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Lesson Plan Template
Background on Lesson
Context: What kind of teaching situation/school setting is the lesson based on?
Young adult learners who are embarking on careers or trying to determine what job or career most appeals
to them.
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Learner Needs: What do the learners need/want to learn?
Students are interested in getting better jobs, many in their home countries.
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Objectives/Aims: What will your students know or be able to do as a result of this lesson?
1) Students will be able to apply a scanning technique to quickly read through job advertisements.
2) Students will use the likes and dislikes they identified last week to scan job advertisements that match
their interests.
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Assumptions: What are you assuming in terms of student background knowledge?
Students identified as beginner English students, but they all function at an intermediate level or above. I am
assuming that most of them have done some job hunting and reading of job ads.
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Language Analysis: What new grammar and vocabulary will this lesson target?
Reading Skill: Scanning
Vocabulary: Vocab and acronyms specific to job ads and searches
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Anticipated Problems and Solutions: What could go wrong? What backup plans do you have?
I am pairing students so that those that I have identified as having weaker skills are paired with students
who can provide some support. I have an extra time speaking activity at the end and I can cut either activity
3 or 4 if time is running short.
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Materials: What materials will you use? How will you adapt them?
I will have a variety of real and teacher prepared job advertisements, handouts, game cards and instructions.
See attached.
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Timing/Sequencing: How much time will you need?
55-60 minutes. I anticipate some interruptions from late students and I would like to end by 1:57/1:58 so
that Ozlem has enough time to transition and all that transition time does not have to come out of her hour.
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Assessment: How will you measure what your students can do?
Students will circle job ads that interest them based on the likes and dislikes they identified last week and
circle the key words that they find in the ads. If there is enough time, students will discuss the jobs they
highlighted and why.
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Reflection: What worked well in this lesson? What should I improve upon next time?
Overall, I felt this lesson went well. It flowed well and built up from activity to activity. For the most part
students were engaged and seemed to enjoy the variety of ways we worked on the scanning skill. I felt like I
was able to continually provide connections back to that day’s objective as well as to other lessons. The predesignation of groups did not work out as well as I had hoped, partially due to the fact that so many students
arrive late. As a result, some groups were weaker and had more trouble with the activities while others
finished early and were slightly bored. I made a note to think of activities and other things to do when this
happens so that these faster groups do not distract those that are still working. I should have had a bit more
time for assessment. Mostly, the areas I felt I needed to improve on were related to classroom management.
Lesson Plan Template
Objective: 1) Students will be able to apply a scanning technique to quickly read through job advertisements.
2) Students will use the likes and dislikes they identified last week to scan job advertisements that match
their interests.
Stage
Procedure
Materials
Time
Warm up
Activity 1
Discuss objective and activate schema by asking
STS about their jobs and how they found them.
Set Up: Review my job advertisement. Highlight
Key Words. Fill in organizer (on board)
Projector, Board
5min
Handout 1
5min
Projector (scanning tips),
Board, List of pre-designated
pairs
10min
Pair Activity- Hand out a job advertisement and ask
the STS to quickly identify the important
things/words/numbers that they see.
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Follow up to pair activity- Ask pairs to report the
items they identified.
- Did they read every word in the ad to find
these things?
- Did they have to understand every word to
understand the ad?
Explanation- this is scanning (PROJECT scanning
tips)
Pre-teach typical vocab, including acronyms
Job Ad Bingo- STS will play a bingo game with the
attached game board picking out key words that I
provide in question format.
Group activity- STS will be given a profile of a job
seeker and a sheet of job advertisements. They will
scan the ads to find a job suitable to the
hypothetical seeker. They will then tell the other
members of their group about their hypothetical
person, the job they found for them and why they
picked that job.
Use likes & dislikes you identified last week to
develop keywords to use when scanning job ads
for yourself.
Bingo board (attached), Bingo 10min
questions Projector,
Instructions (PROJECTED)
Job seeker profiles, Job ad
10min
listings, Projector,
Instructions, Organizer
Return worksheets from last
week, Projector, Instructions,
Handout 2
Model Activity.
Assessment
Activity 6
Wrap up
Keyword lists- STS will develop a list of keywords
they would look for in a job advertisement based
on the likes and dislikes they identified last week.
STS will scan a page of job ads and circle the ads
they are interested in and any key words they find
in the advertisement.
STS will discuss with a partner which jobs
interested them and why. (Can be eliminated if
short on time.)
Thank students for attendance and participation.
Remind them we will see them next week.
Handout 2
Handout 2
5min
Sunny-Side Up!
Free Style-English Immersion Preschool
California native, Stanford grad seeks young female preschool/elementary immersion English teacher. Should be outgoing and able to connect well with children on a deep level.
*Qualifications: BA/BS. Experience with 2 to 5 year olds as well as elementary aged kids preferred; experience in
managing large groups a plus. One year commitment or more necessary. Japanese language ability a plus. Should
also have a deep desire to cook and inherent cooking skills.
Looking for energetic, independent, kind & diplomatic individuals. Experience in day care and/or elementary school, as
well as summer camps preferred. Experience in alternative education a plus! Restaurant experience also a boon.
*Salary: Y=230,000~Y=250,000/month (two hundred thirty to two hundred fifty thousand yen per month depending on
experience and ability).
*Start Date: January 2015, but currently flexible on start date.
*35 hours per week: Flexible schedule involving various hours in all programs.
*Nuts & Bolts: Visa Sponsorship; apartment key money paid; personal assistance as needed.
*Sick Leave: 5 days per year.
*Vacation: All national holidays paid, as well as three weeks paid vacation. (at Winter, Spring, or July breaks). There is
a possibility of taking extra unpaid leave during some of the spring/summer/winter vacation times.
*Staff: Currently we have 2 Full-time Teachers + 1 Director.
Location:
Fulltime or
Part-Time (circle one)
Education
requirements:
Skill
requirements:
Responsibilities/
Duties:
Application
deadline:
Other:
Instructions:
•
•
•
•
Work with a partner.
Scan the job ad quickly.
Identify the Key Words (job title, location, part time/full time, education…).
Circle these words.
Kid's Campus in Dunkirk, Maryland
seeks a full time preschool teacher. At
least one year experience is preferred,
but not required. A high school diploma
or equivalent is required.
Accredited early learning center looking for
Preschool/Infant Toddler Teacher. Will train and
reimburse for some college level coursework. Must
be team-work oriented and love children. Provide
care and ensure health & safety for
children. Educate children through center's
curriculum. General cleaning duties and ability to
change diapers. Position requires some physical
labor including ability to pick up children of 30lbs. All
candidates will be background checked. Company
pays for background checks. Generous paid leave
benefit available to full time employees.
Location:
Fulltime or
Part-Time (circle one)
Education
requirements:
Skill
requirements:
Responsibilities/
Duties:
Application
deadline:
Other:
Job Ad
BINGO
Experienced Secretary
Part time secretary required
for
Real Estate office.
You will be required to work a
16 hour week and must be
well-presented, well-spoken
and young at heart.
Please call 571-638-1010
Handyman / painter required
for part-time work in
Tenleytown, must be
experienced.
202-867-9362
Looking to hire a qualified
Chef to join our growing
burger concept company.
Cleanliness, efficiency, and
knife skills are all a must.
PLEASE NO CORPORATE
COOKS OR JOB HOPPERS
Tom/Patrick 571-763-7332
Au pair, female, n/s, over 20,
good English, to look after
2 children, aged 3 & 5, baby
due soon, plus dog & cat, light
House work, own room, TV,
phone & shower, over 40
hours per week, refs,
$200/wk.
0181-772 7584 North
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
with interest in popular
music/culture/the arts, for
office based & general work,
must be a graduate with longterm availability.
VIDEO & MUSIC COMPANY;
47 Holbridge Road, 5 minutes
from Dupont Circle, telephone
first 202-828 3537.
Hiring afternoon delivery
drivers for a young and
thriving DC based food startup. Requirements: must have
a reliable and insured vehicle
with a valid driver's license,
must be available between the
hours of 12-6pm on MondayThursday. P/T $16-$20/hr
Call 703-555-1212
Extras wanted nationwide
for TV/film work, regardless of
measurements, age or looks,
earn $100 and $250 per day
part/full time, no experience
or training required,
newcomers welcome. Send
SAE for free details to NEW TV
ENTERPRISES,
37 S. Van Dorn St., Ste 8
Alexandria, VA
Urban Adventures is looking
for an experienced IT assistant
with demonstrated experience
in help desk support and day
to day administration of
network and system
resources. Requirements
include: 2/4 year degree in
Information Systems
Technology.
Benefits: Health, dental paid
vacation and sick leave.
Office person
full / part time,
young & enthusiastic, for
small, busy property company,
Rosslyn area, needs some
computer skills, good
telephone manner, smart
appearance, flexible hours.
571-276 4220
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
hi fi enthusiast, required for
repair and/or shop work.
VIDEO & MUSIC COMPANY;
47 Holbridge
Road, 5 minutes from Dupont
Circle, telephone first
202-828-3537.
Work in Germany! Long term
high hourly rate contracts
available, we require
experienced bricklayers,
painters, carpenters,
scaffolders & laborers.
Tel. +49 481435281 /
fax +49 481435281
Barista
Peet’s Coffee & Tea-Arlington
Looking for people with a
passion for coffee and tea who
like a fast-paced and fun place
to work. Insurance benefits
and generous employee
discount
Added to and adapted from: Langenscheidt ELT GmbH, München (10/2006)
BINGO Questions
1. Find two jobs that are for the same company
2. Find an ad for a part time job
3. Find a job in a Real Estate office
4. Find a job working overseas.
5. Find a job with health and dental benefits.
6. Find a job doing TV/Film work
7. Find a job at a coffee shop
8. Find a job for a handyman/painter
9. Find a job for someone who likes to cook.
10. Find a job for a Management Assistant.
11. Find an office job.
12. Find a job for someone who likes to work with children.
Instructions:
 Read the description of the person who is looking for a job
 Scan the Job Ads
 Circle key words from the person’s description in the ads.
 Choose the job ad that best suits the person
 Tell your group which job you chose and why
Job Seeker:
Patricia is 49 years old. She likes working with numbers. She has 10 years of experience in retail and 5 years
of experience as a bookkeeper. She needs a job with flexible hours.
Job Ads:
Position: Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper Job Purpose: Maintains records of financial
transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions.
Bookkeeper Job Duties:
 Develops system to account for financial transactions by
establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping
policies and procedures.
 Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance;
reconciling entries.
 Maintains historical records by filing documents.
 Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing account information and trends.
 Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements
by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to
requirements; filing reports; advising management on
needed actions.
 Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Data Entry Skills, Accounting, Attention
to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness
Requirements: 4 years of bookkeeping experience
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: Flexible; may include nights and weekends.
Position Title: Construction Engineer
Application Deadline: 07/09/2015
Salary: $53,534 - $78,616
Locations: MANY vacancies Throughout the World
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen, between 20-59 years old,
available for worldwide service, able to obtain a Top Secret
Security Clearance.
Education: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in
Engineering in Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Specialized experience should show that
applicants have an in-depth knowledge of their field and can
be expected to perform engineering or architectural duties
related to construction at Department of State projects
worldwide. Specialized experience must have been obtained
through assignments to field sites on vertical construction
projects.
Job Title: Entry Level Automobile Mechanic
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Purpose: Maintains
service operations by inspecting and maintaining vehicles.
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Duties:
 Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and
testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such
as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and
changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
 Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to
operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing
engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical
systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components;
repairing body damage.
 Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives;
adjusting controls and systems.
 Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing
engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Skills/Qualifications: Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability,
Persistence, Time Management, Attendance, Independence,
Safety Management, Problem Solving
Requirements: 2 years of experience or vocational degree
Wage: $15-$18/hr
Job Title: Information Technology Manager
Job Responsibilities: Maintains information technology
strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing
technological strategic solutions.
Information Technology Manager Job Duties:
 Accomplishes information technology staff results by
communicating job expectations;
 Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and
training employees;
 Completes projects by coordinating resources and
timetables with user departments and data center.
 Recommends information technology strategies, policies,
and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes;
identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating
requirements.
Information Technology Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Management, Analyzing Information, Staffing,
Problem Solving, Data Center Management, Developing
Budgets
Requirements: 3 years IT experience or 1 year of experience
and a degree in the IT field.
Instructions:
 Read the description of the person who is looking for a job
 Scan the Job Ads
 Circle key words from the person’s description in the ads.
 Choose the job ad that best suits the person
 Tell your group which job you chose and why
Job Seeker:
Carlos is 27 years old. He likes working with his hands and taking things apart and putting them back
together again. He has a 2 year degree from a community college in car maintenance and repair and is
looking for an entry level job.
Job Ads:
Position: Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper Job Purpose: Maintains records of financial
transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions.
Bookkeeper Job Duties:
 Develops system to account for financial transactions by
establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping
policies and procedures.
 Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance;
reconciling entries.
 Maintains historical records by filing documents.
 Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing account information and trends.
 Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements
by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to
requirements; filing reports; advising management on
needed actions.
 Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Data Entry Skills, Accounting, Attention
to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness
Requirements: 4 years of bookkeeping experience
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: Flexible; may include nights and weekends.
Position Title: Construction Engineer
Application Deadline: 07/09/2015
Salary: $53,534 - $78,616
Locations: MANY vacancies Throughout the World
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen, between 20-59 years old,
available for worldwide service, able to obtain a Top Secret
Security Clearance.
Education: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in
Engineering in Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Specialized experience should show that
applicants have an in-depth knowledge of their field and can
be expected to perform engineering or architectural duties
related to construction at Department of State projects
worldwide. Specialized experience must have been obtained
through assignments to field sites on vertical construction
projects.
Job Title: Entry Level Automobile Mechanic
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Purpose: Maintains
service operations by inspecting and maintaining vehicles.
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Duties:
 Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and
testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such
as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and
changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
 Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to
operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing
engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical
systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components;
repairing body damage.
 Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives;
adjusting controls and systems.
 Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing
engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Skills/Qualifications: Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability,
Persistence, Time Management, Attendance, Independence,
Safety Management, Problem Solving
Requirements: 2 years of experience or vocational degree
Wage: $15-$18/hr
Job Title: Information Technology Manager
Job Responsibilities: Maintains information technology
strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing
technological strategic solutions.
Information Technology Manager Job Duties:
 Accomplishes information technology staff results by
communicating job expectations;
 Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and
training employees;
 Completes projects by coordinating resources and
timetables with user departments and data center.
 Recommends information technology strategies, policies,
and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes;
identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating
requirements.
Information Technology Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Management, Analyzing Information, Staffing,
Problem Solving, Data Center Management, Developing
Budgets
Requirements: 3 years IT experience or 1 year of experience
and a degree in the IT field.
Instructions:
 Read the description of the person who is looking for a job
 Scan the Job Ads
 Circle key words from the person’s description in the ads.
 Choose the job ad that best suits the person
 Tell your group which job you chose and why
Job Seeker:
Carmen is 36years old. She has a 4 year B.S. degree in structural engineering and 7 years of experience in a
private engineering firm. She wants a job that pays at least $50,000 per year.
Job Ads:
Position: Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper Job Purpose: Maintains records of financial
transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions.
Bookkeeper Job Duties:
 Develops system to account for financial transactions by
establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping
policies and procedures.
 Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance;
reconciling entries.
 Maintains historical records by filing documents.
 Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing account information and trends.
 Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements
by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to
requirements; filing reports; advising management on
needed actions.
 Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Data Entry Skills, Accounting, Attention
to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness
Requirements: 4 years of bookkeeping experience
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: Flexible; may include nights and weekends.
Position Title: Construction Engineer
Application Deadline: 07/09/2015
Salary: $53,534 - $78,616
Locations: MANY vacancies Throughout the World
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen, between 20-59 years old,
available for worldwide service, able to obtain a Top Secret
Security Clearance.
Education: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in
Engineering in Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Specialized experience should show that
applicants have an in-depth knowledge of their field and can
be expected to perform engineering or architectural duties
related to construction at Department of State projects
worldwide. Specialized experience must have been obtained
through assignments to field sites on vertical construction
projects.
Job Title: Entry Level Automobile Mechanic
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Purpose: Maintains
service operations by inspecting and maintaining vehicles.
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Duties:
 Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and
testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such
as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and
changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
 Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to
operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing
engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical
systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components;
repairing body damage.
 Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives;
adjusting controls and systems.
 Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing
engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Skills/Qualifications: Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability,
Persistence, Time Management, Attendance, Independence,
Safety Management, Problem Solving
Requirements: 2 years of experience or vocational degree
Wage: $15-$18/hr
Job Title: Information Technology Manager
Job Responsibilities: Maintains information technology
strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing
technological strategic solutions.
Information Technology Manager Job Duties:
 Accomplishes information technology staff results by
communicating job expectations;
 Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and
training employees;
 Completes projects by coordinating resources and
timetables with user departments and data center.
 Recommends information technology strategies, policies,
and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes;
identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating
requirements.
Information Technology Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Management, Analyzing Information, Staffing,
Problem Solving, Data Center Management, Developing
Budgets
Requirements: 3 years IT experience or 1 year of experience
and a degree in the IT field.
Instructions:
 Read the description of the person who is looking for a job
 Scan the Job Ads
 Circle key words from the person’s description in the ads.
 Choose the job ad that best suits the person
 Tell your group which job you chose and why
Job Seeker:
Victor is 53 years old. He recently left a 20 year career as a sales manager. He has a 4-year business degree
and a 2 year Information Technology (IT) degree. Has two years of experience working in data center
management.
Job Ads:
Position: Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper Job Purpose: Maintains records of financial
transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions.
Bookkeeper Job Duties:
 Develops system to account for financial transactions by
establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping
policies and procedures.
 Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance;
reconciling entries.
 Maintains historical records by filing documents.
 Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing account information and trends.
 Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements
by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to
requirements; filing reports; advising management on
needed actions.
 Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Data Entry Skills, Accounting, Attention
to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness
Requirements: 4 years of bookkeeping experience
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: Flexible; may include nights and weekends.
Position Title: Construction Engineer
Application Deadline: 07/09/2015
Salary: $53,534 - $78,616
Locations: MANY vacancies Throughout the World
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen, between 20-59 years old,
available for worldwide service, able to obtain a Top Secret
Security Clearance.
Education: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in
Engineering in Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Specialized experience should show that
applicants have an in-depth knowledge of their field and can
be expected to perform engineering or architectural duties
related to construction at Department of State projects
worldwide. Specialized experience must have been obtained
through assignments to field sites on vertical construction
projects.
Job Title: Entry Level Automobile Mechanic
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Purpose: Maintains
service operations by inspecting and maintaining vehicles.
Automobile Technician / Mechanic Job Duties:
 Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and
testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such
as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and
changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
 Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to
operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing
engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical
systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components;
repairing body damage.
 Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives;
adjusting controls and systems.
 Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing
engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Skills/Qualifications: Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability,
Persistence, Time Management, Attendance, Independence,
Safety Management, Problem Solving
Requirements: 2 years of experience or vocational degree
Wage: $15-$18/hr
Job Title: Information Technology Manager
Job Responsibilities: Maintains information technology
strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing
technological strategic solutions.
Information Technology Manager Job Duties:
 Accomplishes information technology staff results by
communicating job expectations;
 Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and
training employees;
 Completes projects by coordinating resources and
timetables with user departments and data center.
 Recommends information technology strategies, policies,
and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes;
identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating
requirements.
Information Technology Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Management, Analyzing Information, Staffing,
Problem Solving, Data Center Management, Developing
Budgets
Requirements: 3 years IT experience or 1 year of experience
and a degree in the IT field.
Instructions:
 Review the likes and dislikes of jobs that you listed in last week’s activities
 Use this information to make a list of key words you will look for in job ads
 Scan the job ads, circle key words and circle the jobs you are most interested in
Likes/Dislikes
Key Words