1. Norman Amundson University of British Columbia amundson@interchange.ubc.ca

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

3.  Focus on Self Reflection and Assessment

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

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

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

7.  The Wheel

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

10.  Current metaphors  Changing metaphors

11.  Exploring the Labour Market

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

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

14.  Moving towards alternative possibilities

15.  Pulling it all together

16.  Miracle Question  Positive Uncertainty (Plan B)

17.  Informal (intuitive)  Formal (rational)

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

19.  Job Search

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

21.  Follow-Up  Staying in touch  Mentorship

22.  Norman Amundson amundson@interchange.ubc.ca