Chapter11 Your Skills inventory The precursor to your education plan

Chapter Eleven Vocabulary List  principles: a basic belief or idea publication: a published work resume: summary of a person’s professional or work experience summary: an abridgment of something original: not a copy or reproduction chronological: listed in the order of time elapsed honesty: dealing only in the truth references: someone who can answer questions regarding your character or ability draft: a preliminary version; make a rough sketch polite: courteous; respectful impression: a striking perception vaccination: inoculating someone so as to create an immunity to something misdemeanor: a crime that is not as serious as a felony felony: under federal law, a crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year appropriate: fitting; suitable given the circumstances rejection: being turned down mentor: a trusted tutor, coach, or guide inspirational: something that spurs you on tragedy: a disastrous event; calamity negotiable: open to bargaining or debate 

Chapter 11 Vocab (½ day) Copy vocab into workbook Complete the Crossword for the chapter Read vocab words once a night for homework To prepare for vocab test at the end of the chapter

Being competitive To be competitive in the job market, you need to have the right attitude and right skills Be prepared Continue to learn

Skills inventory Chart Keeping a list of skills you have and those you wish to acquire Helps you to stay focused, efficient, and effective when planning for your future Continuing to update this list will keep you competitive in the job market Create your chart pg. 253 (book) Return to pg. 44-48, 132, and 150-155 Skills can be attained through volunteer work, hobbies, life experiences, paid work, and formal education

O*NET United States Department of Labor Use this to find the skills needed for your career or The Occupational Outlook Handbook Go to http://www.onetonline.org/ browse by career cluster or type in key word Like cooking or math

Skills of chosen Career Transferable Skills - common to a number of jobs and can be adapted Job Content Skills – related to job-specific tools and tasks, acquired via training or come from another skill Self-management Skills – used to describe a good worker, someone with a strong work ethic Review the skills definitions on pgs. 256-57

Flexibility & Back-up Plan Ability to adapt allows for more success Be willing to change out of career or adapt with the changing times “The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B.” –James Yorke Identify at least two careers as a back-up to your first choice Consult your interest surveys and pg. 227

Transferable Skills Skills that you can apply and use in a variety or careers (typing/keyboarding (at least 50wpm), public speaking, writing, team work and collaboration, etc.) It is essential that you can identify, develop, and add to these skills and be able to explain them in an interview Add to skills inventory pg.253 and review interest surveys (ch.6) using mytenyearplan.com

Energy + Effort = Success Always Remember… Ability alone will not make you successful, you have to want it. Energy + Effort = Success