Employer Ready Candidates Join the Talent Pool

The criteria for becoming an ERC was designed to help job seekers generate successful job searching plans and allow the WBC to track success of certain sectors, workshops, and job search techniques.  

Benefits for the Business Industry Better prepared candidates to review. Better assessment of growth opportunity. Less need for initial recruitment to find qualified talent. A financial savings can be had when posting can be filled before it has to be reposted. A savings of time and effort can be gained when there is a process in place that can be trusted. A preview of soft skills before the interview through an assessment.

Benefits for the Job Seeker ERC’s will be confident that they are prepped for the job search process- From application through job acceptance. Easier access to programs like OJT and Apprenticeships Can identify skills and talent gaps-This, in turn, can generate opportunities for customized training. Better preparation for job fairs and hiring events Networking assistance from the Business Service Team Regular support throughout the job search process Clear identification of strengths in both hard and soft skills

Expectation of ERCs Complete all steps on the checklist including: Labor Market Research Identify Target Companies Prepare Master Resume Demonstrate ability to target at least two resumes to specific open jobs Expand your network Continue job searching and reporting progress Complete assessments to identify strengths

Workshops Mandatory Resume Interviewing CC/Onet Helpful: Job Searching Linkedin Job Club

Labor Market Research Tools Labor Market Research is the process of gathering, sorting and using information to assist in the identification of potential job or career opportunities. Armed with this information you become more empowered and confident while conducting your job search and exploring the hidden job market. Labor Market Research Tools bls.gov onetonline.org careeronestop.org Connection Colorado Toolbox coworkforce.com

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Labor Market Information

What Employers Told Us Colorado Employment Skills Certificate (CESC) 25% of the responders use assessments in the hiring process—ProveIt is used most often When asked “Would a certificate from applicants, showing skills and capabilities, be of assistance during your hiring process?” 51% said ‘yes.’ Types of skill capability most frequently looked for: Basic Skills – 76.9% Soft Skills -- 63% Technical Skills – 58%

Benefits Multiple and varied assessments for employers to choose Workplace ethics and soft skills assessed Verified assessment information on demand Full certificate stored in Connecting Colorado Holland Codes Workplace Readiness Credential Proveits Other as determined Basic Skills-TABE

Holland Codes Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional

O*NET –Interest Profiler

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Proveit Tests Can be selected by candidate or employer Thousands of test available (See List) Tests can be sent to candidate to determine areas for improvement Candidate takes the assessment during a proctored time and then the scores are entered on the certificate

Workplace Readiness Credential (Conover)

Job Seekers are assessed in 8 areas and must score 70% or above in all areas: Attitude Communication Planning & Organization Critical Thinking Interpersonal/Social Skills Teamwork Professionalism Media Rules Training Modules: Applicants can take the modules before the assessments or they will be assigned automatically in areas of weakness. (This can be done at home.)

How Fast Can I Complete the Process? As fast as you like. You set the pace and communicate your progress or needs to Stephani and/or Business Services Team.

Workshops November 10: Interviewing, 1-3 November 13: Word I, 9-11 November 16: Job Club, 8:30-9:30 CC/Onet, 1-3 November 17: Resume and Cover Letter, 1-3 November 30: Linkedin, 1-3

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