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Unit 19 Employment Skills

Overview:

The purpose of this unit is to help learners identify their most marketable skills, interests and personality traits. The recognition of such traits will serve not only as a confidence builder, but also as a valuable step in preparing their resumÈs and cover letters. Learners, regardless of their situations in life, are asked to complete a series of activities that prepare them to either find employment or to ask for a promotion. Ideally, learners will not only gain important job-hunting skills, but will also learn how to recognize and sell their competencies and achievements.

The Unit at a Glance:

  • Identify interests, skills and personality traits.
  • Write a resumÈ.
  • Find out how and where to look for work.
  • Write a cover letter.
  • Look for work.
  • Prepare for a job interview.
PDF of Student Workbook: Employment Skills

E-learning video-support sections of this unit:

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Getting Started

Section 3 - Job Search

Section 4 - My Resume

Section 5 - The Job Interview