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Employability Skills Framework

The thoughtful
integration of
academic
knowledge and
technical skills,
put to practical
use in the
workplace.

A. Applied Knowledge
B. Effective Relationships
C. Workplace Skills

A

A. Applied Knowledge

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Employability Skills Framework

The skills that enable
individuals to interact
effectively with
clients, coworkers,
and supervisors

A. Applied Knowledge
B. Effective Relationships
C. Workplace Skills

A

B. Effective Relationships

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Employability Skills Framework

The skills employees
need to successfully
perform work tasks.

A. Applied Knowledge
B. Effective Relationships
C. Workplace Skills

A

C. Workplace Skills

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(2) Effective Relationships

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  1. Interpersonal Skills
  2. Personal Qualities
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  1. Interpersonal Skills
  2. Personal Qualities

• Understands teamwork and works
with others
• Responds to customer needs
• Exercises leadership
• Negotiates to resolve conflicts
• Respects individual differences
• Demonstrates responsibility
and self-discipline
• Adapts and shows flexibility
• Works independently
• Demonstrates a willingness to
learn
• Demonstrates integrity
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Takes initiative
• Displays positive attitude and
sense of self-worth
• Takes responsibility for
professional growth

A

• Understands teamwork and works
with others
• Responds to customer needs
• Exercises leadership
• Negotiates to resolve conflicts
• Respects individual differences
• Demonstrates responsibility
and self-discipline
• Adapts and shows flexibility
• Works independently
• Demonstrates a willingness to
learn
• Demonstrates integrity
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Takes initiative
• Displays positive attitude and
sense of self-worth
• Takes responsibility for
professional growth

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(5) Workplace Skills

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  1. Resource Management
  2. Information Use
  3. Communication Skills
  4. Systems Thinking
  5. Technology Use
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Workplace Skills
-(4) Resource Management -

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• Manages time
• Manages money
• Manages materials
• Manages personnel

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Workplace Skills
-(5) Information Use -

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• Locates information
• Organizes
information
• Uses information
• Analyzes information
• Communicates
information

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Workplace Skills
-(5) Communication Skills -

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• Communicates verbally
• Listens actively
• Comprehends written material
• Conveys information in writing
• Observes carefully

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Workplace Skills
-(3) Systems Thinking -

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• Understands and uses systems
• Monitors systems
• Improves systems

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Workplace Skills
-(1) Technology Use-

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• Understands and
uses technology

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Applied Knowledge
(4) Applied Academic Skills

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• Uses reading skills
• Uses writing skills
• Uses mathematical
strategies and
procedures
• Uses scientific principles
and procedures

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Applied Knowledge
(6) Critical Thinking Skills

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Thinks critically
• Thinks creatively
• Makes sound decisions
• Solves problems
• Reasons
• Plans and organizes

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Employability Skills Framework

A

(1) Employability
(2)
A. Applied Knowledge
B. Workplace Skills
C. Effective Relationships

(3)
A. - Applied Academic Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
B. - Resource Management
- Information Use
- Communication Use
- Systems Thinking
- Technology Use
C. - Personal Qualities
- Interpersonal Skills

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PART II: RESUME
BUILDING

Your RESUME is one of your
FIRST IMPRESSIONS with a
potential EMPLOYER

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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PART II: RESUME
BUILDING

Your RESUME is one of your
FIRST IMPRESSIONS with a
potential EMPLOYER

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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Note:

A resume
should reflect
more than
just work
experience.

A

NOTED

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Is a short account (usually 1-2
pages) of your Experience,
Qualifications, and Achievements

A

RESUME

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Its goal is to capture the reader’s
interest and to get you an interview
call

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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Its goal is to capture the reader’s
interest and to get you an interview
call

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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Most resumes only get 20-30 second
scan by the reader.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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It must have enough IMPACT to grab
the attention of the prospective
employer.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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TWO MAIN TYPES OF RESUMES

A
  1. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
  2. FUNCTIONAL RESUME
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May list number of years experience in a function

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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It is the MOST common type of resume.

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

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It lists company names, titles and job dates at the bottom.

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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It identifies work accomplishments and skills connected to
each job.

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

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Focuses on jobseeker’s knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs)

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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Easier to prepare and is generally successful

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

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Uses career profile in lieu of objective

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUM
● Your objective/ summary is the same or similar to
recent experience.

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

A. ADVANTAGES

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUM
-Doesn’t allow flexibility to change objective to
something different from your experience.

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

B. DISADVANTAGE

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
● It is easy to follow

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

A. ADVANTAGES

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUM
-Doesn’t hide flaws in the work history, such as job
changing or ‘spotty’ work history.

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

B. DISADVANTAGE

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
● Work history shows progression

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

A. ADVANTAGES

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FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Employers are sometimes suspicious of this format
because it can disguise negative information

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

DISADVANTAGES

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Q

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Appropriate when considering a career change.

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

ADVANTAGES

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FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Absence of dates may confuse employers

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

DISADVANTAGES

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Q

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Objective may be different from your experience

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

ADVANTAGES

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Q

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Dates/ positions are not emphasized

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

ADVANTAGES

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Q

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Employers may assume all skills are current

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

DISADVANTAGES

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Q

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Skills/experience from not so recent jobs can be
emphasized

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

ADVANTAGES

43
Q

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Emphasis on transferrable skills

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

ADVANTAGES

44
Q

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

● Hides downward regression

ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

A

ADVANTAGES

45
Q

You can arrange your resume in a variety of formats.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

46
Q

Formatting
your
Resume
-variety of formats:

• Contact Information
• Objective or Career Profile
• Summary of skills (optional)
• Work Experience
• Educational Background
• Professional Affiliations
• Seminars and training attended

A

• Contact Information
• Objective or Career Profile
• Summary of skills (optional)
• Work Experience
• Educational Background
• Professional Affiliations
• Seminars and training attended

47
Q

Your Contact Information is the
most important part of your resume

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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Q

CONTACT INFORMATION

This should include:
1. NAME
2. Address (optional)
3. Cellphone Number
4. Email Address
5. Professional affiliation (ex. LinkedIn Profile)

A
  1. NAME
  2. Address (optional)
  3. Cellphone Number
  4. Email Address
  5. Professional affiliation (ex. LinkedIn Profile)
49
Q

A short statement that includes the job
title you want, and the main reason
why they should consider you for the
position.

A. Contact Information
B. Objective or Career Profile
C. Summary of skills (optional)
D. Work Experience
E. Educational Background
F. Professional Affiliations
G. Seminars and training attended

A

B. Objective or Career Profile

50
Q

A short paragraph (3-5 sentences) that
highlights your experience and
qualifications that match the job that
you are applying for.

A. Contact Information
B. Objective or Career Profile
C. Summary of skills (optional)
D. Work Experience
E. Educational Background
F. Professional Affiliations
G. Seminars and training attended

A

B. Career Profile

51
Q

SKILLS TO INCLUDE

Include the skills that are
directly relevant to the job that you
are seeking.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

52
Q

List diploma, degree, or certificates
and the school name, city and state.

A. Contact Information
B. Objective or Career Profile
C. Summary of skills (optional)
D. Work Experience
E. Educational Background
F. Professional Affiliations
G. Seminars and training attended

A

E. Educational Background

53
Q

EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND

If you did not graduate college, list
total semesters completed.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

54
Q

STRUCTURE

Be consistent in structure to make it
easy for readers to skim through your
resume quickly without confusion.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

55
Q

STRUCTURE

Be consistent in structure to make it
easy for readers to skim through your
resume quickly with confusion.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

FALSE

56
Q

STRUCTURE

FONT: 10-12 points
Bold for name and positions
Dates- Month and Year
Spacing- 1 or 2 line spacing

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

57
Q

Same with your RESUME, your
COVER LETTER is also your ticket
for JOB INTERVIEW.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

58
Q

A document sent with
your resume to provide additional
information on your skills and
experience.

A. NAME OF THE HIRING
MANAGER
B. STRUCTURE
C. COVER
LETTER

A

C. COVER
LETTER

59
Q

It is a short and properly structured
letter that aims to convince the hiring
committee that you are a perfect fit
for the job.

A. COVER
LETTER
B. SKILLS TO INCLUDE
C. OBJECTIVE

A

A. COVER
LETTER

60
Q

(4) CONTENTS/ PARTS
OF THE COVER
LETTER

A

01 CONTACT INFORMATION
02 NAME OF THE HIRING
MANAGER
03 BODY OF THE COVER LETTER
04 SIGNATURE

61
Q

OBJECTIVES OF THE COVER LETTER

“It is used to convince the employer”

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

62
Q

It is used to convince the employer:

✓ Why you are the best candidate
✓ That you understand the position for which
you are applying
✓ Why you should be considered for an interview.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

63
Q

Your cover letter should include your
contact information so that the
prospective employer can get in touch
with you.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

64
Q

01 CONTACT INFORMATION

Name
Address
Contact Number
Email Address
Also include the current date

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

65
Q

Your cover letter must also include the
name of the hiring manager and
his/her title; company name and
address, followed by the proper
salutation.

01 CONTACT INFORMATION
02 NAME OF THE HIRING
MANAGER
03 BODY OF THE COVER LETTER
04 SIGNATURE

A

02 NAME OF THE HIRING
MANAGER

66
Q

02 NAME OF THE HIRING
MANAGER

Important: Never use the salutation:
“To whom it may concern.”

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

67
Q

If you do not know the employer’s last
name, simply write, “Dear Hiring
Manager”

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

68
Q

The body of your cover letter should
include at least THREE PARAGRAPHS:

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

69
Q

The body of your cover letter should
include at least THREE PARAGRAPHS:

A

(1) FIRST PARAGRAPH:
(2) SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S):
(3) CLOSING PARAGRAPH:

70
Q

FIRST PARAGRAPH:
Introduce yourself
and state what position you are applying
for and where you found the job posting.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

71
Q

Introduce yourself
and state what position you are applying
for and where you found the job posting.

FIRST PARAGRAPH
SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)
CLOSING PARAGRAPH

A

FIRST PARAGRAPH

72
Q

SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S):
State what you have to offer.

-explain why you are interested in the job
and why you make an excellent candidate
for the position.

-Mention specific qualifications listed in the
job posting and explain how you meet
those qualifications.

  • Do not simply restate your resume, but
    provide specific examples that demonstrate
    your abilities.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

73
Q

State that you would like the opportunity
to interview or discuss employment
opportunities. And state how you want to
be contacted.

A. FIRST PARAGRAPH
B. SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)
C. CLOSING PARAGRAPH

A

C. CLOSING PARAGRAPH:

74
Q

Do not simply restate your resume, but
provide specific examples that demonstrate
your abilities.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

75
Q

Thank the employer for their time and
consideration

A. FIRST PARAGRAPH
B. SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)
C. CLOSING PARAGRAPH

A

C.

76
Q

In the closing section of your cover letter,
restate how your skills make you a strong
fit for the company and/or position.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

77
Q

Mention specific qualifications listed in the
job posting and explain how you meet
those qualifications.

A. FIRST PARAGRAPH
B. SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)
C. CLOSING PARAGRAPH

A

B.

78
Q

explain why you are interested in the job
and why you make an excellent candidate
for the position.

A. FIRST PARAGRAPH
B. SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)
C. CLOSING PARAGRAPH

A

B

79
Q

Use a complimentary close and then end
your cover letter with your signature,
handwritten, followed by your typed name.

01 CONTACT INFORMATION
02 NAME OF THE HIRING
MANAGER
03 BODY OF THE COVER LETTER
04 SIGNATURE

A

04 SIGNATURE

80
Q

You only have ONE
CHANCE to impress the
Hiring Committee

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

81
Q

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
DURING JOB
INTERVIEW

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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