Employability Skills How to get a job?

Skills for Every Worker:  Basic Skills: 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

Skills for Every Worker:  Thinking Skills: 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

Skills for Every Worker:  Personal qualities: 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

Skills for Every Worker:  Interpersonal Skills: 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

Skills for Every Worker:  Information Skills: 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

Skills for Every Worker:  System Knowledge: 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

Skills for Every Worker:  Resources: 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

What is good communication?

Communication: Verbal and Non Verbal

Communicate: Telephone Etiquette  Homework: Call my classroom phone ( ) and leave a professional message about a question you have about the class.

Communicate: Telephone Etiquette  Talk Slow and Clear  Be polite  Things to do:  Greeting (address the person by name: Ms. Bushmaker)  Give your name (first & last) & company or reference  Date and Time you called  The reason why you are calling  What you would like the person to do (i.e. return your call)  Give your phone number (slowly)  Restate your name  Restate your number  Sign off Thank them let them know you look forward to hearing back from them

Communication: Written  Charting:  Ink only; preferably black  Always initial or sign records (no spaces between)  List events in chronological order  No white-out or scratch out (single line through and initial)  s:  Professional address  Keep separate address for personal and professional purposes

How to get a Job?  Approaches to getting a job  Internet  Personal contact  Networking - LinkedIn  Resumes:  Brief representation of your credentials  Summarizes education, experience, and other background  Cover Letters:  Brief introduction of yourself to a prospective employer

Resumes  Outline format  Leave “white space” (uncluttered look)  Provide Name, address, phone number(s), and address at the top  Information in chronological order most recent on top  List Education  List work experience (volunteer experience if relates to job)  When appropriate to job, list activities, honors, membership in organizations  NO ERRORS

Cover Letters:  Address the letter to a specific person  Error – free and in correct business letter format  Opening letter:  What job you are applying for?  What job you are interested in?  How you heard about the job?  Why Qualified?  Point out items on Resume that are especially relevant to the job  End Letter:  Willingness for interview  Provide additional information  Include references