WO.1 Find a Job Online

Employment search skills: resume, job search, & applying

In My Life

I can navigate to an employer's website and complete an online job application.

In My Work

I can use my state's job search sites or other job listing sites to search for jobs for which I'm qualified.

In My Education

I can work with my school's College and Career Navigator to prepare a digital resume that can be uploaded when applying online.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can monitor my state's online educator employment system to learn about vacancies in my area.

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Indeed: Exploring Salaries

GCFLearnFree.org

In this lesson, you'll learn how to use online salary tools to research the earnings of people in similar jobs, locations, and companies.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/exploring-salaries/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Indeed: Company Reviews

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about the pay, culture, and overall experience working at different companies.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/company-reviews/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Indeed: Creating Your Indeed Resume

GCFLearnFree.org

In this lesson, you'll learn how to create an Indeed resume that will get noticed by potential employers.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • IS.4 Self-assess Your Skills
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/creating-your-indeed-resume/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Indeed: Getting Started with Indeed

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to create an account and search for jobs in Indeed.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Indeed: Taking Assessments

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to find and take an assessment on Indeed.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • IS.4 Self-assess Your Skills
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/taking-assessments/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Indeed: Searching and Applying for Jobs

GCFLearnFree.org

In this lesson, you'll learn the basics of searching and applying for jobs with Indeed.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/searching-and-applying-for-jobs/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Indeed Tutorial

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to create a resume, search for jobs, explore salaries, and more with the Indeed job platform.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • WO.9 Manage Professional Networks
  • IS.4 Self-assess Your Skills
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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How to Fill Out a Job Application (Spanish)

User-submitted

Learn how to fill out an online job application. Evaluate websites for security and reliability, complete an online form, and remove private personal information from any share device or internet browser.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • Video
  • Lesson
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
https://www.adultedmed.com/workforcetechnology
https://youtu.be/aqmHA3DbvKc
https://www.adultedmed.com/jobapplication
TCALL
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Career Search Skills

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

Test your ability to use technology to conduct career searches.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=21
Literacy Minnesota
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Eight tips to Google like a pro

News Literacy Project

Discover eight tips to help improve job search results.

  • Article
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://newslit.org/educators/resources/eight-tips-to-google-like-a-pro/
The News Literacy Project
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Search for a Part-Time or Summer Job

Applied Digital Skills

Learn strategies for finding a part-time or full-time job online.

  • Project
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/middle-and-high-school/en/search-for-a-part-time-or-summer-job/overview.html
Google for Education
CC-BY-SA
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Create a Resume in Google Docs

Applied Digital Skills

Learn how to use Google Docs to design, write, and format a professional resume that stands out.

  • Project
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/middle-and-high-school/en/create-a-resume-in-google-docs/overview.html
Google for Education
CC-BY-SA