Job Search

by Diane Lindsey Reeves, Connie Hansen, Ruth Bennett (Illustrator)

Overview

Students learn more about how to conduct an effective job search. The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of communication skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable situation. Job Search invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534178847
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Bright Futures Press: Soft Skills Sleuths: Investigating Life Skills Success
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Soft Skills and Why Do I Need Them? 4

Chapter 1 Soft Skill #1: Curious 6

Chapter 2 Soft Skill #2: Self-Aware 12

Chapter 3 Soft Skill #3: Well-Groomed 18

Chapter 4 Soft Skill #4: Prepared 24

Job Search Quiz 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

About the Authors 32

About the Illustrator 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 4–7—Readers become detectives in this imaginative series. Each title examines four soft skills, including communication, critical thinking, and teamwork. Each skill is described in a short, one-page introduction followed by an illustrated scenario to investigate. For example, in a scene depicting a school dance, readers must find instances of people being courteous. Case notes, which follow the scenario, describe the good and bad behaviors that were present in the scene but do not highlight specific examples. Some of the behaviors will be difficult to distinguish, even with the visual and text clues. These books could be used for independent study or for class discussions. Back matter includes a quiz, a glossary, and an index. VERDICT This series packages lessons about soft skills as a very fun game. Recommended for classrooms.

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