2. Employer/organization

Name:
Address:
Job Title:
Brief description of duties:
Reason for leaving/changing:
3. Employer/organization

Name:
Address:
Job Title:
Brief description of duties:
Reason for leaving/changing:
4. Employer/organization

Name:
Address:
Job Title:
Brief description of duties:
Reason for leaving/changing:

3.

EDUCATION

Please tell us about your education and any qualifications which you feel are relevant to the post. Include relevant courses which
you are currently undertaking. Please start with the most recent.
Name of School

4.

Subjects studied

Expected
Graduation Date

Diploma
received?

TRAINING

Please list any training you have received or courses which did not lead to a qualification but which you feel are relevant to the
advertised post.
Training Courses

Date (Mo/Yr)

5.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

This section is for you to give specific information in support of your application.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification carefully, consider to what extent you have gained the skills and experience
necessary for the post. Your experience need not have been gained in paid employment and may include special interests relevant to
the post. It is important that you provide evidence of your achievements by giving examples to support your application. You may wish
to use the headings in the person specification in order to set the information out clearly. Type your response in box below.

6.

REFERENCES

Please give name, address and position/occupation of two referees. One must be your present or most recent employer. References
will only be taken up for the successful candidate. Testimonials or references from friends and relatives are not acceptable.
1. Name:
Position:
Organization:
Address:
Tel:
2. Name:
Position:
Organization:
Address:
Tel:
7.

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

Do you have any criminal convictions (not including minor traffic violations-speeding, etc.)?
If Yes please give details on a separate sheet, this should exclude any spent convictions under Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders
Act 1974.
8.

DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE

The information supplied in this application form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
........................................................................................................................................
Signed

........................................................
Date

By signing and returning this application form you consent to LHS School Store using and keeping information about you provided by
you or third parties such as referees relating to your application or future employment. This information will be used solely in the
recruitment process and will be retained for six months from the date on which you are informed whether you have been invited to
interview, or six months from the date of interview. Such information may include details relating to ethnic monitoring and disability:
these will be used solely for internal monitoring and will not be disclosed to any third party. Thank you for completing the form.