Career Exploration and Employment Preparation
(eCIS a recommended tool) Self Awareness Write measurable, time oriented, realistic personal goal Write measurable, time oriented, realistic employment goal Write measurable, time oriented, realistic educational goal Develop an action plan to achieve the goals Develop a personal budget Define skills (transferable, job specific, personal, etc) Use a variety or personality and/or career assessment results to identify career possibilities Career Exploration (eCIS System is a tool) Explore occupations/careers Identify interest Compare post high school opportunities Identify scholarship and financial aid opportunities
Employment Preparation List and explain at least 3 factors that are causing changes in the work place Identify three methods for finding a job lead Create a cover letter Create and/or update a resume Complete job application and related employment documents Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming for interviews Participate in a mock job or a real interview Create a “Thank you” letter Describe the appropriate way to leave employment Maintaining employment Identify ethical behavior in the workplace Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming in the work place Demonstrate appropriate professional communication skills Written Verbal Non verbal Listening Identify important skills a worker must demonstrate to succeed in the work place. Describe what good customer service looks like Develop a plan to obtain a promotion at a job Explain a problem solving process used in the work place Identify characteristics of a successful team Identify ways to be an effective team member Health, safety, and environmental issues Identify potential work site hazards Describe steps to follow in the case of an accident Describe or identify situations of harassment Identify Employer and employee rights in the work place