Skills for Employability Part One: Pre-Employment

Skills for Employability Part One: Pre-Employment
ISBN-10
190830216X
ISBN-13
9781908302168
Category
Education
Pages
134
Language
English
Published
2012-05
Author
Rosalie Marsh

Description

This is the third of the new Lifelong Learning: Personal Effectiveness Guides by Rosalie Marsh which draw from her extensive skills & industrial experience in sales management and work-based learning in adult and further education. It is a step in the personal and professional development journey where development of the whole person is at the heart of Marsh's ethos.In two parts, Skills for Employability - designed to read in bite-sized chunks - will focus on some of the skills you need in order to impress an employer, stand out from the rest, become employed , and enhance your future .Part One looks at the pre- employment skills needed. Part Two looks at what you need to know when you move into employment.Each chapter details the learning outcomes and relevance to other qualifications such as Functional Skills. Through short practical activities, you will be able to see how far you have' travelled' in gaining knowledge and understanding,which in turn will add to a sense of achievement.Part One: Pre-employment looks at those skills for the future which include:? Preparing for work.' Job applications and a successful interview.' Working effectively in the workplace.' ICT skills in the workplace.Some of the benefits of Skills for Employability. Pre-Employment:User-friendly. Can work at your own pace.Raised self-esteem and confidence.An increased awareness of the standards of behaviour and requirements of employers.An awareness and understanding of the business environment. Who is this book for?School leavers; 16-18 yr old unemployed; returners to work; learners seeking a change of employment, wishing to enhance their prospects or, are between jobs.Aimed at the Home Learner and Someone who is unable to attend formal courses.To fill gaps in underpinning knowledge and skills needed to 'get on in life'. www.discover-rosalie.com

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