Lesson Plan

Job Match Quest

Students will explore job roles, craft a basic resume, and practice filling out a job application to build foundational career-readiness skills.

Early exposure to job research and application processes empowers students with ASD by boosting confidence, organization, and real-world employability skills.

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Time

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Materials

Prep

Review Materials & Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

5 minutes

Step 2

Researching Job Roles

10 minutes

Step 3

Crafting a Basic Resume

10 minutes

Step 4

Practicing Job Application

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Job Match Quest

Welcome students! Today we begin our Job Match Quest. Introduce yourself and share excitement about exploring careers together.

Today’s Objectives

Read aloud the objectives and relate each to why it matters. Ask: “Which skill sounds most useful for your future?”

Why Career Skills Matter

Explain how career skills build independence and confidence. Share a personal anecdote or example.

Researching Job Roles

Model using a projector to look up a simple job listing. Point out key parts: title, tasks, skills, salary.

Crafting Your Resume

Show a blank resume template. Guide students to fill contact info first, then education and skills.

Practicing a Job Application

Demonstrate filling out the sample job application form step-by-step, answering any questions.

Next Steps

Encourage students to keep practicing these steps at home or in future classes.

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Ace Your Application

Students will create a basic resume, practice answering common interview questions, and apply self-advocacy strategies to confidently present themselves in job applications.

Providing ASD-friendly, structured steps for job applications builds essential real-world skills, reduces anxiety, and empowers students to advocate for their strengths and needs.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review & Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Building Your Resume

10 minutes

Step 3

Interview Question Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Self-Advocacy Strategies

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Ace Your Application

Welcome students! Introduce the session: today you’ll learn how to craft a resume, practice interview questions, and use self-advocacy strategies to feel confident when applying for jobs.

Session Objectives

Read the objectives aloud. Ask: “Which of these skills do you think will help you most when you apply for a job?”

Building Your Resume

Display the [Resume Builder Worksheet](#resume-builder-worksheet-10th) on the screen. Walk through each section, modeling one example entry. Circulate to support wording and formatting.

Interview Practice Tips

Hand out the [Sample Interview Questions](#sample-interview-questions-10th). Read three questions aloud, then demonstrate a clear, concise answer. Pair students for role-play and circulate to offer feedback.

Self-Advocacy Strategies

Distribute the [Self-Advocacy Tips Guide](#self-advocacy-handout-10th). Highlight key strategies, then have volunteers practice asking for an accommodation or clarification.

Next Steps

Summarize: encourage students to save all materials, practice with family or mentors, and set a goal to apply to one job this week.

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