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.
Audience
Time
Approach
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
Slide Deck
Job Match Quest
Today’s Objectives
Why Career Skills Matter
Researching Job Roles
Crafting Your Resume
Practicing a Job Application
Next Steps
Lesson Plan
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
Slide Deck
Ace Your Application
Session Objectives
Building Your Resume
Interview Practice Tips
Self-Advocacy Strategies
Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
Cool Down
Script
Rubric
Warm Up
