1. (Myth) Once a career is chosen, then the person is stuck with it.
Employability Skills
Skills, Attitude, and Qualities to Get and Keep a Job.
(Myth) Once a career is chosen, then the person is stuck with it.

2. Universal Employability Skills
Communication Skills
Teamwork Skills
Self-Motivated/Ability to work with little or no supervision
Problem-Solving/Decision-Making, Reasoning/Creativity skills
Dedication/Hardworking/Work Ethic
Planning/Organizing Skills
Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
Adaptability
Availability/Flexibility
Honesty/Integrity/Morality—Character Counts!
Computer/Technical Skills
Interpersonal Abilities

3. Universal Employability Skills
Self Presentation Skills
Multi-Tasking Skills
Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energetic
Self-Confidence
Leadership/Management Skills
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Loyalty
Professionalism
Willingness to Learn
Customer Service Skills
Common Sense

4. Employability
Having and using your life skills and abilities to be hired and stay hired.
(Truth) Most people change careers at least 5-7 times in their lives. Skills developed in one job can be used in different lines of work or industries.

5. 1. Present positive qualities
2. Communicate effectively with ALL employers, co-workers, and consumers (i.e. customers, clients, patients, users, etc.)
3. Meet your responsibilities at work

6. What are employability skills?
Knowledge in a specific career.
Examples:
An electrician knows wiring
An auto mechanic knows engine repair

7. Includes Life Skills
1. Decision Making - Shows you know how to evaluate options.
2. Problem Solving - Shows leadership role to find a positive solution.
3. Goal Setting - Shows you know how to set up a plan to achieve specific goals.

8. 4. Critical Thinking - Shows you know how to be objective and think logically
5. Communicating Effectively - Shows you know how to work with others.

9. Employability Characteristics
1. Positive Attitude - Do not criticize others.
2. Cooperative - Shows respect for employer.
3. Accepting and using Feedback - Shows you want to learn and are willing to improve.

10. 4. Flexibility - Accept change and adapt to new situation.
5. Leadership - Able to make decisions and solve problems. Shows others respect and people want to work with you.

11. How to Build Employability Skills?
Conflict Resolution - Look for ways to reduce conflict with siblings and communicate more effectively with parents.
Set Academic Goals - Create a plan to achieve.
Be Active in a Club – Civic group, team sports, and more.
Participate In Some Form of Community Service - Dedicate your time and energy toward improving the community.

12. When looking at Job Description
What are the responsibilities?
What kind of education or training is required?
What is the pay range?
What is the work environment?
Where is the job?

13. Realistic Career-Related Goals
1. One that you can plan for and actually achieve.
2. You have the resources to accomplish.
3. Uses your skills and abilities.
4. Should be specific
State exactly what you want to accomplish
When you believe you could achieve the goal
Where you hope to live and work

14. Haven’t Chosen a Career?
Set goals for academic achievement
Set goals for volunteering.
Set goals for researching different types of careers.
Set goals for building skills and abilities.
Set goals for earning and saying money.

15. A Career Plan A map that can show you a way to reach your goals.
First, write a statement describing your ultimate career goal.
Example: I will be an Occupational Physical Therapist by the time I am 30 years old.

16. Add Short-Term Career Goals
Include a timeline, for example:
1. Get an “A” in a college class this semester.
2. Volunteer at a physical rehabilitation center.
3. Research Colleges and Universities that offer degrees I am interested in by the end of this year.

17. Plans change over time
Goals and/or resources can change so remain flexible and be ready to implement your plan “B.”

18. Trade Offs Giving up one thing to get something else
Focus on things that are most important
Create your own opportunities