Norman Amundson University of British Columbia

 Integrates an agenda with a learner appreciation model  Length of time – 2 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks

 Focus on Self Reflection and Assessment

 Welcoming – introductions  Expectations  Norms – guidelines for behavior

 Roadmap – employability dimensions (readiness, exploration, skill training, job search, maintenance, growth)  Emotional Reactions – use the emotional roller coaster to locate and discuss emotions

 In-depth exploration of success stories (Pattern Identification Exercise, Circle of Strength)

 The Wheel

 Qualitative – eg. Individual Style Survey; use portfolio approach to gather information; highlight importance of planned happenstance  Quantitative – eg. MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory

 Current metaphors  Changing metaphors

 Exploring the Labour Market

 Being aware of how market is changing (growing and contracting)  Using internet and local sources for information

 Expanding labour market information through interviews with people working in the field

 Moving towards alternative possibilities

 Pulling it all together

 Miracle Question  Positive Uncertainty (Plan B)

 Informal (intuitive)  Formal (rational)

 If I am going to meet my goals then I need to ……………

 Job Search

 Working together – support  Prepare the resume (may be more than one form) and cover letter / coaching  Interview practice  Practicing Cold Calls

 Follow-Up  Staying in touch  Mentorship

 Norman Amundson