Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund

Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund Activities to Identify 1. Skills 2. Accomplishments 3. Attributes To determine where we best fit in the world of work

Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund Select an appropriate occupation – why companies hire people Determine your specific value to an employer--– why companies hire people It’s all about the employer

Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund Nobody wants to hire you

Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund You will all get jobs

Step 2 - Assessment All employers have problems. We need to understand their problems so that we can present ourselves as the solution to some of their problems

Step 2 - Assessment Approach the job search from the employers perspective. It’s all about the employer

Step 2 - Assessment 1. List Skills 2. Document Accomplishments 3. Take Assessment Test

Step 2 - Assessment List Job Skills Soft Skills Getting to work on time Listening Communications skills – verbal/written Relationships Hard Skills Computer skills Operate Equipment Maintain Equipment Microsoft tools

Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund You must present yourself as the solution to the employer’s needs

2. Document our Accomplishments Step 2 - Assessment We confuse: Duties Tasks Responsibilities

Accomplishments Defined: “The result of something you did” Step 2 - Assessment

Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund Document 20 Accomplishments Using the S-T-A-R Technique

Our college newspapers was losing subscribers My job was to significantly increase and regain our subscribers I called on all small business on or near campus We re-subscribed 80 and signed 10 new subscribers

Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund Identifying/Presenting Accomplishments Making money Increasing revenue and/or profits Increasing productivity Saving money Cutting costs Reducing waste Eliminating inefficiency Expanding business Attracting new/more/better customers Increasing business with existing customers Entering new markets/boosting market share

Step 2 - Assessment Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund Accomplishments Memorize each accomplishment using the S-T-A-R approach Practice repeating your accomplishments out loud. The first time cannot be under the stress of the interview Have a friend listen and critique your accomplishments

Importance of Accomplishments Step 2 - Assessment

Assessment Tests Vocational Interest Vocational Skills Aptitude Emotional Intelligence The Career Test Strengths Finder Step 2 - Assessment

Explain values we bring to an employer Select an occupation Step 2 - Assessment

Develop a Values Database Accomplishments Assessment Test Results Strengths Job Skills Step 2 - Assessment

Select an Occupation Step 2 - Assessment

Select an Occupation Google Occupations Step 2 - Assessment

Copyright 2009 R.D. Becker & J.P Englund List three occupations you are interested in Compare your assessment results with those occupations using “My Job Match” in the Just Do It section Select the single occupation you will pursue Occupation Selection