Business and Marketing Education

yourself” or “What are your strengths?” Partners or adult volunteers give feedback to help them improve eye contact, tone, and content. Resume Workshop & Peer Review : Students build a basic resume using a template that includes education, skills, and references. They then trade resumes with a partner to provide constructive feedback on spelling, layout, and professionalism. Dress for Success& Roleplay : Students research and design an appropriate interview outfit (using drawings, magazine cutouts, or slides) and role-play proper and improper interview behavior. They practice greetings, body language, and what not to do (like using a phone or slouching). STAR Method Interview Practice : Students are introduced to the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and use real or fictional job examples (like helping with a school event or tutoring) to practice answering behavioral interview questions. Interview Questions Sorting Game : Students sort a set of cards into “legal” and “illegal” interview questions (e.g., “Do you plan to have kids?” vs. “What is your availability?”). They then discuss why certain topics are inappropriate Teen Worker Game Show : Using a fun quiz game format like Kahoot or Jeopardy, students answer questions about youth labor laws, such as allowed work hours, required breaks, and minimum wage. This reinforces their knowledge of rights and rules for young workers. Teen Worker Bill of Rights Poster : After learning about child labor laws and workplace safety, students create posters highlighting key rights for teen workers. These posters can be displayed in class to help students remember their legal protections as future employees. Job Shadow Interview or Guest Speaker Reflection : Students extend their learning by interviewing a working adult or listening to a guest speaker who works in Human Resources or management. They ask questions about the hiring process, job responsibilities, and workplace expectations. Afterward, students reflect on what they learned and how it connects to the skills and concepts studied in class. This activity helps students see how classroom topics apply in real-world settings. Create a Teen Employment Guide : In small groups, students create a brochure, zine, or digital guide for other teens entering the workforce. The guide includes sections on how to prepare for interviews, tips for writing a resume, what to wear, legal rights for young workers, and how HR supports employees. This project reinforces understanding while encouraging creativity and peer-to-peer communication. and how to respond if asked one in real life. Standard 3: Labor Laws & Safety Regulations

Extension

RESOURCES Standard 1: Human Resources Roles ●​ CareerOneStop – Business & HR Career Profiles ○​ www.careeronestop.org

○​ This site has easy-to-read job profiles and videos that explain what HR professionals do. You can project videos or assign short readings so students understand recruiting, training, and policy enforcement roles. ●​ Junior Achievement (JA) Curriculum ○​ www.juniorachievement.org