Before You Apply: Job and Skills Evaluation (Enhanced DVD)

Once school has been completed it is time to look for your dream job, but you have to determine what that is exactly before you set out. Finding out what you want to do as a career or your first job is one of the most difficult things to do in life. This program helps young people and new graduates figure out how to pick a career, how to define their goals, and how to find a great job that fits their priorities, passions, skills, and long term goals.
There are various self-assessment tools that career seekers can use to figure out the best career options for them. These tools focus on several different things such as aptitude, interests, achievement and values to identify the job seeker’s top strengths and weaknesses. Occupational classification systems are also covered, and these systems are used to describe labor markets and job industries in detail. Viewers learn how to obtain letters of recommendation that highlight their past experiences and their potential, how to look for careers, completely further coursework, and more. (26 minutes)

Segments in this video include:

Film Introduction (01:07) – School is very different from searching and looking for a new job.

Choosing the Right Career for You (03:33) – It is important to analyze how you view yourself and how you want others to view you.

Assessment Tests (04:28) – Job searchers can use assessment tests to figure out their best careers.

References and Recommendation Letters (02:52) – Strong letters of recommendation or references are essential.

Job Training Options (05:16) – Training can include apprenticeships, internships, trade schools, service learning, volunteering and more.

Before You Apply: Job and Skills Evaluation

Enhanced DVD

ISBN: 978-1-61733-671-3

Run Time: 26 Minutes

Copyright Date: 2011

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